Publications - Griffith University

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Books

Stevenson, J.C. (Ed.). (2003). Developing Vocational Expertise. Sydney: Allen & Unwin.
Stevenson, J.C. (Ed.). (1996). Learning in the workplace: tourism and hospitality. A report on an initial exploratory examination of critical aspects of small businesses in the tourism and hospitality industry. Brisbane: Centre for Skill Formation Research and Development.
Stevenson, J.C. (Ed.). (1994). Cognition at work: the development of vocational expertise. Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
Stevenson, J.C. (Ed.) (1994). The changing context of vocational education in Australia. Centre for Skill Formation Research and Development, Griffith University. Brisbane.
Stevenson, J.C. (1982). The role of TAFE in developing student abilities to acquire new skills in times of change. Brisbane: Division of TAFE, Department of Education.

International encyclopedia entry

Poole, M. & Stevenson, J.C. (2001). `Vocational Education and Training?. In Neil J Smelser & Paul B Baltes (Eds.) International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. (pp. 16294-9). Oxford: Elsevier.

Book chapters

Stevenson, J.C. (2008). Capturing knowledge and activity. In H. Middleton (Ed.) Research Methods in Technology Education (pp. 155-171). Sense Publications.
Stevenson, J.C. (2007). Making meaning in workplace settings. In M.Osborne, M. Houston & N. Toman (Eds.) The Pedagogy of Lifelong Learning (pp. 41-53). London: Routledge.
Stevenson, J.C. (2003). Berufliches Wissen / Vocational Knowledge. In F. Achtenhagen & E.G. John (Ed.), Meilensteine der beruflichen Bildung / Milestones of Vocational and Occupational Education, Vol. 1: Die Lehr-Lern-Perspektive / The Teaching-Learning Perspective. (Chapter 3, pp. 43-69). Bielefeld, Germany: W. Bertelsmann Verlag GmbH & Co. KG.
Stevenson, J.C. (2003). Expertise for the workplace. In J. Stevenson (Ed.), Developing Vocational Expertise. (Chapter 1, pp. 3-25). Sydney: Allen & Unwin.
Stevenson, J.C. (2003). Vocational teaching and learning in context. In J. Stevenson (Ed.), Developing Vocational Expertise. (Chapter 2, pp. 26-47). Sydney: Allen & Unwin.
Stevenson, J.C. (2003). Working values. In J. Stevenson (Ed.), Developing Vocational Expertise. (Chapter 8, pp. 183-199). Sydney: Allen & Unwin.
Stevenson, J.C. (2003). Integrating approaches to developing vocational expertise. In J. Stevenson (Ed.), Developing Vocational Expertise. (Chapter 11, pp. 247-265). Sydney: Allen & Unwin.
McMeniman, M.M., Cumming, J.J., Wilson, J., Stevenson, J.C. & Sims, C. (2000). Teacher knowledge in action. In Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs (Eds.) The impact of educational research. (Chapter 4, pp. 375-549). Canberra: Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs.
Stevenson, J.C. (1997). Values in airline customer service work sites. In F. Beven (Ed.), Learning in the workplace: airline customer service (Chapter 7, pp. 151-175). Brisbane: Centre for Learning and Work Research.
Stevenson, J.C. (1996). Ethics in research. In R. Funnell (Ed.), A handbook for research in adult and vocational education (Chapter 15, pp. 257-264). Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
Stevenson, J.C. (1996). Quantitative data analysis. In R. Funnell (Ed.), A handbook for research in adult and vocational education (Chapter 11, pp. 173-190). Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
Stevenson, J.C. (1996). Experiments. In R. Funnell (Ed.), A handbook for research in adult and vocational education (Chapter 6, pp. 97-104). Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
Stevenson, J.C. (1996). Introduction. In J.C. Stevenson (Ed.), Learning in the workplace: tourism and hospitality. A report on an initial exploratory examination of critical aspects of small businesses in the tourism and hospitality industry (pp. 1-5). Brisbane: Centre for Skill Formation Research and Development.
Stevenson, J.C. (1996). Values underlying attitudes, dispositions and actions. In J.C. Stevenson (Ed.), Learning in the workplace: tourism and hospitality. A report on an initial exploratory examination of critical aspects of small businesses in the tourism and hospitality industry (pp. 145-178). Brisbane: Centre for Skill Formation Research and Development.
Stevenson, J.C. (1994). Vocational expertise. In J.C. Stevenson (Ed.), Cognition at work: the development of vocational expertise (pp. 7-35). Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
Stevenson, J.C. & McKavanagh, C. (1994). Development of student expertise in TAFE colleges. In J.C. Stevenson (Ed.), Cognition at work: the development of vocational expertise (pp. 169-197). Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
Stevenson, J.C., McKavanagh, C. & Evans, G. (1994). Measuring the press for skill development. In J.C. Stevenson (Ed.), Cognition at work: the development of vocational expertise (pp. 198-216). Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
Stevenson, J.C. (1994). Valuing cognitive dispositions and cognitive structures in vocational curriculum development. In M. Brown (Ed). A collection of original essays on curriculum for the workplace (pp. 23-67). Geelong: Deakin University Press.
Stevenson, J.C. (1993). Policies and practices in vocational education and training in Australia. In W.C. Hall (Ed.), What future for technical and vocational education and training (vol. 1, pp. 213-224). Adelaide: National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
Stevenson, J.C. & McKavanagh C.W. (1992). Skill formation for the work place. In M. Poole, (Ed.), Education and work (pp. 72-87). Hawthorn, Victoria: Australian Council for Educational Research.
Stevenson, J.C. (1991). Cognitive structures for the teaching of adaptability in TAFE. In G. Evans, (Ed.), Learning and teaching cognitive skills (pp. 144-163). Hawthorn, Victoria: Australian Council for Educational Research.
Stevenson, J.C. (1989). Curricular issues. In W. Hall (Ed.), TAFE in the 1990's (pp. 38-52). Adelaide: TAFE National Centre for Research and Development.
Stevenson, J.C. (1988). Dismantling the barricades: The interface between TAFE and higher education. In P.C. Candy, (Ed.), TAFE at the crossroads: relationships with government, secondary and higher education (pp. 131-144). Armidale: University of New England.

