Research
The School of Education offers a wide range of research expertise to the community, building on existing understandings of learning and providing contemporary evidence-based approaches to new methodologies and pedagogies which enhance education outcomes.
Our research thrives through strong relationships with local groups such as the Department for Education (DFE), the South Australian Science Teachers Association team, the Attorney Generals Department, the Positive Education Schools Association (PESA) and the Higher Education Research Group of Adelaide. Globally our research is supported by our relationships with the OECD, the International Positive Psychology Association, the Australian Council for Educational Leaders, the International Boys School Coalition (IBSC) and the Australian College of Educators.
We welcome collaborations with industry and are working with colleagues in a variety of colleges and higher education institutions (including the Department for Education New South Wales, Catholic Education West Australia, Catholic Education South Australia (CESA), Moreton Bay Colleges Queensland, Prince Alfred College, IQRA College Adelaide, Christ’s College, Canterbury, New Zealand, Upper Canada College, Toronto, Canada, TecMilenio University, Monterrey, Mexico) as well as businesses such as the Children’s Hospital Education Research Institute (CHERI), The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Real Response, Artificial Environment Systems and the Dept. of Defence.
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Our research sits within the Australian Research Council’s approved fields of research and includes:
- Specialist Studies in education (Assessment and Evaluation, Wellbeing and Technology in Education)
- Education policy, Sociology and Philosophy
- Curriculum and Pedagogy (Cognitive Load Theory, Curriculum Design)
We have over 100 students doing research at masters or higher level engaging in some of the most challenging issues of our time. We offer exciting opportunities for researchers at Masters and PhD levels. Our research degrees are open to students from a broad range of backgrounds. If you are interested in education, consider furthering your research career with us. We are looking for new PhD students in several of our research areas within our two research groups.
Our research groups
Wellbeing and Culture Research Group
Our research is focussed on wellbeing, leadership, international and indigenous education, education policy and scholarship.
Learning, Technology and Assessment Research Group
Our research is focused on assessment and evaluation, the role of technology and media in creative education, higher education and curriculum design.
Our research strengths
Interested in undertaking a postgraduate research degree with us?
We offer exciting opportunities for researchers at the honours, masters and PhD levels. Our research degrees are open to students from a broad range of backgrounds. If you are interested in education, consider furthering your research career with us.