Louise Jenkins

Associate Professor Louise Jenkins serves as Deputy Dean (Education) in the Faculty of Education at Monash University, where she is an expert Initial Teacher Educator and music education specialist. Her work leverages performing arts expertise to drive socially inclusive educational practices and actively engage students in their learning journeys across diverse backgrounds.

Professor Jenkins' research integrates Action Research and Experiential Learning to develop innovative pedagogical frameworks, particularly through Blended Learning approaches in music education. Her scholarship spans:

• Music Education and inclusive teaching practices
• LGBTIQ+ and disability-inclusive pedagogy
• Historical analysis of Australian women music educators (1890-1950)
• Initial Teacher Education reform
• Technology-enhanced self-regulated music learning

Her recent publications reveal strong thematic continuity across music education and inclusion, with emerging focus on digital tools for instrumental practice, queer-inclusive teacher development, and post-pandemic educational adaptation. The work demonstrates consistent application of qualitative methodologies to address systemic barriers in educational environments.

Professor Jenkins' contributions have been recognized through significant honors:

• Award for Teaching Excellence (2017)
• Dean's Award for Partnership Development (2017)
• MPA Supervisor of the Year Award Finalist (2014, 2016)
• Vice-Chancellor's Award Finalist (2018)

She actively supervises PhD candidates on critical topics including post-COVID music education recovery, compassionate school leadership, and mindfulness applications. Current research projects like the South East Program and Universal Design for Learning initiative demonstrate her commitment to translating theory into practical educational innovation through university-school partnerships.

As a member of the Monash Assistive Technology and Society centre leadership team, she drives collaborative initiatives that bridge academic research with community impact, particularly in developing inclusive educational frameworks for diverse learners.