Initial Research Timeline Ready to be Shared

I have had the privilege to talk with so many amazing people, even just during this planning phase of my research. These discussions have helped me draft a research proposal and drafts about the ethical principles to identify and mitigate risks associated with my work.

My data gathering starts with a survey. I will ask our academyEX educator alumni for their help in understanding the teachers' need for support and potential barriers to this change. I will also ask them to identify early adopters of gender inclusion that could help me later in my research. (AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2024)

Co-design and deliver a PD session based on the identified needs. The PD session is also an opportunity to gather more data, engage with the participants, test and ideate solutions around the barriers, and locate inspirational early adopters in this field. (OCTOBER 2025)

I also plan to turn the data from the survey into meaningful evidence for future mahi (work). My plan is to publish these findings in He Rourou, (DECEMBER 2024)

At the end of the project, the plan is to co-design more or publish the already developed solutions to break and move beyond those identified barriers with the early adopters of gender inclusion and InsideOUT school coordinators. (JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2025)

Final findings will be presented at a Research Symposium or conference and/or as an article. (APRIL 2024)





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