Doctor Geoff Munns
ADJUNCT ASSOC PROFESSOR,
Dean's Unit - School of Education
Personal
Qualifications
- BA University of New England
- MLitt University of New England
- MEd University of New England
- PhD University of New England
UWS Organisational Unit (School / Division)
- Dean's Unit - School of Education
Contact
| Email: | G.MUNNS@uws.edu.au |
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| Extension: | 6449 6449 |
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| Location: | 1.1.188 Bankstown4.1.17 Bankstown |
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Biography
Geoff Munns researches into ways to improve student engagement and educational outcomes for educationally disadvantaged students, including those from Indigenous backgrounds. Before working at the University of Western Sydney, Geoff had 25 years' experience in schools serving poor communities as a classroom teacher, school executive and principal. As a university researcher he has continued this strongly focused commitment to making schools and classrooms more engaging and productive for poor students
This information has been contributed by Doctor Munns.
Publications
Books
- Groundwater-Smith, S., Brennan, M., Mcfadden, M., Mitchell, J. and Munns, G. (2009), 'Secondary Schooling in a Changing World', : Cengage Learning Australia Pty Limited 9780170136082.
Chapters in Books
- Sawyer, W., Munns, G. and Zammit, K. (2013), 'What exemplary teachers do', Exemplary Teachers of Students in Poverty, Routledge 9780415531566.
- Munns, G., Arthur, L., Hertzberg, M., Sawyer, W. and Zammit, K. (2012), 'A fair go for students in poverty: Australia', Changing Schools: Alternative ways to make a difference, Routledge 9780415558600.
- Munns, G. (2012), 'From the big picture to the individual student: the importance of the classroom relationship', Reform and Resistance in Aboriginal Education, The University of Western Australia Publishing 9781742583891.
- Byrne, M. and Munns, G. (2012), 'From the big picture to the individual student : the importance of the classroom relationship', Reform and Resistance in Aboriginal Education, University of Western Australia Publishing 9781742583891.
- Munns, G., Arthur, L., Hertzberg, M., Sawyer, W. and Zammit, K. (2012), 'A fair go for students in poverty : Australia', Changing Schools: Alternative Ways to Make a World of Difference, Routledge 9780415558600.
- Munns, M. (2012), 'Thinking the unthinkable : teachers who engage students in poverty : "In this class you can imagine..."', Student Engagement in Urban Schools: Beyond Neoliberal Discourses, Information Age 9781617357329.
- Munns, G. (2011), 'Closing the gap', Teaching Aboriginal Studies; A practical resource for primary and secondary teaching, Allen & Unwin 9781741754759.
- Munns, G., Arthur, L., Hertzberg, M., Sawyer, W. and Zammit, K. (2011), 'A fair go for students in poverty', Changing Schools; alternative ways to make a world of difference, Routledge 9780415558594.
- Munns, G., Lawson, J., O'Brian, M. and Johnson, K. (2006), 'Student engagement and the Fair Go Project', School is for me: Pathways to student engagement, NSW Department of Education and Training 0731384431.
- Munns, G., Woodward, H. and Koletti, J. (2006), 'Engagement and student self-assessment', School is for me: Pathways to student engagement, NSW Department of Education and Training 0731384431.
- Simpson, L., Mcfadden, M. and Munns, G. (2001), 'Someone has to go through: Indigenous boys, staying on at school and negotiating masculinities', What About The Boys? Issues of Masculinity in Schools, Open University Press 0335206247.
Journal Articles
- Munns, G., Martin, A. and Craven, R. (2008), 'To Free the Spirit? Motivation and Engagement of Indigenous Students', The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education, 10.
- Munns, G., Zammit, K. and Woodward, H. (2008), 'Reflections from the riot zone: The Fair Go Project and student engagement in a besieged community', Journal of Children & Poverty, 15.
