Emeritus Professor Adrian Ashman
Emeritus Professor

Adrian Ashman

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Background

Cognitive educational psychology, Classroom-based instruction strategy training and problem solving, Intellectual disability, Learning difficulties, Aging and disability, Inclusion, Adolescent reading and writing habit, Issues relating to victimised youth, Creative Writing.

Professor Ashman completed his Bachelor of Arts degree with honours in Applied Psychology. He continued his studies at the University of Alberta, Canada and was granted a Master of Education (Counselling) and a PhD in the area of cognitive educational psychology. He has taught at the universities of Alberta, Regina, and Newcastle and came to the Schonell Special Education Research Centre in 1987. He has published widely in the area of cognitive psychology, special education and disability and has authored or edited over a dozen volumes in these areas. He is past national President of the Australian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability, and past President of the International Association on Cognitive Education.

Availability

Emeritus Professor Adrian Ashman is:
Not available for supervision

Fields of research

Education

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, University of New South Wales
  • Masters (Coursework) of Education, University of Alberta
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Alberta
  • Masters (Coursework), Queensland University of Technology
  • American Psychological Association, American Psychological Association

Search Professor Adrian Ashman’s works on UQ eSpace

238 works between 1978 and 2024
All (238) Journal Article (121) Book Chapter (65) Conference Publication (14) Book (22) Other Outputs (16)

201 - 220 of 238 works

1986

Journal Article

Introducing pilot judgment training in Australia

Ashman, A. F. and Telfer, R. A. (1986). Introducing pilot judgment training in Australia. SAFE, 3 (2), 1-7.

Introducing pilot judgment training in Australia

1986

Other Outputs

Pilot judgement training: An Australian validation study: Report to the Australian Department of Aviation

Telfer, R. A. and Ashman, A. F. (1986). Pilot judgement training: An Australian validation study: Report to the Australian Department of Aviation. Newcastle, NSW: Department of Education, University of Newcastle.

Pilot judgement training: An Australian validation study: Report to the Australian Department of Aviation

1986

Journal Article

The relationship between digit span and cognitive processing across ability groups

Schofield, N. J. and Ashman, A. F. (1986). The relationship between digit span and cognitive processing across ability groups. Intelligence, 10 (1), 59-73. doi: 10.1016/0160-2896(86)90027-9

The relationship between digit span and cognitive processing across ability groups

1985

Book Chapter

A perspective on education and training of the retarded

Ashman, A. F. (1985). A perspective on education and training of the retarded. The education and training of the mentally retarded: Recent advances. (pp. i-v) edited by A. F. Ashman and R. S. Laura. Beckenham, England: Croom Helm.

A perspective on education and training of the retarded

1985

Book Chapter

Rights, interests, and mental handicap

Ashman, A. F. and Laura, R. S. (1985). Rights, interests, and mental handicap. Moral issues in mental retardation. (pp. 209-212) edited by R. S. Laura and A. F. Ashman. Beckenham, England: Croom Helm.

Rights, interests, and mental handicap

1985

Book Chapter

The philosophy of special education

Laura, R. S. and Ashman, A. F. (1985). The philosophy of special education. Moral issues in mental retardation. (pp. 1-10) edited by R. S. Laura and A. F. Ashman. Beckenham, England: Croom Helm.

The philosophy of special education

1985

Journal Article

Process-based interventions for retarded students

Ashman, A. F. (1985). Process-based interventions for retarded students. Mental Retardation and Learning Disability Bulletin, 13, 62-74.

Process-based interventions for retarded students

1985

Book

The education and training of the mentally retarded: recent advances

Ashman, Adrian F. and Laura, Ronald S. (1985). The education and training of the mentally retarded: recent advances. London: New York: Croom Helm: Nichols.

The education and training of the mentally retarded: recent advances

1985

Book

Moral issues in mental retardation

Laura, Ronald S. and Ashman, Adrian F. (1985). Moral issues in mental retardation. London: Routledge.

Moral issues in mental retardation

1985

Other Outputs

Pilot judgement training: Implementation in Australian flying schools: A report to the Australian Department of Aviation

Ashman, A. F. and Telfer, R. A. (1985). Pilot judgement training: Implementation in Australian flying schools: A report to the Australian Department of Aviation. Newcastle, NSW: Department of Education, University of Newcastle.