Journal articles

Stevenson, J.C. (2007). Technical and further education and training reforms: theoretical issues. Australian Education Researcher, 34(3), 15-34).
Stevenson, J.C., Yashin-Shaw, I. & Howard, P. (2007). Reclaiming bodily dispositions through the humanities: homeless people learning. Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 59 (4), 419?434.
Stevenson, J.C. & Yashin-Shaw, I.V. (2006). Understanding and the Making of Sense and Meaning in Everyday Activities. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 1 (3), 17-24.
Stevenson, J.C. (2005). The centrality of vocational learning. Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 57 (3) 335-354.
Alcorn, N., Bishop, R., Cardno, C., Crooks, T., Fairbairn-Dunlop, P., Hattie, J., Jones, A., Kane, R., O?Brien, P. & Stevenson, J. (2004).Enhancing education research in New Zealand: experiences and recommendations from the PBRF education peer review panel. New Zealand Journal of Education Studies, 39 (2), 275-302.
Stevenson, J.C. & Yashin-Shaw, I.V. (2004). Towards an instructional approach to linking humanities studies and part-time work. Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 56 (3), 449-462.
Stevenson, J.C. (2004). Problem solving processes in professional and everyday settings. Australian Vocational Education Review, 11 (1), 1-6.
McKavanagh, C.W. & Stevenson, J.C. (2004). Problem-solving cognitive activity in technical education classrooms. Australian Vocational Education Review, 11 (1), 51-61.
Stevenson, J.C. (2004). Tensions in the development of technological knowledge. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 14 (1), 5-20.
Stevenson, J.C. (2003). The implications of learning theory for the idea of general knowledge. Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 55 (2), 65-77.
Stevenson, J.C. (2002). Concepts of workplace knowledge. International Journal of Educational Research, 37, 1-15.
Stevenson, J.C. (2002). Normative nature of workplace activity and knowledge. International Journal of Educational Research, 37, 85-106.
Stevenson, J.C. (2001). Vocational knowledge and its specification. Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 53(4), 661-676.
Stevenson, J.C. (2001). Tensions in the Object of Vocational Education and Training. Australian Vocational Education Review, 8(2), 20-29.
Stevenson, J.C. (2000). Working Knowledge. Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 52 (3), 503-520.
Stevenson, J.C. (2000). Seven years of vocational education research: a review of material published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Vocational Education Research. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Vocational Education Research, 8 (1), 93-134.
Stevenson, J.C. (1999). Exploring workplace values. Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 51 (3), 335-356.
Stevenson, J.C. (1999). Key competencies and generic knowledge. Australian Vocational Education Review, 6 (1), 1-10.
Stevenson, J.C. (1998). Finding a basis for reconciling perspectives on vocational education and training. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Vocational Education Research, 6 (2), 134-165.
Stevenson, J.C. (1998). Vocational knowledge and uncertain futures. Unicorn, 24 (3), 51-59.
Stevenson, J.C. (1998). Performance of the cognitive holding power questionnaire in schools. Learning and Instruction, 8 (5), 393-410.
Hunt, W. & Stevenson, J.C. (1997). A pilot study of Cognitive Holding Power associated with different degrees of flexibility of delivery. Australian Vocational Education Review, 4 (1), 8-15.
Stevenson, J.C. (1997). Legitimate learning. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Vocational Education Research, 5 (2), 77-96.
Stevenson, J.C. & McKavanagh, C. (1997). The role of cognitive structures in the transfer of first-aid knowledge acquired in distance education. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Vocational Education Research, 5 (1), 131-157.
Stevenson, J.C. (1997). Convergence: a case of begging values. New Horizons in Education, No 96, 3-16.
Stevenson, J.C. (1996). Effective learning and flexible delivery in vocational education. Australian Vocational Education Review, 3 (2), 25-34.
Stevenson, J.C., McKavanagh, C. & Middleton, H. (1996). The transfer of emergency driving knowledge. Australian Vocational Education Review, 3 (2), 35-45.
Stevenson, J.C. (1996). The metamorphosis of the construction of competence. Studies in Continuing Education, 18 (1), 24-42.
Stevenson, J.C. (1996). Setting values for education and training. Australian Training Review, No 20, Sept/Oct/Nov, 21.
Stevenson, J.C. (1995). The political colonisation of the cognitive construction of competence. The Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 47 (4), 353-364.
Stevenson, J.C. (1995). Reviewing the national training reform agenda. Australian Vocational Education Review. 2 (1), 11-15.
Stevenson, J.C. (1995). Re-considering practical understanding. Australian Vocational Education Review. 2 (1), 16-20.
Stevenson, J.C. (1995). Using cognitive structures and cognitive dispositions to analyse values in vocational education. Australian Journal of Education, 39 (2), 126-145. (Extracts re-printed in Educators at work, Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University, Fall, 1996).
Stevenson, J.C. (1994). Interests in postcompulsory education and training: vested or community-based? Australian and New Zealand Journal of Vocational Education Research, 2 (1), 102-120.
Stevenson, J.C. & Brown, I. (1994). Australian TAFE Assessment Practices: Confusing Relevance and Responsiveness. Australian Journal of Education, 38 (2), 118-138.
Stevenson, J.C. & Evans, G.T. (1994). Conceptualisation and measurement of cognitive holding power in TAFE settings. Journal of Educational Measurement, 31 (2), 1-20.
Laird, D.J. & Stevenson, J.C. (1993). Curriculum development in vocational education. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Vocational Education Research, 1 (2), 71-92.
Stevenson, J.C. (1993). Researching the relationship between vocational and general education. Queensland Researcher, 9 (2), 1-12.
Stevenson, J.C. (1993). A knowledge perspective on curricula for a desirable future. New Horizons in Education, 88, 3-13.
Stevenson, J.C. (1993). Competency-based training in Australia: an analysis of assumptions. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Vocational Education Research, 1 (1), 87-104.
Stevenson, J.C. & McKavanagh, C.W. (1993). Practice 10, theory 5: an examination of the depth of learning. Set, No 1, Item 4.
Stevenson, J.C. (1992). Perceptions of vocational education research: relevance in the eye of the beholder. Australian Journal of TAFE Research and Development, 8 (1), 71-83.
Stevenson, J.C. (1992). Australian Vocational Education. Learning from past mistakes? Vocational Aspect of Education, 44 (2), 245-256.
Stevenson, J.C. (1992). The Mayer Committee. The Journal of the Queensland Manual Arts Teachers' Association, 30 (4), 16-21.
Stevenson, J.C. (1992). A response to the Mayer Committee's consultation proposal on employment-related key competencies. The Journal of the Queensland Manual Arts Teachers' Association, 30 (4), 36-40.
Stevenson, J.C. (1988). The interface between TAFE and higher education. Australian Journal of TAFE Research and Development, 3 (2), 7 14.
Stevenson, J.C. (1986). Adaptability: theoretical considerations. Journal of Structural Learning, 9 (2), 107 117.
Stevenson, J.C. (1986). Adaptability: empirical studies. Journal of Structural Learning, 9 (2), 119 139.
Stevenson, J.C. (1985). Curriculum development in TAFE: general education versus skilled based education. Curriculum Perspectives, 1985, 5 (1), 57 61.
Stevenson, J.C. & Whayman, E. (1976). Cane starch Part 1: isolation and iodine affinity. International Sugar Journal, 78, 44 46.

