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)

61 - 80 of 238 works

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

2003

Book Chapter

Peer-mediation and students with diverse learning needs

Ashman, Adrian (2003). Peer-mediation and students with diverse learning needs. Cooperative learning: The social and intellectual outcomes of learning in groups. (pp. 87-102) edited by Robyn Gillies and Adrian Ashman. London, U.K.: RoutledgeFalmer. doi: 10.4324/9780203465264

Peer-mediation and students with diverse learning needs

2002

Book Chapter

Society, culture and education

Ashman, A. F. (2002). Society, culture and education. Educating Children with Diverse Abilities. (pp. 5-40) edited by A.F. Ashman and J. Elkins. Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education.

Society, culture and education

2002

Book

Educating children with diverse abilities

Adrian F. Ashman and John Elkins eds. (2002). Educating children with diverse abilities. 1, Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education Australia.

Educating children with diverse abilities

2002

Book Chapter

Rights and learning opportunities

Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J. (2002). Rights and learning opportunities. Educating Children with Diverse Abilities. (pp. 41-72) edited by Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J.. Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education.

Rights and learning opportunities

2001

Conference Publication

Deinstitutionalisation in Queensland: Results from a matched sample

Young, J-L.L., Ashman, A.F. and Grevell, P. (2001). Deinstitutionalisation in Queensland: Results from a matched sample. 36th Annual Conference of ASSID, Melbourne, 12-15 November 2001. Melbourne: Aust Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability.

Deinstitutionalisation in Queensland: Results from a matched sample

2001

Conference Publication

Ageing and deinstitutionalisation

Young, J. L. and Ashman, A. F. (2001). Ageing and deinstitutionalisation. 36th Annual Conference of Australian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability, Melbourne, 12-15 November, 2001. Melbourne: Australian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability.

Ageing and deinstitutionalisation

2001

Journal Article

Young Australians reading: Have they been studied once too often?

Ashman, A. F. (2001). Young Australians reading: Have they been studied once too often?. Magpies: Talking About Books For Children, 16 (3), 20-21.

Young Australians reading: Have they been studied once too often?

2001

Conference Publication

It's not what you do--It's the way you do it: Case studies from the Challinor project

Young, J. L., Ashman, A. F. and Grevell, P. (2001). It's not what you do--It's the way you do it: Case studies from the Challinor project. 36th Annual Conference of Australian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability, Melbourne, 12-15 November, 2001. Melbourne: Australian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability.

It's not what you do--It's the way you do it: Case studies from the Challinor project

2001

Journal Article

Closure of the Challinor Centre II: An extended report on 95 individuals after 12 months of community living

Young, L., Ashman, A., Sigafoos, J. and Grevell, P. (2001). Closure of the Challinor Centre II: An extended report on 95 individuals after 12 months of community living. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 26 (1), 51-66. doi: 10.1080/13668250020032769

Closure of the Challinor Centre II: An extended report on 95 individuals after 12 months of community living

2000

Journal Article

A preliminary report on the closure of the Challinor Centre

Young, L., Ashman, A., Sigafoos, J. and Grevell, P. (2000). A preliminary report on the closure of the Challinor Centre. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 25 (2), 119-126.

A preliminary report on the closure of the Challinor Centre

2000

Conference Publication

Institutional reform: Life after 12 months of community living—A report on the Challinor project

Young, L., Ashman, A. F., Sigafoos, J. and Grevell, P. (2000). Institutional reform: Life after 12 months of community living—A report on the Challinor project. Sharing the Road, Griffith University: Nathan, Queensland, 1999. Brisbane: Australian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability.

Institutional reform: Life after 12 months of community living—A report on the Challinor project

2000

Journal Article

Deinstitutionalization in Australia: results after 2 years of community living

Young, L, Ashman, A, Sigafoos, J and Grevell, P (2000). Deinstitutionalization in Australia: results after 2 years of community living. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 44, 522-522.

Deinstitutionalization in Australia: results after 2 years of community living

2000

Book Chapter

Science and biological classification: Linking dynamic assessment to classroom curriculum

Chan, W. Y., Ashman, A. F. and van Kraayenoord, C. E. (2000). Science and biological classification: Linking dynamic assessment to classroom curriculum. Dynamic assessment: Prevailing models and applications. (pp. 607-639) edited by Lidz, Carol S. and Elliott, Julian G.. Greenwich, CT: Java Advanced Imaging.

Science and biological classification: Linking dynamic assessment to classroom curriculum

2000

Book Chapter

Investigating the factors that influence the formation of adolescents’ emotional stability and general self-concept

Hay, I., Ashman, A. F. and Ballinger, M. (2000). Investigating the factors that influence the formation of adolescents’ emotional stability and general self-concept. Self-concept theory, research and practice: Advances for the new millennium. (pp. 263-270) edited by R. G Craven and H. W. Marsh. Sydney: Self-Research Centre, University of Western Sydney.

Investigating the factors that influence the formation of adolescents’ emotional stability and general self-concept

2000

Journal Article

The effects of cooperative learning on students with learning difficulties in the lower elementary school

Gillies, R. M. and Ashman, A. F. (2000). The effects of cooperative learning on students with learning difficulties in the lower elementary school. Journal of Special Education, 34 (1), 19-27. doi: 10.1177/002246690003400102

The effects of cooperative learning on students with learning difficulties in the lower elementary school

1999

Book Chapter

Making the connection between PASS and intervention

Naglieri, J. A. and Ashman, A. F. (1999). Making the connection between PASS and intervention. Essentials of CAS assessment. (pp. 151-181) edited by J. A. Naglieri. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Making the connection between PASS and intervention

1999

Journal Article

Identification of self-verification in the formation of children's academic self-concept

Hay, I., Ashman, A. F., van Kraayenoord, C. E. and Stewart, A. L. (1999). Identification of self-verification in the formation of children's academic self-concept. Journal of Educational Psychology, 91 (2), 225-229. doi: 10.1037//0022-0663.91.2.225

Identification of self-verification in the formation of children's academic self-concept

1999

Conference Publication

Deinstitutionalisation and changes in life circumstances of adults with an intellectual disability

Young, J., Ashman, A. F., Sigafoos, J. S. and Grevell, P. (1999). Deinstitutionalisation and changes in life circumstances of adults with an intellectual disability. 35th Annual Conference of the Australian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability, Sydney, Australia, 27-30 September 1999. Sydney, Australia: Australian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability.

Deinstitutionalisation and changes in life circumstances of adults with an intellectual disability

1998

Journal Article

Behavior and interactions of children in cooperative groups in lower and middle elementary grades

Gillies, R. M. and Ashman, A. F. (1998). Behavior and interactions of children in cooperative groups in lower and middle elementary grades. Journal of Educational Psychology, 90 (4), 746-757. doi: 10.1037/0022-0663.90.4.746

Behavior and interactions of children in cooperative groups in lower and middle elementary grades

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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