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Personal profile
Biography
Dr Rachel Forgasz is adjunct senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education. Rachel's early research and teaching centred on the role of emotion and embodiment in facilitating transformational teaching and learning. In 2018, she turned her attention to transforming the nature and purposes of Education in the context of global climate crisis. To that end, she developed Climate7, a framework that supports the transition to climate consciousness. She offers Climate7 workshops and webinars for schools, families, and community organisations looking to create positive communities of change.
Research interests
Teacher education
Teaching for climate justice
Embodied teaching, learning, and reflection
Teacher emotion
Drama Education
Self-study
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
- Embodied pedagogies
- Teacher Professional Learning
- Embodiment
- Teacher Education
- Drama Education
- Reflective Practice
- Self Study
- Climate Change
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
- 3 Finished
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Building Leadership for Change through School Immersion
Goold, L., Tudball, E., Forgasz, R., Fitzgerald, A. & Bright, D.
14/02/17 → 29/09/17
Project: Consultancy
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Teaching Academy of Professional Practice (TAPP)
White, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Forgasz, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Grimmett, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Williams, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/02/15 → 28/02/17
Project: Research
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Learning Design Evaluation and Support
Loughran, J., Brubaker, N., Forgasz, R. & Radojevic-Terzic, V.
1/12/12 → 1/04/13
Project: Research
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Possibilities and problems of using drama to engage with First Nations content and concepts in education: a systematic review
Hradsky, D. & Forgasz, R., 2023, In: The Australian Educational Researcher. 50, p. 965-989 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile4 Citations (Scopus) -
Resistance as commitment. A reflective case study of teacher professionalism in neoliberal times
Forgasz, R., Kelchtermans, G. & Berry, A., 2023, In: Teaching in Higher Education. 28, 7, p. 1656-1670 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus) -
Game on! Collaborative research and resistance through play
Forgasz, R. & Grimmett, H., 2022, Learning through Collaboration in Self-Study: Critical Friendship, Collaborative Self-Study, and Self-Study Communities of Practice. Butler, B. M. & Bullock, S. M. (eds.). 1st ed. Singapore Singapore: Springer, p. 185-201 17 p. (Self-Study of Teaching and Teacher Education Practices; vol. 24).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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The in/finite game of life: playing in the academy in the face of life and death
Grimmett, H. & Forgasz, R., 2021, Reimagining the Academy: ShiFting Towards Kindness, Connection, and an Ethics of Care. Black, A. L. & Dwyer, R. (eds.). 1st ed. Cham Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 241-258 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus) -
‘It’s got to be a journey’: learning to teach First Nations content and concepts in the Australian drama classroom
Hradsky, D., Forgasz, R., Byrne, A., Carter, J., Griffin, K. & Miosku, L., 2021, In: N J Drama Australia Journal. 45, 2, p. 77-96 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Prizes
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Dean's Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
Forgasz, Rachel (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence: Outstanding Author Contribution
Forgasz, Rachel (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Vice Chancellor's Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning
Forgasz, Rachel (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Australian Journal of Teacher Education (Journal)
Rachel Forgasz (Peer reviewer)
2018Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven)
Rachel Forgasz (Visiting academic)
2018Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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Teaching and Teacher Education (Journal)
Rachel Forgasz (Peer reviewer)
2017Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (External organisation)
Rachel Forgasz (Member)
2017Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
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Montclair State University
Rachel Forgasz (Visiting academic)
2016Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution