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)

101 - 120 of 207 works

2007

Journal Article

Using explicit teaching to improve how bioscience students write to the lay public

Moni, Roger W., Hryciw, Deanne H., Poronnik, Philip and Moni, Karen B. (2007). Using explicit teaching to improve how bioscience students write to the lay public. Advances In Physiology Education, 31 (2), 167-175. doi: 10.1152/advan.00111.2006

Using explicit teaching to improve how bioscience students write to the lay public

2007

Journal Article

Teachers' knowledge, attitudes and the implementation of practices around the teaching of writing in inclusive middle years' classrooms: No quick fix

Moni, K. B., Jobling, M. A., van Kraayenoord, C. E., Elkins, J., Miller, R. and Koppenhaver, D. (2007). Teachers' knowledge, attitudes and the implementation of practices around the teaching of writing in inclusive middle years' classrooms: No quick fix. Educational and Child Psychology, 24 (3), 18-36.

Teachers' knowledge, attitudes and the implementation of practices around the teaching of writing in inclusive middle years' classrooms: No quick fix

2007

Journal Article

Improving and sustaining literacy through pedagogical change: A project with Brisbane Catholic Education

van Kraayenoord, C. E., Honan, E., Moni, K. B. and Miller, R. (2007). Improving and sustaining literacy through pedagogical change: A project with Brisbane Catholic Education. Curriculum Matters, 6 (2), 18-18.

Improving and sustaining literacy through pedagogical change: A project with Brisbane Catholic Education

2007

Book Chapter

What do university students say about their motivation in learning English as a foreign language?

Liando, Nihta, Baldauf, Richard and Moni, Karen (2007). What do university students say about their motivation in learning English as a foreign language?. Language and Languages: Global and Local Tensions. (pp. 114-129) edited by Christina Gitsaki. Newcastle, U.K.: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

What do university students say about their motivation in learning English as a foreign language?

2007

Conference Publication

Teacher attitudes, knowledge and practices of writing in the context of instruction for students with special needs in inclusive classrooms

Van Krayenoord, C. E., Moni, K. B., Jobling, A., Koppenhaver, D. and Elkins, J. (2007). Teacher attitudes, knowledge and practices of writing in the context of instruction for students with special needs in inclusive classrooms. 11th Biennial Conference of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction, Nicosia, Cyprus, 23-27 August 2005.

Teacher attitudes, knowledge and practices of writing in the context of instruction for students with special needs in inclusive classrooms

2007

Journal Article

Biohorizons - An eConference to assess human biology in large, first-year classes

Moni, Roger W., Moni, Karen B., Poronnik, Philip and Lluka, Lesley J. (2007). Biohorizons - An eConference to assess human biology in large, first-year classes. Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Education, 35 (4), 255-262. doi: 10.1002/bmb.71

Biohorizons - An eConference to assess human biology in large, first-year classes

2007

Journal Article

Motivate students with disabilities using sight-vocabulary activities

Morgan, M. and Moni, K. B. (2007). Motivate students with disabilities using sight-vocabulary activities. Intervention in School and Clinic, 42 (4), 229-233. doi: 10.1177/10534512070420040701

Motivate students with disabilities using sight-vocabulary activities

2007

Conference Publication

Strategies for Enhancing Equity Practices in the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Priorities of Large First-Year Classes

Matthews, KE, Moni, KB and Moni, RW (2007). Strategies for Enhancing Equity Practices in the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Priorities of Large First-Year Classes. Equal Opportunity Practitioners in Higher Education Australasia, Melbourne University, 19-22 November. Melbourne: Equal Opportunity Practitioners in Higher Education Australasia.

