Dr Sharon Louth is the Program Coordinator for the Bachelor of Primary Education, overseeing course equity and quality across Fraser Coast, Moreton Bay, and Sippy Downs campuses. A core member of UniSC's Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre (ITRC), her research focuses on embedding Indigenous perspectives, Rural regional and remote teaching and learning, fostering collaboration and agency in children and educators, and trauma informed and culturally responsive pedagogies.
With over 20 years of teaching experience in secondary schools in Australia and the UK, and 20 years in tertiary education, Sharon teaches courses on Diversity and Inclusion and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives. She supervises HDR students and conducts professional development workshops for educators across various sectors particularly in regional and rural areas.
Passionate about improving educational outcomes for all, Sharon has developed learning support programs to break down barriers related to race, gender, and socio-demographics. Her work emphasises inclusive, cooperative, and motivational learning strategies, empowering students and educators to achieve their goals.
Professional Social Media
GRANTS:
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Project name |
Investigators |
Funding body |
Year/s |
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Marigurim Yan: Strong Walk to Strong Futures |
Dr Sharon Louth; Dr Tracey Sanderson; Mr Barry Bird; Ms Erin Siostrom; Mr James Briggs; Ms Lisa Turner; Ms Meredith Young |
John Villiers Trust Grant |
2024 |
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Adopting a Dadirri mindset to build educational success for First Nations young people
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Dr Sharon Louth; Dr Tracey Sanderson; Mr Barry Bird; Ms Erin Siostrom; Mr James Briggs; Emeritus Professor Neil Harrison |
Education Horizon First Nations Research, Queensland Government |
2025 |
Research areas
- Embedding Indigenous perspectives
- Rural, regional and remote teaching and learning
- Collaborative Leadership
- Trauma informed pedagogical practices
- Culturally responsive pedagogies
- Enhancing agency for educational opportunities and aspirations
Teaching areas
- EDU410/716 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Teaching and Learning
- EDU412/712 Diversity and Inclusion
Program coordinator
Dr Sharon Louth is a pre-service teacher educator with over 10 years’ experience in the tertiary sector. Sharon's research and teaching practices involve the use of inclusive, cooperative and motivational learning strategies which generate self-efficacy and empower students to become successful learners. Sharon is currently undertaking research with community Elders conducting a longitudinal exploration of educational engagement strategies and a k’gari enrichment program. In addition, she is investigating pre-service teacher efficacy in embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in learning and teaching and how our USC students will make a difference to marginalised groups in our society
In the news
Strong Walk
30 Oct 2024A new program is helping Indigenous high school students find self-belief through their culture – and use it as their driving force to aim high when it comes to education and careers.