Peter Freebody

Peter Freebody is Professorial Research Fellow in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at The University of Sydney. His work in the field of literacy began with his doctorate at the Center for the Study of Reading at the University of Illinois, and his ongoing research, teaching and writing interests in literacy education has focused on classroom interaction, disadvantage and education, and research methodology. He has served on numerous government policy groups, and is currently evaluator...See more

Peter Freebody is Professorial Research Fellow in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at The University of Sydney. His work in the field of literacy began with his doctorate at the Center for the Study of Reading at the University of Illinois, and his ongoing research, teaching and writing interests in literacy education has focused on classroom interaction, disadvantage and education, and research methodology. He has served on numerous government policy groups, and is currently evaluator of The Learning Federation's National Online Curriculum Initiative. See less