Megan Schroder

Dr Megan Schroder is a Lecturer and researcher in Curriculum and Pedagogy at the School of Education and Tertiary Access, University of the Sunshine Coast. With decades of experience in secondary education across Australia and the UK, Megan bridges her K-12 insights with tertiary education to mentor initial teacher education students in English and Drama curriculum and Professional Experience units.

• PhD in Education (Queensland University of Technology, 2022)
• Master of Education (UNE)
• Diploma of Education (University of Queensland)
• Bachelor of Arts (University of Queensland)

Her research focuses on:

• Embedding creativity in senior school curriculum through Craft’s Wise Humanising Creativity framework
• Aligning creative pedagogy with Queensland’s 21st Century Skills syllabus
• Addressing teacher retention challenges in rural/regional/remote schools
• Developing universal definitions of creativity applicable across educational contexts

Key publications include:

• Her 2022 dissertation on creativity integration in Queensland senior schools
• 2024 article analyzing creativity interpretation across learning areas
• 2025 policy critique on rural teacher retention

Honors include memberships in AARE, Drama Queensland, and ETAQ. Her work impacts curriculum design, creative pedagogy, and educational policy frameworks.