Assoc Prof Deborah Corrigan - Researcher Profile

Deborah Corrigan

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Building 6, Clayton

Biography

Taking on the science challenge

Any teacher of chemistry could explain the structure of water. So when Associate Professor Deb Corrigan asked chemistry education graduates attending a workshop to come to an agreed understanding of that very thing, no one saw it as a demanding task. All, she says, assumed at the beginning that they had the same ideas. But it took the entire three hours of the workshop for the group to reach a consensus.  

Challenging accepted wisdom like this is often part of Deb’s approach in her research, which covers a wide range of teaching and learning issues but is chiefly driven by the urge to make school students enthusiastic about learning science.

The title of one of Deb’s research projects, funded by the Australian Research Council, neatly encapsulates her goal: ‘Engaging students’ hearts and minds’.

She has taken on the challenge posed by the persistent decline in school science’s popularity and notes that, paradoxically, interest in science elsewhere is thriving. 

“Things like Scienceworks and museums and aquariums are the highest tourist attractions in nearly every country,” Deb says. “I look at what kids see as important in science and why they are so interested in it out of school but not in.”

One problem is that whereas public domains offer a version of the most up-to-date science, the science classroom tends to be a setting for whatever the teacher was successful at learning, possibly some decades ago.

“Often I see a fairly traditional view about what science and science education are,” Deb says.

As deputy dean of the Monash Faculty of Education, she finds time for research despite the demands of that role and her extensive work at state and federal level in curriculum development and policy. 

 “I do a lot of work with teachers, seeing what they think is important in science education,” she says. “They respond very well to that because someone is challenging their thinking and engaging them. It’s the same process they need to do with their students.” 

Deb’s work goes beyond school education, encompassing the demands of teaching chemistry to people such as artists, who use it in lithography, and nurses. 

This experience underscores another of her key concerns: the need for teachers to take both context and students into account so that classrooms become more than just a place for mastering facts.

“As a chemist, I know a lot about acids and bases, for example,” she says. “But if I am teaching school kids, it takes a different form to if I am teaching artists, because they have a different purpose for learning it. It doesn’t mean that the facts are any different, it’s just that you package it up very differently.”

 Her water definition task with the graduate students is in itself an illustration of how a teacher should be able to engage students who all bring different understandings to the classroom.

”You have to come to an agreed meaning or explanation,” Deb says. “It’s the consensus making and the argument and the clarification of ideas that is the important part. You do the same thing with kids so they have a lot of ideas challenged and clarified, all at the same time.” 

We need critically creative thinkers to make science teaching better, she says. 

“There has to be recognition from science teachers that you’re not just reproducing science in school, you’re actually educating people in science in ways that should be meaningful for them.”

Research & Supervision Interests

    Teaching strategies that enhance greater student understanding;
    Science education that captures student interest and is relevant to social functioning Industry and technology links with science education
    Practices that encourage reflective thinking and teacher change
    Documenting professional practice e.g. teaching portfolios and evidence of practice Preservice Teacher education
    Professional Experience in teaching
    Professional learning
    Mentoring practices in professional settings

Qualifications

PHD
Institution: Monash University
Year awarded: 1999
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION
Institution: Monash University
Year awarded: 1980
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Institution: Monash University
Year awarded: 1979

Publications

Books

Corrigan, D., Dillon, J., Gunstone, R. (eds), 2011, The Professional Knowledge Base of Science Teaching, Springer, The Netherlands.

Corrigan, D.J., Loughran, J.J., 2007, Snapshots of Mentoring: Vignettes of Practice, Education Faculty, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia.

Corrigan, D.J., Dillon, J., Gunstone, R.F. (eds), 2007, The Re-emergence of Values in Science Education, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam.

Sharwood, J., Taylor, N., Kronenberg, R., McLaughlin, M., Sweeney, T., Corrigan, D.J., Rodrigues, S. (eds), 2000, Nelson Chemistry: VCE Units 1 & 2, Nelson Thomson Learning, Vic Australia.

Rodriguez, S., Corrigan, D., 1998, Including IT - Managing Information Technology in the Science Classroom, User Friendly Resource Enterprises Ltd, New Zealand.

Book Chapters

Corrigan, D., Gunstone, R., 2011, An approach to elaborating aspects of a knowledge base for expert science teaching, in The Professional Knowledge Base of Science Teaching, eds Deborah Corrigan, Justin Dillon and Richard Gunstone, Springer, The Netherlands, pp. 83-106.

Corrigan, D., Gunstone, R., Dillon, J., 2011, Approaches to considering the professional knowledge base of science teachers, in The Professional Knowledge Base of Science Teaching, eds Deborah Corrigan, Justin Dillon and Richard Gunstone, Springer, The Netherlands, pp. 1-11.

Corrigan, D.J., 2010, Section 3: Students teaching students, in Looking into Practice. Cases of Science Teachers' Professional Growth, eds Amanda Berry and Stephen Keast, Monash University and The Catholic Education Office, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 34-35.

Corrigan, D.J., 2009, An approach to chemistry education that brings science and technology together, in International Handbook of Research and Development in Technology Education, eds Alister Jones and Marc de Vries, Sense Publishers, The Netherlands, pp. 347-359.

Corrigan, D.J., 2009, Documenting Professional Practice, in Looking into Practice. Cases of Science Teachers' Professional Growth. Volume 1, eds Amanda Berry and Stephen Keast, Catholic Education Office and Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia, pp. 16-17.

Corrigan, D.J., 2009, Real world science - what is it?, in Looking into practice: Cases of science teachersa?? professional growth. Volume 1, eds Amanda Berry and Stephen Keast, Catholic Education Office and Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia, pp. 14-15.

Corrigan, D.J., 2008, What makes good science teaching?, in Looking into Practice. Cases of Science Teaching and Learning. Volume Three, eds John Loughran and Amanda Berry, Faculty of Education, Monash University and The Catholic Education Office - Archdiocese of Melbourne, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 103-106.

Gunstone, R.F., Corrigan, D.J., Dillon, J., 2007, Introduction. Why consider values and the science curriculum?, in The Re-Emergence of Values in Science Education, eds Deborah Corrigan, Justin Dillon and Richard Gunstone, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam The Netherlands, pp. 1-10.

Corrigan, D.J., 2007, Mentoring as a process for engaging in professional learning, in Dimensions of Professional Learning. Professionalism, Practice and Identity, eds Amanda Berry, Allie Clemans, Alexander Kostogriz, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam The Netherlands, pp. 89-103.

Corrigan, D.J., 2007, The purpose of science in the classroom: some questions, in Looking into Practice. Cases of Science Teaching and Learning, eds John Loughran and Amanda Berry, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 123-124.

Corrigan, D.J., Gunstone, R.F., 2007, Values in school science and mathematics education: issues and tensions, in The Re-Emergence of Values in Science Education, eds Deborah Corrigan, Justin Dillon and Richard Gunstone, Sense Publishers, Rotterdam The Netherlands, pp. 133-148.

Corrigan, D.J., 2006, How might science leaders use cases?, in Looking into Practice: Cases of Science Teaching and Learning, eds John Loughran and Amanda Berry, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 83-87.

Corrigan, D.J., 2006, Preparing teachers of chemistry for a global market, in New Teaching and Teacher Issues, eds Mary B. Klein, Nova Science Publishers, New York USA, pp. 141-162.

Corrigan, D.J., 2005, Preparing teachers of chemistry for a global market, in International Perspectives on Teacher Professional Development, eds Susan Rodrigues, Nova Science Publishers, New York NY USA, pp. 35-55.

Corrigan, D.J., Fensham, P., 2002, The roles of chemistry in vocational education, in Chemical Education: Towards Research-based Practice, eds J K Gilbert, O de Jong, R Justi, D F Treagust and J H van Driel, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht Netherland, pp. 125-142.

Journal Articles

Corrigan, D.J., 2013, RISE Editorial, Research in Science Education [E], vol 43, issue 1, Springer Netherlands, Dordrecht Netherlands, pp. 1-2.

Sarkar, M.M.A., Corrigan, D.J., 2012, Teaching for scientific literacy: Bangladeshi teachers' perspectives, practices and challenges, Asia Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching [P], vol 13, issue 1, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, pp. 1-28.

Corrigan, D.J., 2009, Chemistry teacher education to promote understanding of learning through effective reflective practice, Chemistry Education Research and Practice [P], vol 10, University of Ioannina, Greece, pp. 121-131.

Corrigan, D.J., Cooper, R., 2009, Real contexts, real learning, Teacher [P], vol June/July, Australian Council for Educational Research, Australia, pp. 42-43.

Corrigan, D.J., 2007, A frame for the development of preservice science teachers, Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, vol 8, issue 1, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, http://www.ied.edu.hk/apfslt/, pp. 1-24.

