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-informed practice in Australian education
Gleeson, J., Rickinson, M., Walsh, L., Salisbury, M. & Cirkony, C., 2022, The Emerald Handbook of Evidence-Informed Practice in Education: Learning from International Contexts. Brown, C. & Malin, J. R. (eds.). 1st ed. Bingley UK: Emerald, p. 123-138 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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What, Why, when And How: Australian Educators' Use of Research in Schools
Walsh, L., Gleeson, J., Cutler, B., Rickinson, M., Cirkony, C. & Salisbury, M., 18 Jan 2022, Melbourne Vic Australia: Monash University. 19 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other Report › Research
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Beyond effective approaches: a rapid review response to designing professional learning
Cirkony, C., Rickinson, M., Walsh, L., Gleeson, J., Salisbury, M., Cutler, B., Berry, M. & Smith, K., 2021, (Accepted/In press) In: Professional Development in Education. 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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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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Collaborative Teaching: Sharing Best Practice
Gleeson, J., Harding, S-M., Meehl, A., Cutler, B., Rickinson, M., Soon, X-Z., Walsh, L., Cirkony, C. & Salisbury, M., May 2021, Melbourne Vic Australia: Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). 22 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other Report › Research
Open Access
Activities
- 1 Public lecture/debate/seminar
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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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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
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The Q Project seeks to improve teachers' research use
29/04/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview