Overview
Background
Dr Catherine Manathunga is Associate Professor in the School of Education Policy and Implementation at the Victoria University, Wellington. Her research interests include postgraduate supervision, interdisciplinary research education, the history of teaching and learning in universities, and the professional development of supervisors and researchers.
Catherine is an historian and draws together expertise in historical, sociological and cultural studies research to bring an innovative, interdisciplinary perspective to higher education research, particularly focusing on doctoral education and the history of university teaching and learning. She currently researches in the following areas:
- Postgraduate Supervision : power, identity and culture in postgraduate supervision; power and desire in team supervision pedagogy
- Supervisor Educational Development : post-colonial interpretations of supervisor educational development;
- Research and Innovation Leader Development : research graduates attributes and outcomes in universities and industry; ongoing professional development for researchers in public and private sector research organisations; interdisciplinary research;
- History of Australian Teaching and Learning : a genealogy of the development of teaching and learning in Australian universities.
She currently supervises RHD students in the areas of effective teaching and learning in higher education, supporting international students' learning, evaluating effective teaching and learning and in development aid policy.
Availability
- Dr Catherine Manathunga is:
- Not available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Queensland University of Technology
Works
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2018
Journal Article
Making sense of quality teaching and learning in higher education in Ethiopia: Unfolding existing realities for future promises
Tadesse, Tefera, Manathunga, Catherine E. and Gillies, Robyn M. (2018). Making sense of quality teaching and learning in higher education in Ethiopia: Unfolding existing realities for future promises. Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice, 15 (1) 4, 1-22.
2017
Journal Article
The development and validation of the student engagement scale in an Ethiopian university context
Tadesse, Tefera, Manathunga, Catherine E. and Gillies, Robyn M. (2017). The development and validation of the student engagement scale in an Ethiopian university context. Higher Education Research and Development, 37 (1), 1-18. doi: 10.1080/07294360.2017.1342605
2017
Book Chapter
Enhancing the Australian doctoral experience: locating culture and identity at the centre
Bunda, Tracey, Qi, Jing, Manathunga, Catherine and Singh, Michael J. (2017). Enhancing the Australian doctoral experience: locating culture and identity at the centre. Student Culture and Identity in Higher Education. (pp. 143-159) edited by Ambreen Shahriar and Ghazal Kazim Syed. Hershey, PA United States: IGI Global. doi: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2551-6.ch009
2012
Journal Article
Evaluating industry-based doctoral research programs: Perspectives and outcomes of Australian Cooperative Research Centre graduates
Manathunga, Catherine, Pitt, Rachael, Cox, Laura, Boreham, Paul, Mellick, George and Lant, Paul (2012). Evaluating industry-based doctoral research programs: Perspectives and outcomes of Australian Cooperative Research Centre graduates. Studies in Higher Education, 37 (7), 843-858. doi: 10.1080/03075079.2011.554607
2012
Journal Article
Enhancing professional writing skills of veterinary technology students: linking assessment and clinical practice in a communications course
Clarke, Patricia, Schull, Daniel, Coleman, Glen, Pitt, Rachael and Manathunga, Catherine (2012). Enhancing professional writing skills of veterinary technology students: linking assessment and clinical practice in a communications course. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 38 (3), 273-287. doi: 10.1080/02602938.2011.630975
2012
Journal Article
From knowledge acquisition to knowledge production: Issues with Australian honours curricula
Manathunga, Catherine, Kiley, Margaret, Boud, David and Cantwell, Robert (2012). From knowledge acquisition to knowledge production: Issues with Australian honours curricula. Teaching in Higher Education, 17 (2), 139-151. doi: 10.1080/13562517.2011.590981
2011
Journal Article
Honouring the incomparable: Honours in Australian universities
Kiley, Margaret, Boud, David, Manathunga, Catherine and Cantwell, Robert (2011). Honouring the incomparable: Honours in Australian universities. Higher Education, 62 (5), 619-633. doi: 10.1007/s10734-011-9409-z
2011
Journal Article
Students' experiences of supervision in academic and industry settings: Results of an Australian study
Morris, Suzanne, Pitt, Rachael and Manathunga, Catherine (2011). Students' experiences of supervision in academic and industry settings: Results of an Australian study. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, iFirst Article (5), 1-18. doi: 10.1080/02602938.2011.557715
2011
Journal Article
The field of educational development: Histories and critical questions
Manathunga, Catherine (2011). The field of educational development: Histories and critical questions. Studies in Continuing Education, 33 (3), 347-362. doi: 10.1080/0158037X.2011.613375
2010
Journal Article
Shaping a culture: oral histories of academic development in Australian universities
Lee, Alison, Manathunga, Catherine and Kandlbinder, Peter (2010). Shaping a culture: oral histories of academic development in Australian universities. Higher Education Research & Development, 29 (3), 307-318. doi: 10.1080/07294360903252128
2010
Journal Article
Supervisor development through creative approaches to writing
Manathunga, Catherine, Pesetab, Tai and McCormack, Coralie (2010). Supervisor development through creative approaches to writing. International Journal for Academic Development, 15 (1), 33-46. doi: 10.1080/13601440903529893
2010
Book Chapter
Critical transcultural exchanges: educational development for supervisors
Manathunga, Catherine (2010). Critical transcultural exchanges: educational development for supervisors. The Routledge doctoral supervisor's companion: supporting effective research in education and the social sciences. (pp. 76-87) edited by Pat Thomson and Melanie Walker. Abingdon, Oxon United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203851760
2009
Journal Article
Supervision as a contested space: A response.
