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)

41 - 60 of 238 works

2007

Book

The teacher's role in implementing cooperative learning in the classroom

Gillies, R.M., Ashman, A.F. and Terwel, J. eds. (2007). The teacher's role in implementing cooperative learning in the classroom. Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, Boston, MA, United States: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-0-387-70892-8

The teacher's role in implementing cooperative learning in the classroom

2006

Journal Article

Impulsivity in juvenile delinquency: Differences among early-onset, late-onset and non-offenders

Carroll, Annemaree, Hemingway, Francene, Bower, Julie, Ashman, Adrian, Houghton, Stephen and Durkin, Kevin (2006). Impulsivity in juvenile delinquency: Differences among early-onset, late-onset and non-offenders. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 35 (4), 519-529. doi: 10.1007/s10964-006-9053-6

Impulsivity in juvenile delinquency: Differences among early-onset, late-onset and non-offenders

2006

Other Outputs

The effectiveness of the current response to behaviour support and intervention services: Report to the Director General, Department of Education and the Arts, Queensland

Hay, I. and Ashman, A. F. (2006). The effectiveness of the current response to behaviour support and intervention services: Report to the Director General, Department of Education and the Arts, Queensland. Queensland: Department of Education and the Arts.

The effectiveness of the current response to behaviour support and intervention services: Report to the Director General, Department of Education and the Arts, Queensland

2005

Conference Publication

The Educational Adjustment Program Profile: A Queensland Initiative in the identification and Monitoring of Students with a Disability

Ashman, A. F., Hay, I., McFarland, M. and Raciti, N. (2005). The Educational Adjustment Program Profile: A Queensland Initiative in the identification and Monitoring of Students with a Disability. 3rd Annual International Conference on Cognition, Language and Special Education Research, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland, 2-4 December, 2005. Brisbane, QLD: Griffith University.

The Educational Adjustment Program Profile: A Queensland Initiative in the identification and Monitoring of Students with a Disability

2005

Other Outputs

Development of Education Adjustment Program (EAP) Adjustment profile instruments: A report to the Performance Monitoring and Reporting Branch, Education Queensland

Ashman, A. F., Hay, I. and Bayne, B. (2005). Development of Education Adjustment Program (EAP) Adjustment profile instruments: A report to the Performance Monitoring and Reporting Branch, Education Queensland. Performance Monitoring and Reporting Branch, Education Queensland.

Development of Education Adjustment Program (EAP) Adjustment profile instruments: A report to the Performance Monitoring and Reporting Branch, Education Queensland

2005

Book

Mindfields - empowering young people to change their lives: facilitators manual

Carroll, A., Ashman, A., Bower, J. and Hemingway, F. (2005). Mindfields - empowering young people to change their lives: facilitators manual. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.

Mindfields - empowering young people to change their lives: facilitators manual

2005

Book Chapter

Society, culture and education

Ashman, A. F. (2005). Society, culture and education. Educating Children with Diverse Abilities (2nd). (pp. 5-36) edited by A. Ashman and J. Elkins. Sydney: Pearson Education Australia.

Society, culture and education

2005

Other Outputs

Development of Education Adjustment Program (EAP) Beginning School Profile: A report to the Performance Monitoring and Reporting Branch, Education Queensland

Ashman, A. F., Hay, I. and Bayne, B. (2005). Development of Education Adjustment Program (EAP) Beginning School Profile: A report to the Performance Monitoring and Reporting Branch, Education Queensland. A report to the Performance Monitoring and Reporting Branch, Education Queensland.

Development of Education Adjustment Program (EAP) Beginning School Profile: A report to the Performance Monitoring and Reporting Branch, Education Queensland

2005

Conference Publication

Phonological awareness: Necessary but not sufficient

Fielding-Barnsley, R., Hay, I. and Ashman, A. F. (2005). Phonological awareness: Necessary but not sufficient. 30th Annual Conference of AASE, Brisbane, 23-25 September. Australia: AASE.