- Munns, G. (2007), 'A sense of wonder : pedagogies to engage students who live in poverty', International Journal of Inclusive Education, 15.
- Munns, G. and Woodward, H. (2006), 'Student engagement and student self-assessment: the REAL framework', Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice, 21.
- Sinclair, C., Munns, G. and Woodward, H. (2005), 'Get real: making problematic the pathway into the teaching profession', Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 14.
- Munns, G. (2005), 'School as a cubbyhouse: Tensions between intent and practice in classroom curriculum', Curriculum Perspectives, 12.
- Munns, G., Lawson, J. and Mootz, D. (2003), 'Aboriginal Students and New Literacies', Journal of the Aboriginal Studies Association, 9.
- Parente, A., Craven, R. and Munns, G. (2003), 'What Do Indigenous Students say about Their Aspirations', Journal of the Aboriginal Studies Association, 12.
- Mcfadden, M. and Munns, G. (2002), 'Student Engagement and the Social Relations of Pedagogy', British Journal of Sociology of Education, 10.
Conference Papers
- O'Rourke, V., Craven, R., Yeung, A. and Munns, G. (2009), 'Closing the educational gap for Aboriginal primary students in low density schools?: A multi-method longitudinal analysis elucidating impact of inclusive practices', The Australian Association for Research in Education Changing Climates: Education for Sustainable Futures, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus, Brisbane.
- Munns, G. and Martin, A. (2006), 'It's all about MeE: A motivation and engagement framework', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
- Wray, D., Craven, R. and Munns, G. (2006), 'Making the Grade: The Impact of Policy on the HSC Aboriginal Studies Course', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
- Munns, G., Martin, A. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Crossing the Great Divide: The Motivation and Engagement Framework in Action', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
- Munns, G., Martin, A. and Craven, R. (2006), 'What Can Free the Spirit? Motivating Indigenous Students to be Producers of their Own Educational Futures', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
- Martin, A., Craven, R. and Munns, G. (2006), 'Motivation and Engagement in Young Children : How Well Does a High School Conceptualization Generalize to Junior School', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
- Wray, D., Craven, R. and Munns, G. (2006), 'The Impact of the Higher School Certificate Aboriginal Studies Course: Aboriginal Students' Perceptions', Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE - 2005), UWS Parramatta Campus.
- Ha, M., Craven, R., Martin, A. and Munns, G. (2006), 'The Relation of Self-concept to Desirable Educational Outcomes', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
- Nanlohy, P., Munns, G. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Exploring Student Engagement through Classroom Use of Hypermedia Authoring', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
- Nanlohy, P., Munns, G. and Craven, R. (2006), 'Is it the Media that Makes them Hyper? A Review of Literature at the Intersection ofStudent Hypermedia and Engagement', The Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference: Self-concept, Motivation, Social, and Personal Identity for the 21st Century, Michigan University, Ann Arbor, USA.
- Munns, G. (2006), 'Don't be afraid to achieve: What Teachers Say about Working with Aboriginal Students', Aboriginal Studies:Making the Connections, Bankstown Sydney.
- Munns, G. (2004), 'You Say Motivation, I Say Engagement: Can We Work This Whole Thing Out', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
- Wray, D., Craven, R. and Munns, G. (2004), 'Key Issues and Challenges in Higher School Certificate Aboriginal Studies', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
- Wray, D., Craven, R. and Munns, G. (2004), 'The Value of Stage 6 Aboriginal Studies for Indigenous Students' Self-Concepts in NSW SecondaryySchools', Third International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Self-Concept, Motivation and Identity: Where to from here, Berlin, Germany.
- Parente, A., Craven, R., Munns, G. and Marder, K. (2003), 'Indigenous Students Aspirations: An In Depth Analysis of Indigenous Students' Carreer Aspirations and Factors that Impact on their Formulation', Educational Research, Risks & Dilemmas, Auckland, New Zealand.
