Overview
Background
Dr Shiralee Poed is an Associate Professor within the School of Education at the University of Queensland. Her career spans more than 30 years, and includes working as a teacher and leader in Australian state, Catholic and independent primary, secondary and special schools. She was awarded the 2023 International Positive Behaviour Leadership Award for her extensive leadership of Positive Behaviour for Learning in Australia, and internationally.
Availability
- Associate Professor Shiralee Poed is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Diploma, Brisbane College of Advanced Education
- Bachelor of Educational Studies, The University of Queensland
- Masters (Coursework) of Education, Queensland University of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University
Research interests
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Positive behaviour support
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Disability discrimination in education
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Systems change in education
Research impacts
Shiralee's teaching, research, leadership, and service focus on systems change to address inequities in the education of students with disability, particularly where this manifests in behaviour. Her expertise includes: (i) evidence-based interventions to support the inclusion of learners with disability, (ii) proactive and positive approaches to behaviour, (iii) reductions in student restraint and seclusion, and (iv) elimination of disability discrimination.
Works
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2019
Book Chapter
The Australian educational landscape
Poed, Shiralee (2019). The Australian educational landscape. Education for inclusion and diversity. (pp. 38-64) edited by Adrian Ashman. Melbourne, VIC Australia: Pearson.
2019
Conference Publication
Beyond Salamanca: addressing barriers to realise inclusive education as a human right under international law
Graham, L, Medhurst, Marijne, Tancredi, H, Carrington, Suzanne, de Bruin, Kate, Cologon, Kathy, Gillett-Swan, J, Malaquias, C, Poed, Shiralee and Spandagou, Ilektra (2019). Beyond Salamanca: addressing barriers to realise inclusive education as a human right under international law. AARE, Brisbane, Australia, 1-5 December 2019.
2018
Journal Article
Improving the adoption of PBS and ABA using diffusion of innovations theory
Hayward, Brent A., Poed, Shiralee and McKay-Brown, Lisa (2018). Improving the adoption of PBS and ABA using diffusion of innovations theory. Tizard Learning Disability Review, 23 (4), 178-186. doi: 10.1108/TLDR-02-2018-0005
2018
Book Chapter
Student voice and educational adjustments
Poed, Shiralee (2018). Student voice and educational adjustments. The Palgrave Handbook of Education Law for Schools. (pp. 335-351) Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-77751-1_15
2017
Journal Article
Analysing text in positive behavioural support (PBS) policy: a pilot study
Hayward, Brent, Poed, Shiralee and Mckay-Brown, Lisa (2017). Analysing text in positive behavioural support (PBS) policy: a pilot study. International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support, 7 (2), 37-48.
2017
Conference Publication
The assessment and development of digital literacy in students with vision impairment and additional learning needs: preliminary findings from a current PhD study.
White, Emily Hill, Woods, Kerry and Poed, Shiralee (2017). The assessment and development of digital literacy in students with vision impairment and additional learning needs: preliminary findings from a current PhD study. . The 9th ICEVI European Conference, Bruges, Belgium, 2-7 July 2017.
2016
Other Outputs
Adjustments to curriculum for Australian school-aged students with disabilities: what’s reasonable
Poed, Shiralee (2016). Adjustments to curriculum for Australian school-aged students with disabilities: what’s reasonable. PhD Thesis, School of Education and School of Social Work and Applied Human Sciences, Griffith University. doi: 10.25904/1912/3658
2016
Other Outputs
Making a case for teacher aides
Poed, Shiralee, Graham, Lorraine, Berman, Jeanette and Mckay-Brown, Lisa (2016, 01 01). Making a case for teacher aides Pursuit
2015
Journal Article
Support for Students with Hidden Disabilities in Universities: A Case Study
Couzens, Donna, Poed, Shiralee, Kataoka, Mika, Brandon, Alicia, Hartley, Judy and Keen, Deb (2015). Support for Students with Hidden Disabilities in Universities: A Case Study. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 62 (1), 24-41. doi: 10.1080/1034912X.2014.984592
2015
Other Outputs
Public submission made to the Review to Achieve Educational Excellence in Australian Schools
de Bruin, Kate, Graham, Linda, Poed, Shiralee and Spandagou, Ilektra (2015). Public submission made to the Review to Achieve Educational Excellence in Australian Schools. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Queensland University of Technology.
