Associate Professor Tonia Gray
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN SECONDARY SPECIALIST IN PEDAGOGY & LEARNING,
Centre for Educational Research (SoE)
Personal
Qualifications
- PhD University of Wollongong
UWS Organisational Unit (School / Division)
- Centre for Educational Research (SoE)
Contact
| Email: | T.Gray@uws.edu.au |
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| Extension: | 2102 |
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| Location: | J.1.13 Penrith (Kingswood) |
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Biography
In 2012, Associate Professor Tonia was appointed to the Centre for Educational Research at UWS as a Secondary Specialist in Pedagogy and Learning. Her research interests include: eco-pedagogy, human-nature relationships, and reflection and experiential learning in a variety of educational settings. With a wealth of experience in curriculum design, implementation and evaluation spanning over three decades, she was awarded an ALTC grant for curriculum design and research specifically to introduce reflective and experience-based learning to international education within tertiary settings. Her long-term involvement in NSW Curriculum with the Board of Studies and more recently with ACARA in the initial Draft of the HPE Shape Paper, affords Tonia a depth and breadth of contemporary expertise in the National Curriculum renewal process.
As principal supervisor, Tonia has faciliated over 20 HDR students; attracted several major research grants, and published a vast array of monographs, book chapters and refereed publications (see publications tab for further information).
Tonia is a past editor of the Australian Journal of Outdoor Education (AJOE) and currently a review board member for the Journal of Experiential Education (JEE).
MAJOR TEACHING AWARDS
2009 Vice Chancellor’s Outstanding Contribution to Teaching and Learning (OCTAL) University of Wollongong - Highest Teaching Award
2009 Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Citation "Contribution to Student Learning for engaging students in life-altering learning, providing a role model for scholarly activity in outdoor education, and building an internationally recognised program"
Areas of Research and Publication
Ecopedagogy and Nature Based Education; Reflection and Experience Based Learning (EBL) in educational settings, Outdoor Education, and Adventure Therapy. Risk Taking Behaviours in Adolescence, Risk Management in the Outdoors, Burnout in the Outdoor Profession, Facilitation and Leadership in Outdoor Education, Teaching Methods and Curriculum Implementation Strategies: PD/H/PE. Research Methods in Experiential Education
This information has been contributed by Associate Professor Gray.
Teaching
Current Teaching Areas
- 101658 Transformative Learning
Previous Teaching Areas
- 101639 Introduction to Teaching and Learning, 2012
- 101263 Education and Transformation, 2012
- 101259 Learning and Creativity, 2012
Publications
Books
- Gray, T. and Dickson, T. (2012), 'Risk Management in the Outdoors : a Whole-of-organisation Approach for Education, Sport and Recreation', : Cambridge University Press 9780521152310.
- Gothard, J., Downey, G. and Gray, T. (2012), 'Bringing the learning home : programs to enhance study abroad outcomes in Australian universities', : N.S.W. Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education 9781922218124.
- Dickson, T., Gray, T. and Hayllar, B. (2005), 'Outdoor and Experiential Learning: Views From The Top', : Otago University Press 1-877139-81-5.
Chapters in Books
- Gray, T. (2012), 'Program evaluation', Risk Management in the Outdoors : a Whole-of-organisation Approach for Education, Sport and Recreation, Cambridge University Press 9780521152310.
- Gray, T. (2012), 'Program design and activity selection', Risk Management in the Outdoors : a Whole-of-Organisation Approach for Education, Sport and Recreation, Cambridge University Press 9780521152310.
- Gray, T. (2012), 'Technology, risk and outdoor programming', Risk Management in the Outdoors: a Whole-of-Organisation Approach for Education, Sport and Recreation, Cambridge University Press 9780521152310.
- Gray, T. and Birrell, C. (2005), 'Burnout in Adventure Therapy: Bushfire as a catalyst for change and soul work ? An Australian Perspective', Outdoor and Experiential Learning: Views From The Top, Otago University Press 1-877139-81-5.
- Gray, T. (2005), 'Exploring Our Connections And Relationships With Place And/Or Nature', Outdoor and Experiential Learning: Views From The Top, Otago University Press 1-877139-81-5.
Journal Articles
- Gray, T. and Martin, P. (2012), 'The role and place of outdoor education in the Australian National Curriculum', Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, 12.
- Dowdell, K., Gray, T., Gray, T. and Malone, K. (2011), 'Nature and Its Influence on Children's Outdoor Play', Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, 12.
- Brymer, E., Gray, T. and Cotton, W. (2011), 'Outdoor experiential training as a medium for the development of today's leaders', Journal of Spirituality, Leadership and Management, 9.
