Emeritus Professor John Elkins

Emeritus Professor

School of Education
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Overview

Qualifications

  • Australian Psychological Society, Australian Psychological Society
  • Australian College of Educators, Australian College of Educators
  • Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
  • Bachelor (Honours) of Education, The University of Queensland
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland
  • Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland

Publications

  • Poed, Shiralee and Elkins, John (2012). Legislation, policies, and principles. Education for inclusion and diversity. (pp. 37-60) edited by Adrian Ashman and John Elkins. Frenchs Forest, Australia: Pearson.

  • van Kraayenoord, Christina E. and Elkins, John (2012). Literacies and numeracy. Education for inclusion and diversity. (pp. 257-289) edited by Adrian Ashman and John Elkins. Frenchs Forest, Australia: Pearson.

  • Adrian Ashman and John Elkins eds. (2011). Education for inclusion and diversity. 4th ed. Frenchs Forest, Australia: Pearson Australia Group.

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Supervision

  • (2007) Doctor Philosophy

  • (2004) Doctor Philosophy

  • (2004) Doctor Philosophy

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Publications

Book

Book Chapter

  • Poed, Shiralee and Elkins, John (2012). Legislation, policies, and principles. Education for inclusion and diversity. (pp. 37-60) edited by Adrian Ashman and John Elkins. Frenchs Forest, Australia: Pearson.

  • van Kraayenoord, Christina E. and Elkins, John (2012). Literacies and numeracy. Education for inclusion and diversity. (pp. 257-289) edited by Adrian Ashman and John Elkins. Frenchs Forest, Australia: Pearson.

  • van Kraayenoord, Christina E, Moni, Karen B, Jobling, Anne, Elkins, John, Koppenhaver, David and Miller, Robyn (2011). The writing achievement, metacognitive knowledge of writing and motivation of middle-school students with learning difficulties. Multiple perspectives on difficulties in learning literacy and numeracy. (pp. 213-234) edited by Claire Wyatt-Smith, John Elkins and Stephanie Gunn. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4020-8864-3_10

  • Elkins, J. (2009). Legislation, policies and principles. Education for Inclusion and Diversity. (pp. 35-56) edited by A. Ashman and J. Elkins. Frenches Forest, NSW.: Pearson Education Australia.

  • van Kraayenoord, C. and Elkins, J. (2009). Literacies and numeracy. Education for Inclusion and Diversity. (pp. 235-270) edited by A. Ashman and J. Elkins. Frenches Forest, NSW: Pearson Education Australia.

  • Elkins, J. (2005). Numeracy. Educating Children with Diverse Abilities. (pp. 215-245) edited by A. Ashman and J. Elkins. Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education Australia.

  • Wyatt-Smith, C., Cumming, J. and Elkins, J. (2005). Redesigning assessment. Teaching Middle years. (pp. 271-299) edited by D. Pendergast and N. Bahr. Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin.

  • Elkins, J. (2005). The school context. Educating Children with Diverse Abilities. (pp. 37-64) edited by A. Ashman and J. Elkins. Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education Australia.

  • Kataoka, M., van Kraayenoord, C. E. and Elkins, J. (2003). Why do students experience learning disabilities? A study of principals' perceptions in Japanese primary schools. Educational Imaginings: On the Play of Texts and Contexts. (pp. 269-294) edited by Jennifer A. Vadeboncoeur and Shaun Rawolle. Brisbane Australia: Australian Academic Press.

  • Elkins, J. (2002). Numeracy. Educating children with diverse abilities. (pp. 436-469) edited by A. Ashman and J. Elkins. Frenchs Forest, N.S.W., Australia: Pearson Education Australia.

  • Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J. (2002). Rights and learning opportunities. Educating Children with Diverse Abilities. (pp. 41-72) edited by Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J.. Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education.

  • Elkins, J. (2002). The school context. Educating Children with Diverse Abilities. (pp. 73-113) edited by A. F. Ashman and J. Elkins. Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education Australia.