Invited plenary and keynote addresses

Stevenson, J.C. (2007). Reconciling the `sacred? and the `profane? in developing competence. Keynote Address. 2nd International Conference on Vocational Education Research on vocational, education and training for international comparison and as international comparison. Georg August University, Goettingen, Germany, 26-29 September.
Stevenson, J.C. (2007). Re-Valuing the `Profane? in forging Meaningful Connections with the `Sacred?. Keynote address, 2nd National Conference of Enabling Educators, The University of Newcastle, 11-13 July, 2007.
Stevenson, J.C. (2005). Keeping the Vocational in its Place. Keynote Address. Annual Conference of the Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association. Brisbane. 13-15 April. Published at: ICVET TAFE NSW International Centre for VET Teaching and Learning.
Stevenson, J.C. (2005). Making Meaning. Keynote Address. What a difference a pedagogy makes. 3rd International Conference. Centre for Lifelong Learning Research. University of Stirling, Scotland. 23-26 June. (This conference formed part of the Economic and Social Research Council's (ESRC) Social Science Week 2005.)
Stevenson, J.C. (2004). Innovative thinking as meaning making. Keynote address. In H. Middleton, M. Pavlova & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Learning for Innovation in Technology Education. 3rd Biennial International Conference on Technology Education Research (pp. 125-138). Brisbane: Centre for Learning Research.
Stevenson, J.C. (2004). Memorable activity: learning from experience. Keynote address. In J. Searle, C. McKavanagh & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Doing-Thinking-Activity-Learning, Proceedings of the 12th Annual International Conference on Post-compulsory Education and Training (Vol. 2, pp. 183-193). Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
Stevenson, J.C. (2003). Examining cognitive bases for differentiating technology education and vocational education. Invited Address. In G. Martin & H. Middleton (Eds.), Initiatives in Technology Education: Comparative Perspectives. Proceedings of the American-Australian Technology Education Forum. Chapter 8, Technology Education and Vocational Education, pp. 194-206. Brisbane: Centre for Technology Education Research.
Stevenson, J.C. (2001). Vocational knowledge and its specification. Plenary Address. Biennial International Conference of the Journal of Vocational Education and Training. Wolverhampton, 14-16 July.
Stevenson, J.C. (2001). Vocational knowledge in the new learning economy. Keynote address. National perspectives, local benefits. The Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific Industry Training Conference. Queensland Industry Training Council. Great Keppell Island, 5-7 March.
Stevenson, J.C. (2000). Vocational knowledge. Keynote Address, Teaching and learning within vocational and occupational education and training, International Conference, Georg-August-University Gottingen &The Federal Institute for Vocational Training (BIBB), Gottingen, Germany. 21-24 September.
Stevenson, J.C. (1999). Working knowledge. Researching vocational education and training. 3rd International Conference. Journal of Vocational Education and Training, Bolton Institute, England. July.
Stevenson, J.C. (1998). Institutionalised polarisations of knowledge. Keynote address. Vocational knowledge and institutions: changing relationships. 6th International Conference on Post-compulsory education and training. Centre for Learning and Work Research. Surfers Paradise. December.
Stevenson, J.C. (1998). Forging a convergence amongst imperatives for vocational education and training. Keynote Address. In J. McIntyre & M. Barrett (Eds.) VET research: influencing policy and practice. Proceedings of the First National Conference of the Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association, Sydney. February 1998, pp. 45-55. Alexandria Australia: AVETRA.
Stevenson, J.C. (1996). Legitimate learning. Keynote Address. Postcompulsory Education and Training: the Challenges. 4th International Conference on Post-compulsory Education and Training. Centre for Learning and Work Research. Surfers Paradise. December.
Stevenson, J.C. (1996). Perspectives on values underlying educational practices. Invited paper. The challenge: values and philosophies of adult community education. 36th AAACE Conference. Coolangatta. September.
Stevenson, J.C. (1995). Some cognitive implications of flexible delivery in vocational education. Invited address. Research and practice: building the links. Vocational education and research conference. Office of Training and Further Education. Edmund Barton Centre. Melbourne. October.
