The UNSW Scientia Education Academy is delighted to host Associate Professor Joanna Tai from Deakin University.
The Universities Accord has placed a renewed focus on widening participation and supporting success for all students who are studying at university in Australia. A substantial body of research has progressively sought to identify and address issues for equity group students, yet at a population level, they do not enjoy the same graduation rates. Are existing support structures inadequate, or has the equity student journey evolved in recent years, with increasing cost-of-living pressures, and the ability to study anywhere, at any time? And what can educators do about it?
This lecture draws on a longitudinal qualitative project to offer in-depth insights into equity students’ experiences of navigating and negotiating their studies. It will then consider the possibilities to develop curriculum and assessment practices which may better support students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to succeed at university.
About the Speaker
Associate Professor Joanna Tai
Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning, Deakin University
Joanna Tai is Associate Professor at the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) at Deakin University. Her research in assessment focuses on inclusion and diversity, feedback literacies, developing evaluative judgement, and student experiences across the university and workplace.
Joanna has a background in higher and health professions education: she initially qualified as a medical doctor. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a member of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professions Education, the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, and the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction.
Learn more about Joanna.