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Dr. Sue Erica Smith is a Senior Lecturer in the College of Education at Charles Darwin University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Society. Her work emphasizes integrating compassion, wisdom, and spirituality into education systems, particularly through Buddhist and Indigenous knowledge frameworks. She explores ethical education in secular contexts, focusing on wellbeing promotion and intercultural learning. Dr. Smith has held executive roles in the Australian Teacher Education Association (2014–2019) and actively engages in international research collaborations.
Research Interests:
- Religious education and spirituality in schools
- Buddhist pedagogical approaches
- Indigenous knowledge systems
- Wellbeing interventions in educational settings
- Ethics and moral development in education
Notable Projects:
- Buddhism in Australia: Wellbeing, Belonging, and Social Engagement (2023–2026)
- Humility in Education as an Antidote to Self-Centeredness (2021–present)
- 21st Century Workforce Ready Curriculum Development (2017–present)
Awards:
- 2016 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
Grants & Supervision:
- Recipient of IAS Rainmaker Start-up Grant (2021)
- Supervised 7 Higher Degree by Research projects, including studies on rural youth empowerment and participatory action research in schools
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