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Prof Alison Kearney AdvDipTchg, MEd, PhD

Head of Institute of Education

Doctoral Supervisor
Institute of Education

I am the Head of the Institute of Education at Massey University and past Co-Director of the Equity Through Education Centre.  My research focuses on issues associated with equity in and through education. I  have always been interested in equity and issues of social justice, and this stems from growing up with a brother with an intellectual disability who was institutionalised from an early age. I am particularly interested in the reasons why some students are excluded and marginalised from and within school.

Prior to taking up my position at Massey University, I was a primary school teacher, a Guidance and Learning Teacher and a Teacher of Special Needs. I currently teach in the areas of inclusive education and educational psychology.  I have been the past  coordinator of the following programmes:

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching (Learning & Behaviour)
  • Post Graduate Diploma (Teaching & Learning)
  • M.Ed (Teaching & Learning)
  • M. Specialist Teaching
  • Diploma in Education Support Workers

I have supervised numerous Masters and PhD students.

I am the Head of the Institute of Education at Massey University and past Co-Director of the Equity Through Education Centre. 

https://www.equitythrougheducation.nz/

My research focuses on issues associated with equity in and through education. 

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Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 063569099 ext 84416
    Location: 4.08, Social Science Tower
    Campus: Turitea, Manawatu

Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma of Teaching - Palmerston North College of Education (1993)
  • Master of Education - Massey University (2000)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2009)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

My major research interests are in the area of Inclusive education as a vehicle for equity. I am particularly interested in the factors that act to marginalise and exclude students from and within school and how this exclusion can be overcome. Chidrens' rights form an important part of this agenda.

A secondary research strand focuses on learners exercising personal agency and taking charge of their learning. 

Research Opportunities

  • Childrens Rights  (01/05/2016) As part of the new Equity Through Education Research Centre, a research strand focused childrens' rights is proposed.

Thematics

21st Century Citizenship

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Education (130000)

Keywords

inclusive, education, equity, social justice, human rights, learning, teaching, resource teaching

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Approver 1 0
Project Leader 2 7
Team Member 0 1

