Biography summary
Matthew Krehl Edward Thomas (BA [Hons] La Trobe, GCertHELT, GCertAIB Deakin, GDipEd, PhD UniMelb) SFHEA is a Senior Lecturer in Education (Pedagogy and Curriculum) at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia. He is the Academic Director of Professional Practice. Matthew lectures in teaching (pedagogy) and curriculum (design) and trains postgraduate researchers. In addition, he works internationally leading humanitarian projects through global immersion programs. He is a former schoolteacher with a background in leadership, strategy, and negotiation. Matthew’s research explores the sociology of education, in particular: time and temporality, initial teacher education, surveillance capitalism and human rights. Matthew’s most recent publications explore the implications of time as a structuring force in learning, human rights in schooling and relationality in initial teacher education. Recently he co-edited Post-Qualitative Research and Innovative Methodologies (2020; Bloomsbury Academic) and Inclusive Education is a Right, right? (2021; Brill). He tweets @whoseprivacy.
Research interests
- Time & Temporality
- Human Rights
- Surveillance Capitalism
- Initial Teacher Education
Affiliations
Teaching interests
- Pedagogy
- Curriculum
- Research Methodology & Methods
- Global Experience & Intercultural Understanding
Units taught
Currently Teaching
- EDX707 - Research Project
- EDX703/4 - Research Paper
- EDX705/6 - Minor Thesis
Previously Taught
- EDX701 - Research Design Development and Method
- EPR7X3 - Reflecting On Professional Experience
- EPR7X1 - Planning For Learning In Professional Experience
- EEE751 - Teaching: Promoting Successful Learning
- EEE752 - Planning and assessment with diverse learners
Knowledge areas
Ask me about?
- Temporality
- Surveillance Capitalism
- Human Rights
- Initial Teacher Education
Conferences
- Thomas, M. K. E., & Whitburn, B. (2021). Assessment for Inclusion: Off the clock and just in time What is assessment for inclusion?, Deakin University, Melbourne Campus.
- Thomas, M. K. E., & Whitburn, B. (2019). Risks in TIme to Inclusive Educational Rights Education in an Era of Risk – the Role of Educational Research for the Future, Hamburg, Germany.
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Skourdoumbis, A., Rowolle, S., & Thomas, M. K. E. (2019). Using the Bourdieuian notion of ‘Economism’ to theorize education policy representations of innovation and creativity Educational Research and Educational Policy-Making, Manchester, United Kingdom.
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Skourdoumbis, A., & Thomas, M. K. E. (2019). Teaching As Improvisation: New Education Policy Directions Of Pedagogy. Education in an Era of Risk – the Role of Educational Research for the Future, Hamburg, Germany.
- Thomas, M. K. E., & Whitburn, B. (2018). TIES: The Inclusive Education Summit, Deakin University, Waterfront Campus.
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Thomas, M. K. E. (2017). The Erosion of the Public: From Romper Stomper to Woof-Woof Summer Institute in Qualitative Research:Putting Theory to Work.
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Thomas, M. K. E. (2017). Temporality and Diffraction: Visual Possibilities. Summer Institute in Qualitative Research: Putting Theory to Work, Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom.
- Thomas, M. K. E., McKnight, L., & Bellingham, R. (2016). Symposium: In defence of the dark arts: merging theory and method to transfigure education research Australian Association for Research in Education, Melbourne, Australia.
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Thomas, M. K. E. (2016) Left behind: What possibility remains for a pedagogy of insurrection in the current Australian context Australian Association for Research in Education Annual International Conference, AARE, Melbourne, Australia MCG, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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Thomas, M. K. E. (2013). Manufacturing consensus: does pedagogy shape what is common sense? AARE 2013: Shaping Australian Educational Research. Australian Association for Research in Education Annual International Conference, Adelaide.
- Thomas, M. K. E. (2011). The Empty Child: The Reproduction Of Culture Through Schooling. AARE Conference 2011, Hobart, Tasmania.
Professional activities
Awards
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2019 SFHEA Senior Fellow: Global Recognition HEA Fellowship demonstrates a personal and institutional commitment to professionalism in learning and teaching in higher education.
