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.
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
Projects
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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.
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
Research output
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Building better schools through evidence-based policy and practice: a sampler
Allen, K., Reupert, A. E., Oades, L., Rickinson, M., Riggs, D. W., Martin, A., Collie, R., Snow, P., Brooks, C. & Vella-Brodrick, D., 2021. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Educators’ collaborative use of research to inform practice
Rickinson, M., Gleeson, J., Walsh, L., Cirkony, C., Salisbury, M. & Cutler, B., 2021. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
Open Access -
Monash Q Project's Q Suite - Collaborative use of research
Gleeson, J., Rickinson, M., Salisbury, M., Cutler, B., Walsh, L. & Cirkony, C., 17 May 2021, Melbourne VIC Australia : Monash University.Research output: Other contribution › Other
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Research and Evidence Use in Australian Schools: Early Insights from Educators
Rickinson, M., Gleeson, J., Walsh, L., Cutler, B., Cirkony, C. & Salisbury, M., Mar 2021, Melbourne VIC Australia: Monash University. 12 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other Report › Other
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Research and Evidence Use in Australian Schools: Survey, Analysis and Key Findings
Rickinson, M., Gleeson, J., Walsh, L., Cutler, B., Cirkony, C. & Salisbury, M., Apr 2021, 1st ed. Melbourne Vic Australia: Monash University. 60 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other Report › Research
Open AccessFile
Press / Media
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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
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The Q Project seeks to improve teachers' research use
29/04/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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Teachers' trust in the evidence increases with experience: new study
Mark Rickinson, Jo Gleeson, Lucas Walsh, Blake Cutler, Connie Cirkony & Mandy Salisbury
7/04/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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The Q Project
Jo Gleeson, Mark Rickinson & Lucas Walsh
17/02/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
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Using research well: a framework for understanding quality use of research evidence
Mark Rickinson, Lucas Walsh, Jo Gleeson, Connie Cirkony & Mandy Salisbury
2/01/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs