SIG Meet & Discuss: Sexualities and Gender
This Sexualities & Gender SIG provides a space to critically engage with how gender and sexuality research matters in the inter-disciplinary field of education and how this research can inform...
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Kayden Schumacher, Dr
Research Fellow at Coventry University
Dr. Kayden J. Schumacher (they/he) is a dedicated scholar, researcher, lecturer, and school counselor committed to advancing gender, sexuality, and feminist perspectives in education and the social sciences. Kayden is currently a Research Fellow at Coventry University working on a Horizon Europe project called YOUROPE, which examines young people's grass roots pedagogy of democracy across several contexts. Recently completing a PhD studentship at Coventry University鈥檚 Centre for Global Learning, their research examines the experiences of transgender and gender-diverse students and educators in the English education system, with a focus on mental health, educational policy, technology, and resistance. Kayden is passionate about fostering inclusive educational environments through democratic processes, collaboration, and participatory research methods. Their work aims to bridge research, policy, and practice to drive meaningful change in education and gender studies on a global scale.
Kayden Schumacher's contributions
Researching Gender & Sexuality in Educational Settings
Join us for an online event hosted by the Sexualities and Gender Special Interest Group of the British Education Research Association. Calling all educators, researchers, and advocates interested...
Global connections: A postgraduate researcher鈥檚 perspective on international conferences
Doctoral student life is multifaceted and challenging, particularly in today鈥檚 competitive academic environment. High expectations and increasing pressure on performance and professional...
Continue reading blog postQueer-in(g) Education: mis/uses and matterings
Calling all educators, researchers, and advocates interested in critically exploring how queer theory has come to matter in the field of gender and sexuality education.聽 Join us for an online...
Build your own gender and sexualities symposium: A networking and planning event
This online event enabled members and non-members to: Meet the SIG convenors Connect with SIG members virtually through online tools such as breakout rooms, Padlet, and a shared common...
The ECR Journey: From inspiration to impact
This ECR Conference celebrated the journey of 鈥渂ecoming鈥 an educational researcher. It was an opportunity to celebrate and disseminate small and big successes in ECRs鈥 journey from research...
Sexualities and Gender
The Sexualities & Gender SIG provides a forum to critically engage with how gender and sexuality research matters in the inter-disciplinary field of education and how this research can inform...