A Doctor of Letters
Professor John Loughran
An original, substantial and distinguished contribution to knowledge in the field of education has seen Professor John Loughran, Dean, Faculty of Education gain his Doctor of Letters (DLitt).
A Doctor of Letters is awarded to an applicant on review of their publications that have appeared in the form of books or papers in scholarly journals that are then presented in the form of a thesis.
Professor Loughran submitted his work, Developing a Pedagogy of Teacher Education; understanding teaching and learning about teaching, which looks at the development of teacher educators' knowledge and the way that this is influenced and developed through teaching in teacher preparation, and researching beginning teaching and professional development.
“I received an award for my work in 2007 and this was the catalyst to pursue my application for a Doctor of Letters,” Professor Loughran said.
“It was a privilege to have my work so positively assessed by three of the most influential leaders in teacher education in the world,” Professor Loughran said.
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Edwina Cornish said that the awarding of the Doctor of Letters to Professor Loughran was proof of the high standing of his research work within the field of teacher education.
“This is an outstanding achievement by one of Monash University’s renowned educators,” Professor Cornish said, “and a worthy recognition of the extraordinary contributions Professor Loughran has made to teacher education.
“The University congratulates Professor Loughran on his Doctor of Letters.”
Professor Loughran, who will join only a handful of Doctor of Letters graduates from Monash University, will have his degree presented at the Faculty of Arts graduation on 13 October.