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Biography
Dr Jane Southcott is a Professor in the School of Education, Culture and Society, Faculty of Education, Monash University. Her research foci are twofold. She explores community music, culture, ageing and engagement in the arts employing both a qualitative, phenomenological approach and quantitative strategies. Her other research field is historical, particularly concerning the development of the music curriculum in Australia, America and Europe. She is a narrative historian and much of her research is biographical. Jane is also one of the Co-Chairs of Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee.
Research interests
- Music education and research in music education.
- Music curriculum history in Australia, America and Europe.
- Phenomenology
- Autoethnography
- The Arts and positive ageing
- Lifelong education and intergenerational engagement
- Multiculturalism
- Diaspora
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Arts, dance and music education
- community music
- history of education
- positive ageing
- phenomenology
- arts education
- Multiculturalism and diversity
- autoethnography
- Inclusive Education
- lifelong education
- diaspora
- music education
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
- 2 Finished
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Futurity Investment Group Parent Report Card Survey Research Project
Southcott, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Gindidis, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Pardy, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Futurity Investment Group Limited
23/01/20 → 22/03/20
Project: Research
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Research project investigating the state of Community Languages Learning from the perspective of parents
Gindidis, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Southcott, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
30/05/18 → 29/11/19
Project: Research
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Embracing positive aging in a small poetry-writing community: writing and sense of belonging
Creely, E., Southcott, J. & Creely, L., 2026, Lifelong Learning: The Education of the Aging Population. Wang, Q., Wan, G. & Fantacone, D. (eds.). 1st ed. Leeds UK: Emerald Group Publishing Limited, p. 157-176 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Music Education, Social Justice, and the Global South
de Bruin, L. R. (Editor), Crawford, R. (Editor), McPhail, G. (Editor) & Southcott, J. (Editor), 2026, 1st ed. London UK: Bloomsbury Academic. 328 p.Research output: Book/Report › Edited Book › peer-review
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"Those experiences while good also made me feel uncomfortable and broken": a male's perspective of living with facial eye disfigurement
O'Dea, Z. & Southcott, J., 2026, Disfigurement: Understanding Visible Difference. Deguire, L. & Jaffe, M. (eds.). 1st ed. New York NY USA: Routledge, p. 41-55 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Addressing inequities in school music curriculum change in Victoria, Australia
Southcott, J. & Crawford, R., 2025. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Bubbles, Seekers, and Servers: A Metaphor Analysis of Jewish Identity Construction
Bankier-Karp, A. L., Southcott, J. & Cooper, R., Mar 2025, In: Contemporary Jewry. 45, 1, 22 p., 9.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Activities
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International Journal of Music Education (Journal)
Southcott, J. (Editor in chief)
1 Jul 2018Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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International Conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education 2018
Creely, E. (Speaker) & Southcott, J. (Speaker)
3 Dec 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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The Qualitative Report (Journal)
Southcott, J. (Editorial board member)
2017 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Chair, History Standing Committee ISME
Southcott, J. (Chair/ Co-Chair)
2016 → 2018Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body
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Trustee for Heather Gell Dalcroze Foundation (External organisation)
Southcott, J. (Member)
2015 → …Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
Press/Media
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Researchers from Monash University Describe Findings in Pediatrics (Re-positionings and Reductions: a Case of Curriculum Evolution In Senior Secondary Music In Victoria, Australia)
17/07/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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These fun videos about Sound Makers will help students develop lifelong skills
26/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Fading Notes: The State of Music Education - Fading Notes report, resources for F-2 Arts/Science
26/06/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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New video series explores using musical instruments in the classroom
15/06/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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