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Katherine Bates is a lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, where she has worked since 2019. She previously held academic positions at Western Sydney University (2015–2018) and the University of Wollongong (2009–2018). Her PhD (2015) and MEd (2008) from Wollongong, along with a B.Ed from St George Institute of Education (1983), underpin her expertise in teacher education.
Her research focuses on curriculum and pedagogy, particularly in literacy education, place-based learning, and Indigenous pedagogies. She explores how Aboriginal teachers navigate policy compliance and cultural resistance, as well as how environmental immersion enhances reading instruction. Her work bridges standardized assessment critiques with innovative, culturally responsive teaching strategies.
Her recent publications emphasize decolonizing education, kinship-based learning, and the role of visual narratives in literacy. Awards include the UTS Teaching and Learning Award (2021, 2022) and Digital Teaching Fellowship (2019). She actively contributes to educational leadership through committee roles like the UTS Sustainability Development Goals and Academic Advisory Committee.
- Education: PhD (University of Wollongong), MEd (University of Wollongong), B.Ed (St George Institute of Education)
Scientific Awards:
- Teaching Fellowship 2019
- Teaching and Learning Award 2021
- Teaching and Learning Award 2022
- Digital Teaching Fellowship 2019
She specializes in courses related to children's literature, multimodal texts, and literacy assessment, with a focus on elevating Indigenous and gender equity perspectives in educational systems.
