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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
Languages teaching
Language teacher identity
English as a Medium of Instruction - EMI
TESOL
Multilingualism
Studies of Asia
Asia literacy
Q methodology
Monash teaching commitment
EDF5155 & EDF5156 Language Specialisation Units
EDF5643 Second Language Assessment and Testing
EDF4024 Humanities and Social Sciences Education
Various other units in the Batchelor of Education, Master of Teaching and Master of TESOL courses
Supervision interests
Languages teaching and language teacher identity
English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI)
TESOL
Studies of Asia
Asia literacy
Q methodology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Languages education
- Language teacher identity
- TESOL
- English as medium of instruction
- Studies of Asia
- Asia literacy
- Q methodology
- Educating for diversity and inclusion
- Transforming teaching and learning
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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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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Educators’ agency in implementing English-medium-instruction in Chinese higher education: a cultural-historical perspective
Dang, T. K. A., Bonar, G. & Yao, J., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Current Issues in Language Planning. 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › 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., 2023, In: Teaching in Higher Education. 28, 4, p. 840-858 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile18 Citations (Scopus) -
Teaching for intercultural understanding – to what extent do curriculum documents encourage transformative intercultural experiences?
Fielding, R., Galante, A., Bonar, G. J., Wang, M. & God, Y., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development. 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Affective practice architectures of professional learning in international schools
Kostogriz, A., Adams, M. & Bonar, G., 2022, In: Studies in Continuing Education. 44, 2, p. 247-265 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
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
2 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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Environmental Education Research (Journal)
Gary Bonar (Peer reviewer)
30 Jun 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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International Symposium on Bilingualism
Ruth Fielding (Speaker), Gary Bonar (Speaker) & Angelica Galante (Speaker)
26 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Launch of Bilingualism Matters Branch @ Monash University
Gary Bonar (Contributor)
4 Apr 2023Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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TESOL Journal (Journal)
Gary Bonar (Peer reviewer)
13 Jan 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Applied Linguistics Association of Australia (AALA) Conference (Event)
Gary Bonar (Peer reviewer)
19 Nov 2023 → 21 Nov 2023Activity: 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