Research Outputs

Journal

Sutton, D., Kearney, A., & Ashton, K. (2023). Improving educational inclusion for refugee-background learners through appreciation of diversity. International Journal of Inclusive Education. 27(6), 671-688
[Journal article]Authored by: Ashton, K., Kearney, A.
Kearney, A., & Conradie-Chetty, A. (2022). Untold Stories: Material Narratives of Fragility, Grief, and Healing. De Arte. 57(3), 1-3
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Conradie-Chetty, A., & Kearney, A. (2022). Untold Stories: (Re-)Narrativising the Past in the Present through Visual Artmaking. De Arte. 57(2), 1-3
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A. (2021). Beyond the Everyday: Subtle Forms of Resistance in the Work of Usha Seejarim. Third Text. 35(5), 540-553
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A. (2021). Infinite Mirror: Critical Reflections on Wayne Barker’s Strategies of Appropriation. Critical Arts. 35(5-6), 196-209
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
McDowall, E., Koenig-Visagie, L., van der Merwe, L., Kgongoane, O., & Kearney, A. (2021). Editorial. De Arte. 56(1), 1-4
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Sutton, D., Kearney, A., & Ashton, K. (2021). Improving educational inclusion for refugee-background learners through appreciation of diversity. International Journal of Inclusive Education. , 1-18 Retrieved from https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13603116.2020.1867377
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A., Alghamdi, Y., & Hansen, S. (2020). The Value high school teachers place on CPD for their professional development. International Journal of Scientific Research Engineering & Technology (IJSRET). 11(5), 741-764
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Attwood, S., MacArthur, J., & Kearney, A. (2019). Beginner secondary teacher preparedness for inclusion. International Journal of Inclusive Education. 23(10), 1032-1048
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A. (2018). An interview with the Children's Commissioner, Judge Andrew Becroft. Kairaranga. 19(2), 3-8 Retrieved from https://kairaranga.ac.nz/index.php/k/article/view/305
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.Edited by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A., McKay, S., & MacArthur, J. (2018). Supporting teacher agency when planning and implementing inclusive classroom programmes. SET. Research Information for Teachers. 2018(1), 34-41 Retrieved from https://www.nzcer.org.nz/node/60627
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Carvalho, L., Freeman, CG., Kearney, A., Mentis, M., & Martinez-Maldonado, R. (2018). Spaces of inclusion and belonging: The learning imaginaries of doctoral students in a multi-campus and distance university. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology. 34(6), 41-52
[Journal article]Authored by: De Carvalho, L., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Kearney, A. (2017). Art History Is Dead; Long Live Art History!. De Arte. 52(2-3), 102-121
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC., Mentis, M., & Holley-Boen, W. (2017). Informal, non-formal, and formal networking: Ensuring autonomy and flexibility for special needs coordinators. New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work. 14(2), 114-135
[Journal article]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Kearney, AC. (2016). Book review: Children's rights, educational research and the UNCRC: Past present and future. International Journal of Student Voice. 1(1)
[Book Review]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC. (2016). Book Review: Locked out: Understanding and tackling school exclusion in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies. 51(2), 279-282
[Book Review]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Riley, T., Mentis, M., & Kearney, A. (2016). Editorial: Equity and Diversity. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies. 51(2), 139-142
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M., Riley, T.
Mentis, M., Holley-Boen, W., Butler, P., Kearney, A., Budd, J., Riley, T., . . . Bevan-Brown, J. (2016). Māwhai: Webbing a professional identity through networked interprofessional communities of practice. Teaching and Teacher Education. Volume 60(November), 66-75
[Journal article]Authored by: Butler, P., Holley-Boen, W., Kearney, A., Mentis, M., Muralidharan, V., Riley, T.
Mentis, M. (2016). Jenna Gillett-Swan and Vicki Coppock (eds.): Children’s rights, educational research and the UNCRC: Past, present and future. NZ Journal of Educational Studies. 51(2), 275-277Retreived from http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40841-016-0063-y
[Book Review]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Mentis, M., Holley-Boen, W., Butler, P., Kearney, A., Budd, J., Riley, T., . . . Bevan-Brown, J. (2016). Māwhai: Webbing a professional identity through networked interprofessional communities of practice. Teaching and Teacher Education. 60, 66-75
[Journal article]Authored by: Butler, P., Holley-Boen, W., Kearney, A., Mentis, M., Muralidharan, V., Riley, T.
Kearney, AC. (2016). The right to education: What is happening for disabled students in New Zealand. Disability Studies Quarterly. 36(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A., & Hartnett, M. (2016). Students taking charge of their learning: What are the issues?. International Journal of Pedagogy and Curriculum. 23(3), 35-51
[Journal article]Authored by: Hartnett, M., Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC. (2015). Editorial. Kairaranga. 16(1), 2-2
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A. (2013). The framing of objects in Penny Siopis' ‘Sympathetic Magic’. De Arte. 48(88), 46-62
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
O'Neill, J., Bourke, R., & Kearney, A. (2009). Discourses of inclusion in initial teacher education: Unravelling a New Zealand 'number eight wire' knot. Teaching and Teacher Education. 25(4), 588-593
[Journal article]Authored by: Bourke, R., Kearney, A., O'Neill, J.
Steed, C., Poskitt, J., & Kearney, A. (2007). Students' perspectives on teacher questioning in the secondary classroom. SET Research Information for Teachers. set 2007(2), 40-44 Retrieved from http://www.nzcer.org.nz/nzcerpress/set/articles/students-perspectives-teacher-questioning-secondary-classroom
