Meet The Education Researcher

How do we reimagine higher education for a networked age? Prof. George Siemens (University of Texas at Arlington) is well-known for his work in the areas of e-learning and open education. We discuss George’s pioneering work with MOOCs, his current interest in ‘being’ skills, and ongoing ambitions to reimagine education systems to fit individual learners in an era when the technological systems around us are more intelligent than we are. A full transcript of this interview is available: https://criticaledtech.com/2021/10/27/networked-learning-in-a-digital-age-interview-with-george-siemens-2018/

A/Prof. Iris Duhn (Monash University) talks about her work in the sociology of childhood. Iris talks about her research in early childhood education settings – in particular her interests in theorising the importance of ‘place’ and issues of materialism, sustainability and gender. We also talk about the practical benefits of post-qualitative approaches to engaging with empirical fieldwork and data analysis

Prof. Richard Pringle (Monash University) talks about his work in the sociology of sport and education. We discuss Richard's work on masculinities and rugby in New Zealand, his theoretical shift from Foucault to Deleuze, and his emerging interest in brain injuries in school sport.

Hear from a variety of Monash faculty and friends attending the 2018 American Education Research Association conference in New York. We discuss current hot topics and ideas emerging from this year's conference, as well as tips on how to survive one of the largest academic gatherings in the world.

Prof. Dragan Gašević (Monash University) talks about his pioneering work in the field of learning analytics Dragan talks about the increasing application of data science and computer science in education research. He reflects on where the field is heading, and the inherently inter-disciplinary and entrepreneurial nature of conducting such work.

Prof. Joanne Deppeler (Monash University) talks about her work on inclusive education and disadvantage. We talk about the challenges of researching in international contexts, as well as tips for developing lasting industry and government partnerships. We also talk about what makes for a successful PhD project – drawing on Joanne’s many years overseeing doctoral programs at Monash.

Prof. John Loughran (Monash University) talks about his work in the areas of teacher knowledge and expert teaching. We talk about John’s leading work in the development of self-study methodology, as well as how to keep researching and writing in the face of a heavy admin load.

Prof Bill Green (Charles Sturt University) has been described as “one of Australia’s most recognized education researchers” In this podcast, Bill talks to Neil Selwyn about his long career researching literacy, teacher education, curriculum history and rural education. Bill reflects on the need for persistence in education research, his fascination with social theory … as well as why academics tend to write badly (and what they can do about it).

Prof. Gilah Leder (Monash & La Trobe) talks about her work in the field of mathematics education Gilah talks in the podcast about her various interests – especially issues of gender equity and maths. She also reflects on entering academia over fifty years ago … and how education research and scholarship has changed over the decades.

A/Prof Jane Wilkinson (Monash University) talks about her research on educational leadership, gender and ethnicity. She also explores the reasons that Australia has developed its own particular tradition of critical leadership research … as well as the importance of finding a mentor early in your academic career.