Stevenson, J.C. (1994). Curriculum development: the professional art of reconciliation. Invited address. Professional curriculum design conference. NSW TAFE Commission. Sydney. October.
Stevenson, J.C. (1994). Competency-based training. Invited address. Staff development network of the Queensland public service. September.
Stevenson, J.C. (1994). The national training reform agenda. Invited address. The private education sector and its role in a competitive training market. Australian Council for Private Education and Training. Gold Coast. June.
Stevenson, J.C. (1993). After competence. Invited Address. CBT implementation. South Brisbane College of TAFE. Brisbane. December.
Stevenson, J.C. (1993). Interests: vested or community? Keynote address. After competence: the future of postcompulsory education and training. 1st International Conference on Post-compulsory Education and Training. Centre for Skill Formation Research and Development. Brisbane. December.
Stevenson, J.C. (1993). Competency standards for TAFE teachers. Invited address. Vocational teacher education as lifelong learning: what beyond initial teacher education. Third national workshops on vocational teacher education. University of Technology, Sydney. Ryde. October.
Stevenson, J.C. (1993). The construction of vocational and general education. Invited address. AUSTAFE in practice. Canberra. September.
Stevenson, J.C. (1993). Researching the relationship between vocational and general education. Invited Address. Research Forum, Queensland Institute for Educational Research. Brisbane. August.
Stevenson, J.C. (1993). Competency-based training policies in TAFE: Philosophy, power, programmes and practices. Invited address. SPSF TAFE Teachers' Conference. Brisbane. April.
Stevenson, J.C. (1992). Australian vocational education. Learning from past mistakes? Invited paper 4th National research conference of the British Educational Management and Administration Society. Nottingham, England. April.
Stevenson, J.C. (1992). Contradictions, complexities and competence. Who cares? Keynote Address. National conference on TAFE student services. Brisbane. October.
Stevenson, J.C. (1992). Finn, Mayer, Carmichael and Competency-Based Training. Keynote Address. Seminar on senior schooling issues for special educators. Low Incidence Support Centre. Brisbane. November.
Stevenson, J.C. (1991). New speak or old speak: competency-based vocational education and training. Invited paper, Summit 100: Training and education for the next century. Sydney. November.
Stevenson, J.C. (1990). Curriculum and teaching in TAFE. A clever country? Australian education and training in perspective. National Board of Employment, Education and Training First National Conference. Coffs Harbour. November.
Stevenson, J.C. (1990). The role of the training section. An educational perspective. Invited Speaker. Organising and developing a training programme in the 1990s.. The Employers' Federation of New South Wales. Sydney. July.
Stevenson, J.C. (1988). Pressing students into acquiring the cognitive structures needed for adaptation. Invited paper. ACER seminar on intelligence. Melbourne. August.
Stevenson, J.C. (1987). The interface between TAFE and higher education. Invited speaker. National conference on TAFE in partnership. Invited Paper. Department of Continuing Education, University of New England, Armidale.
Stevenson, J.C. & Laird, D.J. (1986). Curriculum implementation and staff development in TAFE. Invited speakers. National conference on staff development in TAFE. Department of Continuing Education, University of New England, Armidale. April.
Stevenson, J.C. (1986). Accountability in assessment. Invited address. State seminar on Assessment. Department of Education, Brisbane, Queensland. May, 1986.
Stevenson, J.C. (1986). Teaching adaptability. Invited address. Seminar of the TAFE Board. Melbourne, Victoria.
Stevenson, J.C. (1985). TAFE secondary cooperation. Invited address to the National working party of women's advisers in TAFE. Brisbane.
Stevenson, J.C. (1984). Approaches to developing a national classification system for TAFE courses. Invited paper. National workshop on the classification of TAFE courses. Adelaide, South Australia.
Stevenson, J.C. (1983). Developing curricula appropriate to changing needs brought about by economic and technological change (pp. 102-117). Invited Paper. TAFE National Pre-employment Seminar. Brisbane: TAFE Curriculum Branch, Department of Education.
Stevenson, J.C. (1982). Implications of the changing nature of curriculum development for TAFE College RMC's. Invited Paper. Conference of Queensland TAFE librarians. Brisbane, Queensland. October.

