Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Mark Rickinson is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Monash University. Mark is an experienced educational researcher, evaluator and facilitator who has particular expertise in: evidence-informed policy and practice; and outdoor and environmental learning.
His real interest lies in understanding and improving the use and usefulness of educational research. He is currently Director of the Monash Q Project, a five-year partnership with the Paul Ramsay Foundation to improve the use of research evidence in Australian schools.
Mark's work within the Faculty focuses on:
- developing a program of research and innovation around the use of evidence in educational policy and practice
- contributing to research and professional learning in the areas of educational leadership and environmental/sustainability learning.
Mark is keen to hear from prospective research students with an interest in evidence use in educational practice/policy.
Research interests
Evidence use, research impact, evidence-informed policy and practice
Learning in environmental, sustainability and outdoor education
Supervision interests
Mark is keen to hear from prospective research students with an interest in any aspect of the role and use of research and evidence in educational practice and policy.
Expressions of interest are particularly welcome from prospective students wishing to undertake research linked to the Monash Q Project - a five-year partnership with the Paul Ramsay Foundation to improve the use of research evidence in Australian schools.
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
- Evidence-based policy
- Evidence-based practice
- Environmental and Sustainability Education
- Education Policy
- Education research
- Teacher Research
- Reimagining educational leadership
- School Development and Reform
- Evidence use
- Transforming teaching and learning
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The Q Project: Quality Use of Evidence Driving Quality Education
Rickinson, M., Walsh, L., Smith, L., Gleeson, J., Cirkony, C., Salisbury, M., Cutler, B., Hall, G. & Khong, H.
1/01/19 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Getting Evidence Moving in Schools
Rickinson, M., Perrotta, C. & Selwyn, N.
4/02/19 → 30/06/20
Project: Research
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Insights for Early Action
Rickinson, M., Kunstler, B. & Salisbury, M.
16/04/18 → 31/10/18
Project: Research
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Leadership for Learning in Victoria: Exploring the Effectiveness of the Unlocking Potential Principal Preparation Program
Brooks, J., Wilkinson, J., Rickinson, M., Clemans, A. & Sum, N.
1/08/16 → 31/01/18
Project: Research
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Evidence use in schools and policy systems: disjunctures, shared challenges and opportunities
Walsh, L., Gleeson, J., Rickinson, M., Cutler, B. & Hall, G., 29 Jun 2023. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Practitioner perspectives of the quality of use of research evidence in education
Gleeson, J., Walsh, L., Rickinson, M., Cutler, B. & Hall, G., 2023. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Open Access -
Quality use of research evidence: practitioner perspectives
Gleeson, J., Rickinson, M., Walsh, L., Cutler, B., Salisbury, M., Hall, G. & Khong, H., 2023, In: Evidence and Policy. 19, 3, p. 423-443 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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School educators’ engagement with research: an Australian Rasch validation study
Gleeson, J., Cutler, B., Rickinson, M., Walsh, L., Ehrich, J., Cirkony, C. & Salisbury, M., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Accountability. 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The value and challenges of educators' collaborative use of research
Rickinson, M., Gleeson, J., Walsh, L., Cutler, B. & Hall, G., 2023. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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2023 Dean's Award for Excellence in Research Engagement and Impact
Rickinson, Mark (Recipient), Walsh, Lucas (Recipient), Gleeson, Jo (Recipient), Cutler, Blake (Recipient), Hall, Genevieve (Recipient), Marshall, Phoebe (Recipient) & Daredia, Komal (Recipient), 2 Aug 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Australian Council for Educational Leaders VIC Brian Caldwell Research Award 2021
Rickinson, Mark (Recipient), 17 Sept 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Victorian Association of State Secondary Principals Conference 2022
Mark Rickinson (Invited speaker), Blake Cutler (Invited speaker), Carrie Wallace (Invited speaker) & Natalie Manser (Invited speaker)
21 Aug 2023 → 22 Aug 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Education State Principals Conference 2022
Mark Rickinson (Invited speaker), Lucas Walsh (Invited speaker), Jo Gleeson (Invited speaker) & Blake Cutler (Invited speaker)
30 May 2022 → 31 May 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Exploring GEMS - Insights on using research evidence in schools
Jo Gleeson (Contributor) & Mark Rickinson (Contributor)
31 Aug 2021Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
Press/Media
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What does it mean to use research well?
Jo Gleeson, Lucas Walsh, Mark Rickinson, Blake Cutler & Genevieve Hall
3/05/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Only 1 in 3 teachers use research evidence in the classroom – this is largely due to lack of time
Jo Gleeson, Blake Cutler, Lucas Walsh & Mark Rickinson
28/01/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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How teachers can use research effectively in their classroom
Blake Cutler, Mark Rickinson & Lucas Walsh
16/06/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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How and why educators use research and evidence: Insights from the Monash Q Project
Jo Gleeson, Mark Rickinson, Lucas Walsh, Blake Cutler, Connie Cirkony & Mandy Salisbury
9/06/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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We have the evidence for what works in schools, but that doesn’t mean everyone uses it
Lucas Walsh, Blake Cutler, Mark Rickinson, Connie Cirkony, Jo Gleeson & Mandy Salisbury
19/05/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature