Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr Gary Bonar is a Lecturer in the Master of TESOL, Languages and Humanities specialisation courses at the Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia. Prior to commencing his lecturing position, he worked in the Victorian secondary education sector, most recently in the role of Curriculum Coordinator responsible for Literacy, Languages and Social Sciences. He has also taught two languages (Japanese and Italian) and English as an additional language in secondary schools. In addition, he also has over ten years’ experience teaching English in diverse sectors in Asia and Europe.
In 2013 he was awarded the ASG PhD scholarship for exceptional mid-career professionals. Gary’s research interests focus on two areas, both of which have grown out of his professional work. These are Asia-related teaching in Australian schools, and English-language related learning in the Asia region.
Research interests
English as a Medium of Instruction - EMI
TESOL
Bilingualism
Task-based Language Teaching - TBLT
Content and Language Integrated Learning - CLIL
Studies of Asia
Asia literacy
Q methodology
Monash teaching commitment
EDF5155 & EDF5156 Language Specialisation Units
EDF5642 Bilingual and Content-based Programs
EDF5634 Understanding Language and Learning
EDF4253 Humanities and Social Sciences Education
Various other units in the Batchelor of Education, Master of Teaching and Master of TESOL courses
Supervision interests
English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI)
TESOL
Bilingualism
Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT)
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
Studies of Asia
Asia literacy
Q methodology
Research area keywords
- English as medium of instruction
- TESOL
- Languages education
- Task-based language learning
- Content and language integrated pedagogies
- Studies of Asia
- Asia literacy
- Q methodology
- Educating for diversity and inclusion
- Transforming teaching and learning
Network
Projects
- 10 Finished
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Investigating culturally and linguistically diverse Early childhood contexts: A Q methodology analysis of professional learning needs
Slaughter, Y., Keary, A., Bonar, G. & Davies, M.
31/01/21 → 15/12/21
Project: Research
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EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction) Professional Learning Program 2020
Bonar, G., Dang, K. & Phillips, M.
9/11/20 → 20/11/20
Project: Consultancy
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Numeracy across the curriculum Phase 2 research project
Hall, J., Kidman, G., Forgasz, H., Barnes, M., Bonar, G., Triolo, R. & Blannin, J.
7/09/20 → 11/12/20
Project: Research
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Professional Learning program in TESOL for primary teachers from Zhejiang Province, People’s (China) at Monash University (Clayton)
Bonar, G., Bao, D., Triolo, R., Fielding, R. & Wang, M.
4/11/19 → 22/11/19
Project: Consultancy
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Delivery of EMI Professional Learning Course for Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
Bonar, G., Tour, K., Bright, D. & Dang, K.
14/10/19 → 25/10/19
Project: Consultancy
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Affective practice architectures of professional learning in international schools
Kostogriz, A., Adams, M. & Bonar, G., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Studies in Continuing Education. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Ethnic minority language policies and practices in China: revisiting Ruiz’s language orientation theory through a critical biliteracy lens
Yao, J., Turner, M. & Bonar, G., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Editorial: Languages in early childhood education
Slaughter, Y., Keary, A., Pennington, G. & Bonar, G., 2021, In: TESOL in Context. 8, 1, p. 1-8 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
Open Access -
Exploring attitudes towards ‘Asia literacy’ among Australian secondary school students
Bonar, G. J., 2021, Transforming Pedagogies Through Engagement with Learners, Teachers and Communities. Bao, D. & Phan, T. (eds.). 1st ed. Singapore Singapore: Springer, p. 89-105 17 p. (Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects; vol. 57).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Professional learning for educators teaching in English-medium-instruction in higher education: a systematic review
Dang, T. K. A., Bonar, G. & Yao, J., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Teaching in Higher Education. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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ACIS Fondazione Cassamarca scholarship
Bonar, Gary (Recipient), 2002
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Australian Scholarship Group’s PhD Scholarship for Exceptional Mid-Career Professionals
Bonar, Gary (Recipient), 13 Oct 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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TESOL in Context (Journal)
Gary Bonar (Guest editor)
2021 → 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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System (Journal)
Gary Bonar (Peer reviewer)
5 Dec 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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The Value of Languages in a Multicultural World
Gary Bonar (Speaker)
13 Dec 2021 → 15 Dec 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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English Australia Journal (Journal)
Gary Bonar (Peer reviewer)
2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Springer (Publisher)
Gary Bonar (Peer reviewer)
Aug 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
Press / Media
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Remote learning is even harder when English isn’t students’ first language. Schools told us their priorities for supporting them
Gary Bonar, Anne Keary, Tanya Davies & Yvette Slaughter
7/09/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature