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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

41 - 60 of 102 works

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

2002

Journal Article

Australian teachers and the provision of professional development courses in literacy and numeracy for students with disabilities and learning difficulties

van Kraayenoord, C. E., Elkins, J., Palmer, C., Rickards, F. and Colbert, P. (2002). Australian teachers and the provision of professional development courses in literacy and numeracy for students with disabilities and learning difficulties. Literacy Learning: the Middle Years, 10 (1), 50-56.

Australian teachers and the provision of professional development courses in literacy and numeracy for students with disabilities and learning difficulties

2002

Edited Outputs

Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy

Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. (2002). 45 (5-8)

Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy

2001

Journal Article

Teachers' expectations about students' use of reading strategies, knowledge and behaviour in Grades 3, 5 and 7

Arabsolghar, F. and Elkins, J. (2001). Teachers' expectations about students' use of reading strategies, knowledge and behaviour in Grades 3, 5 and 7. Journal of Research in Reading, 24 (2), 154-162. doi: 10.1111/1467-9817.00138

Teachers' expectations about students' use of reading strategies, knowledge and behaviour in Grades 3, 5 and 7

2001

Book Chapter

Some comments on what is read and written

Elkins, J. (2001). Some comments on what is read and written. Literacy and the Curriculum: Success in Senior Secondary Schooling. (pp. 132-145) edited by J. Cumming and C. Wyatt-Smith. Melbourne: ACER Press.

Some comments on what is read and written

2001

Edited Outputs

Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy

Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy. (2001). 44 (5-8)

Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy

2001

Journal Article

Literacy learning in the middle years for students with disabilities

van Kraayenoord, C. E., Elkins, J., Palmer, C., Rickards, F. and Colbert, P. J. (2001). Literacy learning in the middle years for students with disabilities. Literacy Learning: The Middle Years, 9 (2), 9-15.

Literacy learning in the middle years for students with disabilities

2001

Edited Outputs

Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy

Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy. (2001). 45 (1-4)

Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy

2001

Journal Article

Literacy for all: Findings from an Australian study

van Kraayenoord, C. E., Elkins, J., Palmer, C. and Rickards, F. (2001). Literacy for all: Findings from an Australian study. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 48 (4), 445-456. doi: 10.1080/10349120120094310

Literacy for all: Findings from an Australian study

2001

Book Chapter

Learning disabilities in Australia

Elkins, J. (2001). Learning disabilities in Australia. Research in Global Perspectives in Learning Disabilities. (pp. 181-195) edited by D.P. Hallahan and B.K. Keogh. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

Learning disabilities in Australia

2001

Other Outputs

Supportive Administration for Special Education and Inclusive Education: Low Incidence Unit in Queensland, Australia

Jobling, M.A., van Kraayenoord, C. E. and Elkins, J. (2001). Supportive Administration for Special Education and Inclusive Education: Low Incidence Unit in Queensland, Australia. Brisbane: University of Queensland.

Supportive Administration for Special Education and Inclusive Education: Low Incidence Unit in Queensland, Australia

2000

Journal Article

Comparative expectations of teachers and parents with regard to memory skills in children with intellectual disabilities

Arabsolghar, Fatemeh and Elkins, John (2000). Comparative expectations of teachers and parents with regard to memory skills in children with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 25 (3), 169-179. doi: 10.1080/13269780050144253

Comparative expectations of teachers and parents with regard to memory skills in children with intellectual disabilities

2000

Journal Article

Special themed issue: Re/mediating adolescent literacies

Luke, A. and Elkins, J. (2000). Special themed issue: Re/mediating adolescent literacies. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 43 (5), 396-398.

Special themed issue: Re/mediating adolescent literacies

2000

Book Chapter

Salmouth Primary School

Elkins, J., Colbert, P. J. and Dole, S. (2000). Salmouth Primary School. Literacy, numeracy and students with disabilities: The case studies. (pp. 89-102) edited by C. E. van Kraayenoord and J. Elkins. Canberra, ACT, Australia: Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs.

Salmouth Primary School

2000

Book Chapter

Executive summary and implications

van Kraayenoord, C. E., Elkins, J., Palmer, C. and Rickards, F. (2000). Executive summary and implications. Literacy, Numeracy and Students with Disabilities. (pp. 1-14) edited by C. E. van Kraayenoord and J. Elkins. Canberra: DDepartment of Education, Training & Youth Affairs.

Executive summary and implications

2000

Journal Article

Outreach and support for Australian university students with learning disabilities

Smith, S., Carroll, A. and Elkins, J. (2000). Outreach and support for Australian university students with learning disabilities. Australian Journal of Learning Disabilities, 5 (1), 23-31. doi: 10.1080/19404150009546614

Outreach and support for Australian university students with learning disabilities

2000

Journal Article

Comparative expectations of teachers and parents with regard to memory skills in children with intellectual disabilities

Arabsolghar, F. and Elkins, J. (2000). Comparative expectations of teachers and parents with regard to memory skills in children with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 25 (3), 169-179.

Comparative expectations of teachers and parents with regard to memory skills in children with intellectual disabilities

2000

Book Chapter

Literacy and students with severe communication difficulties--The use of augmentative and alternative communication systems

Gallaher, K., Elkins, J. and van Kraayenoord, C. E. (2000). Literacy and students with severe communication difficulties--The use of augmentative and alternative communication systems. Literacy, numeracy and students with disabilities: The literature reviews. (pp. 341-353) edited by C. E. van Kraayenoord and J. Elkins. Canberra: DETYA Clearinghouse.

Literacy and students with severe communication difficulties--The use of augmentative and alternative communication systems

2000

Book

Mapping the Territory--Primary Students with Learning Difficulties: Literacy and Numeracy. Volume 3: Case Studies

Louden, W., Chan, L. K., Elkins, J., Greaves, D., House, H., Milton, M., Nichols, S., Rivalland, J., Rohl, M. and van Kraayenoord, C. E. (2000). Mapping the Territory--Primary Students with Learning Difficulties: Literacy and Numeracy. Volume 3: Case Studies. Canberra: Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs.

Mapping the Territory--Primary Students with Learning Difficulties: Literacy and Numeracy. Volume 3: Case Studies

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

    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

    Master Philosophy

    UNDERSTANDING AND INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT FOR A STUDENT WITH DOWN SYNDROME

    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 ROLE FOR EDUCATIONAL LINGUISTICS IN ASSESSING WHAT STUDENTS WRITE

    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

  • 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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