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)

81 - 100 of 238 works

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

1998

Journal Article

Educational characteristics of students with high or low self-concept

Hay, I., Ashman, A. F. and van Kraayenoord, C. E. (1998). Educational characteristics of students with high or low self-concept. Psychology In The Schools, 35 (4), 391-400. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1520-6807(199810)35:4

Educational characteristics of students with high or low self-concept

1998

Journal Article

Disability, religion and health: a literature review in search of the spiritual dimensions of disability

Selway, D. and Ashman, A. F. (1998). Disability, religion and health: a literature review in search of the spiritual dimensions of disability. Disability & Society, 13 (3), 429-439. doi: 10.1080/09687599826722

Disability, religion and health: a literature review in search of the spiritual dimensions of disability

1998

Journal Article

Deinstitutionalisation of persons with intellectual disabilities: A review of Australian studies

Young, L., Sigafoos, J., Suttie, J., Ashman, A. F. and Grevell, P. (1998). Deinstitutionalisation of persons with intellectual disabilities: A review of Australian studies. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 23 (2), 155-170. doi: 10.1080/13668259800033661

Deinstitutionalisation of persons with intellectual disabilities: A review of Australian studies

1998

Journal Article

Deinstitutionalisation of persons with intellectual disabilities: A review of Australian studies

Young, Louise, Sigafoos, Jeff, Suttie, Janene, Ashman, Adrian and Grevell, Paul (1998). Deinstitutionalisation of persons with intellectual disabilities: A review of Australian studies. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 23 (2), 155-170.

Deinstitutionalisation of persons with intellectual disabilities: A review of Australian studies

1998

Journal Article

Leith’s story

Ashman, A. F. (1998). Leith’s story. Journal of Cognitive Education, 6, 1-3.

Leith’s story

1998

Book

Educating children with special needs

Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J. (1998). Educating children with special needs. 3rd ed. Sydney: Prentice Hall.

Educating children with special needs

1998

Book Chapter

The concept of learning disabilities/learning difficulties: Australia

Ashman, A. F. (1998). The concept of learning disabilities/learning difficulties: Australia. Development and validation of instructional methods and support systems for students with learning difficulties. (pp. 65-68) edited by T. Ioya. Yokosuka City: Japan: National Institute of Special Education.

The concept of learning disabilities/learning difficulties: Australia

1998

Book Chapter

Education across the life-span

Ashman , A. F. and Elkins, J. (1998). Education across the life-span. Educating children with special needs. (pp. ---) edited by A. F. Ashman and J. Elkins. Sydney: Prentice Hall.

Education across the life-span

1998

Journal Article

Comparison of Queensland sample with the Self-Description Questionnaire–1 and the Perception of Ability Scale for Students, normative populations

Hay, I., Ashman, A. F. and van Kraayenoord, C. E (1998). Comparison of Queensland sample with the Self-Description Questionnaire–1 and the Perception of Ability Scale for Students, normative populations. Australian Educational and Developmental Psychologist, 15, 70-80.

Comparison of Queensland sample with the Self-Description Questionnaire–1 and the Perception of Ability Scale for Students, normative populations

1998

Book Chapter

Students with an intellectual disability

Ashman, A. F. (1998). Students with an intellectual disability. Educating children with special needs. (pp. ---) edited by A. F. Ashman and J. Elkins. Sydney: Prentice Hall.

Students with an intellectual disability

1998

Book Chapter

Maximising the learning opportunities for all children

Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J. (1998). Maximising the learning opportunities for all children. Educating children with special needs. (pp. ---) edited by A. F. Ashman and J. Elkins. Sydney: Prentice Hall.

Maximising the learning opportunities for all children

1997

Journal Article

One trip to China

Ashman, A. F. (1997). One trip to China. Journal of Cognitive Education, 6, 1-2.

One trip to China

1997

Book Chapter

Forward

Ashman, A. F. (1997). Forward. Eyes on the future, I & II. (pp. 1-2) edited by P. Bramston and G. Parsons. Canberra, ACT: Disability Programs Division, Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Services.

Forward

1997

Book

An Introduction to Cognitive Education Theory and Applications

Ashman, Adrian and Conway, Robert (1997). An Introduction to Cognitive Education Theory and Applications. UK: Routledge.

An Introduction to Cognitive Education Theory and Applications

1997

Journal Article

Investigating the influence of achievement on self-concept using an intra-class design and a comparison of the PASS and SDQ-1 self-concept tests

Hay, I., Ashman, A. F. and van Kraayenoord, C. E. (1997). Investigating the influence of achievement on self-concept using an intra-class design and a comparison of the PASS and SDQ-1 self-concept tests. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 67 (3), 311-321. doi: 10.1111/j.2044-8279.1997.tb01246.x

Investigating the influence of achievement on self-concept using an intra-class design and a comparison of the PASS and SDQ-1 self-concept tests

1997

Journal Article

Developing a theory of intelligence: From inspiration to actuality

Ashman, A. F. (1997). Developing a theory of intelligence: From inspiration to actuality. Journal of Cognitive Education, 5, 189-191.

Developing a theory of intelligence: From inspiration to actuality

1997

Journal Article

Toward a comprehensive model of functional competence

Ashman, A. F. (1997). Toward a comprehensive model of functional competence. Australian Disability Review, 1/97, 42-52.

Toward a comprehensive model of functional competence

1997

Journal Article

The effects of training in cooperative learning on differential students behavior and achievement

Gillies, R. M. and Ashman, A. F. (1997). The effects of training in cooperative learning on differential students behavior and achievement. Journal of Classroom Interaction, 32, 1-10.

The effects of training in cooperative learning on differential students behavior and achievement

1997

Journal Article

Introduction

Ashman, A. F. (1997). Introduction. Disability And Rehabilitation, 19 (10), 395-395.

Introduction

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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