Manathunga, C. (2009). Supervision as a contested space: A response.. Teaching In Higher Education, 14 (3), 341-345. doi: 10.1080/13562510902990242
2009
Journal Article
Research as an intercultural ‘contact zone’
Manathunga, Catherine (2009). Research as an intercultural ‘contact zone’. Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education, 30 (2), 165-177. doi: 10.1080/01596300902809161
2009
Journal Article
Why history? Why now? Multiple accounts of the emergence of academic development.
Grant, B., Lee, A., Clegg, S., Manathunga, C., Barrow, M., Kandlbinder, P., Brailsford, I., Gosling, D. and Hicks, M. (2009). Why history? Why now? Multiple accounts of the emergence of academic development.. International Journal for Academic Development, 14 (1), 83-86.
2009
Journal Article
Graduate attribute development and employment outcomes: Tracking PhD graduates
Manathunga, Catherine, Pitt, Rachael and Critchley, Christa (2009). Graduate attribute development and employment outcomes: Tracking PhD graduates. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 34 (1), 91-103. doi: 10.1080/02602930801955945
2009
Book Chapter
Postcolonial perspectives on interdisciplinary researcher identities
Manathunga, C. (2009). Postcolonial perspectives on interdisciplinary researcher identities. Academic research and researchers. (pp. 131-145) edited by Brew, A. and Lucas, L.. London, United Kingdom: Open University Press.
2009
Book Chapter
Going global in online academic development programs.
Manathunga, C. and Donnelly, R. (2009). Going global in online academic development programs.. Applied eLearning and eTeaching in Higher Education. (pp. 84-107) edited by Donnelly, R. and McSweeney, F.. Dublin, Ireland: Idea Group Inc..
2008
Conference Publication
Postdoctoral and Early Career Research Work for Further Learning and Independence
Choi, S., Nieminen, T.A. and Manathunga, C. (2008). Postdoctoral and Early Career Research Work for Further Learning and Independence. 5th International Lifelong Learning Conference, Rydges Capricorn Resort, Yeppoon, Qld, 16-19 June 2008. Yeppoon, Qld: Central Queensland University Press.
2008
Conference Publication
"What Brought you Here?" International Postgraduate Students' Perspectives
Choi, S., Nieminen, T.A. and Manathunga, C. (2008). "What Brought you Here?" International Postgraduate Students' Perspectives. 5th International Lifelong Learning Conference, Rydges Capricorn Resort, Yeppoon, Qld, 16-19 June 2008. Yeppoon, Qld: Central Queensland University Press.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Catherine Manathunga is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
'Prescriptions for Success': a mixed methods exploration of engagement, learning and academic performance among successful CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) and non-CALD pharmacy students at a research-intensive Australian university
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Caroline Steel, Professor Nick Shaw
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Improving Quality in Higher Education through Cooperative Learning Pedagogies: An Ethiopian Example
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Robyn Gillies
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2009
Master Philosophy
Accidental Authors - Students experiment with making writing explicit during their Research Higher Degree
Principal Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
The good governance agenda: a case of policy paradox in development?
Associate Advisor
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