Phonological awareness: Necessary but not sufficient

2005

Book

Mindfields - empowering young people to change their lives: training workbook

Carroll, A., Ashman, A., Bower, J. and Hemingway, F. (2005). Mindfields - empowering young people to change their lives: training workbook. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.

Mindfields - empowering young people to change their lives: training workbook

2005

Book Chapter

Opportunities, rights and the individual

Ashman, A. F. (2005). Opportunities, rights and the individual. Educating Children with Diverse Abilities. (pp. 65-95) edited by Adrian Ashman and John Elkins. Sydney: Pearson Education Australia.

Opportunities, rights and the individual

2004

Journal Article

Deinstitutionalization for older adults with severe mental retardation: Results from Australia

Young, Louise and Ashman, Adrian F. (2004). Deinstitutionalization for older adults with severe mental retardation: Results from Australia. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 109 (5), 397-412. doi: 10.1352/0895-8017(2004)1092.0.CO;2

Deinstitutionalization for older adults with severe mental retardation: Results from Australia

2004

Journal Article

Same-sex attracted youths: Suicide and related factors

Ashman, A. F. (2004). Same-sex attracted youths: Suicide and related factors. Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 14 (1), 48-64. doi: 10.1017/s1037291100002661

Same-sex attracted youths: Suicide and related factors

2004

Conference Publication

Institution vs. centre-based vs. community living: An Australian perspective

Young, L. and Ashman, A. F. (2004). Institution vs. centre-based vs. community living: An Australian perspective. 12th IASSID World Congress, Montpellier, France, 14-19 June, 2004. Oxford, U.K.: BLACKWELL PUBLISHING LTD. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2004.t01-1-00609.x

Institution vs. centre-based vs. community living: An Australian perspective

2004

Journal Article

Deinstitutionalisation in Australia Part II: Results from a long-term study

Young, L. and Ashman, A. F. (2004). Deinstitutionalisation in Australia Part II: Results from a long-term study. British Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 50 (98, Part I), 29-45. doi: 10.1179/096979504799103967

Deinstitutionalisation in Australia Part II: Results from a long-term study

2004

Journal Article

Book review: Challenging behaviour and developmental disability

Ashman, A. F. (2004). Book review: Challenging behaviour and developmental disability. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 29 (3), 290-291. doi: 10.1080/13668250412331285109

Book review: Challenging behaviour and developmental disability

2004

Journal Article

Deinstitutionalisation in Australia Part I: historical perspective

Young, Louise and Ashman, Adrian F. (2004). Deinstitutionalisation in Australia Part I: historical perspective. British Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 50 (98), 21-28.

Deinstitutionalisation in Australia Part I: historical perspective

2003

Journal Article

The development of adolescents’ emotional stability and general self-concept: The interplay of parents, peers and gender

Hay, Ian and Ashman, Adrian (2003). The development of adolescents’ emotional stability and general self-concept: The interplay of parents, peers and gender. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 50 (1), 77-91. doi: 10.1080/1034912032000053359

The development of adolescents’ emotional stability and general self-concept: The interplay of parents, peers and gender

2003

Book Chapter

Guiding intellectual and personal growth across educational contexts

Ashman, Adrian F. and Gillies, Robyn M. (2003). Guiding intellectual and personal growth across educational contexts. Co-operative Learning: The Social and Intellectual Outcomes of Learning in Groups. (pp. 224-238) edited by Gillies, R. M. and Ashman, A. F.. London: RoutledgeFalmer. doi: 10.4324/9780203465264

Guiding intellectual and personal growth across educational contexts

2003

Book Chapter

Peer support networks in school and community settings

Ashman, Adrian F. and Gillies, Robyn M. (2003). Peer support networks in school and community settings. Cooperative learning: The social and intellectual outcomes of learning. (pp. 196-209) edited by Robyn Gillies and Adrian Ashman. London: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203465264

Peer support networks in school and community settings

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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