Georgina Barton

Georgina Barton is a Professor of Literacies and Pedagogy at the School of Education, University of Southern Queensland, Australia. Her research focuses on literacy, the arts, and teacher wellbeing, with over 160 publications and $1.5 million in grants. She holds qualifications including a PhD from QUT and has authored major works like Aesthetic Literacies in School and Work.

Education:

• Diploma in Teaching (Brisbane CAE)
• Bachelor of Arts (University of Queensland)
• Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (Griffith University)
• MBA (Woolf University)
• PhD (Queensland University of Technology)

Research Interests:

• Socially-just pedagogies integrating aesthetics and creativity
• Teacher wellbeing in accountability-driven systems
• Arts-based methodologies for education
• Curriculum design emphasizing multimodal literacies
• Global educational equity through literacy practices

Recent Trends in Publications:

Her work explores intersections between aesthetics, pedagogy, and wellbeing through innovative frameworks like Aesthetic Positive Pedagogy (APP). Recent studies examine digital literacies, kinaesthetic learning, and the role of arts in fostering democratic education futures. She emphasizes reflexive teaching practices and culturally responsive approaches to music and literacy education.

Teaching & Supervision:

• Teaches postgraduate units EDM8013 and EDM8007
• Guides research in literacies, arts integration, and educational policy

Labs/Teams: Leads the Aesthetic Literacies Research Group focusing on curriculum innovation and teacher professional development.