Jennifer Cutri

Dr. Jennifer Cutri is a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the Department of Education, School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education, Swinburne University of Technology. She serves as Course Director for the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) and the Bachelor of Education Studies, and teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs including early childhood, primary, and graduate diploma levels.

Her educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy from Monash University, Australia, with research centered on international and intercultural education, particularly in the Chinese context.

• Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University, Australia

Dr. Cutri's research focuses on international and intercultural education, autoethnographic methodologies, academic integrity in doctoral writing, and the innovative use of virtual reality (VR) in teacher education. She explores how immersive technologies can foster intercultural empathy, support multilingual learners, and enhance professional preparation for pre-service teachers. Her work bridges sociology of education, transnational pedagogy, and digital innovation.

Her recent publications highlight a strong trajectory in VR-based teacher training, intercultural identity, and doctoral wellbeing. These works demonstrate a cohesive research agenda centered on equity, digital transformation, and cultural responsiveness in global education. She frequently employs autoethnography and qualitative frameworks to examine identity, agency, and pedagogical change.

Dr. Cutri is actively involved in higher degree research supervision, currently guiding PhD candidates in areas such as digital-age moral education and play-based learning in early childhood makerspaces. While no formal scientific awards are listed, her research has been cited and disseminated through academic journals, books, and public engagement platforms.

She leads initiatives in digital pedagogy and is contributing to sustainable development goals related to quality education, reduced inequalities, and strong institutions. Her work with VR simulations, such as Mursion, aims to future-proof teacher education and improve access to immersive learning experiences.