- Munns, G. and Parente, A. (2003), 'Because I stayed : Australian Indigenous Secondary School Students Who Remain at High School', Educational Research, Risks, & Dilemmas, Auckland, New Zealand.
- Munns, G., Sinclair, C. and Woodward, H. (2002), 'Preferred and actual realities: Concepts and practice in a final year teacher education program', Field-based Learning Conference, Strathfield, NSW.
Research
Geoff Munns is a leader of the Fair Go Project that has been researching student engagement in low SES communities for 15 years.
This information has been contributed by Doctor Munns.
Current Projects
| Title: | Implementing, Documenting and Evaluating an Action Research Model of Engagement in Schools in Greater Western Sydney |
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| Years: | 2012-08-01 - 2014-12-31 |
| ID: | P00021075 |
| UWS Researchers: | Geoff Munns, Wayne Sawyer and Catherine Attard |
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| Title: | Bridging the gap on locational disadvantage: Impact of community-identified interventions on social capital, psychosocial and socioeconomic outcomes |
| Years: | 2010-04-27 - 2014-04-30 |
| ID: | P00017119 |
| UWS Researchers: | Rhonda Craven, Geoff Munns and Tanya Meade |
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| Title: | A Documentation and Multi-Method Critical Analysis of Ngarabal and Biripi Elders' Perspectives and Experiences of Australian History. |
| Years: | 2007-01-01 - 2013-06-30 |
| ID: | P0015247 |
| UWS Researchers: | Rhonda Craven and Geoff Munns |
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Previous Projects
| Title: | Widdin Pindari (Wirandjuri for 'remain on higher ground') Why would some Aboriginal post-compulsory students remain at secondary school? |
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| Years: | 1999-01-01 - 1999-12-31 |
| ID: | P0012540 |
| UWS Researchers: | Geoff Munns |
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| Title: | Teachers For a Fair Go: A study of teachers who 'make a difference' to students in poverty |
| Years: | 2008-02-29 - 2012-11-30 |
| ID: | P0015674 |
| UWS Researchers: | Geoff Munns and Wayne Sawyer |
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| Title: | Engaging Middle Years Boys in Rural Educational Settings |
| Years: | 2007-09-01 - 2008-12-01 |
| ID: | P0015810 |
| UWS Researchers: | Geoff Munns, Wayne Sawyer, Bronwyn Cole, Mary Mooney, Anne Power and Katina Zammit |
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| Title: | Conditions for Success to Enhance Aboriginal Education |
| Years: | 2008-01-01 - 2012-12-31 |
| ID: | P0015671 |
| UWS Researchers: | Rhonda Craven and Geoff Munns |
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| Title: | Seeding Success and Research-Based Intervention for Aboriginal Students: Impact of quality teaching, effective schools, and psycho-social drivers on educational outcomes |
| Years: | 2007-12-18 - 2013-04-30 |
| ID: | P0015473 |
| UWS Researchers: | Rhonda Craven, Alexander Yeung, Geoff Munns, Gawaian Bodkin-Andrews and Nida Denson |
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| Title: | Motivation and engagement of boys: Evidence-based teaching practices |
| Years: | 2005-01-01 - 2005-11-01 |
| ID: | P0014520 |
| UWS Researchers: | Toni Downes, Geoff Munns, Michael Singh, Wayne Sawyer, Robyn Gregson, Anne Power, Leonie Arthur, Shirley Gilbert, Judith Thistleton-Martin and Andrew Martin |
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| Title: | Fair Go Fair Share Fair Say Fair Content Pedagogies |
| Years: | 2001-10-25 - 2005-11-30 |
| ID: | P0010732 |
| UWS Researchers: | Geoff Munns and Catherine Stevens |
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| Title: | Closing the educational gap for Aboriginal primary students in low density schools: A qualitative analysis of impact of culturally inclusive pedagogy |
| Years: | 2010-01-01 - 2012-03-03 |
| ID: | P00017086 |
