AERC Hosts: Dr Keiko Bostwick 'What are the Priorities? Research and Evaluation Design in Indigenous Education Projects'
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Abstract: Ongoing research and evaluation plans are an important component to securing future funding opportunities for Indigenous education projects. It is critical, however, to carefully consider the priorities of the research and evaluation design, such as: who are the intended audience(s); what are the outcomes under consideration and how well do they align with Community needs and interests; which methodological approaches are most appropriate for the project and how do these approaches align with (or change) existing research questions. Highlighting her recent work with the Culturally Nourishing Schooling (CNS) project in New South Wales (NSW), Keiko will discuss research an evaluation design in Indigenous education projects. Spanning both quantitative and qualitative studies, the talk will present insights to how key considerations that prioritise Indigenous Voices enhance project findings and recommendations.
RSVP: AERC-info@unimelb.edu.au
| Time | 12:00-1:00 pm AEST |
| Date | Tuesday, 12 August 2025 |
| Location | Faculty of Education, Level 8 Meeting Room (814-815), 100 Leicester Street, Carlton Victoria 3053 (or join via Zoom https://go.unimelb.edu.au/o3cp Password: 901115) |
Bio:
Keiko Bostwick is a Research Fellow in the Assessment and Evaluation Research Centre in the Faculty of Education. Primarily trained as a quantitative researcher, Keiko’s program of research has focused on supporting students’ motivation to learn and teachers’ motivation to teach. Her recent work with CNS explored teachers’ motivation to teach Aboriginal curriculum in NSW, teachers’ perceptions of Indigenous students across Australia, and facilitating research protocols with Aboriginal Communities involved in the project.