Motivation, Engagement and Individual Choice Pathways
Our collaboration offers a coherent identity and collegial support structure for academics and research students who have affiliated interests in motivation, engagement and individual choice pathways informed by psychological lenses. A shared aim is research capacity-building among the group, including in advanced research methods.
Academics associated with us conduct descriptive, longitudinal, intervention and mixed-methods research, to understand:
- how to engage all learners in educational settings
- influences on educational outcomes, life trajectories and occupational opportunities
- what sustains individuals across their working lives.
Current research areas
- Youth educational and occupational pathways
- Student achievement and wellbeing
- Gendered motivations and outcomes
- STEM participation and engagement
- Teacher motivation, attitudes, beliefs, identity and wellbeing
- Teacher self-efficacy and professional learning
- Leadership development and wellbeing
Meetings
Meetings are held on a monthly basis, on Thursdays from 4–5.30pm. Interested parties should email the convenor to be advised of the venue.
Additional meetings, events and projects are planned sporadically. These may include brown-bag members’ talks; formal seminar series; day symposium; project collaborations; a database of expertise to assist in being ready for research tenders; and a doctoral student integration/reading subgroup.
Members
- Professor Helen Watt, Convenor
- Honorary Associate Professor Judy Anderson
- Dr Kathryn Bartimote
- Professor Janette Bobis
- Honorary Associate Professor Susan Colmar
- Associate Professor Paul Ginns
- Dr Nigel Goodwin
- Dr Minkang Kim
- Dr Cathy Little
- Dr Betty Luu
- Dr Heather McMaster
- Associate Professor Jenni Way
- Dr Hongzhi Yang