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A., Poskitt, J.
Raskauskas, J., Carroll-Lind, J., & Kearney, A. (2006). Multiple peer victimization in New Zealand: Links to bullying behaviour. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies. 41(2), 349-366
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC. (2015). Editorial. Kairaranga. 16(2), 2-2
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC. (2015). Editorial. Kairaranga. 16(2), 2-2
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
White, C., & Kearney, AC. (2015). The use of stand-downs in New Zealand schools: What are the issues?. Kairaranga. 16(1), 27-36
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Bevan-Brown, J., Bourke, R., Butler, P., Carroll-Lind, J., Kearney, A., & Mentis, M. (2012). Essential elements in a professional learning and development programme: A New Zealand case study of autism professional development to promote collaborative practices. Professional Development in Education. 38(4), 631-646
[Journal article]Authored by: Bourke, R., Butler, P., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Bevan-Brown, J., Bevan-Brown, R., Carroll-Lind, J., Kearney, A., Edwards, T., & Hayes, D. (2012). The evaluation of a multidisciplinary approach to training people who work with severe and challenging behaviours. The International Journal of Learning. 18(6), 359-370 Retrieved from http://ijl.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.30/prod.3237
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC. (2011). Editorial. Kairaranga. 12(1), 2-2
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A. (2011). Specialist teachers deliver more to all. New Zealand Education Gazette. (23 May), Unpaginated Retrieved from http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/Articles/Article.aspx?ArticleId=8362
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A. (2011). Getting research into the classroom. New Zealand Education Review. (May 2011: Postgraduate Schools of Education), Unpaginated Retrieved from http://www.educationreview.co.nz/postgrad-schools-of-education/may-2011/getting-research-into-the-classroom/
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A., Watts, C., & Steeghs, C. (2010). Editorial. Kairaranga. 11(2), 2-2 Retrieved from https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/fms/Colleges/College%20of%20Education/Documents/C&P/Kairaranga/Volume%2011_Issue%202_2010.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Bevan-Brown, J., Carroll-Lind, J., Kearney, A., Sperl, B., & Sutherland, M. (2008). Making assumptions vs. building relationships: Lessons from a participatory action research project to identify effective practices for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Kairarangi. 9(Special Issue: Weaving Education Threads - Weaving Educational Practice), 22-31 Retrieved from http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/search/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=EJ908180&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=no&accno=EJ908180
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A. (2008). Exclusion at school: What is happening for students who are disabled?. International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations. 7(6), 219-228 Retrieved from http://ijd.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.29/prod.623
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A., & Kane, R. (2006). Inclusive education policy in New Zealand: Reality or ruse?. International Journal of Inclusive Education. 10(2-3: Special Issue: The International Inclusive Education Colloquium), 201-219 Retrieved from http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13603110500256145
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Raskauskas, J., Carroll-Lind, J., & Kearney, A. (2005). Text-bullying: Is it related to relational or verbal aggression?. set: Research Information for Teachers. set2005(3), 7-10 Retrieved from http://www.nzcer.org.nz/nzcerpress/set/articles/text-bullying-it-related-relational-or-verbal-aggression
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Steeghs, C., Bateman, S., & Kearney, A. (2005). Editorial. Kairaranga. 6(1), 2-2 Retrieved from https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/fms/Colleges/College%20of%20Education/Documents/C&P/Kairaranga/Volume%206_Issue%201_2005.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A. (2004). Book review: Professional practice in special education: Tirohia kia marama. Whawhangia kia rangona te ha: Observe to gain enlightenment. Participate to feel the essence, by Disley, B. Ministry of Education - Group Special Education (2004). Kairaranga. 5(2), 57-58 Retrieved from https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/fms/Colleges/College%20of%20Education/Documents/C&P/Kairaranga/Volume%205_Issue%202_2004.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Carroll-Lind, J., & Kearney, A. (2004). Bullying: What do students say?. Kairaranga. 5(2), 19-24 Retrieved from https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/fms/Colleges/College%20of%20Education/Documents/C&P/Kairaranga/Volume%205_Issue%202_2004.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Bourke, R., Kearney, A., & Bevan-Brown, J. (2004). Stepping out of the classroom: Involving teachers in the evaluation of national special education policy. British Journal of Special Education. 31(3), 150-156
[Journal article]Authored by: Bourke, R., Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC., & Poskitt, JM. (2001). Special Education 2000 professional development: A catalyst for change?. New Zealand Principal. 16(1), 18-20
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A., Poskitt, J.
Prochnow, JE., Kearney, AC., & Carroll-Lind, J. (2000). Successful Inclusion: What Do Teachers Say They Need?. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies. 35(2), 157-177
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A. (2000). Inclusive education in the 21st century: The role of computer technology. Computers in New Zealand Schools. 12(3), 33-36 Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/press/journals/computersnzschools/
[Journal article]Authored by: Kearney, A.

Book

Kearney, A. (2019). Equity in Education: An Overview. In MA. Peters (Ed.) The Encyclopedia of Teacher Education.. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd
[Chapter]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Taylor, E., & Kearney, A. (2018). School discipline and surveillance: Developments in Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand. In J. Deakin, E. Taylor, & A. Kupchik (Eds.) The Palgrave International Handbook of School Discipline, Surveillance and Social Control. (pp. 87 - 104). Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Mamillan
[Chapter]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Taylor, E., & Kearney, A. (2018). School discipline and surveillance: Developments in Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand. In The Palgrave International Handbook of School Discipline, Surveillance, and Social Control. (pp. 87 - 104).
[Chapter]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Mentis, M., & Kearney, A. (2018). Equity through individualised and interconnected teacher education. In Teacher Education for Diversity: Conversations from the Global South. (pp. 103 - 120).
[Chapter]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Mentis, M., & Kearney, A. (2017). Networked teaching and learning for life-long professional development. In A Companion to Research in Teacher Education. (pp. 253 - 268).
[Chapter]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Kearney, A. (2014). Parent-school relationships and the exclusion of disabled students from and within school. In Tales from School: Learning Disability and State Education after Administrative Reform. (pp. 133 - 147).
[Chapter]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC., & Bevan-Brown, J. (2014). Inclusive education: Addressing the challenge of equity in education. In A. St George, S. Brown, & J. O'Neill (Eds.) Facing the big questions in teaching: Purpose, power and learning. (pp. 97 - 103). Auckland: Nelson Cengage Learning New Zealand
[Chapter]Authored by: Kearney, A.Edited by: O'Neill, J.
Kearney, AC., & Kearney, . (2014). Parent-school relationships and exclusion from and within school. In R. Wills, M. Morton, M. McLean, M. Stephenson, & R. Slee (Eds.) Tales From School. Learning Disability and State Education after Administrative Reform. (pp. 133 - 148). Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense
[Chapter]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Carrington, S., MacArthur, J., Kearney, A., Kimber, M., Mercer, L., Morton, M., . . . Rutherford, G. (2012). Towards an inclusive education for all. In S. Carrington, & J. MacArthur (Eds.) Teaching in inclusive school communities. (pp. 3 - 38). Milton, Queensland: John Wiley & Sons, Australia Ltd
[Chapter]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A. (2012). Barriers to inclusive education: The identification and elimination of exclusion from and within school. In Inclusive education: Perspectives on professional practice. (pp. 40 - 51). New Zealand: Dunmore Publishing
[Chapter]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Mentis, M., Kearney, A., & Bevan-Brown, J. (2012). Interprofessional learning and its contribution to inclusive education. In S. Carrington, & J. MacArthur (Eds.) Teaching in inclusive school communities. (pp. 295 - 312). Australia: John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd
[Chapter]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Carrington, S., MacArthur, J., Kearney, A., Kimber, M., Mercer, L., Morton, M., . . . Rutherford, G. (2012). Towards an inclusive education for all. In S. Carrington, & J. MacArthur (Eds.) Teaching in inclusive school communities. (pp. 3 - 38). Australia: John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd
[Chapter]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A.(2011). Exclusion from and within the school: Issues and solutions. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers
[Authored Book]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A.(2011). Exclusion from and within the school. The Netherlands: Sense Publishers
[Authored Book]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC., Bevan Brown, JM., Haworth, PA., & Riley, TL. (2008). Inclusive education: Looking through the kaleidoscope of diversity. In A. St. George, S. Brown, & J. O'Neill (Eds.) Facing the Big Questions in Teaching: Purpose, Power and Learning. (pp. 109 - 120). Melbourne, Australia: Cengage Learning
[Chapter]Authored by: Kearney, A., Riley, T.Edited by: O'Neill, J.
Riley, TL., Bevan Brown, JM., Bicknell, BA., Carroll Lind, J., & Kearney, AC.(2004). Gifted and Talented Education in New Zealand. Wellington, NZ: Ministry of Education
[Authored Book]Authored by: Kearney, A., Riley, T.

Thesis

McDowell, N. (2020). The CVI practice framework : an effective approach to supporting children with cerebral visual impairment (CVI). (Doctoral Thesis)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: McDowell, N.Edited by: Kearney, A.
Roberts, J. (2020). An investigation into the preparedness for and experiences in working with Māori nursing students among New Zealand tertiary institutes, schools and nurse educators. (Doctoral Thesis, Massey University)
[Doctoral Thesis]Edited by: Carryer, J., Erueti, B., Kearney, A.
Kearney, A. (2009). Barriers to school inclusion: An investigation into the exclusion of disabled students from and within New Zealand Schools. (Doctoral Thesis, Massey University)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Kearney, A.

