Dr. Bianca Mister
PhD Education (TESOL)Associate Lecturer
School of Access Education
Bianca is an Associate Lecturer in the School of Access Education. Having taught and conducted research in Australia, Vietnam, and Argentina, her research interests include vocabulary development, academic literacy, and the use of GenAI in tertiary education. Her work bridges research and classroom practice, translating evidence from applied linguistics into practical teaching and curriculum design strategies that support students’ academic success.
Background
Bianca completed a PhD in Education from the University of Wollongong, specialising in the pedagogy of productive oral vocabulary development. In addition to her academic roles, Bianca has also worked extensively as a Senior Learning Designer and has been actively involved in the development of various educational programs. She has extensive experience in curriculum design, learning innovation, and digital education; having worked with leading Australian universities, including the University of Queensland, University of Melbourne, University of Wollongong, and UNSW.
Professional Memberships
Applied Linguistics Association of Australia (ECR Co-opted Representative)
Professional Interests
Second Language Acquisition
Vocabulary Development
Pronunciation and Oral Language Development
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 3903 Education Systems
- 3901 Curriculum and Pedagogy
- 4703 Language Studies
- 4704 Linguistics
Current Capacity
Curriculum and Pedagogy - LOTE, ESL and TESOL curriculum and pedagogy
Education Systems - Higher Education
Specialist Studies in Education - Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators
