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New centre looks at educational opportunities

September 28, 2004

At least 10 academics with 100 years’ experience between them have started a new centre at the University of New England, examining education in a range of social contexts.
The Centre for Research on Education in Context (CREC) is coordinated by Dr Peter Ninnes and includes academics Associate Professor Tom Maxwell (Head of UNE’s School of Education) and Dr Neil Taylor, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education.

“CREC’s overall aim will be to promote quality education and equitable educational processes students conducting research in Australia and internationally,” Dr Taylor said.
“The Centre will engage in study of the relationships between education and a range of social (e.g. gender, social class, sexualities), cultural, political, economic, global, international, regional and local contexts.”
One of CREC’s first projects involves looking at how Indigenous perspectives are taught in schools, Dr Taylor said.
It will also look at mobile schooling among Indigenous students.
In the coming months, the centre will be running a series of research seminars presented by its own members and visiting scholars, both local and international.
The centre will also assist academics in developing major grant applications and will tender for projects around the world.
CREC will be located in UNE’s School of Education building.
For more information phone Dr Neil Taylor on 6773 5064 or Lydia Roberts on 6773 2779.

Posted by Lydia Roberts at September 28, 2004 04:49 PM