Gwyneth Dow

Gwyneth Dow (1920 – 1996) was an Australian educator, notable for her contributions to the Australian education system.

Early life Dow was born Gwyneth Maude Terry in Melbourne. She took her BA and a Diploma Education (DipEd) in 1957, completing a Master in Education in 1961 and a Doctor's in Education in 1984.

Career Dow worked as a personnel officer during World War II, and became one of the first industrial welfare officers employed in Melbourne industry.

Dow's academic career started as a lecturer in the education faculty at the University of Melbourne in 1958. She was a proponent of change in both the school curriculum and teacher education. A book based on her Master's thesis was published in 1964 and she wrote numerous papers on educational theory and pedagogy. She continued to publish books, in some cases collaborating with her husband.