How are educators adapting to the challenges of COVID-19?

On 12 May 2020 By Dr Peter McIlveenIn Blogs1 Comment

COVID-19 has changed the way we work, live, and learn. Most educational institutions have moved to some type of alternative education provision. Research is required to better understand how these unprecedented challenges and ways of working affect educators and their vital work.

The effects on educators are being investigated by Associate Professor Petrea Redmond and colleagues at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia.

Educators around the world are completing an online survey for this research. The survey includes educators working in a wide range of educational sectors: Early Childhood, K – 12, Higher Education, Vocational Education and workplace trainers.

The survey takes, on average, approximately 5 minutes. If you are willing to contribute, here is the link: https://tinyurl.com/y73yj5fe

Redmond012020_dm_026-news-image — “We need evidence to understand educators’ experiences, and to inform educational policies and workplace practices”, says Associate Professor Petrea Redmond

A snowballing technique is being used to gather more participants, so feel free to pass on the link to colleagues or your professional networks.

This research project has ethical approval from the University of Southern Queensland (Human Research Ethics Approval Number – H20REA103).

What Will You Be When You Grow Up?

On 22 Feb 201830 Aug 2018 By Dr Peter McIlveenIn Blogs1 Comment

Recent newspaper stories about career development learning in young children have sparked a national discussion. When is too soon? When is it too late? When is the best time for children to start learning about the world of work and their future careers? It’s a moot point. Kids start learning about work as they watch and listen to the world around them. Kids will be what they see. Continue reading “What Will You Be When You Grow Up?” →

Metaphor as a Wine Education Corkscrew

On 26 Oct 201722 Sep 2018 By Dr Allison CreedIn BlogsLeave a comment

Wine is a captivating beverage. Each glass tells a story of aromas and flavours, people and places, culture and history. For many people, the winery cellar door is their entry point to wine appreciation, knowledge, and awareness—wine acculturation and education. Wine is, after all, a definitively human phenomenon, made by people for people to experience and enjoy. Continue reading “Metaphor as a Wine Education Corkscrew” →