Bishop, A.J., Clarke, B.A., Corrigan, D.J., Gunstone, R.F., 2006, Values in mathematics and science education: researchers' and teachers' views on the similarities and differences, For the Learning of Mathematics, vol 26, issue 1, FLM Publishing Association, Edmonton Canada, pp. 7-11.

Loughran, J., Berry, A., Corrigan, D.J., 2001, Once were science teachers, The Qualitative Report, vol 6, issue 4, Nova Southeastern University, http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR6-4/index.html, pp. 1-10.

Conference Proceedings

Corrigan, D.J., 2012, Developing a national senior chemistry curriculum, Abstract book of the joint 22nd International Conference on Chemistry Education and the 11th European Conference on Research in Chemical Education, 15/07/2012 - 20/07/2012, Societa Chimica Italiana (Italian Chemical society), Rome Italy, p. 34.

Corrigan, D.J., 2012, Exploring teachers' perceptions of the nature of science and values in science, Proceedings of IOSTE XV: International Organization for Science and Technology Education International Symposium, 30/10/2012 - 02/11/2013, International Network "Education, Didactics, Psycho-Pedagogy", North America, pp. 1-4.

Corrigan, D., Cooper, R., Keast, S., 2010, Expert science teachers notions of scientific literacy, Proceedings of ASERA 2010, Australasian Science Education Research Association, Australia, p. 32.

Corrigan, D., Cooper, R., Keast, S., King, D., 2010, Expert teachers notions of scientific literacy, Proceedings of the STEM in Education Conference 2010, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in Education, Australia, p. 26.

Corrigan, D., Mitchell, I., Lancaster, G., Isaacs, M., 2010, Leading innovative in the classroom: Professional learning in primary science., 2nd World Congress if the International Council of Associations of Science Education, 28 June - 2 July 2010, ICASE, Estonia, p. 1.

Corrigan, D., Gunstone, R., Cooper, R., 2010, The development, implementation and evaluation of an intensive system-wide professional learning program for elementary science teachers, Proceedings of 2010 Annual International Conference of National Association for Research in Science Teaching, 21 - 24 March 2010, National Association for Research in Science Teaching, USA, p. 196.

Corrigan, D., Gunstone, R., Cooper, R., 2010, The development, implementation and evaluation of an intensive system-wide professional learning program for primary science teachers, Conference Proceedings of XIV IOSTE 2010, 13-18 June 2010, IRI UL, Institute for Innovation and Development of University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, pp. 286-295.

Treagust, D., Howitt, C., Blake, E., Kidman, G., Hoban, G., Chigeza, P., Wilson, K., Brazier, K., Corrigan, D., 2009, Approaches to teaching and learning Science that foster interest and understanding: examples from Australia and New Zealand, Proceedings of 2009 NARST Annual International Conference, 17 - 21 April 2009, National Association for Research in Science Teaching, USA, p. 319.

Corrigan, D.J., Loughran, J.J., 2008, Mentoring beginning teachers: snapshots of practice, ATEA 2008 Conference Proceedings, 8011 July 2008, Australian Teacher Education Association, Queensland, pp. 1-14.

Corrigan, D.J., Loughran, J.J., 2008, Mentoring for the teaching profession: snapshots of practice, BERA Annual Conference, 3-6 September 2008, British Educational Research Association, http://www.beraconference.co.uk/2008/index.html, pp. 1-13.

Isaacs, M., Corrigan, D.J., Mitchell, I.J., 2008, Science curriculum resources: The interface between policy, research and practice, Proceedings of 39th Annual Conference (2008) of Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA), 2-5 July 2008, ASERA, Australia, pp. 1-17.

Corrigan, D.J., Mitchell, I.J., Lancaster, G.R., 2008, Sustaining a disperse network of science teacher researchers, Proceedings of the XIII IOSTE Symposium, 21-26 September 2008, Palme Publications and Bookshops Ltd. Co., Turkey, pp. 171-178.

Mitchell, I.J., Lancaster, G.R., Corrigan, D.J., 2007, Sustaining a dispersed network of teacher researchers, ASERA 2007, 11 July 2007 to 14 July 2007, Australasian Science Education Research Association Ltd, Perth WA Australia, p. 49.

Corrigan, D.J., 2006, Developing a frame for the preparation of chemistry teachers for an international market, Science and Technology Education in the Service of Humankind. Proceedings of the XII International Organisation for Science and Technology Education Symposium (IOSTE), 30 July 2006 to 4 August 2006, International Organisation for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE), Penang Malaysia, pp. 103-109.

