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Dr. Thomas Webster
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B.Ed. M.Ed. Ed.D. Ph.D.
Education History
| Institution (Date) |
Qualification Obtained |
| University of Bristol (UK)
1994-1997 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Education |
Harvard University ( USA )
1990-1991 |
Master of Education |
| University of Papua New Guinea 1986-1987 |
Bachelor of Education |
| University of Papua New Guinea 1984-1985 |
Diploma in Education Studies (Planning) |
| Trinity Teachers College (PNG) 1972-1973 |
Primary School Teaching Certificate |
Research Areas
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Universalizing Basic Education in Papua New Guinea. Ongoing work in analysis of policy, practice and status of development in PNG. Currently Chair of the Working Committee preparing a Basic Education Plan for PNG |
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Other areas of analytical work and contributing to thinking and policy debate include;
- Links between knowledge generation (research), policy process and policy implementation.
- Governance Issues
- Land Development Issues
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Selected Publications
| Year of Publication |
Title of Publication |
| 2000 |
“Globalisation of Education Policies; The Extent of External Influences on Contemporary UPE Policies in Papua New Guinea ”, University of Papua New Guinea Press. (Some Chapters and Table of Contents can be viewed on; http://www.pngbuai.com/300socialsciences/education/
policy/
globalization/default.html |
| 1997 |
“Cost Analysis and its Use in Simulation of Policy Options; The Papua New Guinea Education Finance Model”, International Review of Education, Vol.43, No.1. |
| 1995 |
“Indicators for Monitoring Progress of Primary Education in Papua New Guinea ”. Papua New Guinea Journal of Education, Vol. 31, No.1. |
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“Improving the Initial Teacher Training of Community School Teachers: A Drop in the Ocean Policy to Improve Teaching in Schools”, Papua New Guinea Journal of Teacher Education, Vol. 2, No.2. |
| 1994 |
“Improving the Quality of Education in Community Schools of PNG; Paradigms and Influence on Policy”, Papua New Guinea Journal of Education, Vol. 30, No.1. |
Employment History
2004-present |
Director, The National Research Institute, Papua New Guinea |
2002-2004 |
Executive Director, The University of Papua New Guinea Open College, Papua New Guinea |
1998-2001 |
Provincial Administrator, Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea |
1990-1993 |
Lecturer in Education Planning and Policy Studies, University of Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea |
1988-1989 |
National Education Planner, National Department of Education, Papua New Guinea |
1984-1985 |
Senior Professional Assistant (Planning), NCD Education Division, National Department of Education, Papua New Guinea |
1983 |
Assistant Policy Officer, National Department of Education, Papua New Guinea |
1977-1982 |
Headmaster, Various Primary Schools, Papua New Guinea |
1974-1976 |
Primary School Teacher, Various Primary Schools, Papua New Guinea |
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