| UWS Researchers: | Virginia O'Rourke, Rhonda Craven, Geoff Munns and Gawaian Bodkin-Andrews |
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| Title: | Bridging the Gap: Developing Valid and Reliable Measures of Social Capital in Socially Disadvantaged Communities |
| Years: | 2008-06-25 - 2009-12-31 |
| ID: | P00016160 |
| UWS Researchers: | Rhonda Craven, Alexander Yeung, Tanya Meade and Geoff Munns |
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| Title: | The Impact of (i) Technologies to Support Student Engagement with Mathematics in the Primary Classroom |
| Years: | 2011-09-13 - 2012-09-12 |
| ID: | P00020408 |
| UWS Researchers: | Catherine Attard and Geoff Munns |
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Supervision
Doctor Munns is available to be a principal supervisor for doctoral projects
Current Supervision
| Title: | Towards a Taxonomy: History Classrooms, Teachers and Students - supervisor Geoff Munns |
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| Title: | To investigate Performing Arts Integration Pedagogy as a Tool for Student Engagement and the Improvement of Social and Academic Outcomes for Primary Students |
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| Title: | Creating Socially Inclusive Communities: A Multi-Method Study Evaluating the Relations between Social Capital, Biopsychosocial Constructs, and Economic Outcomes in Disadvantaged Settings |
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| Title: | Conditions of Success to enhance educational outcomes for Aboriginal students. |
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| Title: | To investigate Performing Arts Integration Pedagogy as a Tool for Student Engagement and the Improvement of Social and Academic Outcomes for Primary Students |
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| Title: | Beyond Fabrication of Australia's History: A Documentation and Multi-Method, Critical Analysis of Ngarabal and Biripi Elders' Perspectives and Experiences of Australian History. |
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Previous Supervision
| Title: | Show Me: Developing a Broader View of Visual Literacy in Education |
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| Field of Research: | EDUCATION |
| Thesis: | Show Me: Developing a Broader View of Visual Literacy in Education |
| Title: | A Critical Analysis of Core Aboriginal Studies Subjects in Primary Teacher Education Courses |
| Field of Research: | EDUCATION |
| Thesis: | A Critical Analysis of Core Aboriginal Studies Subjects in Primary Teacher Education Courses |
| Title: | HSC Aboriginal Studies: Strengths, Limitations, and Impact upon Aboriginal Students' Self-Concepts and Educational Outcomes |
| Field of Research: | CURRICULUM AND EDUCATION STUDIES |
| Thesis: | HSC Aboriginal Studies: Strengths, Limitations, and Impact upon Aboriginal Students' Self-Concepts and Educational Outcomes |
| Title: | The Socio-Economic and Psychological Determinants of Student Academic Outcomes in Papua New Guinea |
| Field of Research: | EDUCATION |
| Thesis: | The Socio-Economic and Psychological Determinants of Student Academic Outcomes in Papua New Guinea |
| Title: | THE STRUCTURAL AND CULTURAL DYNAMICS OF A MULTI-CAMPUS COLLEGE: A CASE STUDY INQUIRY OF FOUR MULTI-CAMPUS COLLEGES IN NEW SOUTH WALES |
| Field of Research: | EDUCATION STUDIES |
| Thesis: | THE STRUCTURAL AND CULTURAL DYNAMICS OF A MULTI-CAMPUS COLLEGE: A CASE STUDY INQUIRY OF FOUR MULTI-CAMPUS COLLEGES IN NEW SOUTH WALES |
| Title: | Influences on Student Engagement with Mathematics during the Middle Years of Schooling |
| Field of Research: | EDUCATION STUDIES |
| Thesis: | Influences on Student Engagement with Mathematics during the Middle Years of Schooling |
Media
Media Contact Details
| Media Officer: | UWS Media Unit |
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| Phone: | (02) 9678 7083 |
| Email: | media@uws.edu.au |
