Dr Karen Moni
Dr

Karen Moni

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Background

Literacy, teacher education, literacy and intellectual disability, teaching and learning in higher education

Associate Professor Karen Moni has had extensive experience teaching and researching in the field of English and literacy education. Her research interests include adolescent literacy and literature, literacy and young adults with intellectual disabilities, teacher education and teaching and learning in higher education. Dr Moni is also the Exectiuve Director of Latch-On a research and teaching program focusing on literacy and young adults with intellectual disabilities and continues to research in the area of intellectual disability

Availability

Dr Karen Moni is:
Not available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Curriculum and pedagogy Education

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, University of Leeds
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education, University of Leeds
  • Postgraduate Diploma, Queensland University of Technology
  • Bachelor of Education, Murdoch University
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Search Professor Karen Moni’s works on UQ eSpace

207 works between 1994 and 2024
All (207) Journal Article (117) Book Chapter (20) Conference Publication (60) Other Outputs (5) Edited Outputs (5)

21 - 40 of 207 works

2018

Journal Article

An investigation of parents' decisions to transfer children from regular to special schools

Mann, Glenys, Cuskelly, Monica and Moni, Karen (2018). An investigation of parents' decisions to transfer children from regular to special schools. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 15 (3), 183-192. doi: 10.1111/jppi.12238

An investigation of parents' decisions to transfer children from regular to special schools

2018

Conference Publication

Valuing the expertise of underrepresented students in teaching and learning partnerships

Leathwick, Sandra, Matthews, Kelly E., Enright, Eimear and Moni, Karen (2018). Valuing the expertise of underrepresented students in teaching and learning partnerships. Higher Education Research & Development Society, Adelaide, SA Australia, 3-6 July 2018.

Valuing the expertise of underrepresented students in teaching and learning partnerships

2018

Conference Publication

The contribution that Social Role Valorisation can make to inclusive education reform

Mann, G., Cuskelly, M. and Moni, K. (2018). The contribution that Social Role Valorisation can make to inclusive education reform. Fifth International IASSIDD Europe Congress, Athens, Greece, 17–20 July. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/jar.12484

The contribution that Social Role Valorisation can make to inclusive education reform

2018

Conference Publication

Becoming literate: who me?

Moni, K. and Lloyd, J. (2018). Becoming literate: who me?. Fifth International IASSIDD Europe Congress , Athens, Greece, 17–20 July 2018. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

Becoming literate: who me?

2017

Conference Publication

Strengthening the first-year gateways: a collaborative approach to facilitating curriculum transformation

Matt, Inge, Duck, Julie, Moni, Karen and Frost, Chris (2017). Strengthening the first-year gateways: a collaborative approach to facilitating curriculum transformation. 40th HERDSA Annual Internation Conference, International Convention Centre Sydney, Australia, 27-30 June 2017. Hammondville NSW Australia: Higher Education Research and development Society of Australasia.

Strengthening the first-year gateways: a collaborative approach to facilitating curriculum transformation

2016

Journal Article

English-medium instruction and self-governance in higher education: the journey of a Vietnamese university through the institutional autonomy regime

Nguyen, Huong Thu, Hamid, M. Obaidul and Moni, Karen (2016). English-medium instruction and self-governance in higher education: the journey of a Vietnamese university through the institutional autonomy regime. Higher Education, 72 (5), 669-683. doi: 10.1007/s10734-015-9970-y

English-medium instruction and self-governance in higher education: the journey of a Vietnamese university through the institutional autonomy regime

2016

Journal Article

Parents’ views of an optimal school life: using Social Role Valorization to explore differences in parental perspectives when children have intellectual disability

Mann, Glenys, Moni, Karen and Cuskelly, Monica (2016). Parents’ views of an optimal school life: using Social Role Valorization to explore differences in parental perspectives when children have intellectual disability. International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, 29 (7), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/09518398.2016.1174893

Parents’ views of an optimal school life: using Social Role Valorization to explore differences in parental perspectives when children have intellectual disability

2016

Conference Publication

Developing receptive language abilities of adults with Down syndrome: An Irish case study

Moni, K., de Paor, G. and Jobling, A. (2016). Developing receptive language abilities of adults with Down syndrome: An Irish case study. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.

Developing receptive language abilities of adults with Down syndrome: An Irish case study

2016

Conference Publication

Developing language abilities of young adults with intellectual disabilities through an adult literacy program

Moni, K., Jobling, A. and Lloyd, J. (2016). Developing language abilities of young adults with intellectual disabilities through an adult literacy program. Unknown, Unknown, Unknown. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

Developing language abilities of young adults with intellectual disabilities through an adult literacy program

2016

Conference Publication

An investigation of parents' decision to transfer their children from regular to special schools

Mann, G., Cuskelly, M. and Moni, K. (2016). An investigation of parents' decision to transfer their children from regular to special schools. HOBOKEN: WILEY-BLACKWELL.

An investigation of parents' decision to transfer their children from regular to special schools

2016

Conference Publication

Exploring the role and experiences of young adults with intellectual disabilities participating in a reference committee

Lloyd, J., White, E., Labosse, M., Jobling, A., Cuskelly, M., Moni, K. and McMahon, M. (2016). Exploring the role and experiences of young adults with intellectual disabilities participating in a reference committee. , , . Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/jir.12306

Exploring the role and experiences of young adults with intellectual disabilities participating in a reference committee

2016

Conference Publication

Parental aspirations regarding employment of young adults with intellectual disabilities

Lloyd, J., Cuskelly, M., Moni, K., McMahon, M. and Jobling, A. (2016). Parental aspirations regarding employment of young adults with intellectual disabilities. , , . Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/jir.12305

Parental aspirations regarding employment of young adults with intellectual disabilities

2016

Conference Publication

Family perceptions of the roles of service organisations in the lives of young people with intellectual disabilities

Moni, K., Cuskelly, M., McMahon, M., Jobling, A. and Lloyd, J. (2016). Family perceptions of the roles of service organisations in the lives of young people with intellectual disabilities. , , . Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/jir.12305

Family perceptions of the roles of service organisations in the lives of young people with intellectual disabilities

2015

Journal Article

Choosing a school: parental decision-making when special schools are an option

Mann, Glenys, Cuskelly, Monica and Moni, Karen (2015). Choosing a school: parental decision-making when special schools are an option. Disability and Society, 30 (9), 1413-1427. doi: 10.1080/09687599.2015.1108182

Choosing a school: parental decision-making when special schools are an option

2015

Journal Article

The development of research skills in young adults with intellectual disability in participatory research

Morgan, Michelle F., Moni, Karen B. and Cuskelly, Monica (2015). The development of research skills in young adults with intellectual disability in participatory research. International Journal of Disability Development and Education, 62 (4), 438-457. doi: 10.1080/1034912X.2015.1028905

The development of research skills in young adults with intellectual disability in participatory research

2015

Journal Article

Management of foreign language anxiety: Insiders' awareness and experiences

Tran, Trang Thi Thu and Moni, Karen (2015). Management of foreign language anxiety: Insiders' awareness and experiences. Cogent Education, 2 (1) 992593, 992593. doi: 10.1080/2331186X.2014.992593

Management of foreign language anxiety: Insiders' awareness and experiences

2015

Book Chapter

Secondary school and beyond

Moni, Karen B. and Hay, Ian (2015). Secondary school and beyond. Education for inclusion and diversity. (pp. 333-364) edited by Adrian Ashman. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Pearson Australia.

Secondary school and beyond

2015

Book Chapter

A study of teacher reflection in a community of practice for professional development

Wang, Ping, Gitsaki, Christina and Moni, Karen (2015). A study of teacher reflection in a community of practice for professional development. Current issues in second/foreign language teaching and teacher development: research and practice. (pp. 53-69) edited by Christina Gitsaki and Thomai Alexiou. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

A study of teacher reflection in a community of practice for professional development

2015

Book Chapter

Professional identity and English language teaching in a discipline-specific context

Mohamed, Mimi, Moni, Karen and Mills, Carmen (2015). Professional identity and English language teaching in a discipline-specific context. Current issues in second/foreign language teaching and teacher development: research and practice. (pp. 85-103) edited by Christina Gitsaki and Thomai Alexiou. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

Professional identity and English language teaching in a discipline-specific context

2014

Journal Article

Unanticipated ethical issues in a participatory research project with individuals with intellectual disability

Morgan, Michelle F., Cuskelly, Monica and Moni, Karen B. (2014). Unanticipated ethical issues in a participatory research project with individuals with intellectual disability. Disability and Society, 29 (8), 1305-1318. doi: 10.1080/09687599.2014.934440

Unanticipated ethical issues in a participatory research project with individuals with intellectual disability

Past funding

  • 2016 - 2018
    Strengthening the gateways: Building pathways to success through active learning
    UQ Teaching Innovation Grants
    Open grant
  • 2014
    The application of standards-based assessment across school subjects and underlying learning objectives in the senior years of schooling
    Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Constructing futures: An investigation of the aspirations of young adults with an intellectual disability and their parents
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Supporting schools and teachers to improve students' reading achievement in rural communities
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Building capacities to enhance critical thinking and writing skills of first year international RHD students in the Social Sciences
    UQ Teaching Fellowship
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Improving and sustaining literacy and numeracy through pedagogical change
    The Corporation of the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane
    Open grant
  • 2006
    Community Outreach Opportunities of Literacy (COOL): Building Literacy Skills for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Investigating Literacy and Literacy Programs for Older Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    Intervention for written expression: Middle school students with developmental disabilities
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2002
    A resource and teaching module for the development of literacy for adults with intellectual disabilities
    Commonwealth Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2002
    To investigate literacy and numeracy development in the middle years of schooling - No. 1299
    Commonwealth Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    An investigation of teaching strategies for enhancing oral lieteracy with young adults with Down Syndrome
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Karen Moni is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • Adolescent literacy
  • Literacy
  • literacy and intellectual disabilities
  • Teacher education
  • Teaching English

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