Dr Inga Brasche

Qualifications

PhD (UTS), B.Mus Hons. (USyd), Grad Dip Ed Secondary (WSU)

Teaching Areas

EDSP, EDCX, EDSS, EDUC, EDAE

Primary Research Area/s

Inclusive Education; Educational Policy and Reform; Indigenous Education; Teacher Training and Professional Development; Educational Access and Equity; Cultural Practices and Learning; Social Wellbeing and Mental Health in Education; Curriculum Development

Research Interests

Educational Equity

• Investigating the impact of social, cultural, and economic factors on educational access and outcomes
• Understanding the role of inclusive education policies in fostering equitable learning environments

Teacher Education

• Enhancing teacher preparation and ongoing professional development programs
• Exploring the factors that influence teacher retention and job satisfaction
• Investigating the role of teacher confidence in student success

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

• Developing culturally appropriate and inclusive pedagogies for diverse student populations
• Exploring the intersections of culture, race, and education to improve learning outcomes

Indigenous Educational Practices

• Exploring Indigenous knowledge systems and their incorporation into mainstream education
• Investigating culturally tailored educational practices for Indigenous students
• Supporting Indigenous educators and communities in remote and urban settings

International Education and Cross-Cultural Collaboration

• Conducting comparative studies between educational practices in Australia and international settings
• Exploring the challenges of teaching in remote or marginalized communities worldwide
• Collaboration across borders to develop innovative educational practices

Policy and Governance in Education

• Examining the role of government policies in shaping education systems and practices
• Analysing the effectiveness of educational policy reform in improving teacher quality and student outcomes

Wellbeing in Education Systems

• Researching the integration of mental health and wellbeing strategies in educational policy
• Understanding the connection between teacher and student wellbeing and educational success

Curriculum Innovation and Development

• Investigating new models for curriculum delivery, including digital and hybrid learning platforms
• Developing curriculum strategies that integrate community engagement and real-world applications
• Exploring the role of the arts in fostering creativity and academic potential in students

Research Supervision Experience

First Nations place-based education

Barriers to First Nations higher education participation

Publications

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

Thorn, B. and Brasche, I. (2020) Musical experience and confidence of pre-service primary teachers. Australian Journal of Music Education Vol 53:1

Brasche, I. (2019) Aspiration, Motivation and Notions of Success in Aboriginal Students at Boarding School Australian Aboriginal Studies

Brasche, I. and Thorn, B. (2016) Addressing Dimensions of “The Great Moral Wrong”: How inequity in music education is polarising the academic potential of Australian Students Arts Education Policy Review 117:4

Brasche, I. (2015) The Thin Black Line: Living Apartheid on Groote Eylandt Social Alternatives Vol 34:2

Brasche, I. and Harrington, I. (2012) Promoting teacher quality and continuity: tackling the disadvantages of remote Indigenous schools in the Northern Territory. Australian Journal of Education 56:2 pp110-125

Harrington, I. and Brasche, I. (2011) Success Stories from an Indigenous Immersion Primary Teaching Experience in New South Wales Schools The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education Vol 40 pp23-29

Brasche, I. (2008) Cultural resilience and social wellbeing: A case for research on Groote Eylandt Australian Aboriginal Studies No. 2 pp 93-98.

Conferences / Workshops / Podcasts

Brasche, I. (2021) Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Teacher Magazine Podcast Interview – Episode 31 https://podcasts.apple.com/fi/podcast/school-improvement-episode-31-improving-confidence/id899419616?i=1000518114355

Brasche, I. (2018) “Access and Equity: How arts education is polarising students’ academic potential” Keynote Address: Research for Transformation of Teaching for Equity and Equality. 17th Boleswana International Educational Symposium, Namibia Africa. 10-12 July

Brasche, I. (2014) “Humanising the Bureaucracy: Strategies to ensure teacher quality and continuity in remote Aboriginal communities” Key Note address delivered at BUUNJI National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Conference, Sydney.

Scholarly Books / Chapters / Reports

Brasche, I. O’Dowd-Austen, L. (2024) Evaluation, Performance, and Improvement Report – The Welcome Experience Pilot. Department of Regional NSW, NSW Government July 2024.

Brasche, I. (2009) Otse Mbaka: Ovambo Cultural Resilience in Namibia. VDM-Verlag Germany ISBN 978-3-639-11901-5

Brasche, I. (2008) Educational Capital (chapter) in Noble, G. Watkins, M. ‘Cultural Practices and Learning: Diversity, discipline and dispositions in schooling’ University of Western Sydney and NSW Department of Education and Training Press 2008 ISBN 978-1-74108-176-3

Government Reports, Cabinet Submissions and Ministerial Briefings

Department of Regional NSW Executive Brief Caring for the Carers: Workforce Retention through Teacher Wellbeing Scope of Activities February 2024 (Lead author)

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Policy Reform and Evidence Literature Review, Research and Insights Analysis Impact of the FIFO Workforce on NSW Regional Energy Zones November 2024 (Lead author)

Department of Regional NSW Ministerial Brief Legislative Council Teacher Shortages and education outcomes in New South Wales February 2023 (Regional Liveability responding author)

Department of Regional NSW Ministerial Brief NSW Department of Premiers and Cabinet and Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet Shaping Futures: Securing the Future of Care and Education Workforces June 2023(Lead author)

Department of Regional NSW Whole-of-Government Response to NSW Mental Health Commission Living Well in Focus. July 2023(Lead author)

Department of Regional NSW Response to Create NSW Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Policy: A New Look at Culture: Towards the State’s first Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Policy” August 2023 (Lead author)

Department of Regional NSW submission to NSW Vocational Education and Training Review Discussion Paper. November 2023(Lead author)

Department of Regional NSW Response to Cabinet Submission into Workforce Psychological Distress by Agency January 2024 (DRNSW Regional Workforce Lead)

Consultancy Interests

Teacher retention, educational policy and strategy, workforce wellbeing, inclusive education, access and equity in education, First Nations education, barriers to educational participation