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)

41 - 60 of 207 works

2014

Journal Article

Editorial: English curriculum in the current moment: Tensions between policy and professionalism

Moni, Karen B., Thein, Amanda Haertling and Brindley, Sue (2014). Editorial: English curriculum in the current moment: Tensions between policy and professionalism. English Teaching: Practice and Critique, 13 (1), 1-7.

Editorial: English curriculum in the current moment: Tensions between policy and professionalism

2014

Journal Article

An Olympic themed education resource for secondary school students with low literacy skill

Jobling, Ian, Cooper, Kim, Moni, Karen, Jobling, Anne and Lloyd, Jan (2014). An Olympic themed education resource for secondary school students with low literacy skill. Journal of Olympic Education, 2 (04/2013 - 03/2014), 31-34.

An Olympic themed education resource for secondary school students with low literacy skill

2014

Journal Article

Learning (to learn) against the grain?

Moni, Karen, Hayes, Terry and Howie, Mark (2014). Learning (to learn) against the grain?. English in Australia, 49 (2), 83-85.

Learning (to learn) against the grain?

2014

Conference Publication

Support staff views of the futures of adults with intellectual disability

Cuskelly, M., Moni, K. B., McMahon, M. and Lloyd, J. (2014). Support staff views of the futures of adults with intellectual disability. 4th International IASSIDD Europe Regional Congress, Vienna, 14-17 July 2014. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/jar.12105

Support staff views of the futures of adults with intellectual disability

2014

Book Chapter

Challenging literate invisibility: continuing literacy education for young adults and adults with Down Syndrome

Moni, Karen B. and Jobling, Anne (2014). Challenging literate invisibility: continuing literacy education for young adults and adults with Down Syndrome. Educating Learners with Down Syndrome: Research, theory, and practice with children and adolescents. (pp. 221-237) edited by Rhonda Faragher and Barbara Clarke. Abingdon, Oxon, U.K.: Routledge.

Challenging literate invisibility: continuing literacy education for young adults and adults with Down Syndrome

2014

Journal Article

Introduction to 'A Part of the Continent" - Professional Identity, Professional Learning Communities' by Terry Hayes with Reflections by Mark Howie and Scott Bulfin

Moni, Karen B. (2014). Introduction to 'A Part of the Continent" - Professional Identity, Professional Learning Communities' by Terry Hayes with Reflections by Mark Howie and Scott Bulfin. English in Australia, 49 (2), 75-76.

Introduction to 'A Part of the Continent" - Professional Identity, Professional Learning Communities' by Terry Hayes with Reflections by Mark Howie and Scott Bulfin

2013

Journal Article

Literacy strategies used by adults with intellectual disability in negotiating their everyday community environments

Morgan, Michelle F., Moni, Karen B. and Cuskelly, Monica (2013). Literacy strategies used by adults with intellectual disability in negotiating their everyday community environments. Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 53 (3), 411-435.

Literacy strategies used by adults with intellectual disability in negotiating their everyday community environments

2013

Journal Article

Teachers' perceptions of and responses to student evaluation of teaching: purposes and uses in clinical education

Wong, Wai Yee and Moni, Karen (2013). Teachers' perceptions of and responses to student evaluation of teaching: purposes and uses in clinical education. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 39 (4), 397-411. doi: 10.1080/02602938.2013.844222

Teachers' perceptions of and responses to student evaluation of teaching: purposes and uses in clinical education

2013

Journal Article

Investigating the development of foreign language anxiety: an autobiographical approach

Trang, Tran Thi Thu, Baldauf Jr., Richard B. and Moni, Karen (2013). Investigating the development of foreign language anxiety: an autobiographical approach. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 34 (7), 709-726. doi: 10.1080/01434632.2013.796959

Investigating the development of foreign language anxiety: an autobiographical approach

2013

Conference Publication

Re-invigorating community-school relations around the teaching of reading

Honan, E., Muspratt, S., van Kraayenoord, C. E., Gillies, R., Moni, K. and Moni, R. (2013). Re-invigorating community-school relations around the teaching of reading. Brave New World: ATTE/ALEA Joint National Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 4-7 July 2013.

Re-invigorating community-school relations around the teaching of reading

2013

Conference Publication

Outcomes from a longitudinal literacy research program for adults with intellectual disabilities

Bradshaw Moni, Karen and Jobling, Anne (2013). Outcomes from a longitudinal literacy research program for adults with intellectual disabilities. 3rd IASSIDD Asia-Pacific Conference, Tokyo, Japan, 22-24 August 2013. Hoboken, NJ, United States: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/jppi.12029

Outcomes from a longitudinal literacy research program for adults with intellectual disabilities

2013

Journal Article

Foreign language anxiety: understanding its sources and effects from insiders' perspectives

Tran, Thi Thu Trang, Moni, Karen and Baldauf, Richard B., Jr. (2013). Foreign language anxiety: understanding its sources and effects from insiders' perspectives. The Journal of Asia TEFL, 10 (1), 95-131.

Foreign language anxiety: understanding its sources and effects from insiders' perspectives

2013

Journal Article

Reliability of a method for establishing the capacity of individuals with an intellectual disability to respond to Likert scales

Cuskelly, Monica, Moni, Karen, Lloyd, Jan and Jobling, Anne (2013). Reliability of a method for establishing the capacity of individuals with an intellectual disability to respond to Likert scales. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 38 (4), 318-324. doi: 10.3109/13668250.2013.832734

Reliability of a method for establishing the capacity of individuals with an intellectual disability to respond to Likert scales

2013

Journal Article

Foreign language anxiety: understanding its status and insiders' awareness and attitudes

Tran, Thi Thu Trang, Baldauf, Richard B. Jr. and Moni, Karen (2013). Foreign language anxiety: understanding its status and insiders' awareness and attitudes. TESOL Quarterly, 47 (2), 216-243. doi: 10.1002/tesq.85

Foreign language anxiety: understanding its status and insiders' awareness and attitudes

2013

Conference Publication

Community perspectives on literacy for adults with intellectual disabilities

Bradshaw Moni, Karen (2013). Community perspectives on literacy for adults with intellectual disabilities. 3rd IASSIDD Asia-Pacific Conference, Tokyo, Japan, 22-24 August 2013. Hoboken, NJ, United States: Wiley-Blackwell. doi: 10.1111/jppi.12029

Community perspectives on literacy for adults with intellectual disabilities

2012

Journal Article

Keep your eyes on the horizon and your feet on the ground: some reflections on implementing the Australian Curriculum: English

Moni, Karen (2012). Keep your eyes on the horizon and your feet on the ground: some reflections on implementing the Australian Curriculum: English. English in Australia, 47 (3), 13-19.

Keep your eyes on the horizon and your feet on the ground: some reflections on implementing the Australian Curriculum: English

2012

Journal Article

Foreign language anxiety and its effects on studets' determination to study English: to abandon or not to abandon?

Tran, Thi Thu Trang, Moni, Karen and Baldauf, Richard B., Jr (2012). Foreign language anxiety and its effects on studets' determination to study English: to abandon or not to abandon?. TESOL in Context, Special Edition S3, 1-14.

Foreign language anxiety and its effects on studets' determination to study English: to abandon or not to abandon?

2012

Journal Article

2011 QIEU/ETAQ/James Cook University Literary Competition: Judge's Report - Section E, Open (Teachers)

Moni, Karen (2012). 2011 QIEU/ETAQ/James Cook University Literary Competition: Judge's Report - Section E, Open (Teachers). Words' Worth, 45 (3), 13-14.

2011 QIEU/ETAQ/James Cook University Literary Competition: Judge's Report - Section E, Open (Teachers)

2012

Conference Publication

Understanding young adults' and family goals for post school literacy education

Moni, K, Jobling, A and Lloyd, J (2012). Understanding young adults' and family goals for post school literacy education. 2012 IASSIDWorld Congress, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 9-14 July 2012. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01583_4.x

Understanding young adults' and family goals for post school literacy education

2012

Book Chapter

Secondary school and beyond

Moni, Karen B. and Hay, Ian (2012). Secondary school and beyond. Education for Inclusion and Diversity. (pp. 325-359) edited by Adrian Ashman and John Elkins. Frenchs Forest, NSW, Australia: Pearson.

Secondary school and beyond

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

Contact Dr Karen Moni directly for media enquiries about:

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

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