Tara Brabazon podcast

Anne, Tara and Steve work through theories of agent and agency to enable Anne's discussion of early learning, equity and social justice.

Steve, Tara and Mick explore how to manage the theoretical fragmentation of chapters in a doctoral thesis. 

Mark, Tara and Steve return to the challenging issue of balancing artefacts and the exegesis in creative-led doctorates.  But it is clear that Mark's prototype is creating a powerful structure and propulsion for his thesis.

Tara introduces Alison Thorsteinsen in the Office of Graduate Research.  Alison talks about the support available for doctoral candidates to enable and assist their writing.

Steve Tara and Anne talk about models and theories to understand a 'social agent.'  Steve works through the theories of Anthony Giddens to see if his approach has value in understanding teachers and educators in contemporary Australia.

Steve, Tara and Mark focus on the original contribution to knowledge.  How can understanding the place in which research takes place enhance the originality of the doctorate?

Tara, Steve and Mick introduce the final year of his PhD.  Steve and Tara talk through with Mick the specific challenges of the final year, including the importance of timelines and the selection of examiners.

Anne, Steve and Tara talk about the reasons for the disempowerment of children and early childhood educators.  Anne's focus is to think about equity and justice. 

Tara talks with Michele Jarldorn about her PhD research, exploring the use of photovoice with former prisoners.

Tara talks with Matthew Bennett a doctoral candidate at Flinders University.  Matt's thesis is currently under examination, and he used this time to reflect on his topic:  investigating adults with Asperger syndrome.  He explores their role in the workplace and also the specific challenges faced in personal relationships.