Jacqueline Manuel
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| Born | Jacqueline Vicki Manuel 1962 or 1963 |
| Died | September 13, 2025 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Academic |
| Known for | Research in English education, teacher motivation, and secondary English curriculum |
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| Education | University of New England (Australia) |
| Thesis | (1991) |
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| Discipline | Education |
| Sub-discipline | English education |
| Institutions | University of Sydney |
Jacqueline "Jackie" Vicki Manuel (1962/1963 – September 13, 2025)[1] was an Australian academic and professor of secondary English education within the Sydney School of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney under the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.[2][3] Her research interests and publications span areas such as English education, teacher motivation, the history and development of secondary English curriculum, and the professional experiences of early career teachers.[2][3] She has widely published and contributed to these areas, particularly that of teacher motivation and teacher's professional experiences, as well as contributing to shaping educational reform in English Education in Australia. [2][4]
She is known for her research and expertise in English education as well as her opinions on educational reforms, including criticizing changes that she felt watered down the HSC English syllabus, as well as commenting on the debate to shift from examinations to teacher assessments during the Covid-19 Pandemic.[5][6]
Education and career
Manuel held a Bachelor of Arts, a Diploma of Education and a PhD in English Literature from the University of New England. She earned her PhD in 1991.[2]
In 2003, she joined the Teacher Development Journal editorial board, which she remained on until her passing in 2025.[4][7]
Manuel was a member of the NSW Higher School Certificate English Examination Committee (Standard and Advanced) from 2004 to 2006 and a Chief Examiner of Year 12 HSC English in NSW from 2007 to 2011.[2][6] She served in other key curriculum leadership roles, including as chair of committees for the NSW Board of Studies and as a member of panels for the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).
She worked at the University of Sydney as an Associate Professor and later a Professor in secondary English Education.[3] She was a teacher and program coordinator for the Master of Teaching (Secondary) at the University of Sydney.[8][9]
Awards
- Alan Laughlin Award for Educational Leadership (2018)
- Outstanding Service Award (2016)
Selected publications
- Manuel, J., & Hughes, J. (2006). ‘It has always been my dream’: Exploring pre‐service teachers’ motivations for choosing to teach. Teacher Development, 10(1), 5–24.
- Ewing, R., & Manuel, J. (2005). Retaining quality early career teachers in the profession: New teacher narratives. Change: Transformations in Education, 8(1), 1–16.
- de la Torre Cruz, M. J., & Arias, P. F. C. (2007). Comparative analysis of expectancies of efficacy in in-service and prospective teachers. Teaching and Teacher Education, 23(5), 641–652.
- Manuel, J. (2003). ‘Such are the ambitions of youth’: Exploring issues of retention and attrition of early career teachers in New South Wales. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 31(2), 139–151.
- Manuel, J., Carter, D., & Dutton, J. (2018). ‘As much as I love being in the classroom...’: Understanding secondary English teachers’ workload. English in Australia, 53(3), 5–22.
- Manuel, J., & Carter, D. (2015). Current and historical perspectives on Australian teenagers' reading practices and preferences. The Australian Journal of Language and Literacy, 38(2), 115–128.
- Manuel, J., & Robinson, D. (2002). What are teenagers reading? The findings of a survey of teenagers' reading choices and the implications of these for English teachers' classroom practice. English in Australia, 69–78.
- Manuel, J., & Brindley, S. (2005). The call to teach: Identifying pre-service teachers' motivations, expectations and key experiences during initial teacher education in Australia and the United Kingdom. English in Australia, 38–49.
- Manuel, J., & Carter, D. (2016). Sustaining hope and possibility: Early-career English teachers’ perspectives on their first years of teaching. English in Australia, 51(1), 91.
Personal life
Jacqueline was married to Paul Kenneth Brock,[10] and had two daughters.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Jacqueline MANUEL Obituary (2025) - Sydney, New South Wales - The Sydney Morning Herald". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Jackie Manuel". Shakespeare Reloaded. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Research Supervisor Connect: Secondary English Education and Literature". www.sydney.edu.au. Archived from the original on 9 September 2024. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Professor Jacqueline Manuel: Editorial Board 2003–2025". Teacher Development: 1–2. 2025-11-25. doi:10.1080/13664530.2025.2583650. ISSN 1366-4530.
- ↑ Manuel, Jackie (2017-03-06). "Why is NSW dumbing down HSC English? ( no novels, no poetry required)". EduResearch Matters. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Education ministers meet to plan for year 12 as coronavirus crisis affects schools and exams". ABC News. 2020-04-07. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ↑ "Teacher Development: About this journal". Taylor & Francis. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
- ↑ Manuel, Jacqueline; Carter, Don (2016-05-31). "Current and Historical Perspectives on Australian Teenagers' Reading Practices and Preferences". Synergy. 14 (1).
- ↑ Manuel, Jackie (2024-12-04). "Continuity and change: Some key moments in the history of junior secondary English in New South Wales". Centre for Professional Learning. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ↑ "Paul BROCK Obituary (2016) - Sydney, New South Wales - The Sydney Morning Herald". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
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