Pilot judgement training: Implementation in Australian flying schools: A report to the Australian Department of Aviation

1985

Journal Article

Stress in families with handicapped children

Cavanagh, J. and Ashman, A. F. (1985). Stress in families with handicapped children. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 11, 151-156.

Stress in families with handicapped children

1985

Book Chapter

Three facets of education and training for the retarded: Some developments and trends

Ashman, A. F. (1985). Three facets of education and training for the retarded: Some developments and trends. The education and training of the mentally retarded: Recent advances. (pp. 279-293) edited by A. F. Ashman and R. S. Laura. Beckenham, England: Croom Helm.

Three facets of education and training for the retarded: Some developments and trends

1985

Book Chapter

Problem solving and planning: Two sides of the same coin

Ashman, A. F. (1985). Problem solving and planning: Two sides of the same coin. The education and training of the mentally retarded: Recent advances. (pp. 169-214) edited by A. F. Ashman and R. S. Laura. Beckenham, England: Croom Helm.

Problem solving and planning: Two sides of the same coin

1984

Journal Article

Assessing student teachers’ attitudes toward mentally retarded and physically handicapped children

Ashman, A. F. (1984). Assessing student teachers’ attitudes toward mentally retarded and physically handicapped children. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 7 (4), 434-438. doi: 10.1097/00004356-198412000-00009

Assessing student teachers’ attitudes toward mentally retarded and physically handicapped children

1984

Journal Article

Developing coding processes in mildly retarded children

Ashman, A. F. (1984). Developing coding processes in mildly retarded children. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 7 (4), 455-456. doi: 10.1097/00004356-198412000-00016

Developing coding processes in mildly retarded children

1984

Journal Article

Planning skills and mathematical achievement: Implications regarding learning disabilities

Kirby, J. R. and Ashman, A. F. (1984). Planning skills and mathematical achievement: Implications regarding learning disabilities. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 2 (1), 9-22. doi: 10.1177/073428298400200102

Planning skills and mathematical achievement: Implications regarding learning disabilities

1984

Book Chapter

The cognitive abilities of the moderately and severely retarded

Ashman, A. F (1984). The cognitive abilities of the moderately and severely retarded. Cognitive strategies and educational performance. (pp. 249-278) edited by J. R. Kirby. New York: Academic Press.

The cognitive abilities of the moderately and severely retarded

1984

Journal Article

The role of planning and decision making in the training of retarded persons

Ashman, A. F. (1984). The role of planning and decision making in the training of retarded persons. Human Learning, 3 (1), 19-32.

The role of planning and decision making in the training of retarded persons

1983

Journal Article

Exploring the cognition of retarded persons: A brief report

Ashman, A. F. (1983). Exploring the cognition of retarded persons: A brief report. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 6 (3), 355-356. doi: 10.1097/00004356-198309000-00016

Exploring the cognition of retarded persons: A brief report

1983

Journal Article

A strategy for educating gifted children

Ashman, A. F. and Braggett, E. J. (1983). A strategy for educating gifted children. Unicorn, 9, 345-352.

A strategy for educating gifted children

Past funding

  • 2011
    Interactions that facilitate positive life events for people with intellectual disability
    APEX Foundation for Research into Intellectual Disability Ltd (AFRID)
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Building a Culturally-Relevant Model of Self-Regulatory Intervention for Indigenous High School Students in Rural and Remote Australia
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    The effects of teacher and student dialogues during cooperative learning on students' discourse, problem-solving, and learning
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Comparative effectiveness of three literacy teaching approaches for young children with reading difficulties
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Effects of training teachers in communication skills during cooperative learning on classroom discourse social inclusion and learning among middle-year students.
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    Investigating Literacy and Literacy Programs for Older Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2005
    The effects of cooperative learning and communication training on classroom discourse, social inclusion, and learning among primary school students
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2006
    Creating Safer Communities: Addressing Risky Behaviour in Young People Through Self-Regulation
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002
    Best practice in providing stroke patients and their carers with written education materials
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 1999 - 2001
    Effects of Cooperative Learning on Young Adolescents' Learning and Small Group Interactions
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1999
    Evaluation of the institutional reform project at challinor centre
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1999
    Evaluation of the institutional reform project at the challinor centre
    Department Families, Youth & Community Care
    Open grant
  • 1997
    The influence of religious belief and practice on the health and well-being of persons with an intellectual disability
    APEX Foundation for Research into Intellectual Disability Ltd (AFRID)
    Open grant

Availability

Emeritus Professor Adrian Ashman is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Completed supervision

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