Leonie Cassidy
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Biography
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
PhD - JCU 2016
Bachelor of Business Honours - JCU 2011
Bachelor of Business - JCU 2010
PEDAGOGICAL VIEWS
I believe teaching in the 21st century’s
interconnected world needs to celebrate inclusion and diversity as essential
for successful teaching and student growth, where location, and differences
should never be a barrier to learning. I recognise and appreciate the various
backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and identities of all students. I strive
to provide a classroom environment where all students feel comfortable and safe
in expressing themselves, taking risks, and learning from each other without
fear of judgement. I actively select and design course materials that represent
diverse viewpoints and challenge traditional biases. I employ a variety of
teaching methods and assessments to cater to different learning styles and
ensure accessibility for all students. I encourage respectful dialogue and
critical thinking about social identities, power dynamics, and historical and
contemporary issues of equity. I encourage students to be inquisitive, ask why,
ask how, ask is there another way. Everyone’s point of view, and everyone’s
questions are of equal importance. I bring empathy and personal understanding
to those with a hidden disability, being first in family to attend university,
being a mature age student, balancing parenting, and study. In my classroom you
are never alone, I endeavour to foster an inclusive and supportive environment
for all.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Supply and Value Chains
Sustainability
Innovative technology use
The Great Barrier Reef (GBR)
Tourism, travel, and hospitality
The application of technology in tourism and management
Gamification in external student learning.