Michelle J. Eady

Michelle J. Eady is a Professor in the School of Education at the University of Wollongong, Australia. She holds fellowships with HERDSA and the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL), and is currently ISSOTL's President. With a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Wollongong, she specializes in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), and Indigenous Studies. Her research emphasizes educational equity, teacher preparation, and community partnerships.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Education, University of Wollongong (2007–2010)
• M.Ed. in Curriculum Studies, Lakehead University (2000–2004)
• B.A. in Psychology/Linguistics, Carleton University (1990–1995)

Research Interests: Professor Eady focuses on WIL pedagogies, Indigenous educational practices, and SoTL. She advocates for inclusive education and has led initiatives like the DARE project, which teaches primary school children about dementia through art and research collaboration.

Recent Research Trends: Her 2025 articles emphasize equity in WIL, student reflections on quality placements, and sociomaterial influences on student wellbeing. These works highlight systemic barriers and frameworks for inclusive practice.

Awards & Grants:

• Recipient of the Impact Makers 2018 award
• Lead investigator on grants like Project ADVOCATE (domestic violence awareness) and DARE

Teaching & Advising: Supervision topics include school-university partnerships, Indigenous strengths-based education, and WIL. She designs courses fostering authentic learning and community of practice principles.

Labs/Teams: Leads the DARE project, integrating art, dementia education, and primary school engagement.