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Emeritus Professor John Elkins
Emeritus Professor

John Elkins

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Overview

Availability

Emeritus Professor John Elkins is:
Not available for supervision

Fields of research

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland
  • Bachelor (Honours) of Education, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
  • Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
  • Australian College of Educators, Australian College of Educators
  • Australian Psychological Society, Australian Psychological Society

Works

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102 works between 1990 and 2012

21 - 40 of 102 works

2004

Journal Article

Principals' and teachers' perceptions of learning disabilities: A study from Nara Prefecture, Japan

Kataoka, M., van Kraayenoord, C. E. and Elkins, J. (2004). Principals' and teachers' perceptions of learning disabilities: A study from Nara Prefecture, Japan. Learning Disability Quarterly, 27 (3), 161-175. doi: 10.2307/1593666

Principals' and teachers' perceptions of learning disabilities: A study from Nara Prefecture, Japan

2004

Other Outputs

A focus group study on inclusive education in Brunei Darussalam

Koay, T. L., Sim, W. and Elkins, J. (2004). A focus group study on inclusive education in Brunei Darussalam. Brunei Darussalam: University Brunei Darussalam.

A focus group study on inclusive education in Brunei Darussalam

2004

Journal Article

Learning assistance and regular teachers' perspectives on inclusive education in Brunei Darussalam: An exploration using focus groups

Koay, T., Sim, W. and Elkins, J. (2004). Learning assistance and regular teachers' perspectives on inclusive education in Brunei Darussalam: An exploration using focus groups. Journal of Education, 9 (1), 59-71.

Learning assistance and regular teachers' perspectives on inclusive education in Brunei Darussalam: An exploration using focus groups

2004

Journal Article

Developing the writing of middle school students with developmental disabilities: The writeideas model of writing

van Kraayenoord, C. E., Moni, K.B., Jobling, M. A., Koppenhaver, D. and Elkins, J. (2004). Developing the writing of middle school students with developmental disabilities: The writeideas model of writing. Literacy Learning: the Middle Years, 12 (2), 36-46.

Developing the writing of middle school students with developmental disabilities: The writeideas model of writing

2004

Other Outputs

Teacher education initiatives on inclusive education in Brunei Darussalam

Koay, T., Sim, W.K. and Elkins, J. (2004). Teacher education initiatives on inclusive education in Brunei Darussalam. Brunei Darusslam: Universiti Brunei Darussalam.

Teacher education initiatives on inclusive education in Brunei Darussalam

2004

Journal Article

Learning difficulties in numeracy in Australia

van Kraayenoord, C. E. and Elkins, J. (2004). Learning difficulties in numeracy in Australia. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 37 (1), 32-41. doi: 10.1177/00222194040370010401

Learning difficulties in numeracy in Australia

2003

Journal Article

Parents’ attitudes to inclusion of their children with special needs

Elkins, John, van Kraayenoord, Christina and Jobling, Margaret (2003). Parents’ attitudes to inclusion of their children with special needs. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 3 (2), 122-129. doi: 10.1111/1471-3802.00005

Parents’ attitudes to inclusion of their children with special needs

2003

Other Outputs

Beyond the middle: A report about literacy and numeracy development of target group students in the middle years of schooling: Volume 2 (Appendices)

Luke, Allan, Elkins, John, Weir, Katie, Land, Ray, Carrington, Victoria, Dole, Shelly, Pendergast, Donna, Kapitzke, Cushla, van Kraayenoord, Christa, Moni, Karen, McIntosh, Alistair, Mayer, Diane, Bahr, Mark, Hunter, Lisa, Chadbourne, Rod, Bean, Tom, Alverman, Donna and Stevens, Lisa (2003). Beyond the middle: A report about literacy and numeracy development of target group students in the middle years of schooling: Volume 2 (Appendices). Canberra, ACT, Australia: Department of Education, Science and Training.

Beyond the middle: A report about literacy and numeracy development of target group students in the middle years of schooling: Volume 2 (Appendices)

2003

Book Chapter

Why do students experience learning disabilities? A study of principals' perceptions in Japanese primary schools

Kataoka, M., van Kraayenoord, C. E. and Elkins, J. (2003). Why do students experience learning disabilities? A study of principals' perceptions in Japanese primary schools. Educational Imaginings: On the Play of Texts and Contexts. (pp. 269-294) edited by Jennifer A. Vadeboncoeur and Shaun Rawolle. Brisbane Australia: Australian Academic Press.

Why do students experience learning disabilities? A study of principals' perceptions in Japanese primary schools

2003

Other Outputs

Beyond the middle: A report about literacy and numeracy development of target group students in the middle years of schooling: Volume 1

Luke, Allan, Elkins, John, Weir, Katie, Land, Ray, Carrington, Victoria, Dole, Shelley, Pendergast, Donna, Kapitzke, Cushla, van Kraayenoord, Christa, Moni, Karen, McIntosh, Alistair, Mayer, Diane, Bahr, Mark, Hunter, Lisa, Chadbourne, Rod, Bean, Tom, Alverman, Donna and Stevens, Lisa (2003). Beyond the middle: A report about literacy and numeracy development of target group students in the middle years of schooling: Volume 1. St Lucia, Brisbane: School of Education, The University of Queensland.

Beyond the middle: A report about literacy and numeracy development of target group students in the middle years of schooling: Volume 1

2003

Conference Publication

Learning difficulties in numeracy in Australia

van Kraayenoord, C. E. and Elkins, J. (2003). Learning difficulties in numeracy in Australia. International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities Annual Meeting: International Perspectives on Mathematics and Learning Disabilities, Bangor, Wales, 2003.

Learning difficulties in numeracy in Australia

2002

Journal Article

Comparison of a traditional and an inclusive secondary school culture

Carrington, Suzanne and Elkins, John (2002). Comparison of a traditional and an inclusive secondary school culture. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 6 (1), 1-16. doi: 10.1080/13603110110061754

Comparison of a traditional and an inclusive secondary school culture

2002

Book

Educating children with diverse abilities

Adrian F. Ashman and John Elkins eds. (2002). Educating children with diverse abilities. 1, Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education Australia.

Educating children with diverse abilities

2002

Journal Article

Towards inclusion

Elkins, J. (2002). Towards inclusion. Directions in Education, 11 (5), 2-2.

Towards inclusion

2002

Book Chapter

Rights and learning opportunities

Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J. (2002). Rights and learning opportunities. Educating Children with Diverse Abilities. (pp. 41-72) edited by Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J.. Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education.

Rights and learning opportunities

2002

Journal Article

Bridging the gap between inclusive policy and inclusive culture in secondary schools

Carrington, S. and Elkins, J. (2002). Bridging the gap between inclusive policy and inclusive culture in secondary schools. Support for Learning: British Journal of Learning Support, 17 (2), 51-57. doi: 10.1111/1467-9604.00236

Bridging the gap between inclusive policy and inclusive culture in secondary schools

2002

Journal Article

Comparison of a traditional and an inclusive secondary school culture

Carrington, S. and Elkins, J. (2002). Comparison of a traditional and an inclusive secondary school culture. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 6 (1), 1-16.

Comparison of a traditional and an inclusive secondary school culture

2002

Book Chapter

The school context

Elkins, J. (2002). The school context. Educating Children with Diverse Abilities. (pp. 73-113) edited by A. F. Ashman and J. Elkins. Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education Australia.

The school context

2002

Other Outputs

Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy

Elkins, J. and Luke, A. (2002). Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy.

Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy

2002

Journal Article

Towards a critical, worldly literacy

Luke, A. and Elkins, J. (2002). Towards a critical, worldly literacy. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 45 (8), 668-673.

Towards a critical, worldly literacy

Funding

Past funding

  • 2003 - 2005
    Intervention for written expression: Middle school students with developmental disabilities
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2002
    To investigate literacy and numeracy development in the middle years of schooling - No. 1299
    Commonwealth Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2003
    The effectiveness of a choice intervention staff training program in residential and community settings for adults with an intellectual disability
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2003
    The effectiveness of person-centred planning on the quality of life of adults with an intellectual disability living in the community
    ARC Collaborative Grant (SPIRT)
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2000
    What are to be the defining features of Catholic schools in the context of the Church's evolving mission in the world?
    Queensland Catholic Education Commission
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    Funds transferred from Edith Cowan University for DEETYA Literacy Programs Learning Disabilities Project 1998-1999
    DEETYA Literacy Program Grants
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 1999
    School Effectiveness and Procedures and Outcome for the Education of Students with Mild Learning and Behaviour Problems
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1996 - 1997
    School effectiveness and procedures and outcomes for the education of students with mild learning and behaviour problems
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Emeritus Professor John Elkins is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Completed supervision

  • 2007

    Doctor Philosophy

    THE ROLE OF FLUENCY IN MATHEMATICAL DEVELOPMENT: FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY LEARNING DIFFICULTIES IN MATHEMATICS

    Principal Advisor

  • 2004

    Doctor Philosophy

    EFFECTS OF TALKING ABOUT ART IN ART APPRECIATION ON CHINESE WRITING ABILITY OF PRIMARY 3 PUPILS WITH LOW ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN HONG KONG

    Principal Advisor

  • 2004

    Master Philosophy

    UNDERSTANDING AND INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT FOR A STUDENT WITH DOWN SYNDROME

    Principal Advisor

  • 2004

    Doctor Philosophy

    THE EFFECTS OF SEVERE VISION IMPAIRMENT ON CHILDREN'S SOCIAL COGNITION AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT OF PEER RELATIONSHIPS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CHILDREN WITH ALBINISM AND THEIR VISION IMPAIRED AND SIGHTED PEERS

    Principal Advisor

  • 2004

    Doctor Philosophy

    NON-SYMBOLIC COMMUNICATION BEHAVIOUR IN YOUNG CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY

    Principal Advisor

  • 2004

    Doctor Philosophy

    A STUDY OF THE ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS OF LEARNING ASSISTANCE AND REGULAR TEACHERS TOWARDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

    Principal Advisor

  • 2004

    Doctor Philosophy

    The nature of the nurture: environmental correlates of first language acquisition

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Virginia Slaughter

  • 2002

    Doctor Philosophy

    AN OVERALL COMPARATIVE STUDY OF LANGUAGES OTHER THAN CHINESE (LOTC) IN CHINA WITH LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE) IN AUSTRALIA

    Principal Advisor

  • 2002

    Doctor Philosophy

    A CASE STUDY OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (EFL) ACQUISITION THROUGH LECTURES IN A POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL STUDIES PROGRAM

    Principal Advisor

  • 2002

    Doctor Philosophy

    A ROLE FOR EDUCATIONAL LINGUISTICS IN ASSESSING WHAT STUDENTS WRITE

    Principal Advisor

  • 2006

    Doctor Philosophy

    PERCEPTIONS OF AND SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WHO EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES IN LEARNING IN NARA PREFECTURE, JAPAN

    Associate Advisor

  • 2003

    Doctor Philosophy

    LEARNING PERSPECTIVE ON ORAL PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT

    Associate Advisor

  • 2002

    Doctor Philosophy

    WHAT MAKES EFFECTIVE TEAMS: USING PERSONAL CONSTRUCT PSYCHOLOGY AS AN INVESTIGATIVE FRAMEWORK

    Associate Advisor

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