education

Inquiry Driven Learning

How is the internet increasing inequalities between people? 

In this interview, Rebecca Eynon (Oxford Internet Institute) talks about her work on digital inequalities. We talk about the role of big data, taking theoretical inspiration from Margaret Archer, as well as why high-tech researchers don’t necessarily use Twitter.

Digital inequalities and education (Rebecca Eynon)

Listen to three Monash academics debunk some persistent misunderstandings in education ... 

Prof. Dragan Gasevic on why we shouldn’t be talking about ‘learning styles’ – but thinking about ‘metacognitive abilities’, ‘study tactics’ and ‘desirable difficulties’

Dr. Amanda Heffernan on why good school principals are not ‘born leaders’ but need to learn the art of leadership from others

Dr. Carlo Perrotta on why young people are not ‘digital natives’

Mythbusters! Clearing up some educational myths & misunderstandings

“This system of [school] competition drives us all into behaviour that is probably not that helpful for the broad majority” 

Dr. Emma Rowe (Deakin University) talks about her work examining how Australian public schools articulate with the market. 

We talk about school choice amongst middle class families, the importance of place and space in shaping distinction, and Emma’s emerging interest in innovation and school reform.

Public schools, private schools and the market  (Emma Rowe)

How do we approach research in a world of fluid categories? 

Mary Lou Rasmussen (Australian National University) talks about her work examining how young people become subjects within policy. 

We talk about reconciling tensions between feminist theory, sexuality studies and gender studies, as well as Mary Lou’s interest in queer studies and rethinking survey methodology in an age of fluid categories.

Young people, gender, sexuality & religion (Mary Lou Rasmussen)

What is 'Participatory Design' and how can we use it in education research? 

Bronwyn Cumbo (Monash University) talks about the benefits of participatory design as a research approach. 

We cover everything from practical tips and key readings, through to the radical origins of the Scandinavian PD tradition.

Participatory Design approaches (Bronwyn Cumbo)

Emerging issues and the latest ideas from across the world of education research. Hear from a range of academics about their current research in schools, universities and beyond. Hosted by Neil Selwyn from Monash University, Australia.

Mythbusters! Clearing up some educational myths & misunderstandings

Meet The Education Researcher