Leonie Cassidy

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.