Megan Adams

Megan Adams is an Associate Professor at the School of Curriculum Teaching and Inclusive Education, Monash University. Her work focuses on inclusion, diversity, and reducing educational inequalities for marginalized groups, with a particular emphasis on teacher education, early childhood education, and international education contexts. She has contributed to pedagogy and curriculum development through research projects and teaching roles.

Recent research projects include collaborations with preservice teachers, studies on inclusive classrooms in preschools, and consultancy work on curriculum content for international development assistance. Her work aligns with the

• UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Inclusive education
• Pedagogy and curriculum development

as key areas of impact.

Her recent publications highlight trends in

• Gender studies and masculinity disruption through play
• Transitions in international education settings
• Online teaching during the pandemic
• Professional identity formation among immigrant educators
• LGBTIQ+ inclusive curriculum design
• Family-school dynamics in early childhood

Scientific awards include

• Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Award (2024, nominated)
• Dean’s Equity and Inclusion Award (2024)
• ATEA Research Recognition (2019)
• Dean's Research Excellence Commendation (2019)
• Dean's Early Career Grant (2017)

She actively engages in external academic events, peer review, and policy advisory roles, including contributions to the Australian Early Education Institute and Tasmanian Government preventative health strategy. Her teaching includes units on diversity, inclusive learning environments, and educational research projects.