Biography
Llewellyn holds professional qualifications in early childhood, adult and movement education. His teaching experience at Deakin University has been cross disciplinary within the Bachelor of Health & Physical Education, Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Education (Early Years) and Master of Teaching programs.
He is a Certified Body-Mind Centering® Practitioner, professional practice member of Body-Mind Centering® Association (BMCA Inc.), Registered Somatic Movement Educator (RSME) with ISMETA and holds a Doctor of Education (Ed D) degree from University of New England (UNE); Llewellyn is an active researcher in the areas of movement education, physical activity, nature-based learning and the design of early childhood outdoor environments.
Read more on Llewellyn's profileResearch interests
- Translating Academic Skills to Professional Skills (Pathways from Uni to becoming an early childhood teacher)
- Nature-based, outdoor and ecological learning
- Outdoor play, physical activity and movement
- Design of naturalised early childhood outdoor spaces
- Integral theory and embodied pedagogies
- Early childhood movement, music and dance pedagogy
- Contemplative education
Affiliations
- Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) Registered Early Childhood Teacher;
- Professional Practice Member - Body-Mind Centering® Association Inc. (BMCA);
- Registered Professional Member (RSME) - International Somatic Movement Education & Therapy Association (ISMETA);
- NTEU;
- Early Childhood Australia (ECA).
Teaching interests
- Children's social, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing in early childhood and primary education;
- Health, Physical Education (HPE) and Wellbeing pedagogies;
- Sustainability education and nature-based teaching and learning;
- Role of somatic education and body-mind integration in health-wellness pedagogy;
- Early childhood movement, music & dance pedagogies
- Contemplative education.
Units taught
Bachelor of Education (Early Years)
ECE116 Promoting Health, Wellbeing & Nutrition
Master of Teaching (E760) (Early Childhood & Primary Strands)
ECP712 Social, Physical and Emotional Health and Wellbeing
EPR713-743 Reflecting On Practice in Professional Experience
Professional activities
Unit Chair:
- ECE116
- ECP 712
Projects
- DUPPP Academic Literacies Project (BECE) 2012-2013;
- Gowrie Victoria, The Harbour Family & Children's Centre Outdoor Learning Space - How It Works? 2012;
- Greening Child Care Spaces Project 2013 - Nursery Gardening Industry Association (NGIA), Mission Early Learning Services, Fleming's Nurseries & CREFI.
- Ballarat Kindergarden Project 2014-2015 - City of Ballarat, ECKA, Fleming's Nurseries, Uniting Care Ballarat & Deakin University.
- Rural Children's Centre Greening 2014-2019.
- Documenting a Sensory Garden-Nature Play Development Project - Collaborative project with Primary school in SW Victoria 2017-2018.
Publications
Tools and Time for Noticing in Early Childhood Pedagogy Outdoors
Anne-Marie Morrissey, Llewellyn Wishart, Natalie Robertson, Deborah Moore, Virginia Kinnear
(2022), Vol. 5, pp. 125-147, Assessment and Data Systems in Early Childhood Settings Theory and Practice, Singapore, B1
Play diversity and student agency in the redevelopment of a school playspace
J Lynch, L Wishart
(2021), Children's Geographies, C1
Liz Rouse, Llewellyn Wishart
(2021), Vol. 23, pp. 63-77, New Zealand International Research in Early Childhood Education, Porirua, New Zealand, C1
Childhood outdoor environments: places for play, learning and wellbeing
Anne-Marie Morrissey, Llewellyn Wishart, Debra Moore
(2020), pp. 52-75, Strong foundations: evidence informing practice in early childhood education and care, Camberwell, Vic., B1
Pedagogies of outdoor spaces: an early childhood educator professional learning journey
L Wishart, E Rouse
(2019), Vol. 189, pp. 2284-2298, Early Child Development and Care, C1
L Wishart, C Cabezas-Benalcázar, A Morrissey, V Versace
(2019), Vol. 44, pp. 1031-1049, Landscape Research, C1
Early childhood educator perceptions of children's physical activity and the outdoors
L Wishart
(2018), Vol. 21, pp. 1-16, New Zealand international research in early childhood education journal, New Zealand, C1
Reading the map: Locating and navigating the academic skills development of pre-service teachers
J Moles, L Wishart
(2016), Vol. 13, Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice, C1
Infant and toddler responses to a redesign of their childcare outdoor play space
A Morrissey, C Scott, L Wishart
(2015), Vol. 25, pp. 29-56, Children, youth and environments, Boulder, Colo., C1
Embedded academic literacies curricula: the challenges of measuring success
L Thies, A Wallis, A Turner, L Wishart
(2014), Vol. 8, pp. 43-59, Journal of academic language & learning, Brisbane, Qld., C1
E Rouse, L Wishart, A Morrissey, C Scott
(2014), Melbourne, Vic., A6
L Wishart
(2011), Vol. 14, pp. 8-11, Currents, Northampton, Mass., C1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Other Public Sector Funding
Early Childhood Professional Practice Partnerships.
Dr Natalie Robertson, Prof Louise Paatsch, Prof Andrea Nolan, A/Prof Anne-Marie Morrissey, Dr Nicole Downes, Dr Llewellyn Wishart
DETVic Grant - Research - Department of Education and Training Victoria
- 2023: $231,604
- 2022: $231,604
City of Greater Geelong - Climate Change Professional Development - Research Proposal - Project 1
A/Prof Peta White, Dr Jo Raphael, Dr Llewellyn Wishart, Dr Genee Marks, Dr Shelley Hannigan
City of Greater Geelong
- 2022: $35,899
Industry and Other Funding
The Ballarat KinderGardens Project: The research, evaluation and professional development components - Forrest Hill application
A/Prof Anne-Marie Morrissey, A/Prof Liz Rouse, Dr Llewellyn Wishart, Prof Julianne Moss
Foundation of Graduates in Early Childhood Studies
- 2014: $18,000
Supervisions
No completed student supervisions to report