Prof Dr. Anne Hickling Hudson | Teacher Education | Excellence in Research
Prof Dr. Anne Hickling Hudson, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
๐ Prof. Dr. Anne Hickling Hudson is a distinguished educator with a global footprint in comparative and international education. With over 25 years at QUT, she led in teaching, research, and academic leadership roles. ๐ Her career spans from Jamaica and Grenada to Australia, where she taught and supervised extensively. ๐ Holding a PhD from the University of Queensland and multiple awards, her expertise includes cultural studies and educational change. ๐ As a prolific researcher, she secured substantial grants and authored impactful publications. ๐ Dr. Hickling Hudson’s legacy encompasses transformative contributions to education worldwide.
๐ Prof. Dr. Anne Hickling Hudson boasts an impressive academic background, culminating in a PhD from the University of Queensland in 1995. ๐ Her educational journey includes a diverse array of qualifications, such as a Graduate Diploma in Media from the Australian Film, Television & Radio School in Sydney (1988), and an M.A. in Education through research at the University of the West Indies (1988). ๐ Prior to this, she earned a Graduate Diploma in Education (1972) and an M.A. in Modern Chinese History from the University of Hong Kong (1968), alongside a B.A. Hons. in History from the University of the West Indies (1965). ๐ป Additionally, her musical talents are evidenced by achieving Grade 8 credits in both piano and violin from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (UK) in 1961.
Award:
๐ Prof. Dr. Anne Hickling Hudson’s illustrious career is adorned with numerous accolades spanning decades. ๐ Among her prestigious awards are the Publication Achievement Awards from QUT in 2013 and 2014, recognizing her scholarly contributions. ๐ Notably, she received the Postgraduate Supervisor Award in 2012 from QUT, lauding her guidance of Uke Nentepa Kombra’s exemplary PhD thesis. ๐ Her international recognition includes the Gail Kelly Outstanding PhD Dissertation Award from CIES and AARE in 1996, and a Rockefeller Foundation fellowship in 1995-1996 for research at Hunter College, City University of New York. ๐ Additionally, her early academic journey was supported by the esteemed Issa Scholarship in 1965.
Teaching:
๐ Prof. Dr. Anne Hickling Hudson’s commitment to academia extends beyond teaching to nurturing future scholars. ๐ In her role, she teaches courses in the Master of Education program and guides students in the PhD preparation program. ๐ With expertise and dedication, she has supervised an impressive array of higher degree students, shepherding nine PhD candidates, one M.Ed., and one B.Ed. Honours student to successful completion. ๐ Additionally, she contributes to academia by examining PhD dissertations from esteemed universities worldwide, including those in Australia and Canada. ๐ Her mentorship extends to early career academics at QUT, fostering a legacy of academic excellence.
Research Focus:
๐ Prof. Dr. Anne Hickling-Hudson’s research focus encompasses a diverse range of topics within the field of education, with a particular emphasis on challenging Eurocentric perspectives and advocating for culturally powerful pedagogies. ๐ Her work explores themes such as multicultural education, postcolonialism, and disrupting preconceptions in education. ๐ก Additionally, she delves into issues of social justice, international cooperation in educational development, and the role of non-governmental organizations in promoting adult education for social change. ๐ Through her scholarship, she aims to contribute to the advancement of inclusive and equitable educational practices on a global scale.
Publication Top Notes:
- Contesting the curriculum in the schooling of Indigenous children in Australia and the United States: From Eurocentrism to culturally powerful pedagogies ๐ Cited by: 304, Year: 2003 Link ๐
- Culture-orientated product design ๐ Cited by: 196, Year: 2010 Link ๐
- Multicultural education and the postcolonial turn ๐ Cited by: 147, Year: 2003 Link ๐
- Cultural Complexity, Post-Colonialism and Educational Change: Challenges for Comparative Educators. ๐ Cited by: 117, Year: 2006 Link ๐
- Disrupting preconceptions: Postcolonialism and education๐ Cited by: 105, Year: 2004 Link ๐
- Southโsouth collaboration: Cuban teachers in Jamaica and Namibia ๐ Cited by: 83, Year: 2004 Link ๐
- Product analysis based on Botswana’s postcolonial socio-cultural perspective ๐ Cited by: 75, Year: 2007 Link ๐
- Re-visioning from the inside: getting under the skin of the World Bankโs Education Sector Strategy๐ Cited by: 73, Year: 2002 Link ๐
- Towards Caribbean โknowledge societiesโ: dismantling neoโcolonial barriers in the age of globalisation๐ Cited by: 65, Year: 2004 Link ๐
- Teaching to disrupt preconceptions: Education for social justice in the imperial aftermath ๐ Cited by: 60, Year: 2011 Link ๐