Conference papers

Chay, A. & Stevenson, J.C. (2007). Investigating the knowledge that lawyers use to solve real-life problems. Learning and Instruction for the New Generation, European Practice-Based and Practitioner Research Conference on Learning and Instruction, Sponsored by EARLI. Maastricht, The Netherlands, 14-16 November
Stevenson, J.C., Yashin-Shaw, I., & Howard, P. (2007). Reclaiming bodily dispositions through the humanities: Homeless people learning. Journal of Vocational Education and Training 7th International Conference, 6-8 July, Oxford.
Stevenson, J.C. (2006). Relating workplace values to technology education. In H. Middleton, M. Pavlova & R.Roebuck, Values in Technology Education. Proceedings of the 4th Biennial International Conference on Technology Education Research. Brisbane: Centre for Learning Research.
Stevenson, J.C. (2005). Collective meaning as artefact in the making of personal meanings. In J. Searle, F. Beven & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Vocational learning: transitions, interrelationships, partnerships and sustainable futures. Proceedings of the 13th Annual International Conference on Post-compulsory Education and Training. Pp. 210-216. Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
Stevenson, J.C. (2005). Targeting vocational teacher schemas through analysis of the objects and instruments of inter-related activity systems. Symposium on Vocational Teacher Education, Learning and Professional Development SIG. Integrating Multiple Perspectives on Effective Learning Environments, 11th Biennial Conference, EARLI, Nicosia, Cyprus, 23-27 August.
Stevenson, J.C. & Yashin-Shaw, I. V. (2004). Effectiveness of an intervention for building knowledge links. In J. Searle, C. McKavanagh & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Doing-Thinking-Activity-Learning, Proceedings of the 12th Annual International Conference on Post-compulsory Education and Training (Vol. 2, pp. 194-201). Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
Stevenson, J.C. & McKavanagh, C.W. (2004). The place of technology in improving RHD supervision. In J. Searle, C. McKavanagh & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Doing-Thinking-Activity-Learning, Proceedings of the 12th Annual International Conference on Post-compulsory Education and Training (Vol. 2, pp. 202-210). Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
McKavanagh, C., & Stevenson, J.C. (2004). Using cognitive apprenticeship to examine problems in research higher degree supervision feedback sessions. In G. Crebert, L. Davies & S. Phillips (Eds.) Effective Teaching and Learning Conference. Griffith University and Queensland Institute of Technology. Logan. 4-5 November.
Stevenson, J.C. (2004). Using Activity Theory and learning theory for e-Learning curriculum development. e-Agenda International Roundtable. Surfers Paradise, Griffith University and Nan Yang Polytechnic. 5-6 August.
Stevenson, J.C. & McKaganagh, C.W. (2004). Using Activity Theory to fashion instructional approaches for information and communication technologies (ICTs) in higher degree research supervision. In P. Gerjets, P.A. Kirschner, J. Elen & R. Joiner (Eds.), SIM 2004, Proceedings of the 1st Joint meeting of the EARLI SIGs, Instructional Design and Learning and Instruction with Computers (pp. 85-93).
Stevenson, J.C. (2004). Exploring the nature and extent of control and monitoring in technical and vocational education learning. 1st meeting of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction, Special Interest Group on Metacognition. University of Amsterdam. 30 June-2 July.
Stevenson, J.C. (2004). Using Cultural Historical Activity Theory to expand the object of e-Learning. e-Agenda 2004 Asia Pacific Forum. Singapore. Griffith University and Nan Yang Polytechnic. 25-26 March.
Yashin-Shaw, I. & Stevenson, J.C. (2003). Using re-contextualisation to build links between humanities studies and students? part-time work. In J. Searle, I. Yashin-Shaw & R. Roebuck (Eds.), Enriching Learning Cultures. Proceedings of the 11th Annual International Conference on Post-compulsory education and training (Surfers Paradise. 1-3 December) (Vol 3, pp. 198-203). Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
Middleton, H.M. & Stevenson, J.C. (2003). Pressing a methodology for researching the development of student teacher abilities in design problem solving. In J. Searle, I. Yashin-Shaw & R. Roebuck (Eds.), Enriching Learning Cultures. Proceedings of the 11th Annual International Conference on Post-compulsory education and training (Surfers Paradise. 1-3 December) (Vol 2, pp. 157-164). Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
