Dr Alison Clemans - Researcher Profile

Biography

Allie has a background in teaching, development and planning adult education programs in community settings. She has taught in labour market programs and in more recent years, worked in a planning role for further education inthe Southern Western Port region of Victoria. Following her move into a university setting, she has maintained her networks and involvement in community education.

Research & Supervision Interests

Approaches to teaching; Theories and practices of adult education; Relationships between policies and teaching practices; Gender and adult education; Educational work in community settings; Cross-sectoral education issues - vocational education and training, community education, work-based education; Education for change.

Qualifications

PHD EDUCATION

Institution: The University of Melbourne

Year awarded: 2006

MASTER OF EDUCATION

Institution: Melbourne University

Year awarded: 2005

Publications

Books

Loughran, J.J., Berry, A.K., Brandenburg, R.T., Clemans, A., Keast, S., Parr, G.B., Riley, P.J., Robb, D., Tudball, E.J. (eds), 2010, Leading professional learning: A case book of practice, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia.

Clemens, A., Berry, A.K., Blaise, M., Keast, S., Loughran, J.J., Parr, G.B., Riley, P.J., Robb, D. (eds), 2009, Leading Professional Learning: Willing to Lead, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Melbourne Vic Australia.

Loughran, J.J., Berry, A.K., Clemans, A., Lancaster, G.R., Long, M.G., 2008, Feasibility study: Establishing a national centre for pedagogy, Teaching Australia - Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership, Canberra, Australia.

Berry, A.K., Blaise, M., Clemans, A., Loughran, J.J., Mitchell, J., Parr, G.B., Riley, P.J., Robb, D. (eds), 2008, Leading Professional Learning: Cases of Professional Dilemmas, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Melbourne Vic Australia.

Berry, A.K., Clemans, A., Kostogriz, A. (eds), 2007, Dimensions of professional learning. Professionalism, practice and identity, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam The Netherlands.

Bradshaw, D., Campbell, B., Clemans, A. (eds), 2007, Fancy footwork. Adult Educators thinking on their feet., Victorian Adult Literacy and Basic Education Council (VALBEC), Melbourne Vic Australia.

Seddon, T., Malley, J., Clemans, A., Fleming, M., Sharpley, B., Fahey, M. (eds), 1998, 'Research is our major way of moving forward': advancing enterprise-based research in VET through staff development, Monash University. Faculty of Ed. Mon AVET Inst, Clayton Vic Australia.

Book Chapters

Clemans, A., Rushbrook, P., 2011, Competency-based training and its impact on workplace learning in Australia, in The SAGE Handbook of Workplace Learning, eds Margaret Malloch, Len Cairns, Karen Evans & Bridget N. O'Connor, Sage, USA, pp. 279-292.

Loughran, J., Berry, A., Clemans, A., Keast, S., Miranda, B., Parr, G., Riley, P., Tudball, E., 2011, Exploring the nature of teachers' professional learning, in Navigating in Educational Contexts: Identities and Cultures in Dialogue, eds Anneli Lauriala, Raimo Rajala, Heli Ruokamo and Outi Ylitapio-Mantyla, Sense, Rotterdam, pp. 93-102.

Clemans, A., Loughran, J.J., 2010, Leading professional learning, in Leading Professional Learning: A case book of practice, eds John Loughran, Amanda Berry, Robyn Brandenburg, Allie Clemans, Stephen Keast, Graham Parr, Philip Riley,Doug Robb and Libby Tudball, Monash University and Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 5-7.

Clemans, A., Berry, A., Loughran, J., 2010, Lost and found in transition: the professional journey of teacher educators, in The Professional Development of Teacher Educators, eds Tony Bates, Anja Swennen and Ken Jones, Routledge, UK, pp. 215-231.

Clemans, A., 2008, Who counts just as much as what and how, in Leading Professional Learning: Cases of Professional Dilemmas, eds Amanda Berry, Mindy Blaise, Allie Clemans, John Loughran, Jane Mitchell, Graham Parr, Philip Riley and Doug Robb, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 187-188.

Clemans, A., 2007, Moving between higher education and vocational education, in Dimensions of Professional Learning. Professionalism, Practice and Identity, eds Amanda Berry, Allie Clemans and Alexander Kostogriz, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam The Netherlands, pp. 207-219.

Seddon, T., Clemans, A., 1999, Enterprise-based research in seventeed VET providers, in The impact of R&D on VET decision making: A range of case studies, NCVER, Adelaide SA Australia, pp. 113-135.

Seddon, T., Clemans, A., 1997, Teaching and learning in Victoria: a comparison with NSW, in Learning needs, disadvantage and student diversity in vocational education in TAFE, University of Sydney, Sydney NSW Australia, pp. 41-57.

Journal Articles

Clemans, A., Berry, A.K., Loughran, J.J., 2012, Public anticipation yet private realisation: The effects of using cases as an approach to developing teacher leaders, Australian Journal of Education [P], vol 56, issue 3, SAGE Publications, London United Kingdom, pp. 287-302.

Clemans, A., 2010, Stuck at home: A portrayal of educational work in community spaces, Studies in the Education of Adults [P], vol 42, issue 2, The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NAICE), UK, pp. 156-169.

Billett, S.R., Seddon, T.L., Clemans, A., Ovens, C., Ferguson, K.M., Fennessy, K.M., 2008, Take your partners, Professional Educator, vol 7, issue 4, Australian College of Educators, Deakin ACT 2600, pp. 33-35.

Billett, S.R., Ovens, C., Clemans, A., Seddon, T.L., 2007, Collaborative working and contested practices: Forming, developing and sustaining social partnerships in education, Journal of Education Policy, vol 22, issue 6, Routledge, http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~content=t713693402, pp. 637-656.

Clemans, A., 2006, Realizing the power of higher education, Voices in Dialogue, issue Winter 2006, Global Learning Partners, Toronto, p. 1.

Seddon, T.L., Billett, S.R., Clemans, A., 2005, Navigating social partnerships: Central agencies-local networks, British Journal of Sociology of Education, vol 26, issue 5, Routledge, UK, pp. 567-584.

Seddon, T.L., Clemans, A., Billett, S.R., 2005, Social partnerships: practices, paradoxes and prospects of local learning networks, The Australian Educational Researcher, vol 32, issue 1, Australian Association for Research in Education, Inc., Australia, pp. 25-48.

Seddon, T.L., Billett, S., Clemans, A., 2004, Politics of social partnerships: a framework for theorizing, Journal of Education Policy, vol 19, issue 2, Taylor & Francis Ltd, Abingdon UK, pp. 123-142.

Anderson, D.L., Clemans, A., Farrell, L.E., Seddon, T.L., 2001, Re-imagining VET, Education Links Critical Visions and Educational Policies, issue 63, Centre for Popular Education University of Technology, Sydney, Broadway NSW Australia, pp. 27-29.

Taylor, T., Clemans, A., 2000, Avoiding the Hoops: a study of recognition of prior learning processes in Australian faculties of education, Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, vol 28 issue 3, Carfax, UK, pp. 263-280.

Conference Proceedings

Forgasz, R., Clemans, A., Berry, A., 2011, The personal in the professional: teachers' professional vision, Program and Book of Abstracts - 15th Biennial of the International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching, ISATT, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal, pp. 125-126.

Ferguson, K.M., Seddon, T.L., Clemans, A., 2006, Networked governance and learning: decentred education and variegated learning spaces, Governments and Communities in Partnership: From Theory to Practice, 25 September 2006 to 27 September 2006, University of Melbourne, http://www.public-policy.unimelb.edu.au/conference06/, pp. 1-13.

Billett, S.R., Clemans, A., Seddon, T.L., 2005, Forming, developing and maintaining social partnerships in VET, Emerging Futures: Recent, Responsive and Relevant Research, 13 April 2005 to 15 April 2005, AVETRA, http://www.avetra.org.au/publications/archives.shmtl, pp. 19-20.

Clemans, A., Billett, S.R., Seddon, T., 2005, Initiating, developing and sustaining social partnerships through partnership work, Vocational Learning: Transitions, Interrelationships, Partnerships and Sustainable Futures, 05/12/2005 to 07/12/2005, Australian Academic Press, Brisbane Qld Australia, pp. 148-155.

Farrell, L.E., Billett, S.R., Clemans, A., Holkner, B.J., Seddon, T.L., 2005, Paying attention to new VET learning spaces!, AVETRA 2005 - Emerging Futures: Recent, Responsive and Relevant Research, 13 April 2005 to 15 April 2005, AVETRA, http://www.avetra.org.au/publications/archives.shmtl, p. 26.

Other

O'Toole, K., Clemens, A., 2012, Designing a future: A change management plan for the College of Art and Design, PNU, Monash University/Princess Nora Bint Abdul Rahman University, Clayton Victoria Australia, pp. 1-29.

Angus, L., Golding, B., Hodge, S., Brown, M., Clemans, A., Pardy, J., Seddon, T.L., Guthrie, H., McLean, D., Moodie, G., Smith, H., Toner, P., Waterhouse, P., Wheelahan, L., 2012, No to TAFE reform, The Herald Sun, The Herald and Weekly Times, Melbourne, Australia.

Seddon, T.L., Billett, S.R., Clemans, A., Ovens, C., Ferguson, K.M., Fennessy, K.M., 2008, Sustaining effective social partnerships, NCVER, Adelaide SA Australia, pp. 1-47.

Billett, S.R., Clemans, A., Seddon, T.L., 2005, Forming, developing and sustaining social partnerships, NCVER, Adelaide SA Australia, pp. 1-36.

Clemans, A., Hartley, R., Macrae, H., 2003, ACE outcomes, NCVER, http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/1379.html, pp. 1-66.

Anderson, T., Clemans, A., Seddon, T., 1997, Teaching, learning and disadvantaged groups in vocational education, Paper delivered at the NCVER/University of Melbourne VET Research Conference, July - http://www.ncver.edu.au/, at VOCED.

Clemans, A., 1997, Working the gaps: competencies and adult education pracatice, Education Links, 55, Spring 1997 - Sydney: Centre for Popular Education.

Postgraduate Research Supervisions

Current Supervision

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Supervisors:

Joseph, C (Main), Clemans, A (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Academic and vocational divides- perceptions influencing ITE students aspirations of higher education.

Supervisors:

Clemans, A (Main).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Australian music industry education, government policy and outcomes.

Supervisors:

Homan, S (Main), Clemans, A (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Examining the role and needs of school counsellors in Singapore.

Supervisors:

Southcott, J (Main), Clemans, A (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Exploring the use of immersive simulation to facilitate international nursing students' participation with the community of nursing practice.

Supervisors:

Henderson, M (Main), Clemans, A (Associate).

Program of Study:

(MASTER'S BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Investigation and review of life long learning in VET and employment outcomes in Australia.

Supervisors:

Clemans, A (Main).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

The effect of Victorian skills reform on the work of Victorian TAFE teachers.

Supervisors:

Clemans, A (Main).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

The influence of teachers' beliefs on their planned use of technology..

Supervisors:

Henderson, M (Main), Clemans, A (Associate).

Program of Study:

(MASTER'S BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Theoretical frameworks that underpin curriculum development.

Supervisors:

Clemans, A (Main).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

What is the potential of restorative justice in strengthening business ethics?.

Supervisors:

Clemans, A (Joint-co), O''Toole, P (Joint).

Program of Study:

(MASTER'S BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

Young men's experiences of transition to higher education.

Supervisors:

Clemans, A (Main), Forgasz, H (Associate).

Completed Supervision

Student:

Chisin, A.

Program of Study:

Sociocultural Approaches to Curriculum Development Within an Outcomes-Based Education and Training System In South Africa. (Masters) 2004.

Supervisors:

Anderson, D (Main), Clemans, A (Associate).

Student:

Dudfield, R.

Program of Study:

Examining Young Single Adults' Level of Participation in Religious Education. 2001.

Supervisors:

Clemans, A (Main).

Student:

Hansen, A.

Program of Study:

The role of the workplace educator in the production of working knowledge: A self-study. 2003.

Supervisors:

Clemans, A (Main).

Student:

Hewitt, N.

Program of Study:

A study of the work related experiences of nurses commencing in ICU for the first time. 2004.

Supervisors:

Clemans, A (Main).

Student:

Hughes, A.

Program of Study:

Cricket, Curries & Workplace Conversation: Immigration Experiences of Indians in Melbourne's South East. 2002.

Supervisors:

Clemans, A (Main).

Student:

Leavold, S.

Program of Study:

Reaching for the Stars but the Moon's OK: Vocational education and retention of young people in education outside a school setting. 2003.

Supervisors:

Clemans, A (Main).

Student:

Lindley, J.

Program of Study:

The right prescription: Perceptions of required vocational skills for medicine graduates. 2004.

Supervisors:

Clemans, A (Main).

Student:

Sparke, M.

Program of Study:

The organisational benefits of funding vocational training. (Masters) 2006.

Supervisors:

Clemans, A (Main), Shah, C (Associate).

Student:

Stephens, M.

Program of Study:

Identity and its relationship to workplace practice. 2002.

Supervisors:

Clemans, A (Main).

Student:

Stuart, C.

Program of Study:

Examining factors associated with mature-age drop out from higher education courses, as viewed through the yees of adult educatiors. 2001.

Supervisors:

Clemans, A (Main).

Student:

Van Strijp, C.

Program of Study:

. 2004.

Supervisors:

Clemans, A (Main).