Show Notes
Knowledge is a fundamental aspect of education, but something that education research rarely addresses head-on.
Dr. Kate O’Connor (La Trobe University) specialises in the sociology of knowledge, and in this episode talks about her work around curriculum development, online teaching, and the increasing pressure for academics to engage in open scholarship.
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