Peach, D., Stevenson, J.C. & Kanes, C. (2003). The activity of learning assistance. In J. Searle, I. Yashin-Shaw & R. Roebuck (Eds.), Enriching Learning Cultures. Proceedings of the 11th Annual International Conference on Post-compulsory education and training (Surfers Paradise. 1-3 December) (Vol 3, pp. 19-26). Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
Stevenson, J.C. (2003). Differentiations of knowledge. Researching Policy and Practice in Vocational Education and Training. Fifth International Conference of the Journal of Vocational Education and Training. University of Greenwich, London, 16-18 July.
Stevenson, J.C. (2002). Connecting vocational meanings. In F.Beven, C.Kanes & R.Roebuck (Eds.), Envisioning Practice - Implementing Change, Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Post-compulsory education and training, vol. 3, pp. 160-167. Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
Stevenson, J.C. (2002). Transforming learners through technology Education. In H. Middleton, M, Pavlova & R Roebuck (Eds.), Learning in Technology Education: Challenges for the 21st Century, vol.2, pp. 203-210. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Technology Education Research. Brisbane: Centre for Technology Education Research.
Stevenson, J.C. (2002). The challenge of tensions in the development of technological knowledge. In M. Pavlova & M. Gurevich (Eds.), 1st Biennial International Conference on Technology Education 2002 Proceedings. (pp. 54-65). Nizhny Novgorod: National Technology Education Center, Russia. 10-12 July.
Stevenson, J.C. (2002). Problem-solving Cognitive Activity in Technical Education Classrooms. Changing Minds, Symposium on Problem Solving, European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction, 10th International Conference on Thinking, Harrogate, England. 15-19 June.
Kanes, C. & Stevenson, J.C. (2001). Conceptualising vocational curriculum development as a cultural historical activity. In F.Beven, C.Kanes & R.Roebuck (Eds.), Knowledge demands for the new economy (vol. 1, pp. 305-312). Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Post-compulsory education and training. Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
Stevenson, J.C. (2001). Constituting and connection vocational knowledge. In F.Beven, C.Kanes & R.roebuck (Eds.), Knowledge demands for the new economy (vol. 2, pp. 261-268). Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Post-compulsory education and training. Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
Stevenson, J.C. (2000). Codification of tacit knowledge for the new learning economy. In F. Beven, C. Kanes & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Learning together, working together: building communities for the 21st Century (vol 2. pp. 186-192). Proceedings of the 8th Annual International Conference on Post-Compulsory Education and Training. Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
Stevenson, J.C. (2000). Some methodological challenges in researching vocational knowledge In F. Beven, C. Kanes & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Learning together, working together: building communities for the 21st Century (vol 1. pp. 224-230). Proceedings of the 8th Annual International Conference on Post-Compulsory Education and Training. Brisbane: Australian Academic Press.
Stevenson, J.C. (2000). The knowing and teaching of technology. Improving practice through research: improving research through practice. 1st Biennial International Conference on Technology Education Research. Technology Education Research Unit, Griffith University. Surfers Paradise. December 7-9.
Stevenson, J.C. (1999). Using video-stimulated recall and concept mapping to identify influences on teacher thinking and decision-making. Changing practice through research: changing research through practice. 7th annual international conference on post-compulsory education and training. Centre for Learning and Work Research, Griffith University. Surfers Paradise. December. (Volume 1, pp. 114-126).
Stevenson, J.C. (1999). An Australian Review of Vocational Education Research. Changing practice through research: changing research through practice. 7th annual international conference on post-compulsory education and training. Centre for Learning and Work Research, Griffith University. Surfers Paradise. December. (Volume 3, pp. 89-105).
Stevenson, J.C. (1999). Working Knowledge. Researching vocational education and training. 3rd International Conference. Journal of Vocational Education and Training, Bolton Institute, England. July.
Stevenson, J.C. (1997). Vocational education for whom? The criterion of worthwhileness in contemporary vocational curriculum development. Good thinking, good practice: research perspectives on learning and work. Fifth annual international conference on post-compulsory education and training. Centre for Learning and Work Research, Griffith University. Surfers Paradise. December.
Stevenson, J.C. (1997). Exploring workplace values: conceptualizing workplace values and competence. Policy and Practice in Vocational Education and Training. Second international conference of the Journal of Vocational Education and Training, University of Huddersfield, July.
Beven, F., Kanes, C., Middleton, H., Searle, J. & Stevenson, J.C. (1996). The contextual nature of workplace competence: Just how useful are generic competencies? Learning and work: the challenges. Fourth annual international conference on post-compulsory education and training. Centre for Learning and Work Research, Griffith University. Surfers Paradise. December.
Stevenson, J.C. (1995). Barriers and boundaries in the construction of competence. Barriers and boundaries in postcompulsory education and training. Third annual international conference on post-compulsory education and training. Centre for Skill Formation Research and Development. Griffith University, Brisbane. November.
Stevenson, J.C. (1995). Constructing vocational knowledge: towards a re-conceptualisation of competence. In P. Hager & J. Roe (Eds.), Out on a Lemma. Proceedings of the Fourth National Conference on Reasoning, held at Sancta Sophia College, University of Sydney. (pp. 61-68).
Stevenson, J.C. (1995). The political colonisation of the cognitive construction of competence. The vocational aspect of education. University of Greenwich, London.
Mckavanagh, C.W. & Stevenson, J.C. (1994). Development and validation of a classroom environment questionnaire for vocational education. Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education. Newcastle. November.
McKavanagh, C.W. & Stevenson, J.C. (1994). Development of the Training Environment Questionnaire. Paper presented at the NCVER/James Cook University conference on Training research in universities and TAFE. Townsville. July.
Stevenson, J.C. (1994). Inculcating dominant conceptions of vocational education and training in the name of an Australian free market economy. Paper presented at the international conference, Adult and continuing education under conditions of a free market economy. Russian Academy of Education. Moscow. July.
Stevenson, J.C. (Ed.). (1994). After competence: the future of post-compulsory education and training. Second annual international conference on post-compulsory education and training. Centre for Skill Formation Research and Development, Griffith University.
Stevenson, J.C. (1993). Implications of cognitive psychology for vocational education. National conference on Vocational Education Research in Universities and TAFE. National Centre for Vocational Education Research and Griffith University, Brisbane. July.
McKavanagh, C.W. & Stevenson, J.C. (1992). Measurement of classroom environment variables in vocational education. Paper presented at the 1992 joint conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education and the New Zealand Association for Research in Education. Deakin University, Geelong. November.
Stevenson, J.C. (1992). Policies and practices in vocational education and training in Australia. Paper presented at the international conference, What future for technical and vocational education and training? Sponsored by TAFE National Centre for Research and Development. Melbourne (pp. 213-224). 14-18 December.
Stevenson, J.C. (1992). Performance of the Cognitive Holding Power Questionnaire in Queensland schools. Joint conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education and the New Zealand Association for Research in Education. Deakin University, Geelong. November.
Stevenson, J.C. (1992). Perceptions of vocational education research: relevance in the eye of the beholder. National conference on training research conducted in higher education. Sponsored by the TAFE National Centre for Research and Development and the University of Technology, Sydney (pp. 9-24). Sydney. 16-17 July. Mimeograph.
Stevenson, J.C. & McKavanagh, C.W. (1992). Improving teaching and learning in vocational education and training. Paper presented at the international conference, what future for technical and vocational education and training? Sponsored by TAFE National Centre for Research and Development (pp. 225-246). Melbourne. 14-18 December.
Stevenson, J.C. & McKavanagh, C.W. (1991). Cognitive structures developed in TAFE classes. Paper presented at the 1991 conference of the Australian Association for Educational Research. Gold Coast, Queensland. December.
Stevenson, J.C. (1990). Measurement of cognitive holding power in TAFE learning settings. AARE Annual Conference. The Changing Face of Professional Education. Sydney. November. Mimeograph.
Bevan, D. & Stevenson, J.C. (1969). A modified permanganate value test for the estimation of carbonaceous substances in sugar mill wastes. Proceedings of 36th Conference of the Queensland Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, 317-324.

