Dr. Rucelle Hughes
Lecturer
Details
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College: School of Education
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Department: School of Education
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Campus: Bundoora West Australia
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rucelle.hughes@rmit.edu.au
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ORCID: 0000-0003-4035-528X
Open to
- Masters Research or PhD student supervision
About
Rucelle Hughes is a teacher, lecturer, researcher, course coordinator and program coordinator in the School of Education at RMIT University.
Rucelle has worked in schools as a classroom teacher, team leader and pathways planning coordinator in primary and secondary levels for over 12 years and expanded her skills and experience by joining the RMIT University Bachelor of Education teaching team. Rucelle was successful in her application for a coveted ASG mid-career professional scholarship and completed her PhD in 2018 with Monash University. Rucelle's teaching and research makes use of critical theory perspectives to consider intersections of equity and quality; theory and practice; systems and individuals in contemporary education settings. Rucelle's interest in agency and lived experience has led to a focus on the ways teachers and schools can be prepared for and respond to diverse needs of learners and communities through inclusive practices and pedagogues that translate into high quality outcomes.
Rucelle has worked in schools as a classroom teacher, team leader and pathways planning coordinator in primary and secondary levels for over 12 years and expanded her skills and experience by joining the RMIT University Bachelor of Education teaching team. Rucelle was successful in her application for a coveted ASG mid-career professional scholarship and completed her PhD in 2018 with Monash University. Rucelle's teaching and research makes use of critical theory perspectives to consider intersections of equity and quality; theory and practice; systems and individuals in contemporary education settings. Rucelle's interest in agency and lived experience has led to a focus on the ways teachers and schools can be prepared for and respond to diverse needs of learners and communities through inclusive practices and pedagogues that translate into high quality outcomes.
Supervisor projects
- Video Skilled the Drama Teacher: Interactive video for skill development in the generalist classroom.
- 15 Feb 2022
- Indias Anganwadi Transformation Initiative: A Study of Disruptive Vocational Education for Sustainable Development in a Post-Colonial context. Challenges and implications for UNEVOC TVET Innovation Agenda moving forward.
- 10 Dec 2021
- The Gonski Era of School Funding Policy: A Critical Policy Analysis
- 15 Dec 2020
Teaching interests
- Bachelor of Education Program Coordinator - Brunswick Campus
- Lecturer of Education Studies, Bachelor of Education
- Course development, coordination and teaching
Courses include:
- Understanding Diversity and Difference
- Education and Society
- Inclusive Education/ Teaching for Inclusion
- Applied Education Project
- Teaching as Reflective Practice
- Curriculum Assessment and Reporting
- Sustainability in Schools
- Integrated Studies
- Literacy Years 3 - 6
- Child Development
- Lecturer of Education Studies, Bachelor of Education
- Course development, coordination and teaching
Courses include:
- Understanding Diversity and Difference
- Education and Society
- Inclusive Education/ Teaching for Inclusion
- Applied Education Project
- Teaching as Reflective Practice
- Curriculum Assessment and Reporting
- Sustainability in Schools
- Integrated Studies
- Literacy Years 3 - 6
- Child Development
