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)

101 - 120 of 238 works

1997

Journal Article

The musical cognition of elementary school children

Ashman, A. F. and Wright, S. K. (1997). The musical cognition of elementary school children. Journal of Cognitive Education, 5, 217-232.

The musical cognition of elementary school children

1997

Journal Article

A learning experience

Ashman, A. F. (1997). A learning experience. Journal of Cognitive Education, 6, 75-79.

A learning experience

1997

Journal Article

Children's cooperative behavior and interactions in trained and untrained work groups in regular classrooms

Ashman, A. F. and Gillies, R. M. (1997). Children's cooperative behavior and interactions in trained and untrained work groups in regular classrooms. Journal of School Psychology, 35 (3), 261-279. doi: 10.1016/S0022-4405(97)00007-1

Children's cooperative behavior and interactions in trained and untrained work groups in regular classrooms

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 (3), 189-191.

Developing a theory of intelligence: From inspiration to actuality

1996

Journal Article

Teaching collaborative skills to elementary school children in classroom-based work groups

Gillies, R. M. and Ashman, A. F. (1996). Teaching collaborative skills to elementary school children in classroom-based work groups. Learning and Instruction, 6 (3), 187-200. doi: 10.1016/0959-4752(96)00002-3

Teaching collaborative skills to elementary school children in classroom-based work groups

1996

Journal Article

Teaching collaborative skills to primary school children in classroom-based work groups

Gillies, R. M. and Ashman, A. F. (1996). Teaching collaborative skills to primary school children in classroom-based work groups. Learning and Instruction, 6 (3), 187-200.

Teaching collaborative skills to primary school children in classroom-based work groups

1996

Journal Article

The social and community involvement of older Australians with an intellectual disability

Ashman, A. F., Suttie, J. N. and Bramley, J. (1996). The social and community involvement of older Australians with an intellectual disability. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 40 (2), 120-129. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.1996.tb00613.x

The social and community involvement of older Australians with an intellectual disability

1996

Journal Article

The health and medical status of older people with an intellectual disability in Australia

Ashman, A. F., Suttie, J. N. and Bramley, J. (1996). The health and medical status of older people with an intellectual disability in Australia. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 15 (1), 57-72. doi: 10.1177/073346489601500104

The health and medical status of older people with an intellectual disability in Australia

1996

Book Chapter

Schooling and integration

Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J. (1996). Schooling and integration. New approaches to Down syndrome. (pp. 341-357) edited by B. Stratford and P. Gunn. London: Cassell.

Schooling and integration

1996

Journal Article

Classroom support for Australian children who experience learning problems

Christensen, C. A., Elkins, J., Ashman, A. F. and van Kraayenoord, C. E. (1996). Classroom support for Australian children who experience learning problems. Thalamus, 15 (2), 23-37.

Classroom support for Australian children who experience learning problems

1996

Journal Article

Concerning parents

Ashman, A. F. (1996). Concerning parents. Educating young children, 2 (2), 5-7.

Concerning parents

1996

Book Chapter

Aging and disability

Ashman, A. F. (1996). Aging and disability. Disability: A guide for health professionals. (pp. 241-273) edited by J. Annison, J. Jenkinson, J. W. Sparrow and J. Bethune. Melbourne: Thomas Nelson Australia.

Aging and disability

1996

Book Chapter

Cognitive strategies and teaching-learning processes for students with developmental disabilities

Ashman, A. F. (1996). Cognitive strategies and teaching-learning processes for students with developmental disabilities. Cognitive strategies for students with developmental disabilities. (pp. ---) edited by D-y Chung. Ansan, Kyong-ki, Korea: Korea Institute for Special Education.

Cognitive strategies and teaching-learning processes for students with developmental disabilities

1995

Journal Article

Reporting research for teachers: Current developments in peer learning

Gillies, R. M. and Ashman, A. F. (1995). Reporting research for teachers: Current developments in peer learning. Unicorn, 21 (1), 77-88.

Reporting research for teachers: Current developments in peer learning

1995

Journal Article

How effective is remediation in school?

Ashman, A. F. (1995). How effective is remediation in school?. Journal of Cognitive Education, 4 (2/3), 1-3.

How effective is remediation in school?

1995

Journal Article

Changing existing services for older people with an intellectual disability

Ashman, A. F. and Suttie, J. N. (1995). Changing existing services for older people with an intellectual disability. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 20, 189-204.

Changing existing services for older people with an intellectual disability

1995

Journal Article

Changing existing services for older people with an intellectual disability

Ashman, Adrian F. and Suttie, Janene (1995). Changing existing services for older people with an intellectual disability. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 20 (3), 189-204. doi: 10.1080/07263869500035551

Changing existing services for older people with an intellectual disability

1995

Conference Publication

Examining the Nature of Helping Interactions in Primary School Children in Years 2, 4, and 6

Gillies, Robyn M. and Ashman, Adrian F. (1995). Examining the Nature of Helping Interactions in Primary School Children in Years 2, 4, and 6. Annual Conference of the International Association for the Study of Cooperation in Education (IASCE), Brisbane, Queensland, June 30-July 3, 1995. IASCE.

Examining the Nature of Helping Interactions in Primary School Children in Years 2, 4, and 6

1995

Journal Article

Professional training and cognitive education

Ashman, A. F. (1995). Professional training and cognitive education. Journal of Cognitive Education, 5, 1-5.

Professional training and cognitive education

1995

Journal Article

The education of students with an intellectual disability in the People’s Republic of China

Ashman, A. F. (1995). The education of students with an intellectual disability in the People’s Republic of China. European Journal of Special Needs Education, 10, 47-57.

The education of students with an intellectual disability in the People’s Republic of China

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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