The Transforming Curriculum, Assessment and Pedagogy group examines how curriculum, assessment and teaching methods can adapt to the evolving landscape of contemporary learning. We engage diverse voices and perspectives to influence education policy and practice.
Our research covers various educational settings, including early childhood, primary and secondary education, vocational training, higher education and community initiatives.
The Transforming Curriculum, Assessment and Pedagogy group focuses on two key research streams.
We examine various theoretical and methodological perspectives to critically analyse current curriculum and knowledge practices.
We work with teachers to explore and develop innovative strategies for curriculum design, student assessment and effective pedagogy.
Deakin ranks among the top 1% globally for arts and humanities research and holds the #2 position in Australia for education and education research.
Our group convenors bring a range of disciplinary expertise based on decades of combined experience.
Dr Maria Nicholas has an interest in students' learning and education in pre-school, primary and secondary school settings, including high-ability and gifted teaching and learning, most especially as it relates to students' literacy development.
Dr Rebecca Cairns is a senior lecturer in humanities education in the School of Education. Her research investigates how contemporary and historical socio-political conditions shape curriculum.
Robyn Barallon, Learning Designer
Dr Robin Bellingham, Senior Lecturer, Education (Pedagogy and Curriculum)
Dr Ros Black, Senior Lecturer, Education (Humanities, Societies And Environments)
Dr Rebecca Cairns, Senior Lecturer
Dr John Cripps Clark, Senior Lecturer
Dr Kerri Garrard, Senior Lecturer
Dr Karen Guo, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education
Dr Shelley Hannigan, Senior Lecturer, Education (Arts Education)
Penny Harry, Lecturer in Education
Professor Dawn Joseph, Professor
Dr Arif Kabir, Teaching Scholar, Curriculum, Pedagogy and Professional Learning
Dr Merida Kelly, Senior Lecturer
Will King, Lecturer in Education, Education-focused
Dr Elizabeth Little, Lecturer in Education (Language and Literacy)
Dr Genee Marks, Senior Lecturer
Associate Professor Lucinda McKnight, Associate Professor
Dr Jonathan O'Donnell, Lecturer, Early and Mid-Career Researchers (EMCR)
Dr Fiona Phillips, Lecturer in Education (Arts Education)
Associate Professor Michiko Weinmann, Associate Professor in Education (Languages Education)
Our partnerships with government, community and industry enable us to conduct impactful research that seek solutions beyond conventional boundaries.
To address the rising digitisation of education, escalating workload demands and the growing need for high-quality curriculum resources, this project aims to create a comprehensive map of Australia’s expanding curriculum resource marketplace.
This project surveyed secondary school students across Australia to examine their experiences on studying history. The national survey data provides valuable insights into the factors influencing students' subject choices and their perceptions of history's relevance in education.
We actively collaborate with a diverse range of policy actors to promote partnerships among government entities, educators and academic institutions, including:
Our members play a vital role in shaping public discourse through research publications, media articles, and expert commentary, in addition to delivering invited presentations. We engage directly with education stakeholders to collaboratively develop materials related to assessment, curriculum and pedagogy.