Corrigan, D.J., 2006, No wonder kids are confused: the relevance of science education to science, Boosting Science Learning - What Will it Take? ACER Research Conference 2006 Proceedings, 13 August 2006 to 15 August 2006, ACER, Camberwell Vic Australia, pp. 49-55.

Swaminathan, C., Corrigan, D.J., Mitchell, I.J., Andrews, J.R.G., 2005, An ethnographic study of engineering students using Hysys in an introductory mass & energy balances subject, Conference Proceedings - Chemeca 2005, 25/09/2005 to 28/09/2005, Institution of Engineers, IChemE, SCENZ and RACI in Association with University of Queensland, Brisbane Qld Australia, pp. 1-6.

Bishop, A.J., Clarke, B.A., Corrigan, D.J., Gunstone, R.F., 2005, Teachers' preferences and practices regarding values in teaching mathematics and science, Building Connections: Theory, Research and Practice. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 07/07/2005 to 09/07/2005, MERGA Inc., Sydney NSW Australia, pp. 153-160.

Corrigan, D.J., Gunstone, R.F., Bishop, A.J., Clarke, B.A., 2004, Values in science and mathematics education - similarities, differences and teacher views, 35th Annual Australasian Science Education Research Association, 07/07/2004 to 10/07/2004, ASERA, pp. 1-24.

Corrigan, D.J., Gunstone, R.F., Bishop, A.J., Clarke, B.A., 2003, Values in science and mathematics education: mapping the relationships between pedagogical practices and student outcomes, ESERA Conference 2003: Research and the Quality of Science Education, 19 August to 23 August 2003, ESERA, Netherland, pp. 1-3.

Corrigan, D.J., 2002, Teaching chemistry in context: the risks and realities, Rethinking Science and Technology Education to Meet the Demands for Future Generations in a Changing World. Proceedings of the X Symposium of the International Organization for Science and Technology Education, 28 July 2002 to 2 August 2002, International Organization for Science and Technology Education, Sao Paulo Brazil, pp. 166-176.

Corrigan, D.J., Rodrigues, S., 2002, Teaching chemistry in context: the risks and realities, International Organization of Science and Technology Education (IOSTE), 28 July 2002 to 2 August 2002, IOSTE, Parana Brazil, pp. 31-32.

Corrigan, D., 1999, Benchmarking Three Science Initial Teacher Training Courses, Proceedings of 9th Symposium of (IOSTE) International Organization for Science & Technology Education, Uni Durban-Westville, Durban. 26/6-2/7/99, University of Durban-Westville, Durban South Africa, pp. 118-119.

Loughran, J., Berry, A., Corrigan, D., 1999, Once Were Science Teachers, ASERA 30th Annual Conference, Rotorua, NZ, July 1999, Auckland Colletge of Education, Auckland New Zealand, p. 22.

Corrigan, D., 1999, Stream 3 at Monash University, Proceedings of the 9th Symposium of the (IOSTE) International Organization for Science & Technology Education, Uni Durban-Westville, Durban, 26/6/-2/7/99, University of Duban-Westville, Durban South Africa, pp. 116-117.

Corrigan, D., Berry, A., Lancaster, G., Loughran, J., 1998, Camp, Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA) 98, Darwin, 9 - 12 July, 1998, ASERA, Darwin NT Australia, pp. 1-36.

Berry, A., Corrigan, D., Loughran, J., Lancaster, G., 1998, Teaching Science in the Outdoors: A Camp for Preservice Science Teachers, Proceedings of the International Conference on Learning Science in Informal contexts, Canberra, Aust. 5 - 7th August 98, Questacon - The National Science & Technology Cent, Canberra ACT Australia, pp. 66-76.

Corrigan, D., Rodriguez, S., Salter, D., 1998, Using Different Contexts for Teaching Chemistry and Science, Proceedings of the Joint Regional Conference of Gender, Science & Technology Association (GASAT) and Int Org for Sci & Tech Education (IOSTE), Curtin Univ of Tech, Perth 5 - 8 Dec 97, Off Sen Dep VC Curtin Univ of Technology, Perth WA Australia, pp. 290-303.

Corrigan, D., 1998, What Chemistry can be Learnt from Site Visits?, Proceedings of the International Conference on Learning Science in Informal Contexts, Canberra, 5 -7 August 1998, Questacon - The Nat Science & Technology Centre, Canberra ACT Australia, pp. 161-165.