Report

Mentis, M., Bevan-Brown, JM., Kearney, AC., & Sutherland, S. (2010). Postgraduate diploma in specialist teaching milestone 1 report.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Bevan Brown, JM., Bourke, R., Butler, PJ., Carroll Lind, J., Kearney, AC., & Mentis, M. (2010). Evaluation of the 'tips for autism' professional learning and development programme: Final report. Massey University.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Butler, P., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Bevan Brown, JM., Bourke, R., Butler, PJ., Carroll Lind, JL., Kearney, AC., & Mentis, M. (2009). Evaluation of the 'tips for autism' professional learning and development programme. Education Report Year Two. Massey University.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Butler, P., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Bevan Brown, JM., Butler, PJ., Carroll Lind, J., Kearney, AC., Mentis, M., & Bourke, R. (2008). Evaluation of the 'tips for autism' professional learning and development programme. Child Youth and Family Evaluation Report. Massey University.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Butler, P., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Maw, N., Kearney, AC., & Butler, PJ.(2008). Taranaki integrated services project evaluation: Final report June 2008. Palmerston North, New Zealand: Liminal Research and Consultancy Ltd
[Technical Report]Authored by: Butler, P., Kearney, A.
Carroll Lind, J., Bevan Brown, JM., & Kearney, AC.(2006). Critique of the New Zealand draft curriculum: An inclusive/special education perspective.
[Technical Report]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Bevan Brown, JM., Carroll Lind, J., Edwards, TR., Hayes, DM., & Kearney, AC. (2005). High and complex needs unit enhanced training programme for interagency teams involved with families, Whanau and young children who have severe and challenging behaviours: Final evaluation report. Massey University, College of Education.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Bevan Brown, J., Bevan Brown, W., Carroll Lind, J., Kearney, AC., Edwards, TR., & Hayes, DM. (2005). High and complex needs unit enhanced training programme for interagency teams involved with families, whanau and young children who have severe and challenging behaviours: Final evaluation report. Massey University, College of Education.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Riley, TL., Bevan Brown, JM., Bicknell, BA., Carroll Lind, J., & Kearney, AC. (2004). The extent, nature and effectiveness of planned approaches in New Zealand schools for providing for gifted and talented students. Ministry of Education.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A., Riley, T.
Riley, TL., Bevan Brown, JM., Bicknell, BA., Carroll Lind, J., & Kearney, AC. (2004). Gifted and talented education in New Zealand schools: A summary of the research on the extent, nature, and effectiveness of planned approaches in New Zealand schools for identifying and providing for gifted and talented students. Ministry of Education.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A., Riley, T.
Bourke, R., Bevan Brown, J., Carroll Lind, J., Cullen, JL., Kearney, AC., Mentis, M., . . . Maw, N. (2002). Special Education 2000: Monitoring and evaluation of the policy: Final report - Phase 3. Ministry of Education.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M., O'Neill, J., Poskitt, J.
Bevan brown, JM., Kearney, AC., & Carroll lind, J. (2002). A participatory action research project: Effective practices in education for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Ministry of Education.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Bourke, R., Bevan Brown, JM., Carroll Lind, J., Cullen, JL., Kearney, AC., Mentis, M., . . . Maw, N. (2002). Special Education 2000: Monitoring and evaluation of the policy: Final report. Massey University, College of Education.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M., O'Neill, J., Poskitt, J.
Bourke, R., Bevan Brown, JM., Carroll Lind, J., Cullen, JL., Kearney, AC., Mentis, M., . . . Maw, N. (2002). Special education 2000: Monitoring and evaluation of the policy: Final report - Phase 3. Ministry of Education.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M., O'Neill, J., Poskitt, J.
Bourke, R., Bevan Brown, JM., Carroll Lind, J., Cullen, JL., Kearney, AC., Mentis, M., . . . Maw, N. (2002). Special Education 2000: Monitoring and evaluation of the policy: Final Report - Phase 2. Ministry of Education, Research Division.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M., O'Neill, J., Poskitt, J.
Bourke, R., Bevan Brown, JM., Carroll Lind, J., Cullen, JL., Kearney, AC., Mentis, M., . . . Maw, N. (2002). Special Education 2000: Monitoring and evaluation of the policy. Ministry of Education.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M., O'Neill, J., Poskitt, J.
Bourke, R., Bevan Brown, JM., Carroll Lind, J., Cullen, JL., Chapman, JW., Kearney, AC., . . . Maw, N. (2002). Special education 2000: Monitoring and evaluation of the policy: Final report summary: Phase 3. Ministry of Education.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M., O'Neill, J., Poskitt, J.
Bourke, R., Kearney, AC., Poskitt, JM., & McAlpine, D. (2001). Special Education 2000: Monitoring and evaluation of the policy - The resource teacher: Learning and behaviour initiative. Ministry of Education.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A., Poskitt, J.
Bourke, R., Bevan Brown, J., Carroll Lind, J., Cullen, JL., Kearney, AC., Mentis, M., . . . Maw, N. (2001). Special education 2000: Monitoring and evaluation of the policy: Phase two final report. Massey University, College of Education.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M., O'Neill, J., Poskitt, J.
Bourke, R., Bevan Brown, JM., Carroll Lind, J., Cullen, JL., Kearney, AC., Mentis, M., . . . Maw, N. (2001). Special Education 2000 Monitoring and Evaluation of the Policy. Massey University.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M., O'Neill, J., Poskitt, J.
Bourke, R., Bevan Brown, JM., Carroll Lind, J., Cullen, JL., Kearney, AC., Mentis, M., . . . Prochnow, JE. (2001). Special Education 2000: Monitoring and Evaluation of the Policy, Phase Two: Ch 11: Early Childhood. IPDER: Massey University.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M., Poskitt, J.
Bourke, R., Bevan Brown, JM., Carroll Lind, J., Cullen, JL., Kearney, AC., Mentis, M., . . . Maw, N. (2001). Special Education 2000: Monitoring and evaluation of the policy: Phase two final report. Ministry of Education.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M., O'Neill, J., Poskitt, J.
Bourke, R., Bevan Brown, JM., Carroll Lind, J., Cullen, JL., Kearney, AC., Mentis, M., . . . Maw, N. (2000). Special Education 2000: Monitoring and evaluation of the policy. Final Report - Phase 2. Massey University, College of Education.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M., O'Neill, J., Poskitt, J.
Bourke, R., Bevan Brown, JM., Carroll Lind, J., Cullen, JL., Kearney, AC., Mentis, M., . . . Maw, N. (2000). Special education 2000: Monitoring and evaluation of the policy. Summary of phase 2: final report. Ministry of Education.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M., O'Neill, J., Poskitt, J.