Public addresses

Stevenson, J.C. (1996). Convergence: a case of begging values. Invited address. Convergence of general and vocational education. World Education Fellowship. Brisbane Girls? Grammar School. August.
Stevenson, J.C. (1995). The metamorphosis of the construction of competence. Inaugural Professorial Address. Griffith University, 10 October.
Stevenson, J.C. (1993). Windows on education: a knowledge perspective. Invited address. World Education Fellowship. Brisbane Girls' Grammar School, Brisbane. March.

International and national reports

Stevenson, J.C. (1991). Student assessment in Technical and Further Education in Australia. A research study for UNESCO. Brisbane: Griffith University.
Stevenson, J.C. & Mountney, P.E. (1985). National consistency of classification of TAFE courses. Report to Australian Conference of TAFE Directors. Brisbane, Queensland.
Stevenson, J.C. (Chair) (1982). Classification and description of TAFE courses. Report to Australian Directors of TAFE. Brisbane, Queensland.

Other reports

Stevenson, J.C. & Ryan J. (1994). Cognitive Holding Power questionnaire. Manual with questionnaire and scoring key. Brisbane: Centre for Skill Formation Research and Development, Griffith University.
Stevenson, J.C. (1988). Review of college management structures. Report to the Chief Executive, Department of Employment, Vocational Education and Training. Brisbane, Queensland.
Stevenson, J.C. (1986). Classification procedures manual for TAFE courses. Department of Education. Brisbane, Queensland.
Stevenson, J.C. (1980). Designing vocational courses: observations on other countries' practices. An unpublished report to the Director General of Education. Brisbane, Queensland.
Stevenson, J.C. & Whayman, E. (1972). Coca cola floc in raw sugar. Technical Report No 115. Mackay, Queensland: Sugar Research Institute.
Stevenson, J.C. (1970). Biosynthesis of dextranase and its effect on dextran. Technical Circular No 26. Mackay, Queensland: Sugar Research Institute.
Stevenson, J.C. & Whayman, E. (1969). Factors affecting removal of starch from cane juice by naturally occurring enzymes. Technical Report No 103. Mackay, Queensland: Sugar Research Institute.

Unpublished manuscripts

Stevenson, J.C. (1984). A cognitive approach to the teaching of adaptability in TAFE. Unpublished PhD dissertation. Brisbane: University of Queensland.
Stevenson, J.C. (1984). Procedural knowledge in TAFE curricula. Unpublished manuscript. Brisbane, Queensland.
Stevenson, J.C. (1982). The role of TAFE in developing student abilities to acquire new skills in times of change. Unpublished report. Department of Education, Brisbane, Queensland.
Stevenson, J.C. & Rouessart, D. (1982). Post compulsory education present perspectives and possible future directions. An invited report to the Director of Secondary Education?s Committee on Secondary Education. Brisbane, Queensland. Mimeograph.
Stevenson, J.C. (1982). A discussion paper on joint TAFE Secondary education programmes in Queensland. An invited report to the Director of Secondary Education?s Committee on Secondary Education. Brisbane, Queensland. Mimeograph.
Stevenson, J.C. (1980). Designing vocational courses: Observations on other countries? practices. Report to the Director-General of Education on the study of methods used to design courses leading to skilled occupations in Germany, France, England, USA and Canada conducted from 8/4/80 to 6/6/80. Brisbane: Department of Education.