Tara Brabazon's Blog, page 48
August 8, 2014
How to supervise PhDs 2 - How to find a good supervisor
How do prospective PhD students locate the perfect supervisor? How do supervisors attract the best students? Steve Redhead and Tara Brabazon continue their series on how to supervise PhDs. This episode explores how to find a good supervisor and build that great supervisory relationship.
How to supervise PhDs 1 - The Intervention
Tara Brabazon and Steve Redhead introduce their ten part series on how to supervise a PhD. In this first session, Tara and Steve talk about the 'crisis' in doctoral education generally and supervision in particular, and the necessity for an intervention in current processes and practices.
August 5, 2014
Building cultural competence through international sporting mobility programmes
In this School of Teacher Education research presentation at Charles Sturt University, Dr MattWinslade demonstrates the value of international mobility programmes when enabled through sport. The development of cultural competence enhances both the ability and employment options of HPE teachers.
What Support Is Available For University Students With Impairments? A Conversation with Julieanne Channing
Tara talks with Julieanne Channing about the opportunities and support available for students - and prospective students - with impairments.
Mick Winter 8 - Carnival time
Mick Winter, Steve Redhead and Tara celebrate Mick's achievement: producing a 100 page agenda for his PhD. This document has revealed and new theory and opportunity for Mick's work on the meme: the carnivalesque.
August 2, 2014
Imagining local and regional food
Tara provides a sonic introduction for her current masters subject, investigating food and drink in contemporary society. She explores the nature of 'the local' and 'the regional,' with attention to both branding and commodification.
Anne McLeod 23 - Yes She Has Finished
An exciting time. Anne has finished ... her PhD proposal. She offers advice for the PhD students who follow.
July 29, 2014
What is physical cultural studies?
Steve Redhead and Tara talk about a new and emerging field: physical cultural studies.
July 16, 2014
Catholic Education in partnership - a conversation with Jenny Allen and Michael Flood
Jenny Allen and Michael Flood, leaders in Catholic education in the diocese of Bathurst, discuss their commitment and consolidated approach to teaching, learning and inclusive education. Through a memorandum of understanding signed with Charles Sturt University, a careful, compassionate and optimistic future is possible for many students in the region.
School and university partnerships: a conversation with Peter Nugent
Peter Nugent talks with Tara Brabazon about school and university partnerships, with particular resonance for regional New South Wales. Inclusive education, and the needs of rural and regional students, is a key focus.
