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Personal profile
Biography
Dr Rachel Forgasz is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education. All of Rachel's research and teaching centres on teacher professional learning, with a particular focus on the influence of emotion, agency, and embodiment on teaching and learning about teaching. She has published in the fields of embodied reflection, teacher emotion, mentoring, and self-study. Most recently, Rachel has turned her attention to questions about how to teach and prepare teachers to work with young people in the context of global climate crisis.
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
Network
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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., Forgasz, R., Grimmett, H. & Williams, J.
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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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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Resistance as commitment. A reflective case study of teacher professionalism in neoliberal times
Forgasz, R., Kelchtermans, G. & Berry, A., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Teaching in Higher Education. 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
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.). 2st ed. Cham Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 241-258 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Supporting teachers' critical reflection through the embodied practice of the Rainbow of Desire
Forgasz, R., 2 Oct 2019, In: The Educational Forum. 83, 4, p. 401-417 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Using embodies practices with preservice teachers: teaching and reflecting through the body to re-think teacher education
Klein, E., Taylor, M. & Forgasz, R., 2019, In: Journal of Practitioner Research. 4, 2, 28 p., 4.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile
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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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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Teaching and Teacher Education (Journal)
Rachel Forgasz (Peer reviewer)
2017Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Studying Teacher Education (Journal)
Rachel Forgasz (Peer reviewer)
2016 → 2017Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility