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Kelsey Lowrie is a Senior Lecturer in Education at James Cook University and currently serves as Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning Projects. Her work focuses on education policy, curriculum studies, and interdisciplinary projects, particularly in service learning, holistic education, and student wellbeing. She has led projects such as 'Strengthening models of Education and Health integration for wellbeing in learning communities in North Queensland' and contributed to initiatives like the She Maps Program Evaluation (WISE Grant $65,000). Her research explores student and teacher agency in schools and higher education institutions, emphasizing culture, identity, and citizenship education.
Key research interests include global citizenship education, service-learning pedagogies, and the integration of local and global perspectives in curricula. Her publications often analyze how educational frameworks can better address diverse learner needs and promote equity. Recent work examines community readiness in teacher education and the role of reflectivity in learning citizenship.
Dr. Lowrie has received 8 academic awards, though specific names are not detailed here. She mentors research students and advises on accreditation processes, demonstrating commitment to educational quality and innovation. Her projects often bridge academia and community, such as evaluating student transitions from primary to secondary school and exploring epistemic governance in teacher education discourse.
