Career Summary
Biography
Melanie is an Associate Lecturer and First Year Experiences Convenor in the School of Education. Her doctoral studies focused on the challenge of new media to understandings of literacy in history, and the potential of history education in preparing students for democratic citizenship in the 21st Century. Additionally, Melanie is the Administrative Editor of Historical Encounters journal and an active member of the HERMES research group.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education, University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Curriculum Inquiry
- Dynamic literacies
- Historical consciousness
- Historical empathy
- Historical literacies
- History education
Languages
- English (Mother)
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 390107 | Humanities and social sciences curriculum and pedagogy (excl. economics, business and management) | 100 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|
| Associate Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Education Australia |
| Casual Academic | University of Newcastle School of Education Australia |
Awards
Recognition
| Year | Award |
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| 2020 |
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Merit List for Teaching and Learning Excellence Office of the DVC(A), The University of Newcastle, Australia |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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| 2020 |
Innes M, 'Dynamic Literacies and Democracy: A Framework for Historical Literacy', The Palgrave Handbook of History and Social Studies Education, Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, Switzerland 597-620 (2020)
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Journal article (3 outputs)
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| 2021 |
Innes M, Sharp H, 'Historical Empathy and Museum Culture', Journal of Museum Education, 46 307-320 (2021) The Centenary of World War I (WWI) between 2014 and 2018 attracted international attention. Many Australians travel to key battle sites in mainland Europe, especially Turkey, Fran... [more] The Centenary of World War I (WWI) between 2014 and 2018 attracted international attention. Many Australians travel to key battle sites in mainland Europe, especially Turkey, France, and Belgium to connect with the experiences of Australian soldiers and nurses who served in this war. As no conflict occurred within Australian borders, sites make for popular tourist destinations. Museums and other cultural sites along The Remembrance Trail provide educational tours and experiences to a range of visitors, including private tour groups, individual tourists, school and university groups. Through the exhibition and accompanying guided tours, participants of a university elective study tour developed their historical understanding of WWI, with a specific focus on the Western Front in France and Belgium. Focus group interviews took place after visits to key museums to gauge students¿ reflections to their learning, including any affective connections to particular historical narratives and experiences as presented in these cultural sites. This article will discuss the participating tertiary students¿ development of historical empathy through visits to museums.
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| 2019 |
Sharp H, Innes M, 'Australian high school students on commemorating the Gallipoli campaign: "It baffles me" and "It's a bit weird."', Journal of International Social Studies, 9 22-45 (2019) [C1]
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| 2018 |
Innes M, Sharp H, 'World War I commemoration and student historical consciousness: A study of high-school students' views', History Education Research Journal, 15 193-205 (2018)
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Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 1 |
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| Total funding | $70,000 |
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20201 grants / $70,000
Engaging with Traumatic Pasts: Investigating Effective and Affective Pedagogies for Social Inclusion and Reconciliation$70,000
Funding body: Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle
| Funding body | Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | A/Prof R Parkes (Lead); A/Prof H Sharp; Dr D Donnelly; Dr R Burke; Prof C Mathis; Prof N Ammert; Prof Silva Edling; Ms M Innes et al |
| Scheme | Research Programs Pilot Scheme |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2020 |
| Funding Finish | 2021 |
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| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
Dr Melanie Innes
Positions
Associate Lecturer
Historical Experience, Representation, Media, Education, Society (HERMES): History education research group
School of Education
College of Human and Social Futures
Casual Academic
Historical Experience, Representation, Media, Education, Society (HERMES): History education research group
School of Education
College of Human and Social Futures
Casual Academic
Historical Experience, Representation, Media, Education, Society (HERMES): History education research group
School of Education
College of Human and Social Futures
Contact Details
| melanie.innes@newcastle.edu.au | |
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Office
| Room | CT104 |
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| Building | CT Building |
| Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |