Dr Vladka Henley is a lecturer in Education at Avondale University with a strong foundation in secondary teaching, specialising in Modern History. Vladka is dedicated to preparing future educators with critical thinking skills, historical awareness, and a reflective approach to teaching. Her pedagogical interests include innovative teaching practices in the classroom that enhance student engagement.
Vladka's past research was focused on school choice in Australia, identifying factors that influence parents to choose a faith-based school for their child. Her current research explores faith experiences under European communism, particularly among Seventh-day Adventists during the Cold War.
faith-based school choice; faith experiences under communism; innovative teaching practices to enhance student learning.
Henley, V. (2022). In their own words: Parents celebrating teachers and Adventist education. In P. Williams, & K. Pearce (Eds.), Revealing Jesus in the learning environment: In celebration of teaching (pp. 77-100). Avondale Academic Press.
Henley, V. (2023). An exploration into the factors that influence parents when choosing a faith-based school for their children: An Australian faith-based school system case study [Doctoral dissertation, Avondale University]. Avondale Research. https://research.avondale.edu.au/handle/1897/35744175
