Pedagogies of Possibility (PoPLab)
We take a playful approach to learning encounters in order to stretch the boundaries of teaching and learning, and progress understandings of pedagogy as democratic, political, philosophical, cultural, intersectional, transformative and sovereign acts that interconnect across people, place and time.
With our global alliances, interdisciplinary collaborations and industry partnerships, PoPLab seeks to test the boundaries of what Universities can do by engaging with the ‘wicked problems’ of teaching and learning in creative ways at the edges of possibility.
We explore imaginative and creative pedagogies to reconceptualise play as mode for learning and thriving in the world.
Led by: Linda Knight and Thembi Mason
We recognise that education policies and systems are not supporting all learners or communities and seek to progress the work of decolonising belonging in this space.
Led by: Al Fricker and Rucelle Hughes
We investigate ways to exploit visualities to augment experiential learning(s) and ways of learning ‘to be’ in diverse educational settings.
Led by: Grant Cooper and Mel Nash
Please contact us for more information on what we do and how you can be involved.
Director: Professor Jayne White
Email: jayne.white@rmit.edu.au
Associate Director: Elise Hunkin
Email: elise.hunkin@rmit.edu.au
Acknowledgement of country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business. - Artwork created by Louisa Bloomer