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Karen Swabey
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Karen Swabey
Professor Emeritus Karen Swabey
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Professor Karen Swabey, is the former Dean and Head of School of the Faculty of Education, University of Tasmania. She is currently a Professor Emeritus in Health and Physical Education in the Faculty of Education. Her areas of research interest are in social and emotional wellbeing and student preparedness for teacher education as well as the broader field of educational psychology, particularly human development.
Biography
Before entering the university sector in 1994, Professor Swabey had an extensive career in primary, secondary and senior secondary teaching and school leadership in Tasmania in both state and independent schools.
At the postgraduate level, Prof. Swabey coordinated two health and physical education focussed units and a unit related to coaching and mentoring our preservice teachers. She currently supervises a number of research higher degree students and is involved in a number of research projects. Prof. Swabey's publication output includes a book, book chapters, academic journal articles and peer-reviewed conference papers. She is a Consulting Editor for the AJTE journal and reviews for a number of international journals. She is also the past-President of the Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation ACHPER (Tasmanian division), her professional association. Currently, she is a member of the Tamar Valley Steiner School Board.
Career summary
Qualifications
- PhD (2006), 'The 1992 Australian senate enquiry into Physical and Sport Education: Representations of the field', University of Queensland, Australia
- MSc (1988), California State University, Sacramento, United States
- BEd (1977), Tasmanian College of Advanced Education, Australia
Memberships
Professional practice
- Member of the Australian Association for Research in Education
- Fellow and Past President of the Tasmanian Division of the Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation
- Advisory Group Member for the Office for Learning and Teaching, Innovation and Development grant: Keeping Cool by Building Resilience in Teacher Education (BRiTE) project
- Member of the Diversity Council Australia
- Member of the International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP)
- Member of the National Teacher Education Advisory Group to Response Ability
Teaching
Health & wellbeing, Health and physical education, Coaching and mentoring
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Expertise
- Social and emotional wellbeing
- Student preparedness for teacher education
- Educational psychology, particularly human development
Research Themes
Prof. Swabey's research aligns to 2 themes:
- Better Health and
- Creativity, Culture and Society.
Her most recent publications relate to the broad area of educational psychology as she has published books, chapters in books and articles related to a wide range of aspects in the field of human development.
Collaboration
Professor Swabey has had a wide range of research collaborations over her career, many have resulted in publications. The projects have mainly been related to the broad area of health and wellbeing.
Fields of Research
- Other education (399999)
- Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development (390102)
- Curriculum and pedagogy (390199)
- Higher education (390303)
- Specialist studies in education (390499)
- Educational psychology (520102)
- Secondary education (390306)
- Health promotion (420603)
- Teacher education and professional development of educators (390307)
- Physical education and development curriculum and pedagogy (390111)
- Gender, sexuality and education (390406)
- Sports science and exercise (420799)
- Special education and disability (390411)
- Psychology of ageing (520106)
- English and literacy curriculum and pedagogy (excl. LOTE, ESL and TESOL) (390104)
- Creative arts, media and communication curriculum and pedagogy (390101)
- LOTE, ESL and TESOL curriculum and pedagogy (390108)
- Pacific Peoples curriculum and pedagogy (451403)
- Education assessment and evaluation (390402)
- Continuing and community education (390301)
- Learning sciences (390409)
- Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy (390109)
- Early English languages (470305)
- Community child health (420601)
- Educational technology and computing (390405)
- Early childhood education (390302)
- History and philosophy of education (390202)
- Health psychology (520304)
- Education systems (390399)
- Nga kura kaupapa Maori (Maori primary education) (450806)
- Health care administration (420306)
- Health and community services (420305)
- Educational administration, management and leadership (390403)
- Population trends and policies (440305)
- Educational counselling (390404)
- Primary education (390304)
- Personality and individual differences (520503)
- Nutrition and dietetics (321099)
- Sensory processes, perception and performance (520406)
- Paediatrics (321399)
- Medicine, nursing and health curriculum and pedagogy (390110)
- Health services and systems (420399)
Research Objectives
- Other education and training (169999)
- Learner and learning (160199)
- Pedagogy (160302)
- Teacher and instructor development (160303)
- Expanding knowledge in psychology (280121)
- Policies and development (160205)
- Assessment, development and evaluation of curriculum (160301)
- Health education and promotion (200203)
- Teaching and instruction technologies (160304)
- Inclusive education (160203)
- Arts (130199)
- Management, resources and leadership (160204)
- Pacific Peoples education (211099)
- Equity and access to education (160201)
- Gender aspects in education (160202)
- Neonatal and child health (200506)
- Other health (209999)
- Expanding knowledge in education (280109)
- Men's health (200504)
- Rehabilitation and correctional services (230408)
- Behaviour and health (200401)
- Public health (excl. specific population health) (200499)
- Teaching and curriculum (160399)
- Mental health services (200305)
- Other culture and society (139999)
Publications
Professor Swabey's publications are broadly focussed around her research areas of: social and emotional wellbeing, student preparedness for teacher education, and educational psychology, particularly human development. She is also a consulting editor on the Australian Journal of Teachers Education and acts as a referee on many other journals.