Strategies for Enhancing Equity Practices in the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Priorities of Large First-Year Classes

2007

Journal Article

The personal response - A novel writing assignment to engage first year students in large human biology classes

Moni, Roger W., Moni, Karen B., Lluka, Lesley J. and Poronnik, Philip (2007). The personal response - A novel writing assignment to engage first year students in large human biology classes. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 35 (2), 89-96. doi: 10.1002/bmb.4

The personal response - A novel writing assignment to engage first year students in large human biology classes

2006

Journal Article

Breaking the hype cycle: Using the computer effectively with learners with intellectual disabilities

Lloyd, J., Moni, K B and Jobling, M A (2006). Breaking the hype cycle: Using the computer effectively with learners with intellectual disabilities. Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 9 (3), 68-74. doi: 10.3104/practice.296

Breaking the hype cycle: Using the computer effectively with learners with intellectual disabilities

2006

Edited Outputs

English in Australia

English in Australia. (2006). 41 (2)

English in Australia

2006

Conference Publication

Literacy and lifelong learning: Developing oral language with young adults

Moni, K B (2006). Literacy and lifelong learning: Developing oral language with young adults. 9th World Down Syndrome Congress, Vancouver, 24-26 August 2006. Burnaby, Canada: Down Syndrome Research Foundation.

Literacy and lifelong learning: Developing oral language with young adults

2006

Journal Article

Code-breaker: Developing phonics with a young adult with an intellectual disability

Morgan, Michelleare, Moni, Karen B. and Jobling, Margaret A. (2006). Code-breaker: Developing phonics with a young adult with an intellectual disability. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 50 (1), 52-65. doi: 10.1598/JAAL.50.1.6

Code-breaker: Developing phonics with a young adult with an intellectual disability

2006

Conference Publication

Framing research to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in science

Moni, R. W., Poronnik, P., Moni, K. B., Lluka, L. J. and Hryciw, D. H. (2006). Framing research to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in science. International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 2006, National University of Singapore, 6-8 December 2006. National University of Singapore: Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning, NUS.

Framing research to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in science

2006

Conference Publication

Metacognitive knowledge of writing: Students and individual differences

van Kraayenoord, Christina E., Moni, Karen B., Jobling, Anne, Elkins, John, Miller, Robyn and Koppenhaver, David (2006). Metacognitive knowledge of writing: Students and individual differences. Earli SIG16 Metacognition Conference 2006: 2nd international biennial conference of the Metacognition Special Interest Group (SIG 16) of the European Association of Research in Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Cambridge, U. K., 19-21 July 2006.

Metacognitive knowledge of writing: Students and individual differences

2006

Edited Outputs

English in Australia

English in Australia. (2006). 41 (3)

English in Australia

2006

Conference Publication

Learner centeredness in teaching English as a foreign language: Teachers' voices

Nonkukhetkhong, Kittiporn, Baldauf Jr., Richard B. and Moni, Karen (2006). Learner centeredness in teaching English as a foreign language: Teachers' voices. 26th Annual Thai TESOL International Conference: Teaching, Learning, Researching: Three Pillars of TESOL, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 19-21 January 2006. Chiang Mai, Thailand: Thailand TESOL.

Learner centeredness in teaching English as a foreign language: Teachers' voices

2006

Book Chapter

Beyond the comfort zone: Developing effective strategies for supporting beginning English teachers to cater for diversity

Moni, K B (2006). Beyond the comfort zone: Developing effective strategies for supporting beginning English teachers to cater for diversity. Only Connect: English Teaching, Schooling and Community. (pp. 356-369) edited by B. Doecke, M. Howie and W. Sawyer. Kent Town, SA: Wakefield Press.

Beyond the comfort zone: Developing effective strategies for supporting beginning English teachers to cater for diversity

2006

Edited Outputs

English in Australia

English in Australia. (2006). 41 (1)

English in Australia

2006

Conference Publication

Literacy and lifelong learning

Moni, K B (2006). Literacy and lifelong learning. 9th World Down Syndrome Congress, Vancouver, 24-26 August 2006. Burnaby, Canada: Down Syndrome Research Foundation.

Literacy and lifelong learning

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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