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Initial research training

  • Cognitive psychology

Current theoretical perspectives

  • Cognitive psychology, philosophy, sociology, cultural historical activity theory. 

Main research questions

  • Knowledge, activity, Learning, and learning environments.

Research grants

YEAR
GRANTING BODY
FUNDING
PROJECT DETAILS
2006
Griffith University Centre Grant
$193,475
Centre for Learning Research (based on 2005 performance and reporting)
2005
Griffith University Centre Grant $178,180
Centre for Learning Research (based on 2004 performance and reporting)
2004
Griffith University Centre Grant $202,195
Centre for Learning Research (based on 2003 performance and reporting)
2003
Griffith University Centre Grant $219,891
Centre for Learning Research (based on submission to establish the centre)
2003-2005
ARC Linkage (with Middleton, H.)
$69,099
Development of creative thinking ability in TAFE design students
2003-2005
ARC Linkage (with Bradbury, K. & Nalder, G.)
$132,198
Developing a model of animation knowledge transfer relating traditional character animation skills and advanced proprietary animation software
2001
Technical Foundation of America (led by Middleton, H.)
$45,000
Using cognitive holding power concepts and activity theory to develop student thinking in technology education in two countries
1999
ARC/DEETYA (led by McMeniman, M.)
$100,000
Commissioned research in the impact of educational research in Australia
1998
St Hilda's School, Southport
$2,500
External researcher, DEETYA national project on Innovation and Best Practice in Australian schools
1996
ANTA (with Billet, S. & others)
$150,000
Research infrastructure, including research on Knowledge in the Workplace
1995
ANTA (with others)
$100,000
Vocational Education and Training in Small Business
1994
Queensland Distance Education College (with McKavanagh, C.)
$2,300
Effectiveness of Distance First Aid Instruction
1994
Industry-University Cooperative Grant (with McKavanagh, C.)
$12,000
Data Base of Ambulance Services
1993
Faculty of Education
$2,975
Development of a Measure of Transfer in Vocational Education
1993
Faculty of Education
$2,990
Measurement of Classroom Environment in TAFE Classes
1992
ARC (with McKavanagh, C.)
$10,000
Cognitive Structures in TAFE Classes
1992
Faculty of Education
$1,750
Measurement of TAFE Class Environments
1991
Faculty of Education
$1,533
Validation of Cognitive Holding Power Questionnaire
1990
UNESCO
$3,000
Student Assessment in Australian TAFE Colleges
1990
Faculty of Education
$11,000
Cognitive Structures in TAFE Classes

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