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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Apr 20

“I want to shift blame away from teachers and instead affirm their living moral values.”

She’s also one of nine new fellows advancing equity in research.
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Advancing equity in research with nine new fellowships

The University of Newcastle has announced its inaugural cohort of the ADVANCE Equity in Research Fellowships.

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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Apr 20

What happens when teachers are asked to act against their deepest values?

Dr Daniella Forster is exploring moral injury in teaching—not burnout, but something deeper. Her work affirms the values at the core of good teaching, using philosophy and ethics to open vital dialogue.
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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Apr 8

Interested in exploring more?

Check out the work from PESA members:
— Dr. Jason Cong Lin (Chinese subjectivities)
— Prof. Georgina Stewart (Māori perspectives)
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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Apr 8

Tuesday Talks 💬
Can multiculturalism in education disrupt colonial legacies—or is it just another form of soft power?

Some scholars are turning to superdiversity to think differently about identity, inclusion, and justice in globalised contexts.
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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Apr 8

Featuring work from PESA members:
— Dr. Jason Cong Lin (Chinese subjectivities)
— Prof. Georgina Stewart (Māori perspectives)

Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Apr 8

Tuesday Talks 💬
Can multiculturalism in education disrupt colonial legacies—or is it just another form of soft power?

Some scholars are turning to superdiversity to think differently about identity, inclusion, and justice in globalised contexts.
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Liz Jackson @proflizjackson.bsky.social · Apr 3

A collective article with Alexander Sidorkin, Petar Jandric, Eamon Costello, Jessica Heybach, Heather Greenhalgh-Spencer, KaThy Hytten, Lesley Gorlay, Rachel Anne, and Marek Tesar. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

The voice of artificial intelligence: Philosophical and educational reflections

Published in Educational Philosophy and Theory (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Apr 1

Yusef Waghid offers an Ubuntu-inspired vision of compassion and dialogue across borders.

Where do you stand?

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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Apr 1

Vanessa Andreotti critiques dominant global citizenship models and invites us to think through decolonial and ethical complexity.

Mariana Papastephanou encourages a reflective cosmopolitanism that doesn’t erase difference.
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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Apr 1

Fazal Rizvi explores how global education policies shape identities and calls for a cosmopolitan approach.

Liz Jackson warns us to be cautious of moral oversimplifications in citizenship education.
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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Apr 1

🌍 What role should educational philosophy play in fostering global citizenship?

#TuesdayTalks #PESAPhilosophy #EducationInquiry
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American Educational Studies Association @aesatalk.bsky.social · Apr 1

Final Extension. May 1

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Michael Hand @michaelhand.bsky.social · Mar 24

'Does indoctrination still matter?' - new, open access article in Educational Theory. @philosophyofed.bsky.social @pesaustralasia.bsky.social
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Does Indoctrination Still Matter?

For at least half a century, there has been a broad consensus that indoctrination is a pernicious form of miseducation and a distinctive vice of teaching. In recent years, a number of educational the....

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Lisa Thornton @thorntonforreal.bsky.social · Mar 23

The weird thing about publishing is that if you don't send your work to places that feel way over your head, they just always will be. Swimming out into the deep is the only way to find out if you can swim.

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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Mar 24

What’s next? Sleep, cats (Laat & Geng), and two new projects on Asian and global perspectives in philosophy of education.
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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Mar 24

Oh, and she also won two ultramarathons last year (!)—in China and Mongolia—and just got married on Lantau Island. ❤️
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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Mar 24

Her latest book? Emotions: Philosophy of Education in Practice (2024). Other major works span topics from multiculturalism to civic education and identity in HK.
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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Mar 24

This year, she was conferred the Karen Lo Eugene Chuang Endowed Professorship at HKU, recognising her scholarship (20 books, 200+ chapters/articles, and 15+ awards).
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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Mar 24

🌟 Member Monday: Liz Jackson 🌟
PESA Fellow, past president, and co-editor of Educational Philosophy and Theory, @proflizjackson.bsky.social is a cornerstone of our community.

Originally from the US, Liz has lived and worked in South Africa, the UAE, and now for 13 years Hong Kong.
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Michael Hand @michaelhand.bsky.social · Mar 23

Education, extremism and exemption from basic morality’: new, open access article in Educational Philosophy and Theory. @pesaustralasia.bsky.social @philosophyofed.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Education, extremism and exemption from basic morality

Are there things schools can do to build pupils’ resilience to extremism? The UK ‘Prevent duty’ assumes there are, but schools are poorly served by existing government advice. Here I offer a cautio...

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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Mar 21

You can also get to know Bruce a bit better through our Looking Back Interview with him from 2022.

youtu.be/L-jPO-qrMjo

Looking back with Bruce Haynes

YouTube video by Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia

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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Mar 21

Join him at #PESA2025 —submit your paper!
🔗 More: www.pesaconference.org/speakers

Speakers — PESA Conference 2025 - Perth, Australia

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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Mar 21

📖 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Bruce Haynes 📖
With decades of impact on philosophy of education, Bruce Haynes explores trust, schooling, and teacher education. A former PESA President and long-time editor, his work invites us to rethink foundational assumptions.

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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Mar 19

Join the discussion at #PESA2025 — submit your paper!
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#PESAPhilosophy #EducationInquiry #PESAConference2025

Call for Contributions — PESA Conference 2025 - Perth, Australia

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Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia @pesaustralasia.bsky.social · Mar 19

🔥 Keynote Speaker: Professor Claudia W. Ruitenberg 🔥

How should education respond to the climate crisis? Prof Ruitenberg explores political education, ethics, and planetary challenges. She challenges us to rethink education’s role in a changing world.

A promotional image introducing Professor Claudia W. Ruitenberg as a keynote speaker for PESA Conference 2025. The image features a portrait of Professor Ruitenberg, a woman with short gray hair and glasses, wearing a black blazer, standing in a modern architectural setting. The text describes her expertise in the philosophy of education, particularly in political education, ethics, speech act theory, and educational responses to climate and planetary challenges.

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