不良研究所

After completing my biology degree, I entered the Bachelor of Education After Degree program with a passion for holistic learning and mind-body connections. I鈥檇 been interested in research throughout university, but circumstances didn鈥檛 align until I discovered embodied learning and its potential for neurodivergent students, particularly those with ADHD. 

The important thing I kept in the back of my mind throughout this project was that my research is there to serve people. Everything I was doing was with the goal of making education better, helping students learn, and making learning more fun. This experience challenged my assumptions in unexpected ways. As someone from a science background, I had stereotypical ideas about research e.g., that it just happens in labs, or with computers and rigid methodologies... But I learned that research is so much bigger than that, and I embraced interdisciplinarity. Coming from biology, I initially didn't recognize myself as an embodied learner. After reflecting on my hobbies like art, dance, and woodworking, I realized that I'd just made embodied learning opportunities for myself rather than experiencing them in formal settings. Likewise, throughout the summer my best ideas came during walks or conversations with friends. Research is really a community effort; you don't do research alone, not really. 

My advice to another student? Do something you're passionate about! Research is hard work either way, but when you care deeply about it, you'll push through difficult moments. In addition, you'll connect better with your supervisor and be able to work as a team toward something truly meaningful.