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)

161 - 180 of 238 works

1992

Book Chapter

Teaching students to accept responsibility for their behaviour through planning skills

Conway, R. N. F. and Ashman, A. F. (1992). Teaching students to accept responsibility for their behaviour through planning skills. Student behaviour problems: Directions, perspectives, expectations. (pp. ---) edited by B. Willis and J. Izard. Melbourne: Australian Council for Educational Research.

Teaching students to accept responsibility for their behaviour through planning skills

1991

Book

Current themes in integration

Ashman, A. F. (1991). Current themes in integration. St Lucia: Fred and Eleanor Schonell Special Education Research Centre.

Current themes in integration

1991

Book Chapter

Art and education for very young children with special needs

Ashman, A. F. (1991). Art and education for very young children with special needs. The arts in early childhood. (pp. 235-261) edited by S. K. Wright. Sydney: Prentice Hall.

Art and education for very young children with special needs

1991

Book Chapter

Cognitive strategies for use in classes containing students with diverse abilities

Ashman, A. F. and Conway, R. N. F. (1991). Cognitive strategies for use in classes containing students with diverse abilities. Current themes in integration: The Exceptional Child Monograph No. 2. (pp. 75-90) edited by A. F. Ashman. St. Lucia: Fred and Eleanor Schonell Special Education Research Centre.

Cognitive strategies for use in classes containing students with diverse abilities

1991

Journal Article

The use of symbols in drawings by children, nondisabled adults and adults with an intellectual disability

Wright, S. K. and Ashman, A. F. (1991). The use of symbols in drawings by children, nondisabled adults and adults with an intellectual disability. Developmental Disabilities Bulletin, 19, 105-127.

The use of symbols in drawings by children, nondisabled adults and adults with an intellectual disability

1991

Book Chapter

Intervention research in Australia

Ashman, A. F., Elkins, J. and van Kraayenoord, C. (1991). Intervention research in Australia. Intervention research in students with learning disabilities: An international perspective. (pp. 147-162) edited by B. Y. L. Wong. New York: Springer-Verlag.

Intervention research in Australia

1991

Journal Article

Introduction to Process-Based Instruction

Ashman, A. F. (1991). Introduction to Process-Based Instruction. Resources Bulletin, 49, 20-22.

Introduction to Process-Based Instruction

1991

Journal Article

The relationship between meter recognition, rhythmic notation and information processing competence

Wright, S. K. and Ashman, A. F. (1991). The relationship between meter recognition, rhythmic notation and information processing competence. Australian Journal of Psychology, 43 (3), 139-146. doi: 10.1080/00049539108260138

The relationship between meter recognition, rhythmic notation and information processing competence

1991

Book Chapter

Process-Based Instruction: Integrating assessment and instruction

Ashman, A. F. (1991). Process-Based Instruction: Integrating assessment and instruction. Interactive assessment. (pp. 375-396) edited by H. C. Haywood and D. Tzuriel. New York: Springer-Verlag.

Process-Based Instruction: Integrating assessment and instruction

1990

Book

Estrategias cognitivas en educación especial. : (edición española).

Ashman, A. F. and Conway, R. N. F. (1990). Estrategias cognitivas en educación especial. : (edición española).. XXI (edición española) ed. Madrid: Santillana Aula.

Estrategias cognitivas en educación especial. : (edición española).

1990

Book

Educating children with special needs

Ashman, Adrian and Elkins, John (1990). Educating children with special needs. Sydney: Prentice Hall.

Educating children with special needs

1990

Book Chapter

Special education and special children

Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J. (1990). Special education and special children. Educating children with special needs. (pp. 1-31) edited by A. F. Ashman and J. Elkins. Sydney: Prentice Hall.

Special education and special children

1990

Book Chapter

Cooperative learning among special students

Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J. (1990). Cooperative learning among special students. Children helping children. (pp. 207-233) edited by Foot, H. C., Morgan, M. J. and Shute, R. H.. Chichester: John Wiley.

Cooperative learning among special students

1990

Journal Article

The life circumstances of aging people with an intellectual disability

Ashman, A. F., Hulme, P. and Suttie, J. (1990). The life circumstances of aging people with an intellectual disability. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 16, 335-347.

The life circumstances of aging people with an intellectual disability

1990

Journal Article

Setting a research agenda for the study of intellectual disability in Australia

Ashman, A. F. (1990). Setting a research agenda for the study of intellectual disability in Australia. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 16 (3), 169-172. doi: 10.1080/07263869000033981

Setting a research agenda for the study of intellectual disability in Australia

1990

Journal Article

Science and research: Basic and applied research in the field of intellectual disability

Ashman, A. F. (1990). Science and research: Basic and applied research in the field of intellectual disability. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 16 (3), 173-185. doi: 10.1080/07263869000033991

Science and research: Basic and applied research in the field of intellectual disability

1990

Book Chapter

Special education across the lifespan

Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J. (1990). Special education across the lifespan. Educating children with special needs. (pp. 420-437) edited by A. F. Ashman and J. Elkins. Sydney: Prentice Hall.

Special education across the lifespan

1990

Journal Article

The life circumstances of aged people with an intellectual disability

Ashman, Adrian F., Hulme, Peter and Suttie, Janene (1990). The life circumstances of aged people with an intellectual disability. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 16 (4), 335-347. doi: 10.1080/07263869000034151

The life circumstances of aged people with an intellectual disability

1990

Journal Article

Sterilization and training for normal sexual development: Human rights and obligations

Ashman, A. F. (1990). Sterilization and training for normal sexual development: Human rights and obligations. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 16 (4), 359-368. doi: 10.1080/07263869000034171

Sterilization and training for normal sexual development: Human rights and obligations

1990

Book Chapter

A model for integrating processing strategies and curriculum content

Ashman, A. F. and Conway, R. N. F. (1990). A model for integrating processing strategies and curriculum content. Key issues in mental retardation research. (pp. 327-335) edited by W. Fraser. London: Routledge.

A model for integrating processing strategies and curriculum content

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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