2015
Journal Article
Full steam ahead: Facilitating the involvement of Australian students with impairments in individual planning processes through student-led Program Support Group meetings
Wilson, Anne, Poed, Shiralee and Byrnes, Linda (2015). Full steam ahead: Facilitating the involvement of Australian students with impairments in individual planning processes through student-led Program Support Group meetings. Special Education Perspectives, 24 (1), 15-25.
2015
Book Chapter
The Australian educational landscape
Poed, Shiralee (2015). The Australian educational landscape. Education for inclusion and diversity. (pp. 37-62) edited by Adrian Ashman. Melbourne, VIC Australia: Pearson.
2013
Other Outputs
Protective behaviour guidelines
Poed, Shiralee (2013). Protective behaviour guidelines. Carlton, VIC, Australia: The University of Melbourne.
2012
Book Chapter
Legislation, policies, and principles
Poed, Shiralee and Elkins, John (2012). Legislation, policies, and principles. Education for inclusion and diversity. (pp. 37-60) edited by Adrian Ashman and John Elkins. Frenchs Forest, Australia: Pearson.
2011
Journal Article
Teacher self-report on learner engagement strategies in the early years classroom
Keen, D., Pennell, D., Muspratt, S. and Poed, S. (2011). Teacher self-report on learner engagement strategies in the early years classroom. Australian Educational Researcher, 38 (3), 293-310. doi: 10.1007/s13384-011-0029-5
2011
Other Outputs
My school flaw masks true picture for students with disabilities
Poed, Shiralee (2011, 01 01). My school flaw masks true picture for students with disabilities The Conversation
2009
Book
Educational planet shapers: researching, hypothesising, dreaming the future
Barbara Garrick, Shiralee Poed and James Skinner eds. (2009). Educational planet shapers: researching, hypothesising, dreaming the future. Mount Gravatt, Australia: PostPressed.
2009
Conference Publication
Special provisions: the risky business of education policy and disability discrimination
Poed, Shiralee and Keen, Deb (2009). Special provisions: the risky business of education policy and disability discrimination. Australia and New Zealand Education Law Association Conference, Melbourne, Australia, September 2009.
2009
Book Chapter
Reasonable adjustment? The intersection between Australian disability discrimination legislation and parental expectations of curriculum adjustments
Poed, Shiralee and Keen, Deb (2009). Reasonable adjustment? The intersection between Australian disability discrimination legislation and parental expectations of curriculum adjustments. Education Planet Shapers: Researching, hypothesising, dreaming the future. (pp. 81-96) edited by Barbara Garrick, Shiralee Poed and James Skinner. Mount Gravatt, QLD, Australia: PostPressed.
2009
Book Chapter
Shaping the future of educational research: hypothesising and dreaming the possibilities
Garrick, Barbara, Poed, Shiralee, Skinner, James and Standage, Sarah (2009). Shaping the future of educational research: hypothesising and dreaming the possibilities. Educational planet shapers: researching, hypothesising, dreaming the future. (pp. 9-18) edited by Barbara Garrick, Shiralee Poed and James Skinner. Brisbane, Australia: PostPressed.
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Individualised planning for inclusive education in secondary school contexts
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rhonda Faragher
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Doctor Philosophy
The effects of Tier 1 Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports (PBIS) practices on student behaviour and achievement in Queensland primary schools
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Karen Nankervis
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Doctor Philosophy
Student-centred packaging of the Australian Curriculum for the High Impact Engagement Strategies classroom in a Catholic middle school.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amy Rouse
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Doctor Philosophy
Student-centred packaging of the Australian Curriculum for the High Impact Engagement Strategies classroom in a Catholic middle school.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amy Rouse
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Doctor Philosophy
Individualised planning for inclusive education in secondary school contexts
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rhonda Faragher
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Doctor Philosophy
Becoming Internationally Minded: Critical Reflection for the International Educator
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Social-Emotional Competence: A Multidimensional Perspective in Vietnamese Schools
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr April Hoang, Associate Professor Elizabeth Edwards
Media
Enquiries
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- Disability discrimination in schools
- Positive behaviour support
- Restraint in schools
- Seclusion in schools
- Student behaviour
- Students with disability
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