Total publications
113
Highlighted publications
(2 outputs)| Year | Type | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Journal Article | Swabey K, Penney D, 'Using discursive strategies, playing policy games and shaping the future of physical education', Sport, Education and Society, 16, (1) pp. 67-87. ISSN 1357-3322 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/13573322.2011.531962 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 9 | |
| 2010 | Journal Article | Swabey K, Castleton G, Penney D, 'Meeting the standards? Exploring preparedness for teaching', Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 35, (8) pp. 29-46. ISSN 0313-5373 (2010) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.14221/ajte.2010v35n8.3 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 23 Co-authors: Castleton G; Penney D |
Journal Article
(40 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ludicke P, Muir T, Swabey K, 'Student perceptions of learning challenges in year 7', Australian Educational Researcher, 48 pp. 303-319. ISSN 0311-6999 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s13384-020-00397-6 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Muir T | |
| 2021 | Prain V, Emery S, Thomas DP, Lovejoy V, Farrelly C, et al., 'Team teaching in large spaces: three case studies framed by relational agency', Teaching Education pp. 1-15. ISSN 1047-6210 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/10476210.2020.1868423 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Emery S; Thomas DP; Edwards M-C; Muir T | |
| 2021 | Swabey K, Muir T, Thomas D, Emery S, Edwards M-C, 'University and school research partnerships as a source of professional growth in regional communities', Australian Educational Researcher pp. 1-17. ISSN 0311-6999 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s13384-021-00477-1 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Muir T; Thomas D; Emery S; Edwards M-C | |
| 2021 | Thomas K, Patterson K, Nash Rose, Swabey K, 'What have dads got to do with it? Australian fathers' perspectives on communicating with their young children about relationships and sexuality', Sex Education ISSN 1468-1811 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/14681811.2021.1908249 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Thomas K; Patterson K; Nash Rose | |
| 2021 | Thomas Katy, Patterson K, Nash R, Swabey K, 'Sex Ed Dads: what Australian fathers want their teens to know about relationships and sexuality', Sex Education pp. 1-18. ISSN 1468-1811 (2021) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/14681811.2021.1951197 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Thomas Katy; Patterson K; Nash R | |
| 2020 | Mohan PP, Swabey K, Kertesz J, 'Possibilities and challenges of de-privatisation of classrooms in a developing nation', The Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 44, (11) ISSN 1835-517X (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.14221/ajte.2019v44.n11.1 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Mohan PP; Kertesz J | |
| 2020 | To VT, Swabey KJ, Bown AN, Thai B, 'Multiple perspectives on the benefits of teaching of Vietnamese to preschool children in an Australian early childhood context', International Journal of Early Years Education ISSN 0966-9760 (2020) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/09669760.2020.1814220 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: To VT; Bown AN | |
| 2019 | Deed C, Blake D, Henriksen J, Mooney A, Prain V, et al., 'Teacher adaptation to flexible learning environments', Learning Environments Research pp. 1-13. ISSN 1573-1855 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/s10984-019-09302-0 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 9Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Edwards M; Emery SG; Muir T; Thomas D | |
| 2019 | Ludicke P, Muir T, Swabey K, 'Identifying and supporting young adolescent academic underachievers in Year 7 and 8 classrooms', Issues in Educational Research, 29, (2) pp. 458-484. ISSN 1837-6290 (2019) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Muir T | |
| 2019 | Mohan P, Swabey K, Kertesz J, 'Possibilities and challenges of de-privatisation of classrooms in a developing nation', Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 44, (11) pp. 1-17. ISSN 1835-517X (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.14221/ajte.2019v44.n11.1 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Mohan P; Kertesz J | |
| 2019 | Mohan PP, Swabey K, Kertesz J, 'A comparative study of urban, rural and remote teachers' de-privatised practices', Waikato Journal of Education, 24, (2) pp. 83-94. ISSN 2382-0373 (2019) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Mohan PP; Kertesz J | |
| 2019 | Opoku MP, F J, Swabey K, Pullen D, Dowden T, 'Poverty alleviation among persons with disabilities via United Nations' sustainable development goals in Ghana: voices of stakeholders with disabilities', Sustainable Development, 27, (1) pp. 175-182. ISSN 1099-1719 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1002/sd.1899 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 23Web of Science - 52 Co-authors: Opoku MP; F J; Pullen D | |
| 2018 | F J, Swabey KJ, Pullen DL, Getenet ST, Dowden RA, 'Teenage students' perceptions of teachers: A developmental argument', The Australian Journal of Teacher Education (Online), 43, (2) pp. 26-38. ISSN 1835-517X (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.14221/ajte.2018v43n2.2 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 1 Co-authors: F J; Pullen DL | |
| 2018 | Geberew T, Tigist T, F J, Pullen D, Swabey K, 'English language achievement among Ethiopian public secondary school students: associated factors', Education Research and Reviews, 13, (12) pp. 503-510. ISSN 1990-3839 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.5897/ERR2018.3503 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Geberew T; F J; Pullen D | |
| 2018 | Prain V, Blake D, Deed C, Edwards M, Emery S, et al., 'A framework to support personalising prescribed school curricula', British Educational Research Journal, 44, (6) pp. 1101-1119. ISSN 0141-1926 (2018) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1002/berj.3481 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 10 Co-authors: Edwards M; Emery S; Muir T; Thomas D | |
| 2017 | Lombard S, F J, Pullen D, Swabey K, 'Conceptualizing trauma for children of drug addicted mothers: a developmental mapping', Journal of Trauma & Treatment, 6, (1) Article 1000352. ISSN 2167-1222 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.4172/2167-1222.1000352 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Lombard S; F J; Pullen D | |
| 2017 | Lombard S, F J, Swabey K, Pullen D, 'Endogenous and exogenous problems in children of addicted mothers', Pediatric Dimensions, 2, (2) pp. 1-6. ISSN 2397-950X (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.15761/PD.1000142 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Lombard S; F J; Pullen D | |
| 2017 | Pill S, Swabey K, Penney D, 'Investigating Physical Education Teacher Use of Models Based Practice in Australian Secondary PE', Revue phenEPS / PHEnex Journal, 9, (1) pp. 1-19. ISSN 1918-8927 (2017) [Refereed Article] | |
