From the Editor In my role as Editor, it is always exciting to talk with colleagues and recognise and amplify the excellent work they are doing.
This year, our focus falls on the College’s
In my role as Editor, it is always exciting
Kerryl Howarth and Melissa McMahon,
Strategic Pillar, Academic Intelligence,
to talk with colleagues and recognise
current and former staff members,
and brings together seven articles
and amplify the excellent work they are
respectively, are immersed in the world
illustrating facets of educational research
doing which, with just a little nudge,
of professional development as leaders.
and practice. The articles reflect diversity
can be captured in an academic article.
They turn their gazes to exploring macro
of interest and approach, but at their
The process of writing is not simple;
and micro issues in teacher professional
core, represent curious mindsets and a
it requires planning, drafts, feedback
development. The benefits of mentoring
drive for innovation and improvement
and editing. This lengthy process takes
and global connections are apparent
through scholarly outlooks.
the educator into spaces we typically
in Debbie Tarrant’s and Kate Brown’s
don’t encounter in the busy, people-
reflection on participation in the Bright
Pymble’s strategy around Academic Intelligence is to generate ‘knowledge for a better world’ within our students. We aim to inspire students to explore what matters to them and see themselves in futures they may not have imagined. This is where curiosity is a vital
focused, high-energy day of the teacher. Field mentoring program. Kate Brown If my co-writers are anything like me,
additionally writes about her expansive
most of their academic writing is done
action research project into kindness
in the evenings and on weekends
which has been deepened through the
when distractions can (sometimes) be
lens of mentoring and through iterative
reduced! This is sacred time!
cycles constantly informed and shaped
For those completing PhDs, such as
the enduring virtues of intellectual
Ryan Stewart, who in this edition shares
tenacity and vibrant scholarship, we
his work into researching First Nations
celebrate our staff who role model for
histories, the work of living in worlds
On behalf of the authors, we hope you
our students ways to think critically,
of teaching and scholarship represent
enjoy this edition and feel inspired to
creatively and collaboratively, and ways
two sides to education. As you’ll read in
spend time carving out your own inquiry
to act with a commitment to action.
Ryan’s article, these sides come together
or research space. Education for the
The articles in this edition reflect
to allow students and staff to benefit
future requires a diversity of views and
educators’ own engagement in open-
from his dedicated research. Three
a willingness to both share and listen.
ended learning experiences and
members of our Geography, Business
In this spirit, thanks go to our readers
investment in their own learning.
and Economics Learning Area have
who are sharing in the endeavours of
They represent some tangible steps
contributed papers on topics they are
the Pymble Institute to drive thinking
towards thinking beyond the immediate
actively teaching. Debra Owens, Liam
forward for a better world.
and accepting the challenge to change
Hume and Raymond Howells epitomise
the world for the better.
the teacher-researcher; critically aware
Dr Sarah Loch
of the need for new knowledge and applying this to their practice.
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by student interest. I also take a turn as
component in each girl. In developing
Illuminate Research and Innovation | Edition 7 2022
author by stepping back to reflect on the research culture emerging at Pymble.
PHD, MEDST, MTEACH, BA DIRECTOR – PYMBLE INSTITUTE