Loughran, J., Corrigan, D., 1997, Developing Teaching Portfolios for Science Preservice Teachers, Science & Technology Education for responsible citizenship & economic development, Edmonton Canada, 17/8/96 - 22/8/96, Continuing Prof Educ, Fac of Educ, Univ of Alberta, Edmonton Canada, pp. 308-315.

Corrigan, D., 1997, How can a visit to an industrial site effectively support chemistry teaching, Science & Technology Education for responsible citizenship & economic development, Edmonton Canada 17/8/ - 22/8/96, Cont. Prof Education, Fac Educ, Univ of Alberta, Edmonton Canada, pp. 291-307.

Corrigan, D., Cherednichenko, B., Hooley, N., Kruger, T., Leece, C., 1997, Portfolio Benchmarking of Teacher Education courses, 1997 Conference Papers from Annual Conference of Aust Assoc for Research in Education. http://www.swin.edu.au/aare/97pap, Brisbane 30/11/97 - 4/11/97, AARE, Melbourne. www.swin.edu.au/aare/97pap, pp. 1-12.

Corrigan, D., 1997, What is real world chemistry for students?, ASERA 97, Adelaide, 4 - 7 July, ASERA, Adelaide SA Australia, p. 11.

Other

Corrigan, D., 2011, School Review Report for Lang Lang Primary School Southern Metropolitan region, Faculty of Education Monash University, Melbourne Victoria, pp. 1-18.

Corrigan, D., 2011, School Review Report prepared for Kananook Primary School Southern Metropolitan Region, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1-21.

Corrigan, D., 2010, Follow-Up Visit Report Yuille Park Community College Grampians region, Faculty of Education Monash University, Melbourne Victoria, pp. 1-7.

Corrigan, D., 2010, Follow-Up Visit Review Report for Leitchville Primary School, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1-9.

Corrigan, D., Lancaster, G., 2010, Primary Science Matters. Leading Change in the Classroom. Primary Science Professional Learning Program Final Report, Faculty of Education, Monash University for Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Australia, pp. 1-16.

Corrigan, D., 2010, School Review Report for Forest Street Primary School Grampians region, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1-23.

Corrigan, D., 2010, School Review Report for Kambrya College Southern Metropolitian region, Faculty of Education Monash University, Melbourne Victoria, pp. 1-20.

Corrigan, D., 2010, School Review Report prepared for Mirboo North Secondary College, Gippland Region, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1-21.

Corrigan, D., 2010, School Review Report prepared for Rosewood Downs Primary School, Southern region, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1-19.

Corrigan, D.J., 2009, School Review Report prepared for Drysdale Primary School, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1-23.

Corrigan, D.J., 2009, School Review Report prepared for Leitchville Primary School, Loddon-Mallee Region, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1-24.

Corrigan, D.J., 2009, School Review Report prepared for Little Bendigo Primary School, Grampians Region, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1-18.

Corrigan, D.J., 2009, School Review Report prepared for Yuille Park P-8 Community College, Grampians Region, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1-27.

Corrigan, D.J., 2008, School review report. Prepared for Coburn primary school, Western Metropolitan Region, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1-23.

Corrigan, D.J., 2008, School review report. Prepared for Mildura West primary school, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1-22.

Corrigan, D.J., 2008, School review report. Prepared for Mordialloc secondary college, Southern Metropolitan Region, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1-30.

Corrigan, D.J., 2008, School review report. Prepared for Seville primary school, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1-24.

Corrigan, D.J., 2007, School Review Report prepared for Chirnside Park Primary School and Eastern Metropolitan Region, School System Development Division, Department of Education and Training, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 1-28.

Corrigan, D.J., 2007, School Review Report prepared for Footscray City Secondary College, Western Metropolitan Region, School System Development Division, Department of Education & Early Childhood Development, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 1-34.

Corrigan, D.J., 2007, School Review Report prepared for Kerang Primary School, Loddon Mallee Region, School System Development Division, Department of Education and Training, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 1-28.

Corrigan, D.J., 2007, School Review Report prepared for Mountain Gate Primary School, Eastern Metropolitan Region, School System Development Division, Department of Education and Training, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 1-27.

Corrigan, D.J., 2007, School Review Report prepared for Norlane West Primary School, Barwon South West Region, School System Development Division of Department of Education and Training, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 1-28.

Mitchell, I.J., Lancaster, G.R., Bull, L., Berry, A.K., Corrigan, D.J., Gunstone, R.F., Keast, S., Loughran, J.J., 2006, Engaging Students in Secondary Science. An ASISTM Project 2006, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton Victoria.