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

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

  • van Kraayenoord, C. E. and Elkins, J. (2000). Context, provision and teacher education. Literacy, numeracy and students with disabilities. (pp. 25-45) edited by C. E. van Kraayenoord, J. Elkins, C. Palmer, F. W. Rickards and P. Colbert. Canberra: DETYA Clearinghouse.

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

  • Elkins, J. and Dole, S. (2000). Fleming State Primary School. Literacy, Numeracy and Students with Disabilities. Volume 3: The Case Studies. (pp. 165-175) edited by C. E. van Kraayenoord and J. Elkins. Canberra: DETYA Clearinghouse.

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

  • Gallaher, K., Elkins, J. and van Kraayenoord, C. E. (2000). Literacy, numeracy and students with social-emotional disabilities. Literacy, numeracy and students with disabilities: The literature reviews. (pp. 359-366) edited by C. E. van Kraayenoord and J. Elkins. Canberra: DETYA Clearinghouse.

  • White, C. Y. and Elkins, J. (2000). Preservice primary education and the teaching of students with learning difficulties or with disabilities in the areas of literacy and numeracy. Literacy, numeracy and students with disabilities: Teacher Education. (pp. 21-50) edited by C. E. van Kraayenoord and J. Elkins. Canberra: Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs.

  • Wilkinson, I. A., Freebody, P. and Elkins, J. (2000). Reading research in Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand. Handbook of Reading Research. (pp. 3-16) edited by Michael L. Kamil, Peter Mosenthal, P. David Pearson and Rebecca Barr. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

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

  • van Kraayenoord, C. E. and Elkins, J. (2000). Summary and conclusion. Literacy, numeracy and students with disabilities: Executive summary and synthesis. (pp. 139-162) edited by C. E. van Kraayenoord and J. Elkins. Canberra: Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs.

  • Ashman , A. F. and Elkins, J. (1998). Education across the life-span. Educating children with special needs. (pp. ---) edited by A. F. Ashman and J. Elkins. Sydney: Prentice Hall.

  • Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J. (1998). Maximising the learning opportunities for all children. Educating children with special needs. (pp. ---) edited by A. F. Ashman and J. Elkins. Sydney: Prentice Hall.

  • Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J. (1996). Schooling and integration. New approaches to Down syndrome. (pp. 341-357) edited by B. Stratford and P. Gunn. London: Cassell.

  • Ashman , A. F. and Elkins, J. (1994). A life-span approach to education. Educating children with special needs. (pp. 545-566) edited by A. Ashman and J. Elkins. Sydney: Prentice Hall.

  • Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J. (1994). Providing learning opportunities for all children. Educating children with special needs. (pp. 1-35) edited by A. F. Ashman and J. Elkins. Sydney: Prentice Hall.

  • Ashman, A. F., Elkins, J. and van Kraayenoord, C. (1991). Intervention research in Australia. Intervention research in students with learning disabilities: An international perspective. (pp. 147-162) edited by B. Y. L. Wong. New York: Springer-Verlag.

  • Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J. (1990). Cooperative learning among special students. Children helping children. (pp. 207-233) edited by Foot, H. C., Morgan, M. J. and Shute, R. H.. Chichester: John Wiley.

  • Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J. (1990). Special education across the lifespan. Educating children with special needs. (pp. 420-437) edited by A. F. Ashman and J. Elkins. Sydney: Prentice Hall.

  • Ashman, A. F. and Elkins, J. (1990). Special education and special children. Educating children with special needs. (pp. 1-31) edited by A. F. Ashman and J. Elkins. Sydney: Prentice Hall.

Journal Article

Conference Publication

Edited Outputs

Other Outputs

Grants (Administered at UQ)

PhD and MPhil Supervision

Note for students: Emeritus Professor John Elkins is not currently available to take on new students.

Completed Supervision

  • (2007) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor

    Other advisors:

  • (2004) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor

  • (2004) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor

  • (2004) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor

  • (2004) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor

  • (2004) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor

  • (2004) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor

  • (2002) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor

  • (2002) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor

  • (2002) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor

  • (2006) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor

  • (2003) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor

  • (2002) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor