Josh is a lecturer in the Institute of Education, Arts and Community at Federation University. Josh's research focuses on different models of teaching and learning in middle years education. Josh uses the arts-based methodology of poetic inquiry within his research. Josh has worked in several P-12 school contexts across Government, Independent and Catholic sectors. Josh is also heavily involved in professional associations related to his work in the outdoor and broader education sectors. Josh is available for expert panel membership, report writing and research projects.

Areas of expertise

(1) Year nine- and middle-years programs

Josh’s research on year nine programs has focused on how current programs utilise curriculum and pedagogy to engage students at these year levels in schooling and the barriers that schools face in developing and maintaining these programs.

(2) Educational policy

Josh has a strong interest in educational policy. In particular, those related to both curriculum and outdoor activities.

(3) Outdoor education curriculum

Josh strongly advocates for the inclusion of outdoor education in the curriculum. He has undertaken several roles for the VCAA and ACARA around projects to update the curriculum in this area.