A/ProfJohn Buchanan

Research Assistant

IoE Discipline of Education

FUNDED RESEARCH

Research interests focus on the constructs students and teachers have of themselves, of each other, of their educational institution and, particularly, of the topic at hand as they engage in education, and the impacts these variables have on educational outcomes. In particular, he is interested in Australian teachers and students potential constructs of an otherness with regard to intercultural studies.

More broadly John interests include sociology and social justice, intercultural education, studies of religion, literacy, Aboriginal education and local history.

John is currently President of the Primary Human Society and its Environment Teachers Association (PHSIETA).

FUNDED RESEARCH

  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    NSW Dept of Education K-2 Literacy and Numeracy Action Plan Phase 2 Evaluation 17113
    Department of Education1 Feb 2018 - 30 Sep 2021
    People funded by this grant:
    NSW Department of Education and Training - (17113)
  • GRANT
    A case study of teacher graduate preparedness: Developing a national capstone assessment and evaluative framework
    Australian Technology Network of Universities31 Jan 2018 - 31 Jan 2019
    People funded by this grant:
    • Broadley T,
    • Buchanan J,
    • Hardy G,
    • Jordan K
    ATN Teaching and Learning Grants
  • GRANT
    Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) Grant for Initial Teacher Education
    Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Limited26 Oct 2017 - 25 Oct 2018
    People funded by this grant:
    Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Grant Program
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    People and Services on Attracting Teachers to Rural and Remote Areas
    Department of Education2 May 2016 - 30 Nov 2016
    People funded by this grant:
    NSW Department of Education and Training
  • GRANT
    Understanding career change student teachers in teacher education programs
    Australian Teacher Education Association30 Sep 2015 - 1 Jul 2016
    People funded by this grant:
    Australian Teacher Education Association
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Global Citizenship Research Project
    World Vision Australia30 Jan 2014 - 30 Nov 2015
    People funded by this grant:
    World Vision Australia Global Citizenship, World Vision Australia, development awareness, global education, teacher education,
  • CONSULTING
    Global Education Project
    Professional Teachers Council of New South Wales30 Nov 2010 - 9 Dec 2010
    People funded by this grant:
    • Buchanan J
    Professional Teachers' Council of New South Wales Partnership Funy - (0298091)
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Climate Clever Energy Savers Evaluation Project
    WA Department of Education and Training19 Nov 2010 - 28 Feb 2014
    People funded by this grant:
    Department of Education & Training Partnership Fund
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Mainstreaming Education for Sustainability in Pre-service Teacher Education
    Department of the Environment , Water, Heritage and the Arts21 Aug 2009 - 28 Feb 2010
    People funded by this grant:
    • Buchanan J
    Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
  • GRANT
    Where are they now? Outcomes for teachers leaving or staying in the profession
    University of Technology Sydney1 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2008
    People funded by this grant:
    • Buchanan J,
    • Brady L,
    • Schuck S,
    • Aubusson P
    UTS ECR Research Capabilities Development Initiative - (UTSECRG07)
  • CONTRACT RESEARCH
    Retaining Effective Early Career Teachers in NSW Public Schools
    Department of Education26 May 2006 - 30 Jun 2010
    People funded by this grant:
    NSW Department of Education and Training Partner Funds