Conference

Mentis, M., & Kearney, A. (2019, November). Purposeful, Personalised Pathways of Life-Long Professional Learning. Presented at 28th ICDE world conference on online learning. Dublin, Ireland..
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Roberts, J., Carryer, J., & Kearney, A. (2019, November). Cultural Safety- Can we decolonise the classroom?. Presented at Australasian Nurse Educators Conference. Dunedin, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Carryer, J., Kearney, A.
Roberts, J., Carryer, J., & Kearney, A. (2019, November). Kawa Whakaruruhau - Cultural Safety the original model of decolonisation in Nursing. Presented at Australasian Nurse Educators Conference. Dunedin, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Carryer, J., Kearney, A.
Kearney, A., Mentis, M., Hartnett, M., Butler, P., & Carvalho, L. (2019, July). The library as a space for digital inclusion: Connecting communities through technology. Presented at Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) conference. Auckland, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Butler, P., Hartnett, M., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Kearney, A., Mentis, M., Carvalho, L., Hartnett, M., & Butler, P. (2019, November). The library as a space for digital inclusion.. Presented at 28th ICDE world conference on online learning,. Dublin, Ireland.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Butler, P., Hartnett, M., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Hartnett, M., Mentis, M., Kearney, A., Carvalho, L., & Butler, P. (2019, October). The library as a space for digital inclusion. Presented at Digital Inclusion Research Forum @ NetHui 2019. Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Butler, P., Hartnett, M., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Mentis, M., & Kearney, A. (2018, April). Changing the pace, place and face of Professional Learning through Networked Learning Hubs. Presented at Flexible Learning Association (FLANZ) 2018 conference. Massey University, Palmerston North.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Kearney, A., Mentis, M., Carvalho, L., Hartnett, M., & Erueti, B. (2018). ThreadED: A networked learning initiative. Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Networked Learning. (pp. 318 - 321). : 11th International Conference on Networked Learning
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: De Carvalho, L., Erueti, B., Hartnett, M., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Holley-Boen, WR., mentis, M., & Kearney, A. (2018, May). Networked mentoring: a natural extension of self-directed learning. Presented at Networked Learning 2018. Zagreb, Croatia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Mentis, M., Kearney, A., & Holley-Boen, W. (2017, October). Life-long, life-wide and life-deep professional learning: What do open badging and eportfolios have to offer?. Presented at ePIC 2017 - Alternative Credentials, Credentialing Alternatives. Bologna, Italy.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Holley-Boen, WR., Mentis, M., Kearney, A., Butler, P., McLay, L., & Teschers, C. (2017, November). Lifelong learning and practice journeys: Career pathways of former students on the specialist teaching programme. Presented at New Zealand Association for Research in Education Conference. Hamilton, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Butler, P., Holley-Boen, W., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Hartnett, M., Kearney, A., & Mentis, M. (2019). A blended learning ecosystem: What are the motivational issues for students?. ASCILITE 2015 - Australasian Society for Computers in Learning and Tertiary Education, Conference Proceedings. (pp. 476 - 480).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hartnett, M., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Bevan-Brown, J., Bevan-Brown, R., Carroll-Lind, J., Kearney, A., Edwards, T., & Hayes, D.The evaluation of a multidisciplinary approach to training people who work with students with severe and challenging behaviours.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC., & Hartnett, M. (2015, July). Learners taking charge of their learning: What are the challenges?. Presented at The Learner. Madrid Spain.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hartnett, M., Kearney, A.
Hartnett, M., Kearney, A., & Mentis, M. (2015, November). A blended learning ecosystem: What are the motivational issues for students?. Presented at Australasian Society for Computers in Learning and Tertiary EducationAscilite. Curtin University, Perth, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hartnett, M., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Kearney, AC. (2014, April). Inclusive Education and Human Rights.. Presented at Inclusive Practice. Eastern Institute of Technology Napier.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC. (2014, April). Inclusive Education: Addressing the challenge of equity in education. Presented at Hawkes Bay Principals and Sencos Professional Learning. Eastern Institute of Technology.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC., Holley-Boen, W., & Mentis, M. (2014, May). Evidence-based practice and the Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching Programme. Presented at Resource Teachers Learning and Behaviour Cluster Managers Forum. Novatel Hotel, Auckland.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC. (2013, July). The New Zealand journey towards inclusive education: Where have we come from and where are we going?. Presented at Inclusive Education Colloquium. Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Mentis, M., Kearney, A., Riley, T., Bevan-Brown, J., Holley-Boen, WR., Butler, PJ., . . . Budd, J. (2013). Webbing a professional identity within a networked community of practice. Poster session presented at the meeting of Higher Educational Research and Development Society of Australasia. Auckland, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Butler, P., Holley-Boen, W., Kearney, A., Mentis, M., Riley, T.
