Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Jennifer Bleazby has worked in the Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia since 2010. Prior to taking up her position at Monash University, she was a philosophy, history, humanities and media studies teacher in government and independent secondary schools. Jennifer is currently leading two research projects: one on ethics and climate change education, funded by the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia and the second on religious education in public schools, funded by the Rationalist Society of Australia. Her research has explored the following areas: philosophy of education; philosophy for children; curriculum theory; ethics/moral education; religion in public schools; indoctrination; teaching controversial issues; environmental education; feminist philosophy, especially feminist epistemology and ecofeminism; and pragmatism, especially the philosophy of John Dewey. She is the author of the book, Social Reconstruction Learning: Dualism, Dewey and Philosophy in Schools (2013, Routledge), as well as co-editor of J. Quay, J. Bleazby, S. A. Stolz, M. Toscano, & R. S. Webster's, Using Theory and Philosophy in Education Research: Methodological dialogues (2018, Routledge).
Jennifer is an associate editor for the journal, Educational Philosophy and Theory (Routledge) and a columnist for PESA AGORA. She was a long-standing member of the Monash University Human Ethics Committee 2014-2021, and has served on the executive committees of the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia (2018-2019) and the Victorian Association of Philosophy in Schools (2010-2011).
Research Student Completions
- Edward Rush (PhD, 2022). The Intensifying Moral Regulation of Student Plagiarism at Australian Universities: A Genealogical Discourse Analysis. Main Supervisor: Jennifer Bleazby; Associative Supervisor: Melissa Wolfe.
- Claire Manton (PhD, 2021). Experiences of wellbeing and spirituality: A hermeneutic phenomenological study. Main Supervisor: Alex Kostogriz; Associate Supervisor: Jennifer Bleazby.
- Muhalim Muhalim (PhD, 2020). Religious Discourses in ELT in Indonesia: Lecturers Ideological Becoming in Institutional Practices. Main Supervisor: Alex Kostogriz. Associate Supervisor: Jennifer Bleazby.
- Brian Jeganathan (PhD, 2019). Cultural Worker as “Horizontal Intellectual” in a Militarized Postcolonial State: Jacque Rancière’s “equality of intelligence” as an unconditional prerequisite. Main Supervisor: Jennifer Bleazby. Associate Supervisor: Mary Lou Rasmussen.
- Joy Whitton (PhD, 2016). Fostering Imagination in Higher Education Teaching and Learning: Making Connections. Main Supervisor: Jennifer Bleazby. Associate Supervisor: Anne Harris. Research developed into a book (Routledge, 2018). Details here.
- Be Beng Toh (PhD, 2016). The Influence of Post-Secondary Students’ Technology Use on their Epistemological Beliefs, Conceptions of, and Approaches to Learning. Main Supervisor: Nicola Johnson. Associate Supervisor: Jennifer Bleazby.
- Anthony Tarranto (MEd, 2013). How do Heads of House in an Independent Secondary School Evaluate and Understand Pastoral Care? Main Supervisor: Jennifer Bleazby.
Monash teaching commitment
I have coordinated the following Monash units:
EDF2063: Planning for Teaching and Learning
EDF1070: Understanding Students as Learners
EDF5177 & EDF5178: Humanities Education in the Secondary Years
EDF5664: Learning Through Particiaption
EDF5621: Challenging Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
EDF5018: Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting
EDF4510: Connecting the Curriculum
EDF5163 & EDF5164: Media Education in the Secondary Years
EDF2004: Curriculum Inquiry
ATS4869: Philosophical Pedagogy
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
- Philosophy of education
- John Dewey
- Philosophy for children
- Ethics education
- Pragmatism
- Curriculum and pedagogy
- Feminist epistemology
- Moral education
- Religion in schools
- Inquiry based learning
- Community of Inquiry
- Values Education
- Thinking curriculum
- Teaching critical thinking skills
- Emotions in thinking and education
- Imagination in thinking and education
- Civics education
- Community service learning
- Social Reconstructionism
- Children's rights
- Feminist political and ethical philosophy
- Social education
- Experiential learning
Network
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Australian Teachers’ climate-change related ethical dilemmas in the midst of ecological crisis (especially the Australian bushfire crisis)
Bleazby, J., Rosenbluh, I., Burgh, G., Thornton, S. & Reid, A.
1/01/21 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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Rethinking teacher preparation for teaching: controversial topics in a community of inquiry
Thornton, S., Burgh, G., Bleazby, J. & Graham, M., 2023, Philosophy with Children and Teacher Education: Global Perspectives on Critical, Creative and Caring Thinking. Kizel, A. (ed.). 1st ed. Abingdon UK: Routledge, p. 194-203 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Teaching about climate change in the midst of ecological crisis: responsibilities, challenges, and possibilities
Bleazby, J., Burgh, G., Thornton, S., Graham, M., Reid, A. & Finefter-Rosenbluh, I., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Educational Philosophy and Theory. 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
Open Access -
A philosophy of environmental education
Thornton, S., Burgh, G., Graham, M. & Bleazby, J., 2022. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Religious instruction in the post-truth world: a critique of Australia’s controversial religious instruction classes in public schools
Bleazby, J., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Policy Futures in Education. 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Responding to climate change ‘controversy’ in schools: Philosophy for Children, place-responsive pedagogies & Critical Indigenous Pedagogy
Bleazby, J., Thornton, S., Burgh, G. & Graham, M., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Educational Philosophy and Theory. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Australian Postgraduate Award - The University of New South Wales
Bleazby, Jennifer (Recipient), 2005
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Dean's Award (Faculty of Education) - Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
Bleazby, Jennifer (Recipient), Oct 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Vice-Chancellor's Award, Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
Bleazby, Jennifer (Recipient), 22 Nov 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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How Religious Instruction Undermines Public Education
Jennifer Bleazby (Contributor)
31 Dec 2023Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Teaching About Climate Change in the Midst of Ecological Crisis: Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
Jennifer Bleazby (Contributor)
2 Jun 2022Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia Executive Committee
Jennifer Bleazby (Executive Member)
1 Jan 2018Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body
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Educational Philosophy and Theory (Journal)
Jennifer Bleazby (Editorial board member)
31 Jan 2017 → 31 Dec 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Annual Conference of the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia 2015
Jennifer Bleazby (Organiser)
5 Dec 2015 → 8 Dec 2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Press/Media
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Religious Studies: Teaching the controversy as an out of field teacher
16/05/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
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Religious Instruction in the "Post-Truth" World (Guest: Dr Jennifer Bleazby)
1/05/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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‘Harvesting schools for disciples’: Video exposes church’s shocking RI agenda
2/03/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Re-evaluating the role of religious education in Australian government schools
27/02/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature