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Personal profile
Research interests
In both my research and teaching I seek to elevate compassion and wisdom into all sectors of education. This work is underscored by equity and openness to learn from and with diverse peoples. I explore spirituality from religion perspectives and the hybrid space offered by Buddhist, and Indigenous knowledge systems.This work seeks to promote the wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Executive Member Australian Teacher Education Association (ATEA)
Sept 2014 → Jul 2019
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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2021 IAS Rainmaker Start up grant ShiftEd: Lewis Deep Democracy in Education
Nutton, G. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Smith, S. E. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B) & Griffiths, S. (Chief Investigator C)
7/06/21 → 20/12/21
Project: Research
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Buddhism in Australia: Wellbeing, Belonging, and Social Engagement
Shi, J. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Halafoff, A. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Lam, K. (Chief Investigator C), Rocha, C. (Chief Investigator D) & Smith, S. E. (Chief Investigator E)
18/09/23 → 18/08/26
Project: Research
Research output
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Spiritual Education, Local Wisdom and Well-Being in Bhutan: What It Means for Young People
Chophel, K., Smith, S. E., Mason, J. & Moir-Bussy, A., 12 Jun 2024, The Routledge International Handbook of Life and Values Education in Asia. Chi-Kin Lee, J. & Kennedy, K. J. (eds.). 1 ed. UK: Routledge, p. 419-439 11 p. 45Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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The Healing Heuristic of the Medicine Buddha in Bhutan
Chophel, K., Smith, S. E. & Mason, J., 27 Aug 2024, In: Religions. 15, 9, p. 1-12 12 p., 1042.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Tales from the other Australia: Lanterns for the dead, and the persistence of Buddhism in the Far North
Smith, S. E., Halafoff, A. & Gould, H., 5 Sept 2023, ABC Religion and Ethics.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Buddhism in the Far North of Australia Pre-WWII: (In)visibility, Post-colonialism and Materiality
Halafoff, A., Lam, K., Rocha, C., Weng, E. & Smith, S., 2022, In: Journal of Global Buddhism. 23, 2, p. 105-128 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Emotional Freedom Techniques (Tapping) to Improve Wellbeing and Reduce Anxiety in Primary School Classrooms
Lambert, M. T., Smith, S. E., Moss, S. & Kirshbaum, M. N., Mar 2022, In: Australian Journal of Teacher Education. 47, 3, p. 72-92 21 p., 5.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Wisdom in higher education: Discussions with education academics utilising The Bhagavad Gita
Rampal, S., Smith, S. E. & Soter, A., 13 Jul 2022, In: Qualitative Research Journal. 22, 3, p. 325-339 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Considering Karma: Reviving Student Agency Amid Pandemic Disempowerment
Smith, S. E., 10 Oct 2020, In: Edit International Journal of Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Higher Education. 5, 1, p. 156-159 4 p., 18.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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The Role of Religion and Tradition in Modern Society
Smith, S. E. (Speaker)
14 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Exploring change and interdependence to promote ethics education in secular classrooms
Smith, S. E. (Speaker)
13 May 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Buddha Dharma as Ethical Education
Smith, S. E. (Speaker)
13 May 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Frontiers in Education (Journal)
Mason, J. (Editor), Luckin, R. (Editor), Sampson, D. (Editor), Blundell, C. (Editor) & Smith, S. E. (Editor)
10 Nov 2018 → 10 Nov 2019Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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The 2nd International Conference 2018 Innovation in religious education and Buddhism
Smith, S. E. (Speaker)
10 Nov 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Buddha- dharma: pedagogy of personal learning
Smith, S. E. (Speaker)
17 Jul 2017 → 30 Jul 2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Prizes
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2016 Winner of the vice-Chancellor's Award for Outstanding contributions to Student Learning
Smith, S. (Recipient), Van Gelderen, B. (Recipient), Kersten, T. (Recipient), Sandry, A. (Recipient), Strangeways, A. (Recipient), Zemits, B. (Recipient), Crerar, J. (Recipient), Rioux, J. (Recipient) & Barnes, N. (Recipient), Nov 2016
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