Exploring the Frontiers of Early Childhood Education and Beyond
- Investigating curriculum and pedagogical practices that enhance learning outcomes for children.
- Notable Project: Narratives of immigrant early childhood educators and their curriculum decision-making.
- Examining the role of cultural identity and lived experiences in shaping teaching and learning.
- Focus: Developing inclusive educational practices to empower diverse student populations.
- Understanding the experiences of immigrant educators and their unique challenges in adapting to new educational systems.
- Contribution: Addressing gaps in support structures and fostering resilience among immigrant teachers.
- Pioneering the use of narrative inquiry, photo-elicitation, and Appadurai’s theory in educational research.
- Example: Utilizing innovative methods to capture nuanced experiences of immigrant educators.
- Invited Presentation:
- Marvellous Methodologies: Combining Photo-elicitation and Narrative-Inquiry, Faculty of Education, Monash University, 2023
- Exploring the integration of generative AI to support adult learners, particularly disadvantaged groups.
- Key Project: Harnessing AI for the SEE program to improve accessibility and engagement. Monash University 2023.