Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr Renee Crawford is an educator with several years experience in higher education and as a secondary music classroom, instrumental and ensemble teacher. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Monash University and a Research and Evaluation Consultant for various organisations. She teaches across secondary discipline methods, teacher education and research education units and has published both nationally and internationally in her field. Her previous positions involved managing high profile national research projects in collaboration with The University of Melbourne, Victoria University, Australian Council of Education Research and research consultancy Educational Transformations. The significance, impacts and outcomes of these research projects has influenced governmental education, immigration and Arts and culture policy. Her musical interests are in composition, film music, minimalism, the analysis of contemporary Australian music and the use of digital technology in music. She is an advocate for technology used in education in an effective way.
As an advocate for the use of technology in education in an appropriate and contemporary way, her PhD research completed at Monash University was based on the philosophy of authentic learning and technology in music teaching and learning practices.
Research interests
- Music education and research in music education.
- The philosophy, impact and pedagogy of using technology in music education.
- Holistic and authentic teaching and learning practice.
- Music curriculum development.
- Composition in the classroom.
- Teacher education and professional learning.
- Teaching and learning models.
- The impact of Arts and Music engagement in educational contexts from a sociological and intervention perspective (target groups such as multicultural and disengaged/behavioural).
- The role of the teaching artist in contemporary education.
Consulting
Research & Evaluation Consultant
Supervision interests
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
- Music education
- Technology in music education
- Authentic learning
- Multidimensional/non-linear learning
- Experiential education
- Constructivist learning
- Mixed method research
- Phenomenology
- Ethnography
- Case study
- Composition
- Holistic learning
- Secondary education
- Higher education
- Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Action research
- Transforming teaching and learning
- Shaping digital futures
- Educating for diversity and inclusion
Projects
- 9 Finished
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Investigating pedagogy as contextual affirming creative practice in a time of crises: A PhEmaterialist approach.
Wolfe, M. & Crawford, R.
1/06/21 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Development of Numeracy Across the Curriculum Resources - Phase 3
Kidman, G., Hall, J., Forgasz, H., Faigen, B., Wolfe, M., Ludecke, M., Crawford, R., Hall, C., Grimmett, H., Blannin, J., Tudball, E. & Jenkins, L.
31/05/21 → 30/11/21
Project: Research
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Developing the inclusive practice of classroom music teachers: Enhancing the learning experiences of students with disabilities
1/05/21 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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Critical and Creative Thinking: Developing metacognition and collaborative learning in the curriculum
1/07/19 → 1/12/20
Project: Research
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Monash Education Graduate Research Supervision Survey Report: Academic Supervisors Feedback 2022
Crawford, R., 3 Jan 2023, Melbourne Vic Australia: Monash University. 78 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other Report › Research
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Developing the inclusive practice of classroom music teachers to enhance the learning experiences of students with disabilities: a review of the literature
Jenkins, L., Crawford, R. & Bleeker, O., 28 Oct 2022, p. 25-26. 2 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Digital listening tools to facilitate children’s self-regulation of instrumental music practice
Wan, L., Crawford, R. & Jenkins, L., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Research in Music Education. 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Experiential learning projects as a form of assessment to develop contemporary arts pedagogies in initial teacher education
Jenkins, L. & Crawford, R., 4 Jul 2022. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Explicit Teaching and Learning: Developing Teacher Practice to Enhance Student Learning Outcomes: Final Project Report
Crawford, R., 18 Feb 2022, Melbourne Vic Australia: Monash University. 78 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other Report › Research
Prizes
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Award for Teaching Excellence
Crawford, Renee (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Award for Teaching Excellence
Crawford, Renee (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Dean's Award for Partnership Development
Crawford, Renee (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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MPA Supervisor of the Year Award Finalist
Crawford, Renee (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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MPA Supervisor of the Year Award Finalist
Crawford, Renee (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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International Conference on New Directions in the Humanities 2019
Renee Crawford (Speaker) & Louise Jenkins (Speaker)
2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Mentor Leader - Monash Education Academy Higher Education Research Program
Renee Crawford (Contributor)
2016 → …Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Collaboration on community projects
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Parliament of Victoria - Education and Training Committee - Parliamentary Inquiry into the extent, benefits and potential of music education in Victoria.
Renee Crawford (Contributor)
2013Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
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International Society for Music Education (External organisation)
Renee Crawford (Member)
2013 → …Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
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Research and Evaluation Committee
Renee Crawford (Executive Member)
2011 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
Press / Media
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For a multicultural student body, music education is a bridge to wider achievement
14/01/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Research shows that the arts benefit students both academically and socially (Nghiên cứu cho thấy nghệ thuật có ích cho học sinh về cả học thuật và kỹ năng xã hội)
7/11/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Arts and Music must remain a critical component of curriculum and school
5/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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For a multicultural student body, music education is a bridge to wider achievement
2/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Education after COVID-19 – Issue 8 – The role of the arts and creativity
31/08/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment