BEc, GDipPsych, MAppPsych, PhDSenior Lecturer, School of Education and Professional Studies
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Research expertise
Research areas
- Psychological well-being and adjustment to change and transition
- Transition issues and education- for school leavers with disabilities, and early childhood transitions
- Retirement issues, particularly related to relocation
- Development of interpersonal skills and emotional competencies
- Inclusive education
- School evaluation and to increasing school capability
Research methodologies
- Quantitative - questionnaire development, analysis, structural equation modelling
- Qualitative- use of Leximancer analysis software
Current teaching areas
- Interpersonal psychology - counselling, collaboration skills, consultation skills, teamwork, conflict resolution, negotiation skills, and mediation skills, particularly applied to special education settings.