Fortier, M-P., Prochnow, J., & Kearney, A. (2013). Inclusion and behavioural difficulties in secondary education: perspectives of classroom and specialist teachers. Poster session presented at the meeting of 4th Biennial Congress of Comite Quebecois Pour Les Jeunes en Difficulte de Comportement [CQJDC]: Violence in Schools: Promising practices to take care of young. Quebec, QC, Canada
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC. (2012, December). The role of the Resource Teacher: Learning and Behaviour. Presented at Australian Association of Research in Education. University of Sydney, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC. (2012, October). Facilitating inclusion in your school.. Presented at First Time Principals Conference. Holiday Inn, Auckland Airport.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC. (2012, October). Inclusive Education. Presented at First0time Principals' Conference. Auckland.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
McLaren, SJ., & Kearney, AC. (2009). Coming ready or not : Are New Zealand tertiary institutions ready for those with significant impairments. Double Blind Peer Reviewed Proceedings of the Making Inclusive Education Happen: Ideas for Sustainable Change. (pp. 1 - 2).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC. (2008, July). Prescence and participation at school for disabled learners. Presented at Proceedings of the Comparative Education Society in Europe 23rd Conference. Athens, Greece.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC. (2008). Presence and participation at school for disabled learners. In Proceedings of the Comparative Education Society in Europe 23rd Conference(pp. Un paged). : CESE
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Kearney, A.
O'Neill, JG., Bourke, R., & Kearney, AC.(2007). Discourses of inclusion in initial teacher education: Unravelling a New Zealand 'number eight wire' knot. . University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Kearney, A., O'Neill, J.
Kearney, AC. (2007, July). Exclusion at school: What is happening for students who are disabled?. Presented at 7th International Conference on Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations. Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Holland.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC. (2006, December). Exclusion within school: How is this happening, why is this happening?. Presented at New Zealand Association for Research in Education Conference. Rotorua, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC., & Carroll Lind, J. (2005, August). Special education policy and its spawning of resource teachers: What do RTLBs say about their new role?. Presented at Inclusive and Supportive Education Congress. Glasgow, UK.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, A., & Kane, R.Inclusive education policy in New Zealand: Reality or ruse?.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Carroll Lind, J., & Kearney, AC. (2003). Do we have bullies in our school?. Poster session presented at the meeting of 10th Biennial Conference of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction. University of Padova, Padova, ITA
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Riley, TL., Bicknell, BA., Bevan Brown, JM., Carroll lind, J., & Kearney, AC. (2003, August). Taking stock of New Zealand's provisions for gifted and talented students. Presented at Gifted 2003: A Celebration Downunder, 15th World Conference. Adelaide, SA.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A., Riley, T.
Kearney, AC., & Carroll lind, J. (2003, August). The role of the consulting teacher: Barriers and solutions. Presented at 10th Biennial Conference of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction. University of Padova, Padova, ITA.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC., & Bourke, R. (2002, April). Providing for learners with moderate needs through school based resourcing. Presented at American Educational Research Association Conference: Validity and Value in Education Research. New Orleans, LA.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Prochnow, JE., & Kearney, AC. (2002, December). Barriers to inclusion: What are we really saying?. Presented at New Zealand Association for Research in Education Conference. Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC., & Bourke, R. (2002). Providing for learners with moderate needs through school based resourcing. NZARE symposium at the annual conference of the American Educational Research Assoication (AERA). (pp. 126 - 126). Washington, DC
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Bourke, R., Carroll Lind, J., Kearney, AC., & Bevan Brown, JM. (2002). The evaluation of Special Education policy in Aotearoa/New Zealand: What's up down under?. American Educational Research Conference.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Bourke, R., Bevan Brown, J., Kearney, AC., & Carroll Lind, J. (2001, December). The impact on special education policy change on practice. Presented at Australian Association for Research in Education, AARE International Education Research Conference. Fremantle, WA.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC., Prochnow, JE., & Carroll Lind, J. (2000, July). Inclusion: The changing role of teachers. Presented at 5th International Special Education Congress: Including the Excluded. University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.