Corrigan, D.J., 2005, School review report prepared for Campbells Creek Primary School incorporating Guildford Primary School and the Department of Education & Training, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 1-20.

Corrigan, D.J., 2005, School review report prepared for Forrest Primary School and the Department of Education & Training, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 1-19.

Corrigan, D.J., 2005, School review report prepared for Lockington Consolidated School and the Department of Education & Training, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 1-21.

Corrigan, D.J., 2005, School review report prepared for Mt Clear Primary School and the Department of Education & Training, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 1-16.

Corrigan, D.J., 2004, Continuous improvement review report for Secondary Colleges - Leongatha Secondary College, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 1-36.

Corrigan, D.J., 2004, Continuous improvement review report for primary school - Cowes Primary School, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 1-29.

Corrigan, D.J., 2004, Continuous improvement review report for primary schools - Inverlock Primary School and Kongwak Primary School, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 1-29.

Corrigan, D.J., 2003, Review report 2003 for secondary colleges - Kurnai College, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 1-48.

Coles, M., Gaskell, J., Corrigan, D.J., Gomes da Silva, M.B., 2002, Academic science and vocational education, International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE), IOSTE, Foz do Iguacu Brazil.

Corrigan, D., 1999, Technology and industry links with Chemistry curricula.

Postgraduate Research Supervisions

Current Supervision

Program of Study:
(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).
Thesis Title:
A study of junior secondary science curriculum in Bangladesh and its relationship with real life situation.
Supervisors:
Corrigan, D (Joint-co), Fitzgerald, A (Joint).
Program of Study:
(MASTER'S BY RESEARCH).
Thesis Title:
A study of the teaching process required for successful Chemistry education at VCE..
Supervisors:
Corrigan, D (Main).
Program of Study:
(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).
Thesis Title:
Bangladeshi secondary stduents' attitudes towards school science.
Supervisors:
Corrigan, D (Main), Fitzgerald, A (Joint).
Program of Study:
(MASTER'S BY RESEARCH).
Thesis Title:
Enhancing student transition to university: aligning disciplinary content with the explicit development of students' research skills in the VCE Extended Investigation Unit.
Supervisors:
Corrigan, D (Main), Panizzon, D (Associate).
Program of Study:
(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).
Thesis Title:
How have personal beliefs and experiences of science teachers influenced their development of pedagogical content knowledge throughout their career?.
Supervisors:
Corrigan, D (Main).
Program of Study:
(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).
Thesis Title:
Literacy in Science.
Supervisors:
Corrigan, D (Joint-co), Fitzgerald, A (Joint).
Program of Study:
(MASTER'S BY RESEARCH).
Thesis Title:
Progression of learning of psychology within the Victorian curriculum.
Supervisors:
Corrigan, D (Joint), Loughran, J (Joint-co).
Program of Study:
(MASTER'S BY RESEARCH).
Thesis Title:
Workplace training in school based VET studies.
Supervisors:
Corrigan, D (Main).

Completed Supervision

Student:
Cooper, C.
Program of Study:
An Evaluation of Effects 0f Changes to Procedures for Determining Satisfactory Achievement, Recorded Achievement, and Requirements Not Met on assessment and reporting practices at Stage 1 of the South. 2003.
Supervisors:
Corrigan, D (Main).
Student:
Evans, G.
Program of Study:
How do science teachers understand the impact of video portfolios on their teaching practice?. 2001.
Supervisors:
Corrigan, D (Main).
Student:
Jolayemi, C.
Program of Study:
Use of analogy in the teaching of biology concepts. (PHD) 2011.
Supervisors:
Berry, A (Joint), Corrigan, D (Joint-Co).
Student:
Richardson, W.
Program of Study:
Thinking beyond: teaching to develop independent thinkers. (PHD) 2009.
Supervisors:
Corrigan, D (Main).
Student:
Samy, M.
Program of Study:
A STUDY ON PERCEPTIONS OF QUALITY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT FOR SCHOOLS IN VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. (PHD) 2004.
Supervisors:
Corrigan, D (Joint-Co).
Student:
Sarkar, M.
Program of Study:
Promotion of scientific literacy in Bangladesh: teachers' perspectives, practices and challenges. (PHD) 2012.
Supervisors:
Corrigan, D (Main).
Student:
Swaminathan, C.
Program of Study:
Student learning approaches and meta-cognition during an introductory chemical engineering subject, comparing traditional hand calculations with use of simulation software: a qualitative analysis. (PHD) 2009.
Supervisors:
Corrigan, D (Joint-Co), Mitchell, I (Joint).