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)

181 - 200 of 238 works

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

1989

Book

Research directions in early childhood

Wright, S., Ashman, A. and O’Brien, C. (1989). Research directions in early childhood. Kelvin Grove, Qld: Centre for Applied Studies in Early Childhood, Brisbane College of Advanced Education.

Research directions in early childhood

1989

Journal Article

Looking at living standards: A question of quality of life

Ashman, A. F. (1989). Looking at living standards: A question of quality of life. Aging/MR IG Newsletter, 3, 7.

Looking at living standards: A question of quality of life

1989

Journal Article

Change and disability services in Australia: A ten year retrospective

Ashman, A. F. (1989). Change and disability services in Australia: A ten year retrospective. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 15 (2), 73-80. doi: 10.1080/07263868900033541

Change and disability services in Australia: A ten year retrospective

1989

Journal Article

Teaching planning skills in the classroom: The development of an integrated model

Ashman, A. F. and Conway, R. N. F. (1989). Teaching planning skills in the classroom: The development of an integrated model. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 36 (3), 225-240. doi: 10.1080/0156655893603005

Teaching planning skills in the classroom: The development of an integrated model

1989

Book

Cognitive strategies for special education: Process-based instruction

Ashman, Adrian F. and Conway, Robert N.F. (1989). Cognitive strategies for special education: Process-based instruction. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Taylor and Francis. doi: 10.4324/9781315271460

Cognitive strategies for special education: Process-based instruction

1989

Other Outputs

Independent Review of Activity Therapy Centre and Activities Workshops of the Brisbane North Branch: Report to the Joint Department of Community Services and Health/Endeavour Foundation Steering Committee

Ashman, A. F., Simpson, J. R. and Flynn, B. P. (1989). Independent Review of Activity Therapy Centre and Activities Workshops of the Brisbane North Branch: Report to the Joint Department of Community Services and Health/Endeavour Foundation Steering Committee. Brisbane: HRM Consulting.

Independent Review of Activity Therapy Centre and Activities Workshops of the Brisbane North Branch: Report to the Joint Department of Community Services and Health/Endeavour Foundation Steering Committee

1988

Book Chapter

Integration: A faded philosophical snapshot?

Ashman, A. F. (1988). Integration: A faded philosophical snapshot?. Integration 25 years on: Exceptional Child Monograph No. 1. (pp. 1-4) edited by A. F. Ashman. St. Lucia: Fred and Eleanor Schonell Special Education Research Centre.

Integration: A faded philosophical snapshot?

1988

Book

Integration 25 years on

Ashman, A. F. (1988). Integration 25 years on. St. Lucia: Fred and Eleanor Schonell Special Education Research Centre.

Integration 25 years on

1988

Book Chapter

Process-Based Instruction: A model for teaching students with special needs in mainstream classes

Ashman, A. F. and Conway, R. N. F. (1988). Process-Based Instruction: A model for teaching students with special needs in mainstream classes. Integration 25 years on: Exceptional Child Monograph No. 1. (pp. 155-166) edited by A. F. Ashman. St. Lucia: Fred and Eleanor Schonell Special Education Research Centre.

Process-Based Instruction: A model for teaching students with special needs in mainstream classes

1988

Book

Cognitive Strategies for Special Education

Ashman, A. F. and Conway, R. N. F. (1988). Cognitive Strategies for Special Education. New York: Routledge.

Cognitive Strategies for Special Education

1987

Journal Article

The cognitive processing of gifted, high average, and low average ability students

Schofield, N. J. and Ashman, A. F. (1987). The cognitive processing of gifted, high average, and low average ability students. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 57, 9-20.

The cognitive processing of gifted, high average, and low average ability students

1987

Other Outputs

Generalization following cognitive training with intellectually disabled adolescents

Ashman, A. F. (1987). Generalization following cognitive training with intellectually disabled adolescents. The University of Queensland, St Lucia: Fred and Eleanor Schonell Special Education Research Centre.

Generalization following cognitive training with intellectually disabled adolescents

1987

Book Chapter

Process-based instruction: Incorporating learning skills within curriculum areas

Conway, R. and Ashman, A. F. (1987). Process-based instruction: Incorporating learning skills within curriculum areas. Technology, resources and consumer outcomes. (pp. 133-139) edited by E. A. Bartnik, G. M. Lewis and P. A. O’Connor. Perth, WA: PE Publications.

Process-based instruction: Incorporating learning skills within curriculum areas

1987

Journal Article

The practicality of theory: An educational solution

Ashman, A. F. (1987). The practicality of theory: An educational solution. Queensland Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 1, 63-72. doi: 10.1017/s103031620000039x

The practicality of theory: An educational solution

1987

Journal Article

The measurement of meter in children in Grades 3 and 5

Wright, S. K. and Ashman, A. F. (1987). The measurement of meter in children in Grades 3 and 5. Australian Journal of Music Education, 1, 81-97.

The measurement of meter in children in Grades 3 and 5

1987

Journal Article

Employment, retirement and elderly persons with an intellectual disability

Ashman, A. F. and Suttie, J. N. (1987). Employment, retirement and elderly persons with an intellectual disability. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 39, 107-115.

Employment, retirement and elderly persons with an intellectual disability

1986

Journal Article

Decision-making and pilot judgment: Some initial considerations

Ashman, A. F. (1986). Decision-making and pilot judgment: Some initial considerations. SAFE, 2 (4), 2-7.

Decision-making and pilot judgment: Some initial considerations

1986

Journal Article

Introducing pilot judgment training in Australia

Ashman, A. F. and Telfer, R. A. (1986). Introducing pilot judgment training in Australia. SAFE, 3 (2), 1-7.

Introducing pilot judgment training in Australia

1986

Other Outputs

Pilot judgement training: An Australian validation study: Report to the Australian Department of Aviation

Telfer, R. A. and Ashman, A. F. (1986). Pilot judgement training: An Australian validation study: Report to the Australian Department of Aviation. Newcastle, NSW: Department of Education, University of Newcastle.

Pilot judgement training: An Australian validation study: Report to the Australian Department of Aviation

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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