Students as Partners is a commitment between students and staff to work as partners in learning, research, and University decision making. As part of this commitment, Deakin maintains a Students as Partners Community of Practice group where staff members collaborate to enable more meaningful student partnership.
In this space we have an open forum to share any ‘wins’ from your projects/participation, any challenges that you’d love some insight or suggestions from your peers, and to engage in reflections and provocations as a community. The SaP Community of Practice facilitates the continuous improvement and engagement with Students as Partners practices across Deakin. Contact us to join the Community of Practice.
2023 Seminar Series
The Ethics of Student Partnership
Researching involving students requires careful consideration of ethical principles. This practical seminar explores ethical considerations of Students as Partners research at Deakin University, fostering a culture of responsible and ethical research practices. See related research on this page for further insight.
Professor Lisa Hanna (Dean of Students, Deakin University) presents Ethical Principles and Guidelines Governing Research Involving Students and Dr Mollie Dollinger (Deakin Learning Futures) presents Practical Tips for Drafting Ethics Applications for Students as Partners.
Engaging Students as Partners Through bell hooks’ Engaged Pedagogy
In this seminar, we explore the transformative potential of bell hooks’ engaged pedagogy as a means to foster meaningful student engagement and partnership in co-research. Drawing upon hooks’ influential work, we delve into the theoretical foundations and practical strategies for co-researching with students.
Engaging Students as Partners Through bell hooks’ Engaged Pedagogy lead by four guest speakers Dr Carla Luguetti (Victoria University), Dr Juliana Ryan (La Trobe University), Chloe Hansen (Youth-Collaborator) and Chloe Ford (Youth-Collaborator).
Amplifying Collaboration: Facilitating Interactive Workshops and Focus Groups with Students
Interactive workshops and focus groups play a significant role in co-constructing knowledge. This seminar is designed to provide you with hands-on practical tips and strategies for facilitating engaging and interactive workshops and ‘focus groups’ as part of your students as partners projects.
Dr Dylan Scanlon (Deakin University), Dr Jacqui Peters (Deakin University) and Mrs Kate Moncrieff (Deakin University) will guide you through an immersive exploration of best practices tailored to students as partner initiatives.
Related Research
Student partners as co-contributors in research: a collective autoethnographic account