Doctoral students’ collaborative practices in developing writer identities

Finding and developing meaningful connection with others is an essential part of our human journey. Community is important not only on a personal level but also influences our professional lives. However, the human element of educational research tends to get lost in negotiating the protocols of the academic institution. Two GIER doctoral students are breaking this mould, with their compelling auto-ethnography publication “Doctoral students’ collaborative practices in developing writer identities.” Read More

New publication on the strategic use of languages to raise children bilingually

Areej Yousef is a Higher Degree Research candidate and research assistant with GIER, in the area of bilingualism and bilingual education, settlement, belonging and identity construction among migrants and refugees.    Recently, she has had her second article from her Master of Education and Professional Studies published.  Read More

Knowing who you are: Heritage language, identity, and safe space in a bilingual kindergarten

Dr Kerry Taylor-Leech (from GIER) and Eseta Tualaulelei (from USQ) have been featured in a special issue of the journal TESOL in Context Vol. 30 No. 1: Languages in Early Childhood Education containing their article 'Knowing who you are: Heritage language, identity, and safe space in a bilingual kindergarten'. Read More

Y Connect: Creating critical connections through the Arts

The Y Connect project was a partnership between Yeronga State High School and researchers from Griffith University. Funded by the… Read More

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