- Brymer, E., Gray, T., Cotton, W. and Carpenter, C. (2010), 'Profiling Outdoor Leadership', Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education and Leadership (JOREL), 16.
- Brymer, E. and Gray, T. (2010), 'Developing an intimate relationship with nature through extreme sports participation', Lesiure/Loisir, 14.
- Brymer, E., Downey, G. and Gray, T. (2009), 'Extreme Sports As A Precursor To Environmental Sustainability.', Journal of Sport and Tourism, 12.
- Brymer, E. and Gray, T. (2009), 'Dancing with nature: Rhythm and harmony in extreme sport participation', Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning (JAEOL), 16.
- Dickson, T., Gray, T., Downey, G., Saunders, J. and Newman, C. (2008), 'Profiling Australian Snowsport Injuries: A snapshot from the Snowy Mountains', Journal of Sport and Tourism, 23.
- Nicholls, V. and Gray, T. (2007), 'The role of stillness and quiet when developing human/nature relationships', Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, 8.
- Brymer, E. and Gray, T. (2006), 'Effective leadership: Transformational or transactional', Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, 7.
- Dickson, T. and Gray, T. (2006), 'Facilitating Experiences: A snapshot of what's happening out there', Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, 12.
Conference Papers
- Gray, T. and Birrell, C. (2012), 'Introducing Generation Y to the wilderness', Australian Association for Research in Education. Conference, Sydney, N.S.W..
- Gray, T. (2012), 'Blogging with the Facebook generation : studying abroad with Gen Y', Joint Australian Association for Research in Education and Asia-Pacific Educational Research Association Conference, Sydney, N.S.W..
- Gray, T. and Stuart, K. (2009), 'The Power of Storytelling in Adventure Education.', 5th International Adventure Therapy Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Philpott, T. and Gray, T. (2008), 'Capturing the complex nature of learning to teach in the outdoors.', AARE 2007 International Education Research Conference, Freemantle.
- Nicholls, V., Gray, T. and Hoban, G. (2008), 'Busy Doing Nothing: Researching the phenomenon of quiet time in outdoor experiential learning', 11th International Conference on Experiential Learning (ICEL), UTS Sydney.
- Nicholls, V. and Gray, T. (2008), 'Sense and sensibility: reality and romanticism in human/nature relationships.', Connecting with the Essence of Adventure Therapy - 4th International Adventure Therapy Conference, NZ.
- Burrell, A., Gray, T. and Gray, B. (2007), 'Less is More: Ongoing Perspectives from Young, Fast and dead', Australian and New Zealand Marketing and Communications (ANZMAC) Conference, Dunedin, NZ.
- Nicholls, V. and Gray, T. (2006), 'Sense and Sensibility: Looking at the reality and romance of human/nature relationships', Fourth International Adventure Therapy Conference, New Zealand.
- Burrell, A. and Gray, T. (2006), 'Young, Fast And Dead: Marketing Communication Solutions To Change P-Plate Driver Behaviour', 20th Australian and New Zealand Marketing and Communications (ANZMAC) Conference Proceedings ?Management: Pragmatism, Philosophy, Priorities?, Brisbane, Queensland.
- Burrell, A. and Gray, T. (2006), 'Young, Fast and Dead: Ongoing Perspectives from the Early Driving Group', 20th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) Conference Proceedings ?Management: Pragmatism, Philosophy, Priorities?, Yeppoon, Queensland.
Research
Areas of Research and Publication
- Ecopedagogy,
- Reflection and Experience Based Learning (EBL) in educational settings,
- Outdoor Education, and Adventure Therapy.
- Risk Taking Behaviours in Adolescence, Risk Management in the Outdoors,
- Burnout in the Outdoor Profession,
- Facilitation and Leadership in Outdoor Education,
- Teaching Methods and Curriculum Implementation Strategies:
- PD/H/PE. Research Methods in Experiential Education
- Career Aspirations of Low SES students
- Bringing the Learning Home: The Impact of Study Abroad in Tertiary Settings
- Dance and Body Perceptions
- Perceptions of Body Image for pre-service PDHPE students
This information has been contributed by Associate Professor Gray.
Supervision
Current Supervision
| Title: | The Impact of an Experiential Programme on Development of Pedagogy in Pre-Service Outdoor Teachers: A Case Study |
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| Title: | Train for War Adapt for Peace: A Case Study of the Implications of Risk Management on Static Line Parachute Training in the ADF |
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| Title: | Strength Focussed Coaching to Increase Participant Engagement in the Educational Process and Individual Well Being within a Multi-Cultural Setting |
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| Title: | Growing an Outdoor Educator: The Impact of an Experiential Programme on Development of Pedagogy Practices in Pre-Service Outdoor Education Teachers: A Case Study |
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