Summary

Research team

Australian schools are struggling to respond positively to the increasing cultural diversity of the student cohort. The aim of this study is to research how schools become culturally responsive and specifically explores how the affective environments of schools attend to the diverse cultural, academic and emotional needs of their communities. This this study brings together methods borrowed from educational ethnography, critical policy analysis, and educational action research. The study will inform curriculum and pedagogical reform in schools, changes to teacher education programs, and potentially ameliorate systemic inequality in Australian schooling. This research builds on previous projects led by Professor Rigney and Professor Hattam that advanced the theorisation and implementation of culturally responsive pedagogies in Australia. For more information on this earlier research please visit: https://culturallyresponsivepedagogy.com.au/

Professor Lester Rigney AM
University of South Australia

Professor Robert Hattam 
University of South Australia

Dr Stephen Kelly
University of Adelaide

Professor Michalinos Zembylas 
Open University of Cypress

Dr Samantha Schulz
University of Adelaide

Dr Nadeem Memon
University of South Australia

Dr Abigail Diplock
University of South Australia