Personal profile
Biography
Pearl's research interests include: racial equity and social justice
Monash teaching commitment
EDF5761 Contemporary Issues in Education
Research area keywords
- Inclusive education
- Attitudinal Studies
- Accommodating Diversity in the Classroom
- Scale Design and Development
- Differentiation
- Differentiated Instruction
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 11 Finished
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School Leadership and Capacity Building: Professional Learning Program for Special Education in Zhejiang
Zhang, H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Subban, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Zhong, R. (Project Manager)
25/09/25 → 30/11/25
Project: Research
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Inclusive Education in Australia and Malaysia: A Professional Development Program
Leif, E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bloomfield, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Subban, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fox, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Cheong, S. (Project Manager)
15/09/25 → 19/09/25
Project: Consultancy
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Catch me before I fail: An Early Intervention Framework to Improve At-Risk Students’ Academic Performance, Engagement and Unit Retention Rates.
Kaur, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mitchell, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Tojib, D. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Cui, T. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Luu, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Li, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Goh, T. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Wei Leong, K. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Subban, P. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Brooks, R. (Associate Investigator (AI))
Monash University – Internal University Contribution
3/01/22 → 31/07/24
Project: Research
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Delivery of an online professional learning program: Differentiated Instruction - Accommodating Diverse Student Profiles
Subban, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
20/09/21 → 29/10/21
Project: Consultancy
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NCCD Leadership Professional Learning Resource
Sharma, U. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Subban, P. (Chief Investigator (CI))
12/02/21 → 30/04/22
Project: Research
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Principle 8: Privilege voices and perspectives that have historically been left out of the academy
Subban, P., 2026, The Gentle Academic: Reimagining the Contemporary University Culture with Principles of Community, Leadership, and Care. Grove, C. & Allen, K.-A. (eds.). 1st ed. Singapore Singapore: Springer, p. 131-146 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Teachers’ intentions to teach in inclusive classrooms in China: does an inclusive school climate make a difference?
Long, Y., Sharma, U. & Subban, P., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Educational Psychology. 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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“We were taught how to think about ourselves – as less than – and we accepted it”. Reflections on racial injustice in South Africa
Subban, P., 2026, In: Race Ethnicity and Education. 29, 1, p. 1-16 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Differentiated instruction in higher education: the experience and perceptions of five academics
Preston, M., Subban, P., Suprayogi, M. N., Liyani, A. N. & Ratri, A. P. P., Aug 2025, In: Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn). 19, 3, p. 1295-1306 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Exploring Giftedness and the Gifted Learner in Education and Beyond: An Autoethnographic Study with Critical Friends
Reynen-Woodward, K., Round, P., Subban, P. & Creely, E., Jul 2025, In: The Qualitative Report. 30, 7, p. 3965-3985 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile
Activities
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Australian Department of Education Anti-Bullying Rapid Review
Leif, E. (Fellow), Allen, K.-A. (Fellow), Wescott, S. (Fellow), Roberts, S. (Fellow), Reupert, A. (Fellow), Subban, P. (Fellow), Bloomfield, B. (Fellow) & Hayward, B. (Fellow)
27 Jun 2025Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
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Monash Education Academy Learning and Teaching Conference 2021
Leif, E. (Speaker), Grove, C. (Speaker) & Subban, P. (Speaker)
12 Jul 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Press/Media
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Five ways to advance racial equity in your classroom
12/05/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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International Women’s Day 2022: Breaking the bias
7/03/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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How can school leaders create an inclusive culture and commitment?
Subban, P., Woodcock, S., Sharma, U. & May, F.
10/02/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Maslow before Bloom: Lessons from the lockdown for students with additional learning needs
30/06/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment