About
Kelsey Halbert is a scholar affiliated with James Cook University, specializing in curriculum studies, global citizenship education, and teacher education. Her research focuses on intersections between educational policy, curriculum design, and sociocultural contexts. Notable areas include critical service learning frameworks, global-local pedagogical linkages, and the role of history education in shaping citizenship.
Her academic work spans over 20 years, with a PhD from James Cook University (2009) focusing on history teaching and values education. She has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed journals including Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education and Reflective Practice, as well as authored book chapters and conference papers on topics such as blended learning innovations, community engagement strategies, and sociomaterial analyses of educational practices.
- Key Research Themes: Global citizenship education, curriculum implementation, teacher education pedagogy, history education discourses
- Methodological Expertise: Discourse analysis, case study research, sociomaterial theory application
Halbert's publications demonstrate a commitment to bridging theoretical frameworks with practical educational interventions, particularly in fostering critical engagement and agency among learners. Her work often critiques traditional curricular structures to propose inclusive, globally oriented educational models.
