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Geraldine Burke is an artist, researcher, and teacher-educator lecturing in visual and creative arts education at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and Singapore. She is passionate about arts-based educational research, particularly in exploring issues over time. Her research engages in artistic practice and pedagogy through community projects. Burke holds a Master’s in Art and Design and a PhD that focused on non-traditional research methods through an art-based photo book exegesis. She is currently the co-leader of the Art-Creativity-Education Faculty Research Group at Monash and teaches various creative art units at both undergraduate and master's levels. Her work emphasizes building vibrant social and ecological connections through art, notably in intergenerational learning environments. Additionally, Burke is involved in international research aimed at de-westernizing art education and fostering sustainable practices. She actively participates in community service projects such as ART-REACH, which connects pre-service teachers with local children and seniors through creative art initiatives to share knowledge and address relevant societal issues.
Monash University • Melbourne, Australia
Lectures on visual and creative arts education and supervises postgraduate PhD students.
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