Other

Kearney, A. (2019). Don't fix the child fix the system. : Education HQ
[Internet publication]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Mentis, M., Kearney, A., & Holley-Boen, W. (2018). 2018 FLANZ Award.
[Other]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W., Kearney, A., Mentis, M.
Kearney, A., & Mentis, M. (2018). Thousands of students with special needs but not data.
[Other]Authored by: Kearney, A., Mentis, M.Contributed to by: Kearney, A.Edited by: Holley-Boen, W.
Kearney, AC. (2015, May). The Exclusion and Marginalisation of Disabled Students From and Within School. Presented at Children's Rights Centre, Queens University, Belfast.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Ward, AR., & Kearney, AC. (2009, March). Professional development day: Inclusive education. In Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCO). Presented at Levin, New Zealand.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC. (2008). Barriers to school inclusion for disabled learners. Presented at Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC. (2007). Barriers to school inclusion for disabled learners. Presented at Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Powell, K., Raskauskas, JL., Carroll Lind, J., & Kearney, AC. (2005). No place for bullies. (pp. 12 - 12). Manawatu Standard
[Other]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Riley, TL., Bevan Brown, JM., Bicknell, BA., Carroll Lind, J., & Kearney, AC. (2004). A summary of research on the extent, nature, and effectiveness of planned approaches in New Zealand schools for identifying and providing for gifted and talented students. (pp. 1 - 38). Ministry of Education
[Other]Authored by: Kearney, A., Riley, T.
Bourke, R., Kearney, AC., Bevan Brown, JM., & Carroll Lind, J. (2000, August). Forum on Children with Special needs. : Daughters and Sons Early Childhood Centre Sdn Bhd.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Kearney, AC., Bourke, R., Bevan Brown, JM., Carroll Lind, J., & Ward, AR. (2000, July). Learning disability and module planning. : Malaysian Ministry of Education, Special Education Department.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.
Carroll Lind, J., & Kearney, AC. (2000, February). Curriculum adaptations for resource teachers, learning and behaviour and classroom teachers working together. : RTLBs.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Kearney, A.

Teaching and Supervision

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 5 5
Co-supervisor 2 6

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Max Liu - Doctor of Philosophy
    Queering the Mainstream - Potential Strategies for Queering EFL College Classrooms in China
  • Kayleen Clark-Howard - Doctor of Philosophy
    Reimagining human development within an inclusive paradigm.
  • Sally Jackson - Doctor of Philosophy
    Inclusive education in Aotearoa, New Zealand 1985-2021; stories of key decision makers and influencers
  • Julie Houghton - Doctor of Philosophy
    Social and emotional development of tamariki in the context of early childhood in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Nicole Mincher - Doctor of Philosophy
    Understanding and Re-imagining Disciplinary Processes in NZ Schools

Co-supervisor of:

  • Ashlie Brink - Doctor of Philosophy
    Who Shall Be In, Who Shall Be Out, And Who Says So? Exploring children's (pre-teen) social worlds and sense of belonging in and outside of the classroom.
  • Veronica Grondona - Doctor of Philosophy
    Post-school experiences of autistic parents of autistic children and how these experiences influence their hopes for their children post-school

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2020 - Nicola McDowell - Doctor of Philosophy
    The CVI PracticeFramework: An Effective Approach for Supporting Children with Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)
  • 2020 - Jennifer Roberts - Doctor of Education
    An investigation into the preparedness for and experiences in working with Māori nursing students among New Zealand tertiary institutes, schools and nurse educators
  • 2019 - Yahya Alghamdi - Doctor of Philosophy
    High School Teacher Motivation to Engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD): A Mixed Method Research Study
  • 2017 - Anil Kaushik - Doctor of Philosophy
    Computer-based Collaborative Concept Mapping: Motivating Indian Secondary Students to Learn Science
  • 2015 - Karen Khayat - Doctor of Education
    Inclusive Education Policy, Practice and Progress: A Transformative Analysis of Three Middle East Countries

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2021 - Vicky Lawson - Doctor of Philosophy
    Maori Catholic Education in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • 2021 - Kathryn Rowe - Doctor of Education
    Learning to Lead Student Achievement: A Mixed Methods Study on the Leadership Practices of New Zealand Primary School Principals
  • 2015 - Lalida Sasai - Doctor of Philosophy
    The Relationship between Self-Regulated Learning and the Use of Online Portfolios in an Online Learning Environment
  • 2015 - Marie-Pierre Fortier - Doctor of Philosophy
    Inclusion and behavioural difficulties in secondary schools: representations and practices
  • 2014 - Julia Budd - Doctor of Philosophy
    A design-based research study to promote cross-disciplinary collaboration using a case study from the New Zealand disability field
  • 2014 - Adele Scott - Doctor of Philosophy
    Teachers of additional languages in New Zealand schools: A national survey and case studies