Bio
Peter Collins brings to CHC an extensive teaching and leadership experience of over 25 years, predominantly within the Independent and Christian school sectors. In his current role of Faculty Coordinator, he exercises leadership in guiding preservice teachers through their teacher journey and maintaining the currency and quality of the School of Education’s courses. Peter has a passion for developing preservice teachers’ ministry purpose alongside growing them in their professional capacity, knowledge, skills and confidence. Peter has recently published curriculum companions for the integration of Christian worldview into the learning areas of Mathematics and Science.
Qualifications
- Master of Education (Christian Heritage College, 2015)
- Bachelor of Science (Griffith University, 1984)
- Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Brisbane College of Advanced Education (now Griffith University), 1984)
- Company Directors Diploma (Australian Institute of Company Directors, 2002)
Research Interests
- HEI accreditation
- Teacher capacity
Professional Experience
- Faculty Coordinator: School of Education
- Head of Middle and Senior School, Calvary Christian College
- Head of Primary Calvary Christian College
- Head of Science John Paul College
Conferences
Collins, P. (2019). Restorative Justice: A Behaviour Management ApproachChristian Schools Australia: Queensland State Conference, Brisbane.
CSA State Conference (Qld): Workshop presenter.
CSA (National) Leadership Summit: Workshop presenter.
CSA Teachers New to Christian Schools Conference: Workshop presenter.
Other
God’s Big Story: Mathematics Companion.
God’s Big Story: Science Companion.
Christian Schools Australia: National Leadership Summit, Perth.
Christian School Australia: National Policy Forum.
Teaching
CR111, CR192, CR308, CR370, CR495, CR496, ES495, ES496, ES612, HP310, PE442, PE446, PE450, SC130
College Service
- Member of Learning and Teaching Committee
Professional Memberships and Associations
- AITSL Accreditation Panel member, (MTeach program)
- NADLATE (Network of Associate Deans Learning and Teaching: Education): member
- AITSL Accreditation Panel member, (BEd program)