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)

121 - 140 of 238 works

1995

Journal Article

The effects of gender and ability on students’ behaviours and interactions in classroom-based work groups

Gillies, R. M. and Ashman, A. F. (1995). The effects of gender and ability on students’ behaviours and interactions in classroom-based work groups. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 65 (2), 211-225. doi: 10.1111/j.2044-8279.1995.tb01143.x

The effects of gender and ability on students’ behaviours and interactions in classroom-based work groups

1995

Journal Article

Behavioural interactions of children in classroom-based work groups

Gillies, R. M and Ashman, A. F. (1995). Behavioural interactions of children in classroom-based work groups. Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 5 (1), 67-80. doi: 10.1017/s1037291100001734

Behavioural interactions of children in classroom-based work groups

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

1994

Journal Article

Identifying and Removing Blockages to Successful Collaborations Between Counsellors, Teachers and Parents

Ashman, Adrian F. (1994). Identifying and Removing Blockages to Successful Collaborations Between Counsellors, Teachers and Parents. Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 4 (1), 1-17. doi: 10.1017/s1037291100001874

Identifying and Removing Blockages to Successful Collaborations Between Counsellors, Teachers and Parents

1994

Journal Article

Comprehensive reading instruction for students with learning difficulties

van Kraayenoord, C. E., Ashman, A. F., Moni, K. B., Ballinger, M., Coleman, J. and Charlton, S. (1994). Comprehensive reading instruction for students with learning difficulties. Australian Reading Association Special Interest Group Newsletter—Learning Difficulties, 2, 13-18.

Comprehensive reading instruction for students with learning difficulties

1994

Journal Article

The residential circumstance of older Australians with an intellectual disability

Ashman, A. F., Suttie, J. N. and Bramley, J. (1994). The residential circumstance of older Australians with an intellectual disability. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 99 (4), 356-362.

The residential circumstance of older Australians with an intellectual disability

1994

Journal Article

The self-care and functional skills of older Australians with an intellectual disability

Ashman, A. F., Suttie, J. N. and Bramley, J. (1994). The self-care and functional skills of older Australians with an intellectual disability. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 19, 85-97.

The self-care and functional skills of older Australians with an intellectual disability

1994

Book Chapter

Children’s self-concept and thinking: How are they related?

Hay, I., Ashman, A. F. and van Kraayenoord, C. (1994). Children’s self-concept and thinking: How are they related?. Thinking: International and interdisciplinary perspectives. (pp. 259-268) edited by J. Edwards. Melbourne: Hawker Brownlow.

Children’s self-concept and thinking: How are they related?

1994

Journal Article

Inclusive language in cooperative learning groups

Gillies, R. M. and Ashman, A. F. (1994). Inclusive language in cooperative learning groups. Connections, 4 (4), 22-24.

Inclusive language in cooperative learning groups

1994

Book Chapter

Aging: Looking toward changes to existing services

Ashman, A. F. (1994). Aging: Looking toward changes to existing services. Quality and equality in intellectual disability. (pp. ---) edited by M. Arthur, R. N. F. Conway and P.J. Foreman. Newcastle, NSW: Special Education Centre, The University of Newcastle.

Aging: Looking toward changes to existing services

1994

Journal Article

Disseminating theory and practice in cognitive education

Ashman, A. F. (1994). Disseminating theory and practice in cognitive education. Journal of Cognitive Education, 4, 1-5.

Disseminating theory and practice in cognitive education

1994

Journal Article

Collaboration between counsellors, teachers, and parents

Ashman, A. F. (1994). Collaboration between counsellors, teachers, and parents. Australian Guidance and Counselling Association Newsletter, 8, 8-11.

Collaboration between counsellors, teachers, and parents

1994

Book Chapter

A life-span approach to education

Ashman , A. F. and Elkins, J. (1994). A life-span approach to education. Educating children with special needs. (pp. 545-566) edited by A. Ashman and J. Elkins. Sydney: Prentice Hall.

A life-span approach to education

1994

Journal Article

Older Australians with an intellectual disability

Ashman, A. F., Suttie, J. and Bramley, J. (1994). Older Australians with an intellectual disability. Community Bulletin, 18 (1), 36-41.

Older Australians with an intellectual disability

1994

Book Chapter

Providing learning opportunities for all children

Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J. (1994). Providing learning opportunities for all children. Educating children with special needs. (pp. 1-35) edited by A. F. Ashman and J. Elkins. Sydney: Prentice Hall.

Providing learning opportunities for all children

1994

Book

Educating children with special needs

Ashman, Adrian and Elkins, John (1994). Educating children with special needs. 2nd ed. Sydney: Prentice Hall.

Educating children with special needs

1994

Journal Article

The self-care and functional skills of older australians with an intellectual disability

Ashman, Adrian F., Bramley, Jenny and Suttie, Janene (1994). The self-care and functional skills of older australians with an intellectual disability. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 19 (2), 85-97. doi: 10.1080/07263869400035131

The self-care and functional skills of older australians with an intellectual disability

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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