Corey Bloomfield

Dr. Corey Bloomfield is a Senior Lecturer at CQUniversity, affiliated with the School of Education and the Arts and the Centre for Research in Equity & Advancement of Teaching & Education (CREATE). He holds advanced qualifications including a PhD in alternative learning. His work focuses on equity in education, student engagement, and inclusive practices, particularly for regional, rural, and remote communities. Prior to academia, he spent 15 years in secondary education teaching subjects like English and Media Studies, and worked as a Guidance Officer.

• Education: PhD (Alternative Learning), MEdSt, BA, BEd, DipMn, CertIVT&A
• Affiliations: Queensland College of Teachers, Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth
• Roles: Co-editor of Educational Justice Journal, Strategic Leadership Committee member for Thriving Queensland Kids

Research emphasizes qualitative methodologies like critical ethnography and participatory action research (CPAR), addressing issues like school refusal, youth justice, and online learning. Recent media engagements include discussions on grading student behavior and school retention strategies.

Grants include a $786k project for EAL/D support and a $522k initiative to promote agricultural career pathways. Supervision focuses on equity, inclusion, and marginalized learners.

Labs/Teams: Active in CREATE, leading projects like 'No Dramas' using applied theatre for youth health advocacy and 'Excited 4 Careers' targeting rural career development.