Transformational Pedagogies

About Us

The Transformational Pedagogies research group works with the wider community to understand processes and dynamics that lead to, define, and necessitate transformative pedagogies. This includes research to understand the role that knowledge generation and skill development play in the adoption and sustainability of diverse educational practices.

Key Research Themes

Our research programs aim to:

Develop alternative educational practices which honour Indigenous and non-Eurocentric ways of being, knowing and doing

This program involves engaging in place-based methodologies which enact learning with, and from, Country. Our engagements with Indigenous learning and teaching aim to shift to more sustainable human-nature relationships where humans are conceived as part of, and connected to, ‘nature’.

Create environments that promote learning and wellbeing in the early years

This program involves working with families of young children to develop a shared understanding of environments that promote young children’s self-awareness and self-management processes necessary for creating positive learning dispositions

Explore and promote Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Australian schools

This program involves working with teachers, students, and school communities to explore the transformative impacts of culturally responsive pedagogy. Through our research, professional learning, and mentoring engagements, we seek to empower teachers in their ability to embrace the challenges and opportunities of culturally diverse classrooms.

Promote Heath and Physical Education programs that are educative, student-centred, and fit for purpose for healthy communities

This program involves working with school communities to reimagine what Health and Physical Education can be for future generation educators and students, looking beyond the classroom and gym walls towards meaningful whole school approaches and social benefits to achieve healthy community futures.