| 2016 | Rayner CS, Swabey KJ, 'Chaplains' perspectives on their work in Tasmanian government schools', International Journal of Christianity & Education, 20, (3) pp. 199-219. ISSN 2056-9971 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/2056997116659670 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Rayner CS | |
| 2015 | Gyamtsho S, J-F, Getenet S, Pullen D, Swabey K, 'School dropout and associations with anti-social behaviours: A Bhutanese study', Bhutan Journal of Research and Development, 3, (2) pp. 1-12. ISSN 2072-9065 (2015) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: J-F; Pullen D | |
| 2015 | McGregor E, Swabey K, Pullen D, 'How often do you move? Improving student learning in the elementary classroom through purposeful movement', Open Journal of Social Sciences, 3, (6) pp. 6-10. ISSN 2327-5960 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.4236/jss.2015.36002 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Pullen D | |
| 2015 | Pullen D, J-F, Swabey K, Abadooz M, Sing TKR, 'Pre-service teachers' acceptance and use of mobile learning in Malaysia', Australian Educational Computing, 30, (1) pp. 1-14. ISSN 1443-833X (2015) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Pullen D; J-F | |
| 2014 | J-F, Swabey K, Pullen D, 'Pre-service teachers' perception of age through a developmental lens', Sage Open, 4, (3) pp. 1-7. ISSN 2158-2440 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/2158244014545457 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: J-F; Pullen D | |
| 2014 | J-F, Swabey K, Pullen D, 'Adolescent use of mobile phones: A social context', Australian Educational Computing, 29, (1) pp. 1-10. ISSN 0816-9020 (2014) [Refereed Article] Citations: Scopus - 6 Co-authors: J-F; Pullen D | |
| 2014 | Mainsbridge C, Swabey K, Fraser S, Penney D, 'Youth physical activity and health interventions: Ineffective and ill-conceived action?', Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport & Physical Education, 5, (2) pp. 133-150. ISSN 1837-7130 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/18377122.2014.906058 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Mainsbridge C; Fraser S | |
| 2013 | Cruickshank V, Swabey KJ, 'Yes, we can play games differently: Socialisation of PETE teachers', Journal of Research and reflections in Education, 7, (1) Article 1. ISSN 1995-5243 (2013) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Cruickshank V | |
| 2012 | Pill S, Penney D, Swabey K, 'Rethinking sport teaching in physical education: A case study of research based innovation in teacher education', Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 37, (8) Article 8. ISSN 0313-5373 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.14221/ajte.2012v37n8.2 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 32 | |
| 2012 | Salter S, Pittaway J, Swabey K, Capstick M, Douglas T, 'Using an Online Interactive Game to Enhance the Learning Outcomes for First Year Tertiary Students', Creative Education, 3, (6A) pp. 761-768. ISSN 2151-4771 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.4236/ce.2012.326114 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Salter S; Pittaway J; Capstick M; Douglas T | |
| 2011 | Swabey K, Penney D, 'Using discursive strategies, playing policy games and shaping the future of physical education', Sport, Education and Society, 16, (1) pp. 67-87. ISSN 1357-3322 (2011) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/13573322.2011.531962 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 9 | |
| 2010 | Swabey K, Castleton G, Penney D, 'Meeting the standards? Exploring preparedness for teaching', Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 35, (8) pp. 29-46. ISSN 0313-5373 (2010) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.14221/ajte.2010v35n8.3 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 23 Co-authors: Castleton G; Penney D | |
| 2009 | Ang SC, Penney D, Swabey KJ, 'Contemporary Issues and Future Agendas for Health and Physical Education', Physical Education Matters, 4, (2) pp. 29-33. ISSN 1751-0988 (2009) [Contribution to Refereed Journal] Co-authors: Penney D | |
| 2008 | Beswick K, Swabey KJ, Andrew RG, 'Looking for Attributes of Powerful Teaching for Numeracy in Tasmanian K-7 Classrooms', Mathematics Education Research Journal, 20, (1) pp. 3-31. ISSN 1033-2170 (2008) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1007/BF03217467 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4 Co-authors: Beswick K; Andrew RG | |
| 2001 | Swabey KJ, Zechetmayr M, 'The Wellness Wheel An Interactive Health Education Teaching Model', Journal of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, XXXVII, (1) pp. 43-47. ISSN 1091-2193 (2001) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Zechetmayr M | |
| 1999 | Zechetmayr M, Swabey KJ, 'Planning for Sexual Abuse Prevention Training of School Teachers and Health Care Workers', Journal of Health & Social Policy, 11, (2) pp. 17-29. ISSN 0897-7186 (1999) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1300/J045v11n02_02 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Zechetmayr M | |
| 1999 | Zechetmayr M, Swabey KJ, Hull A, 'Australian Health Education: Present Practices and Future Orientations', Sportonomics, 5, (1) pp. 43-52. ISSN 0947-4293 (1999) [Non Refereed Article] Co-authors: Zechetmayr M; Hull A | |
| 1998 | Zechetmayr M, Swabey KJ, 'Parallel Communication and Problem Solving with Young People on Suicidality', International Journal of Adolescence and Youth, 7, (2) pp. 145-163. ISSN 0267-3843 (1998) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/02673843.1998.9747819 [eCite] [Details] Co-authors: Zechetmayr M | |
| 1997 | Mallett PJ, Swabey KJ, 'Public school professionals' understanding, perceptions & experiences of youth suicidal behaviour', Youth Studies Australia, 16, (2) pp. 41-49. ISSN 1038-2569 (1997) [Professional, Non Refereed Article] Co-authors: Mallett PJ | |
| 1997 | Swabey KJ, Zechetmayr M, 'Youth Suicide - Reasons and Solutions', International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 33, (2) pp. 40-43. ISSN 1046-3380 (1997) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Zechetmayr M | |
| 1997 | Swabey KJ, Zechetmayr M, 'Incest - Need for School Intervention Strategies', International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance, 33, (2) pp. 27-31. ISSN 1046-3380 (1997) [Non Refereed Article] Co-authors: Zechetmayr M | |
| 1996 | Zechetmayr M, Swabey KJ, 'School Administrators and Sexual Abuse Prevention', International Studies in Education Administration, 24, (1) pp. 3-15. ISSN 1324-1702 (1996) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Zechetmayr M |
Book
(4 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | F J, Pullen D, Swabey K, Carroll A, Lombard S, et al., 'Lifespan Development in an Educational Context: Edited Book', John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd, Australia, pp. 495. ISBN 9780730345619 (2017) [Edited Book] Co-authors: F J; Pullen D; Lombard S; Heath A; Bown A | |
| 2015 | Hoffnung M, Hoffnung RJ, Seifert KL, Hine A, Ward L, et al., 'Lifespan Development', John Wiley & Sons, Queensland, Australia, pp. 920. ISBN 978-0-73031-470-7 (2015) [Revision/New Edition] Co-authors: Burton Smith R | |
| 2013 | Hoffnung M, Hoffnung RJ, Seifert KL, Burton Smith R, Hine A, et al., 'Lifespan Development: A topical approach', John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd, Australia, pp. 553. ISBN 9780730301844 (2013) [Authored Other Book] Co-authors: Burton Smith R | |
| 2013 | Hoffnung M, Hoffnung RJ, Seifert KL, Burton-Smith R, Hine A, et al., 'Lifespan Development: A chronological approach', John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd, Australia, pp. 756. ISBN 9780730301783 (2013) [Revision/New Edition] Co-authors: Burton-Smith R |
Chapter in Book
(9 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Pullen D, F J, Bown A, Swabey K, 'Human development and health promotion', ifespan Development in an Educational Context: Edited Book, John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd, J F,D Pullen, K Swabey, A Carroll, S Lombard, A Heath, Y Isreal-Cohen, P O' Grady, MP Garate, A Bown (ed), Australia, pp. 434-445. ISBN 9780730345619 (2017) [Other Book Chapter] Co-authors: Pullen D; F J; Bown A | |
| 2016 | Heath A, J-F, Swabey K, 'A framework to explore common incidents in secondary schools guided by content analysis', What is Next in Educational Research?, Sense Publishers, S Fan, J Fielding-Wells (ed), The Netherlands, pp. 223-232. ISBN 9789463005227 (2016) [Research Book Chapter] Co-authors: Heath A; J-F | |
| 2016 | McCarthy R, Pittaway S, Swabey K, 'A Framework of Conditions Supporting Early Career Teacher Resilience and Creativity', What is Next in Educational Research?, Sense Publishers, S Fan, J Fielding-Wells (ed), The Netherlands, pp. 249-260. ISBN 9789463005227 (2016) [Research Book Chapter] Co-authors: McCarthy R; Pittaway S | |
| 2016 | Yorke A, Moltow D, Swabey K, 'The Role of Animals in the Values Development of Children', What is Next in Educational Research?, Sense Publishers, S Fan, J Fielding-Wells (ed), The Netherlands, pp. 309-325. ISBN 9789463005227 (2016) [Research Book Chapter] Co-authors: Yorke A; Moltow D | |
| 2016 | Zehntner C, Swabey K, McMahon JA, 'Using stories to investigate, reflect on and raise social consciousness in a sporting culture', What is Next in Educational Research?, Sense Publishers, S Fan, J Fielding-Wells (ed), The Netherlands, pp. 51-58. ISBN 9789463005227 (2016) [Research Book Chapter] Co-authors: Zehntner C; McMahon JA | |
| 2015 | Swabey K, 'The developing child and adolescent: Implications for learning', Learning to teach in the secondary school, Cambridge University Press, NL Weatherby-Fell (ed), 477 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne, Australia, pp. 39-50. ISBN 978-1-107-46180-2 (2015) [Other Book Chapter] | |
| 2013 | Swabey KJ, 'Child dDevelopment: Approaches to learning', Learning to teach in the primary school, Cambridge University Press, P. Hudson (ed), Melbourne, Australia, pp. 1 - 18. ISBN 9781107672826 (2013) [Other Book Chapter] | |
| 2012 | Ang SC, Penney D, Swabey KJ, 'Pursuing social and emotional learning outcomes through sport education: A narrative account', Sport Education, Routledge, P Hastie (ed), United Kingdom, pp. 116-132. ISBN 978-0-415-78159-6 (2012) [Research Book Chapter] | |
| 2003 | Swabey KJ, Sullivan EC, 'Comparing Assessment of Preservice Teaching Practices Using Traditional and TGfU Instructional Models: Data from Australia and the United States', Teaching Games for Understanding in Physical Education and Sport: An International Perspective, NASPE Publications, J Butler, L Griffin, B Lombardo, R Nastasi (ed), Reston, VA, pp. 99-112. ISBN 0-88314-749-1 (2003) [Research Book Chapter] |
Review
(2 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mainsbridge C, Swabey KJ, Cooley PD, 'Book Review of Sport Studies', Sport, education and society, 15, (3) pp. 388-390. (2010) [Review Single Work] Co-authors: Mainsbridge C; Cooley PD | |
| 2008 | Swabey KJ, 'Book Review - Being Boys, Being Girls : Learning Masculinities and Femininities', Sport, Education and Society, 13, (4) pp. 501-502. (2008) [Other Review] |
Conference Publication
(49 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Prain V, Blake D, Byrne G, Deed C, Edwards MC, et al., 'Improving Regional Low SES Students' Learning and Wellbeing', Book of abstract of the annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education Conference, 1-5 December 2019, QUT, Kelvin Grove Campus, Brisbane, pp. 682. (2019) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Edwards MC; Emery S; Muir TA; Thomas D | |
| 2019 | Swabey K, Muir T, Thomas D, Edwards MC, Emery S, 'Improving regional low-SES students' learning and wellbeing: Case studies from three schools', International Round Table Symposium: Educational Issues and Trends, 14 -17 July, Oxford, England (2019) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Muir T; Thomas D; Edwards MC; Emery S | |
| 2018 | F J, Pullen D, Swabey K, Belmar C, Garate P, 'Research on the relationship between educational performance and psychological resilience among rngineering students. a Chilean study', Memorias CIIE -International Congress of Educational Innovation, 10-12 December 2018, Monterrey, Mexico, pp. 2411-2418. ISSN 2594-0325 (2018) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: F J; Pullen D | |
| 2018 | Swabey K, To V, Thai B, 'Enhancing the educational role of language: Educators' perspectives on languages education in Australian and Vietnamese early childhood contexts', 3rd International Pedagogic and Linguistic ERL Conference, 14-15 June 2018, Vilnius (2018) [Plenary Presentation] Co-authors: To V; Thai B | |
| 2018 | To V, Thai B, Swabey K, 'Teaching Vietnamese as a foreign language in an Australian early childhood context: Perspectives from educators and parents', International Conference on Vietnamese Studies: Globalization and its impact on teaching and learning Vietnamese, 22 December 2018, Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU), Vietnam (2018) [Keynote Presentation] Co-authors: To V; Thai B | |
| 2018 | To VT, Swabey KJ, Thai BD, 'English for non-English speaking children and Vietnamese for non-Vietnamese speaking children: A comparative analysis between Vietnamese and Australian parental perspectives', International congress of bilingualism studies and European Turks, 28 October 2018, Paris (2018) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: To VT; Thai BD | |
| 2017 | Bishop KL, F J, Pullen DL, Swabey KJ, 'Relationships between wellbeing, homework club and academic performance: the moderating role of parental background', Proceedings of the 2017 Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, 26-30 November 2017, Canberra, Australia (2017) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Bishop KL; F J; Pullen DL | |
| 2017 | F J, Fuller A, Pullen D, Swabey K, Wicking A, et al., 'Intentionally building resilience: a Tasmania study', AARE 2016 Proceedings, 27 November-1 December 2016, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pp. 1. ISSN 1324-9320 (2017) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: F J; Fuller A; Pullen D | |
| 2017 | F J, Garate P, Pullen D, Swabey KJ, 'Gender difference in engineering academic performance: a wellbeing developmental explanation', Proceedings of the 2017 Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, 26-30 November, Canberra, Australia (2017) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: F J; Pullen D | |
| 2017 | F J, Pullen D, Swabey K, Wicking A, 'What makes the difference: Promoting resilience in school-aged students', Pathways to Resilience IV: Global South Perspectives, 14-16 June 2017, Cape Town, South Africa, pp. 206. (2017) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: F J; Pullen D | |
| 2017 | Lombard S, F J, Pullen D, Swabey KJ, 'Efficacy of social-emotional programs contribution to the academic performance of students', Proceedings of the 2017 Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, 26-30 November 2017, Canberra, Australia (2017) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Lombard S; F J; Pullen D | |
| 2017 | Morrison CM, Swabey KJ, 'Staying BRiTE in Remote Schools and Communities: Embedding Resilience Promoting Content within Professional Experience Placements and within Community', AARE Conference Papers 2017, 26-30 November 2017, Canberra, Australia ISSN 1324-9320 (2017) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Morrison CM | |
| 2017 | Opoku M, F J, Swabey KJ, Pullen D, 'Is poverty among persons with a disability meeting the sustainable development goal/s? A Ghana case study', Proceedings of the 2017 Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, 26-30 November 2017, Canberra, Australia (2017) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Opoku M; F J; Pullen D | |
| 2017 | Tutu G, F J, Tolosa T, Pullen DL, Swabey KJ, 'English language achievement among Ethiopian secondary school students: associated factors', Proceedings of the 2017 Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, 26-30 November, Canberra, Australia (2017) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: F J; Pullen DL | |
| 2017 | Wallace S, Bishop K, F J, Pullen D, Swabey KJ, 'Shared leadership: a key to school improvement', Proceedings of the 2017 Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, 26-30 November 2017, Canberra, Australia (2017) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Bishop K; F J; Pullen D | |
| 2016 | F J, Fuller A, Swabey K, O'Grady P, Adams K, et al., 'Resilience: A report on 100,000 Australian school students', AARE 2016 Proceedings, 27 November-1 December 2016, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pp. 1. ISSN 1324-9320 (2016) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: F J; Fuller A | |
| 2016 | F J, Pullen D, Swabey K, 'Resilience and its relationship to delinquent behaviours: a South Australian study', AARE 2016 Proceedings, 27 November-1 December 2016, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pp. 1. ISSN 1324-9320 (2016) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: F J; Pullen D | |
| 2016 | J-F, Gillies R, Caroll A, Swabey K, Pullen D, 'The role of employment/training and its relationship to crime-free living through the voices of former Australian inmates', Proceedings of the 2016 Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, 27 November - 1 December 2016, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pp. 1-17. ISSN 1324-9320 (2016) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: J-F; Pullen D | |
| 2015 | J-F, Fuller A, Swabey K, Pullen D, Waldrip BG, et al., 'Resiliency among Australian school students: A report on 43,799 primary and secondary school students', AARE Conference Proceedings, 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2015, University of Notre Dame, pp. 1-14. ISSN 1324-9320 (2015) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: J-F; Pullen D; Waldrip BG | |
| 2015 | J-F, Gyamtsho S, Swabey K, Pullen D, 'Capturing the voices of school drop-outs in Bhutan', AARE Conference Proceedings, 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2015, University of Notre Dame, pp. 1-11. ISSN 1324-9320 (2015) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: J-F; Pullen D | |
| 2015 | J-F, Pullen D, Swabey K, Yang Y, 'A social context for adolescent use of mobile phones', Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering and their Applications (EECEA2015), 11-14 February 2015, Manila, Philippines, pp. 100-108. (2015) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: J-F; Pullen D; Yang Y | |
| 2015 | Lombard S, F J, Swabey K, Pullen D, 'Developmentally classifying the endogenous and exogenous problems of children of addicted mothers', Proceedings of the 2016 Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, 29 November - 3 December 2015, Fremantle, Australia (2015) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Lombard S; F J; Pullen D | |
| 2015 | Lombard SJ, J-F, Swaby K, Pullen D, 'Developmentally classifying the endogenous and exogenous problems of children of addicted mothers', The Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, University of Notre Dame, pp. 1-33. (2015) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Lombard SJ; J-F; Pullen D | |
| 2014 | Babaee M, Swabey KJ, Prosser M, 'A theoretical framework for use of e-portfolios: A combination of constructivism, SAL and the 3P model', Proceedings of IAC-ETeL 2014, 28 February - 1 March 2014, Prague, Czech Republic, pp. 1-8. ISBN 978-80-905442-3-9 (2014) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Babaee M; Prosser M | |
| 2014 | Birch D, J-F, Swabey K, Pullen D, Yu J, 'A teacher's experience of supporting young asylum seekers in detention', Proceedings of the 2014 joint Australian Association for Research in Education and New Zealand Association for Research in Education Conference, 30 November - 4 December, Brisbane, Australia, pp. 1-15. ISSN 1324-9320 (2014) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: J-F; Pullen D; Yu J | |
| 2014 | Heath A, Swabey K, J-F, 'Content and leximancer analysis as methodological tools to study formal school grievances: An archival study', Proceedings of the 2014 joint Australian Association for Research in Education and New Zealand Association for Research in Education Conference, 30 November - 4 December 2014, Brisbane, Australia, pp. 1-5. ISSN 1324-9320 (2014) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Heath A; J-F | |
| 2014 | J-F, Gillies R, Carroll A, Swabey K, Pullen D, et al., 'The role of post-secondary education among ex-inmates living crime-free', Proceedings of the 2014 joint Australian Association for Research in Education and New Zealand Association for Research in Education Conference, 30 November - 4 December, Brisbane, Australia, pp. 1-14. ISSN 1324-9320 (2014) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: J-F; Pullen D; Fluck A; Yu J | |
| 2011 | Swabey K, Salter S, Douglas T, 'It's all fun and games - Engaging first year human movement students', Congreso de la asociacion, 26-29 October 2010, A Coruna, Spain, pp. 1-4. ISBN 978-84-614-9946-5 (2011) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Salter S; Douglas T | |
| 2010 | Salter S, Douglas T, Pittaway J, Swabey K, Capstick M, 'Games students play: Engaging first year tertiary students in linking and extending foundation material throught the use of a digital game', First Year in Higher Education Conference Proceedings 2010, 27-30 June 2010, Adelaide, pp. 1-10. ISBN 978-1-74107-282-2 (2010) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Salter S; Douglas T; Pittaway J; Capstick M | |
| 2009 | Pedersen S, Swabey K, 'Upper and lower extremity processing in boys with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder', Creating Active Futures, 7-10 July 2009, QUT, Brisbane, Australia, pp. 245-256. ISBN 978-1-74107-286-0 (2009) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Pedersen S | |
| 2009 | Swabey KJ, Bennett JA, Nicholson K, Morse D, McWhirter E, et al., 'Social and Emotional Health Programs: Do They Work?', Creating Active Futures, 7-10 July 2009, Brisbane, Australia, pp. 167-174. ISBN 978-1-74107-286-0 (2009) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Morse D; McWhirter E | |
| 2006 | Andrew RG, Beswick K, Swabey KJ, 'Repertoires for Diversity: Effective pedagogies for inclusive practice', AARE 2005 Conference Proceedings, December 2005, Paramatta, Sydney EJ ISSN 1324-9339 (2006) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Andrew RG; Beswick K | |
| 2006 | Swabey KJ, 'Anna's story: Inclusion in the secondary school physical education setting', Department of Sport Sciences, University of Jyvaskyla, 5-8 July, Jyvaskyla, Finland, pp. 155. ISBN 951-39-2550-1 (2006) [Conference Edited] | |
| 2006 | Swabey KJ, 'Teachers' stories: Implementing a new HPE curriculum', Department of Sport Sciences, University of Jyvaskyla, 5-8 July, Jyvaskyla, Finland, pp. 87. ISBN 951-39-2550-1 (2006) [Conference Edited] | |
| 2005 | Philpott T, Swabey KJ, 'Teaching for Understanding in Human Movement', 4-7 January, 2005, Hawaii, USA EJ ISSN 1541-5880 (2005) [Conference Edited] | |
| 2005 | Pryce-Jones R, Swabey KJ, 'Metaphorically speaking using Metaphors in Pre-Service Health & Physical Education Teacher Preparation', AIESEP, 17-20 November, 2005, Lisbon, Portugal, pp. 216. (2005) [Conference Edited] Co-authors: Pryce-Jones R | |
| 2005 | Swabey KJ, Pryce-Jones R, French KA, 'The Essential Learning Framework in Tasmania: Teacher's practice in implementing a new curriculum in HPE', AIESEP, 17-20 November, 2005, Lisbon, Portugal, pp. 204. (2005) [Conference Edited] Co-authors: Pryce-Jones R; French KA | |
| 2002 | Pryce-Jones R, Swabey KJ, 'Bachelor of human movement, health & physical education teaching: the first year teaching experience', AIESEP Conference Proceedings, October, Spain EJ (2002) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Pryce-Jones R | |
| 2002 | Swabey KJ, 'The 1992 Senate Inquiry - analysis of submissions and interviews by key personnel', AARE Brisbane 2002, December, Brisbane EJ ISSN 1324-9339 (2002) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] | |
| 2002 | Swabey KJ, Butler A, 'The Health and Physical Education Curriculum: Teachers' Concerns and Perceptions of Implementation Issues', Interaction for healthy solutions, July, Launceston EJ (2002) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Butler A | |
| 2001 | Swabey KJ, Pryce-Jones R, 'Human Movement Mentoring', Facing Change, 2000, Rockhampton, pp. 2.72-2.76. ISBN 0-9579809-0-6 (2001) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Pryce-Jones R | |
| 2000 | Swabey KJ, 'The Senate Report - The Tasmanian and Victorian Connections', AARE Sydney 2000, 4-7 December 2000, Sydney, pp. 215. (2000) [Conference Extract] | |
| 2000 | Swabey KJ, Pryce-Jones R, 'Human Movement Mentoring', World Sport Science Congress, 3-6 September 2000, Yeppoon, Queensland, pp. 64. (2000) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Pryce-Jones R | |
| 2000 | Swabey KJ, Wheatley R, 'The effect of participation in a manipulative skill program on the manipulative skill performance of preparatory and grade 3 students', 2000 Pre-Olympic Congress, 7-12 September 2000, Brisbane, pp. 75. (2000) [Conference Extract] | |
| 1999 | Cooley PD, Swabey KJ, Skinner J, 'Coaches' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Use of Weight Control Techniques for Their Athletes', Proceedings of the ICHPER-SD 42nd World Congress, 1-7 July 1999, Cairo, Egypt, pp. 1 - 8. (1999) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Cooley PD; Skinner J | |
| 1999 | Swabey KJ, Gillespie K, 'The Inclusion Policy in Practice During Physical Education', 1999 ICHPER-SA 42nd World Congress, 1 - 7 July 1999, Cairo, Egypt, pp. 1-4. (1999) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] | |
| 1998 | Swabey KJ, Kirk D, Carson T, 'Physical Education Defined', Research in Education: Does it Count?, November 1998, Adelaide, pp. 96. (1998) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] | |
| 1998 | Swabey KJ, Stackhouse M, 'The Implementation and Influence of a Perceptual-Motor Program on a Kindergarten', Key into Life, January 1998, Adelaide, pp. 169-171. ISBN 1863520155 (1998) [Refereed Conference Paper] | |
| 1998 | Swabey KJ, Yeo SM, 'The Effect of an Adapted Version of a Structured Motor Program on Kindergarten Children's Perceptual Motor Skills', Key into Life, January 1998, pp. 172-174. ISBN 1863520155 (1998) [Refereed Conference Paper] |
Contract Report, Consultant's Report
(5 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Cooley PD, Swabey KJ, 'Teaching Practices of Sexuality and Relationships Education in Tasmanian Schools', Department of Health and Human Services, Hobart, 1 (2009) [Consultants Report] Co-authors: Cooley PD | |
| 2005 | Andrew RG, Beswick K, Swabey KJ, Barrett MS, Bridge DJ, 'Repertoires for diversity: Effective literacy and numeracy in inclusive schools', Tasmanian Department of Educations, the Catholic Education Office - Assoc. of Independent Schools (2005) [Consultants Report] Co-authors: Andrew RG; Beswick K; Barrett MS; Bridge DJ | |
| 1996 | Swabey KJ, 'TCE PE 817 Sports Science 95 Examination Report', Tasmanian School Assessment Board (1996) [Contract Report] | |
| 1995 | Swabey KJ, 'KNSP - Physical Training Instructor Course Critique', AMC Search Limited, Launceston (1995) [Contract Report] | |
| 1995 | Swabey KJ, 'TCE PE 817 Sports Science 1994 Examination Report', Tasmanian School Assessment Board (1995) [Consultants Report] |
Thesis
(1 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Swabey KJ, 'The 1992 Australian Senate Inquiry into Physical and Sport Education: Representations of the Field' (2006) [PhD] |
Other Public Output
(3 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | F J, Pullen DL, Swabey KJ, 'Teachers often the first respondents to student anxiety', EducationHQ News, EducationHQ Australia, Melbourne, Australia, 2017, 24 April 2017, p. 38957. (2017) [Magazine Article] Co-authors: F J; Pullen DL | |
| 2017 | F J, Pullen DL, Swabey KJ, 'Student driven violence is a hidden and growing problem: What can be done about it?', EducationHQ News, EducationHQ Australia, Melbourne, Australia, 2017, 24 May 2017, p. 39572. (2017) [Magazine Article] Co-authors: F J; Pullen DL | |
| 2003 | Swabey KJ, 'Men's Health', Towards Unity for Health, The Netherlands, 22, 2 (2003) [Magazine Article] |
Grants & Funding
Professor Swabey's supervisions are broadly focussed around her research areas of: social and emotional wellbeing, student preparedness for teacher education, and educational psychology, particularly human development, however, her expertise in qualitative research methodology relating to grounded theory using interviews and questionnaires also sees her involved as a co-supervisor on a wide range of topics. Currently, Prof. Swabey supervises both EdD and PhD candidates.
Funding Summary
Number of grants
11
Total funding
$784,760
Projects
Refugee and Migrant Student Mentoring in English Language and Pathway Planning (MELP) (2020)$25,000
- Description
- The Refugee and Migrant Student Mentoring in English Language and Pathway Planning (MELP) will support students from refugee and migrant backgrounds from Years 9-12 and in Young Migrant English Program (YMEP) in Northern Tasmania. This project will build on current English for the Educational Pathway and Making Connections Guiding Migrants on the Educational Pathway programs, funded by the Department of Communities, Sport, and Recreation in 2019. The program will recruit student volunteers, from the Faculty of Education, University of Tasmania (UTAS), to mentor students from refugee and migrant backgrounds. The program will promote purposeful relationships in which Faculty of Education student volunteer mentors work collaboratively with their high school student mentees, to assist them in developing a positive sense of self and aspirations, educational pathways, career options post-school and academic English language skills. The program aims to support the students to engage in school life, progress in their studies and plan their transition from high school to further education. The program is intended to be delivered at the following institutions in Northern Tasmania in Terms 2 and 3, 2020:Brooks High School Kings Meadows High School Launceston CollegeNewstead CollegeProspect High School TasTAFE, LauncestonQueechy High SchoolThis program will be led by UTAS and operate in partnership with the Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) Tasmania and Tasmanian Department of Education (DoE). MRC Tasmania and DoE will provide overall input and advice on the development and coordination of the program. The program is offered as a package with the Support for At-Risk Refugee and Migrant Students (SARRS) program in the North; with MRC Tasmania offering two similar programs in the South.
- Funding
- Department of Communities Tasmania ($25,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Learning Grants Program
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Kember DR; Koirala S; Swabey KJ
- Year
- 2020
Support for At-Risk Refugee and Migrant Students (SARRS) (2020)$25,000
- Description
- This program will support refugee and migrant children who have been identified as being at risk because of their low levels of English language proficiency. Migrants and refugees arriving with limited English language abilities face a daunting task in coping with school. If the command of English is very limited, they are unable to engage with normal classroom tasks. Their motivation suffers and they tend to become disengaged educationally. Support will be provided individually in schools, colleges and TAFE in Northern Tasmania by mentors who are students from the UTAS Faculty of Education. The model is one currently used successfully in the 2019 English for the Educational Pathway and Making Connections Guiding Migrants on the Educational Pathway projects. The program promotes purposeful relationships in which Education Faculty student volunteer mentors work collaboratively with their student mentees, to assist them in developing a positive sense of self and aspirations, English language skills, educational pathways and career options post-school.The program is intended to be delivered at the following institutions in Northern Tasmania in Terms 2 and 3, 2020:Brooks High School Kings Meadows High School Launceston CollegeNewstead CollegeProspect High School TasTAFE, LauncestonQueechy High SchoolThis program will be led by UTAS and operate in partnership with the Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) Tasmania and Tasmanian Department of Education (DoE). MRC Tasmania and DoE will provide overall input and advice on the development and coordination of the program. The program is offered as a package with the Refugee and Migrant Student Mentoring in English Language and Pathway Planning (MELP) program in the North; with MRC Tasmania offering two similar programs in the South.
- Funding
- Department of Communities Tasmania ($25,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Learning Grants Program
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Koirala S; Kember DR; Swabey KJ
- Year
- 2020
Making Connections, Guiding migrants on the educational pathway (2019)$25,000
- Description
- The program will recruit student volunteers, from the Faculty of Education, University of Tasmania (UTAS), to mentor high school students from refugee and migrant backgrounds. The program will promote purposeful relationships in which Education Faculty student volunteer mentors work collaboratively with their high school student mentees, to assist them in developing a positive sense of self and aspirations, educational pathways and career options post-school. The program aims to support the students to engage in school life, progress in their studies and plan their transition from high school to further education.
- Funding
- Department of Communities Tasmania ($25,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Learning Grants Program
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Kember DR; Swabey KJ; Moltow DT; Oates GN; Cruickshank V
- Year
- 2019
English for the educational pathway (2019)$25,000
- Description
- The program will recruit and train student volunteers, from the Faculty of Education (Specialisation in English, Literacy, TESOL), University of Tasmania (UTAS), to provide weekly one-on-one and small group tutoring support for high school students from refugee and migrant backgrounds. The Education Faculty student volunteer tutors will provide help with English language and literacy support to year 9 and 10 high school students.
- Funding
- Department of Communities Tasmania ($25,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Learning Grants Program
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Moltow DT; Swabey KJ; Kember DR; Oates GN; Cruickshank V
- Year
- 2019
Mathematical foundations for migrant learning (2019)$25,000
- Description
- The program will recruit and train student volunteers, from the Faculty of Education (specialization in Mathematics Education), University of Tasmania (UTAS), to provide weekly on-on-one and small group tutoring support for high school students from refugee and migrant backgrounds. The Education Faculty student volunteer tutors will provide help with mathematics and numeracy support to year 9 and 10 high school students.
- Funding
- Department of Communities Tasmania ($25,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Learning Grants Program
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Oates GN; Swabey KJ; Kember DR; Moltow DT; Cruickshank V
- Year
- 2019
An investigation into languages education in Tasmanian primary and secondary schools (2018)$13,886
- Description
- Over the past decades the Australian Government has had many policies to develop the learning of languages throughout the country (Lo Bianco & Slaughter, 2009), particularly Asian languages. The importance of engaging with Asian nations in the era of global integration and international mobility was stated in the Melbourne declaration on educational goals for young Australians (2008). In the Australian Curriculum, Asia and Australias engagement with Asia is the cross-curriculum priority and intercultural awareness is the general capability. Within the Tasmanian context, the 2013 White Paper, Tasmanias Place in the Asian Century, emphasized the crucial engagement with Asia to enhance Tasmanias opportunities in the global market. Although some planning is underway for language education as part of the implementation of the Australian Curriculum: Languages, a formal date for this implementation is still unknown (Asia Education Foundation, 2014). Currently, not many languages are offered in Tasmanian schools. This urges a timely and much needed investigation into the reality of languages education in Tasmanian schools to provide some interventions to increase the uptake of language studies in Tasmania to meet the Australian Governments demand on Asian literacy. The project seeks the answers for the following key questions:1. Which (Asian) languages in the national curriculum are taught in Tasmanian schools? Why?2. How many primary and secondary schools have offered a language education program in their curriculum to date?CAL Hothouse Research Enhancement Program EOI 2017 Page 2 of 83. What are the perceptions of principals, teachers, parents and students on languages education in Tasmanian schools?4. How are the aspects of culture presented in the current Asian languages classes to promote intercultural understanding about Asia?5. How are language and content integrated in the current Asian languages lessons in Tasmanian schools?6. What are the challenges of languages education in the Tasmanian context?
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($13,886)
- Scheme
- Grant - CALE Hothouse Alignment Scheme
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- To VT; Swabey KJ; Wang Y; Tanasaldy WT; Thai B
- Year
- 2018
Teaching reading and writing in the early years: enhancing professional knowledge and practice (2016)$6,700
- Description
- This study aims to enhance teachers knowledge and skills for the teaching of reading and writing in the early years of school (Kindergarten to year 2). In Tasmania, students literacy achievement has sparked concerns, particularly in the areas of reading and writing. Currently, Tasmania ranks at the bottom among Australian states on virtually every dimension of economic, social, and cultural performance (West & Schwerdt, 2012, p. 50). Evidence shows that a majority (i.e., up to 70%) of Tasmanian school students have difficulties reading and writing (Rowe, 2005), which poses significant issues for students as they transition from school to life as adults in the Tasmanian community. Tasmanian students reading and writing performance and how this can be better addressed is the core focus of this research, and will be investigated through an exploration of literacy instruction in the early years of school.
- Funding
- Rotary Club of Hobart ($6,700)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Swabey KJ; Hopwood B
- Year
- 2016
Improving Regional Low SES Students' Learning and Wellbeing (2015 - 2018)$571,174
- Description
- This study aims to address the learning and wellbeing needs of over 8000 predominantly low SES students in regional Australia through researching the conditions that enable refinement and extension of a successful curricular and wellbeing program. This student cohorts current low educational performance has significant negative effects on individual employment prospects and broader national productivity. Their under-achievement and disengagement from schooling also contribute to many antisocial, harmful short- and long-term outcomes for individuals, with significant health and other costs to the broader community. The research has the potential to impact positively on these current outcomes and be applicable to other like settings.
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($424,174)
- Collaborators
- Anglicare Tasmania ($70,000); Bendigo South East College ($3,500); Crusoe Secondary 7-10 College ($3,500); Department of Education and Training Victoria ($56,000); Eaglehawk Secondary College ($3,500); Northern Bay P-12 College ($7,000); Weeroona College Bendigo ($3,500)
- Scheme
- Grant-Linkage Projects Round 1
- Administered By
- Deakin University
- Research Team
- Prain V; Swabey KJ; Tytler R; Deed C; Meyers N; Blake D; Muir T; Farrelly C; Mooney A; Thomas DP
- Period
- 2015 - 2018
- Grant Reference
- LP150100558
Incorporating Newcomers into a Community of Practice: Investigating Issues of School Culture, Socialisation and Professional Expertise for Beginning Teachers (2008)$8,000
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($8,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Institutional Research Scheme
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Swabey KJ; Castleton GE
- Year
- 2008
Mapping safe sex teaching in Tasmanian schools (2007)$10,000
- Funding
- Department of Health and Human Services Tasmania ($10,000)
- Scheme
- Consultancy
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Brooker RA; Swabey KJ; Cooley PD
- Year
- 2007
Effective teaching and learning practices for students with learning difficulties initiatives (2003 - 2004)$50,000
- Funding
- Department of Education Tasmania ($50,000)
- Scheme
- Consultancy
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Andrew RG; Beswick K; Barrett MS; Bridge D; Myhill ME; Swabey KJ
- Period
- 2003 - 2004
Research Supervision
Current
4
Completed
16
Current
| Degree | Title | Commenced |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Sex Ed Dads: A mixed methods study of Australian fathers' perspectives on relationships and sexuality education for their young children | 2018 |
| PhD | Developing Early Childhood Education Curriculum for Ethiopia | 2018 |
| PhD | Child Marriage in Nigeria: Causes, consequences, parents' attitudes and the reasons for persistence | 2019 |
| PhD | Blended Learning Practices that Promote Student Learning and Autonomy in Higher Education | 2020 |
Completed
| Degree | Title | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Creativity, Resilience and Early Career Teachers Candidate: Robyn Joanne McCarthy | 2020 |
| PhD | Educational Transition, Disadvantage and Adolescent Identity Development: Measuring change using the identitygram approach Candidate: Deborah Anne Brewer | 2019 |
| EdD | 'Let Them in on the Big Secret': An examination of explicit teaching in literacy in the contemporary classroom Candidate: Anker Julian Fuglsang | 2019 |
| PhD | Remediation of Errors with Mathematical Algorithms Candidate: Alison Jane Manson | 2019 |
| PhD | Fijian Secondary School Teachers' Perceptions of the Interpersonal Characteristics of Professional Learning Communities Candidate: Parmeshwar Prasad Mohan | 2019 |
| EdD | The Facilitation of Self-Directed Learning inTeachers through Person-Centred Coaching Candidate: Jamie Allan Schmitz | 2019 |
| Masters | An Exploratory Study of Education Policy and School Dropout in Bhutan Candidate: Sonam Gyamtsho | 2018 |
| PhD | Perceptions, Perspectives and Practice: Identifying and supporting adolescent academic underachievers in the classroom Candidate: Penelope Jane Ludicke | 2018 |
| EdD | A Case Study Investigation of Support Processes and Interventions for Potential Ogre Behaviours in Tasmanian Secondary Schools Candidate: Anne Lynette Heath | 2017 |
| EdD | "Behind the Screen: The Internet Playground" Cyberbullying in Secondary Schools: Its impact on school communities Candidate: Susan Maree Ryan | 2017 |
| PhD | The Role of E-Portfolios in Higher Education: The experience of pre-service teachers Candidate: Maliheh Babaee | 2017 |
| PhD | Education for Ethics: Investigating the contribution of animal studies to fostering ethical understanding in children Candidate: Amanda Jean Yorke | 2016 |
| PhD | Science Fiction Texts, Gender and Transformation Candidate: Matthew John Coleman | 2016 |
| PhD | The Way That Things Are Done Around Here: An investigation into the organisational and social structures that influence coach learning Candidate: Christopher Hans Jakob Zehntner | 2016 |
| PhD | Bridging the language/culture divide:Fostering international understanding and collaboration to address issues of global concern Candidate: Sandra Ann Zicus | 2015 |
| PhD | Rethinking Sport Teaching in Physical Education Candidate: Shane Andrew Pill | 2012 |