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Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE210101619
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$427,192.00
Summary
A community-led approach to preventing gendered violence at school. Gendered violence in schools is exceptionally common and damaging on both individual and community levels. Anti-bullying policies designed to reduce this violence have so far failed to make a meaningful difference. Using an innovative community-led research approach, this project aims to position school communities as experts on how gendered violence may be reduced. In partnership with four secondary schools across two states, t ....A community-led approach to preventing gendered violence at school. Gendered violence in schools is exceptionally common and damaging on both individual and community levels. Anti-bullying policies designed to reduce this violence have so far failed to make a meaningful difference. Using an innovative community-led research approach, this project aims to position school communities as experts on how gendered violence may be reduced. In partnership with four secondary schools across two states, this research project will be the first to enable students and teachers to investigate how school policies, spaces and activities influence gendered violence. It will produce evidence from the ground up about how different school communities can disrupt gendered violence in inventive and contextually appropriate ways.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE170100510
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$350,977.00
Summary
How first-in-family males transition to Australian university life. This project aims to study how gender, ethnicity and social class affect Australian males from low socio-economic backgrounds as they transition to university. Despite an emphasis on widening participation in the Australian university sector, the path to university is still precarious, particularly for first-in-family students. Males from low socio-economic backgrounds remain severely underrepresented in higher education, and ho ....How first-in-family males transition to Australian university life. This project aims to study how gender, ethnicity and social class affect Australian males from low socio-economic backgrounds as they transition to university. Despite an emphasis on widening participation in the Australian university sector, the path to university is still precarious, particularly for first-in-family students. Males from low socio-economic backgrounds remain severely underrepresented in higher education, and how these students experience university life is unclear. The project will use qualitative research to better understand the experiences of first-in-family males entering universities in different locales/institutions across Australia. Expected outcomes include improved targeted support systems to enable their success.Read moreRead less
Youth identity and educational change in Australia since 1950: digital archiving, re-using qualitative data and histories of the present. This is an historical and longitudinal study of Australian youth and education since the 1950s. It creates a digital archive of the study for future researchers and re-examines earlier qualitative studies to better understand generational changes in youth pathways and educational inequalities.
Gender matters: changing gender equity policies and practices. This project aims to examine the contemporary policy and practice gap of gender equity in schools. Despite widespread concerns about gender-related issues in schools and society, system-wide policies on gender equity have almost disappeared. The project will investigate young people's experiences of gender-related issues through the accounts of recent school leavers and current secondary school students, through creative arts-based m ....Gender matters: changing gender equity policies and practices. This project aims to examine the contemporary policy and practice gap of gender equity in schools. Despite widespread concerns about gender-related issues in schools and society, system-wide policies on gender equity have almost disappeared. The project will investigate young people's experiences of gender-related issues through the accounts of recent school leavers and current secondary school students, through creative arts-based methods, and the perspectives of teachers and school executive in five diverse secondary schools. Expected outcomes include a critical review of past policy approaches to gender equity and a fresh evaluation of gender equity policy directions for schools.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE170100990
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$377,000.00
Summary
Boys’ underachievement in reading. This project aims to understand and address boys’ underachievement in reading, a significant national and international problem. This project will identify the connection between socio-economic background, ethnicity and geographical location, and reading outcomes. It will implement and assess the effects of pedagogies challenging gender stereotypes and that engage boys in reading. Expected benefits include increased access to education, employment and social pa ....Boys’ underachievement in reading. This project aims to understand and address boys’ underachievement in reading, a significant national and international problem. This project will identify the connection between socio-economic background, ethnicity and geographical location, and reading outcomes. It will implement and assess the effects of pedagogies challenging gender stereotypes and that engage boys in reading. Expected benefits include increased access to education, employment and social participation for disadvantaged boys.Read moreRead less
Gender and sexuality diversity in schools: Parental experiences. This project aims to analyse parents’ perspectives about the inclusion of gender and sexuality (G&S) diversity
in school curriculum across Australia and to understand how parents of G&S diverse children navigate their child’s
experiences in schools. It is anticipated this analysis will inform the development of training resources for pre/in-service teachers. The intended outcomes of the
research include policy and curriculum devel ....Gender and sexuality diversity in schools: Parental experiences. This project aims to analyse parents’ perspectives about the inclusion of gender and sexuality (G&S) diversity
in school curriculum across Australia and to understand how parents of G&S diverse children navigate their child’s
experiences in schools. It is anticipated this analysis will inform the development of training resources for pre/in-service teachers. The intended outcomes of the
research include policy and curriculum development, training resources, and increased support for
parents of G&S diverse children.Read moreRead less