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2017 ESRI REDI inaugural Travelling Fellow: Education and Social Research Institute (ESRI) & Research for Educational Impact (REDI)
- 2016 RCA Award: Research Coaching Australia Faculty Award
Projects
Current Projects:
- Critical Times: Producing the global graduate in a pandemic
- Access Quality Teaching
- Multi-Provider Teaching Academy: A Professional Practice Model for workforce creation in Rural and Regional Victoria
- What a difference a school makes: Effective schools serving vulnerable communities
- Global Immersion Experience's for Pre-Service Teachers
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National Exceptional Teaching for Disadvantaged Schools
Past Projects:
- Inclusive education is a Right, right? (Brill)
- Post-Qualitative Research and Innovative Methodologies (Bloomsbury)
- Koorie Inclusive School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support Program Evaluation (KISWPBS)
- The Inclusive Education Summit Conference Committee
- Graduate Teacher Conferences (GTC)
- Higher Education Partnership and Participation Program (HEPPP)
- Twilight Seminar Series: Diversity and Inclusion
- National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education (NCSEHE)
- Melton & Wyndham: Strengthening Connections between School, Young People, Parents and Community.
- Educational Consciousness: Pop Up Schools
Publications
Risks in time: to inclusive educational rights
Ben Whitburn, Matthew Thomas
(2021), Vol. 47, pp. 37-50, Inclusive education is a right, right?, Leiden, The Netherlands, B1
Artificial Intelligence, Neoliberalism and Human Rights
Matthew Thomas, Leechin Heng, Peter Walker
(2021), Vol. 47, pp. 186-199, Inclusive education is a right, right?, Leiden, The Netherlands, B1
Matthew Thomas, Leechin Heng, Peter Walker
(2021), Vol. 47, pp. 1-8, Inclusive education is a right, right?, Leiden, The Netherlands, B1
Westworld and Marxism: When Violent Delights Meet Revolutionary Ends
Matthew Thomas, Trevor McCandless
(2021), Vol. 15, pp. 9-20, Unlocking Social Theory with Popular Culture : Remixing Theoretical Influencers, Berlin, Germany, B1
A Right to be Included: The Best and Worst of Times for Learners with Disabilities
Ben Whitburn, Matthew Thomas
(2021), Vol. 23, pp. 104-113, Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research, Stockholm, Sweden, C1
B Fox, M Bearman, R Bellingham, A North-Samardzic, S Scarparo, D Taylor, M Thomas, M Volkov
(2021), Vol. 52, pp. 2077-2092, British Journal of Educational Technology, C1
School-wide positive behaviour support as evidence-making interventions
T Corcoran, M Edward Thomas
(2021), Vol. 111, pp. 108-125, Research in Education, C1
Equity through exceptional teaching: National Exceptional Teaching for Disadvantaged Schools (NETDS)
Lynette Longaretti, Matthew Thomas
(2021), Melbourne, Vic., A6
Inclusive Education Is a Right, Right?
Matthew Krehl Edward Thomas, Leechin Heng, Peter Walker
(2021), A7
Matthew Thomas
(2020), pp. 134-149, Post-qualitative research and innovative methodologies, London, Eng., B1
The vitality of theory in research innovation
Matthew Thomas, Robin Bellingham
(2020), pp. 16-27, Post-qualitative research and innovative methodologies, London, Eng., B1
Time, power and education. Zeit, macht und bildung
Matthew Thomas, Ben Whitburn
(2020), pp. 187-210, Frontiers in time research – Einführung in die interdisziplinäre Zeitforschung, Wiesbaden, Germany, B1
Post-Qualitative Research and Innovative Methodologies
Matthew Thomas, Robin Bellingham
(2020), London, UK, A7
Critical videographic research methods: researching teacher's lives and work post '9/11'
M Thomas, Julianne Moss
(2019), pp. 83-102, Video-based research in education : cross disciplinary perspectives, Abingdon, Eng., B1
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and the pedagogy of misdirection
Matthew Thomas, Bernadette Walker-Gibbs
(2019), pp. 130-137, Teachers and teaching on stage and on screen : dramatic depictions, Bristol, Eng., B1
Robin Bellingham, Matthew Thomas, Karen Charman, Mary Dixon, Jayson Cooper
(2019), pp. 77-91, Re-imagining education for democracy, London, Eng., B1
M Thomas, Ben Whitburn
(2019), Vol. 40, pp. 159-173, British journal of sociology of education, Abingdon, Eng., C1
Evaluation of the Koorie Inclusive School Wide Positive Behavioural Support (KISWPBS) Pilot.
Tim Corcoran, Matthew Thomas
(2019), Geelong, Vic., A6
Success and failure in higher education on uneven playing fields
Bernadette Walker-Gibbs, Rola Ajjawi, Emma Rowe, Andrew Skourdoumbis, Matthew Thomas, Sarah O'Shea, Sue Bennett, Brandi Fox, Peter Alsen
(2019), [Bentley, W.A.], A6
P Rodd, K Sanders, R Bellingham, M Thomas, A Skourdoumbis, M Rahimi
(2017), Geelong, Vic., A6
Towards a Footscray Curriculum
K Charman, M Dixon, R Bellingham, M Thomas, J Cooper
(2017), Footscray, Vic., A6
S Rawolle, C Ure, J Blackmore, A Gallant, R Gorur, A Keddie, J Moss, A Nolan, J Rowlands, A Skourdoumbis, M Thomas, R Tytler, R Webster
(2016), A6
The empty child: the reproduction of culture through schooling
M Thomas
(2011), pp. 1-19, AARE 2011: Researching Across Boundaries. Proceedings of the Australian Association for Research in Education Annual Conference, Hobart, Tas., E1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Other Public Sector Funding
Success and Failure in Higher Education on uneven playing fields.
A/Prof Bernadette Walker-Gibbs, A/Prof Rola Ajjawi, Dr Emma Rowe, A/Prof Andrew Skourdoumbis, Dr Matthew Thomas, A/Prof Sarah O'Shea, Prof Sue Bennett
NCSEHE National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Research
- 2018: $23,281
- 2017: $7,906
Koorie Inclusive School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) Evaluation
A/Prof Tim Corcoran, Dr Matthew Thomas
DETVic Grant - Research - Department of Education and Training Victoria
- 2019: $94,178
- 2018: $18,073
Graduate Teacher Conferences: Design, Implementation and Evaluation.
Prof Julianne Moss, Mrs Kate Harvie, Dr Jacqui Peters, Mrs Kate Moncrieff, Dr Julie Arnold, Dr Cassandra Iannucci, Ms Claire Stonehouse, A/Prof Bernadette Walker-Gibbs, Dr Matthew Thomas, A/Prof Amanda Mooney, Dr Emma Rowe, Dr Brandi Fox
Department of Education and Training Victoria
- 2022: $238,011
- 2021: $582,596
- 2020: $344,395
- 2019: $244,037
- 2018: $182,564
Developing the National Exceptional teaching for Disadvantaged Schools Program.
Prof Dianne Toe, Dr Lynette Longaretti, Dr Julie Arnold, Dr Matthew Thomas
DETVic Grant - Research - Department of Education and Training Victoria
- 2020: $106,250
National Exceptional Teaching for Disadvantaged Schools 2021.
Prof Dianne Toe, Dr Lynette Longaretti, Dr Julie Arnold, Dr Matthew Thomas
DETVic Grant - Research - Department of Education and Training Victoria
- 2021: $83,430
Study and Pilot testing of a Multi-Provider Teaching Academy of Professional Practice Model for workforce creating in Victorian Rural and Regional.
Prof Damian Blake, Prof Dianne Toe, Dr Matthew Thomas, Mrs Edwina El Hachem
DETVic Grant - Research - Department of Education and Training Victoria
- 2021: $150,000
Access Quality Teaching
Dr Lynette Longaretti, Dr Matthew Thomas, Dr Claire Charles, Dr Julie Arnold, Prof Dianne Toe
DETVic Grant - Research - Department of Education and Training Victoria
- 2022: $2,285
- 2021: $90,000
Improving Mentoring in Teacher Education.
Dr Matthew Thomas, A/Prof Amanda Mooney, Dr Kate Johnstone, Prof Damian Blake, Dr Trent Brown, Ms Kellie Tobin
DETVic Grant - Research - Department of Education and Training Victoria
- 2022: $75,000
Industry and Other Funding
Wyndham & Melton: Strengthening Connections between School, Young People, Parents and Community
Dr Piper Rodd, Dr Robin Bellingham, Dr Matthew Thomas, A/Prof Andrew Skourdoumbis
The Salvation Army
- 2016: $100,000
Supervisions
No completed student supervisions to report