Staff Profile
Dr Kathryn Holmes
Senior Lecturer
School of Education
EditCareer Summary
Biography
I am currently a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education. After completing a minor thesis in education in 1999 I commenced a PhD in the field of finance. This doctoral study lead to the development of high level statistical skills, particularly in regard to the analysis of time series. I was awarded my PhD in Financial Mathematics in 2006 and since that time I have continued to work as a researcher and teacher in mathematics education in addition to publishing extensively from my PhD.
Qualifications
- PhD, Monash University, 11/05/2006
- Master of Educational Studies, University of Newcastle, 04/02/2000
- Diploma in Education, University of Newcastle, 31/12/1984
- Bachelor of Science, University of Newcastle, 31/12/1983
Research
Research keywords
- Mathematics Education
- Quantitative Research
- Time Series Analysis
Research expertise
I completed my PhD in Finance in 2006. The research involved in the PhD was highly quantitative and examined methods of modelling the preformance of managed funds. More recently, I am examining the notion of 'pedagogical content knowledge' and how it can be incorporated into mathematics teacher education programs. I am also interested in the effective integration of new technologies as educational tools both in the higher education setting and in relation to the teaching of mathematics in schools.
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|
| 139900 | Other Education | 65 |
| 130200 | Curriculum And Pedagogy | 35 |
Memberships
Body relevant to professional practice.
Collaboration
My current research focuses on effective mathematics pedagogy, mathematics pre-service teacher education and the innovative uses of educational technology.
Administrative
Administrative expertise
I have been a program convenor in the field of mathematics education for the past 9 years both at the undergraduate level (BTeach/BMath) and at the postgraduate level (M.Ed. Stud (maths)). Since July 2009 I have been the Deputy Head of School (Services) in the School of Education. I have also acted as libray liason officer and course coordinator for numerous courses.
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Mathematics Education
- Teacher Research
Teaching expertise
I have taught mathematics teacher education courses for the past 9 years at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. I was awarded an ALTC Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning in 2008 for the development of an innovative blended learning program for the retraining of mathematics teachers.
EditPublications
No publications.
EditGrants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 14 |
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| Total funding | $1,384,841 |
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For project grants received where the lead institution is other than the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics.
- Indicates that the researcher may be seeking students for this project.
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2013 (1 grants)
Enhancing ICT Classroom Practice through Quality Teaching Rounds$58,582
Funding Body: St Joseph's Catholic College
2012 (4 grants)
Targeting educational and career aspirations in the middle years of schooling: Understanding complexity for increased equity$634,880
Funding Body: ARC (Australian Research Council)
Targeting educational and career aspirations in the middle years of schooling: Understanding complexity for increased equity$379,991
Funding Body: NSW Department of Education and Training
Thinking while moving: Development of a curriculum-based physical activity integration program in the primary school$34,500
Funding Body: NSW Department of Education and Communities
People, Places, Pedagogy, Paradigm and Purpose: Evaluating Innovation and Building Research Capacity within a K-12 School $7,350
Funding Body: Association of Independent Schools
2011 (2 grants)
Teaching Teachers for the Future - Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Pre-Service Teacher Education Student Survey$165,000
Funding Body: Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
| Project Team |
|---|
| Doctor Kathryn Holmes, Associate Professor Glenn Finger |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Project Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $165,000 | 2011 | 2012 |
| GNo:G1100677 |
Innovative Teaching and Learning Research Project$54,043
Funding Body: NSW Department of Education and Training
2010 (1 grants)
AARE Annual Conference, University of Melbourne, 28/11/2010 - 02/12/10$1,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts
| Project Team |
|---|
| Doctor Kathryn Holmes |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $1,000 | 2010 | 2011 |
| GNo:G1000896 |
2008 (3 grants)
Utilising linguistic analysis to explore text patterning in PhD examination reports$5,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
Utilising linguistic analysis to explore text patterning in PhD examination reports$5,000
Funding Body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts
Australian Teacher Educators Association (ATEA) Annual Conference, Novotel Twin Waters Sunshine Coast, Queensland, 8/7/2008 - 11/7/2008$1,425
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
|---|
| Doctor Kathryn Holmes |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $1,425 | 2008 | 2008 |
| GNo:G0189128 |
2007 (1 grants)
An investigation into specialised content knowledge thta secondary mathematics teachers need in order to promote student learning & encourage students to continue with advanced maths in senior school$9,165
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
|---|
| Doctor Kathryn Holmes |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Early Career Researcher Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $9,165 | 2007 | 2007 |
| GNo:G0187310 |
2005 (1 grants)
Equity Research Fellowship Round 1 2005$28,665
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
|---|
| Doctor Kathryn Holmes |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Equity Research Fellowship | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $28,665 | 2005 | 2005 |
| GNo:G0184849 |
2004 (1 grants)
Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE), 28 Nov - 2 Dec 2004, Melbourne$240
Funding Body: University of Newcastle
| Project Team |
|---|
| Doctor Kathryn Holmes |
| Scheme | Role |
|---|
| Travel Grant | Chief Investigator |
| Total Amount | Funding Start | Funding Finish |
|---|
| $240 | 2004 | 2004 |
| GNo:G0184585 |
EditResearch Supervision
| Number of current supervisions | 10 |
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| Total current UoN Masters EFTSL | 1.2 |
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| Total current UoN PhD EFTSL | 2 |
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For supervisions undertaken at an institution other that the University of Newcastle, details are shown in italics, and the institution name is listed below the program name.
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Proposed
Completion | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|
| 2013 | 2015 | M Philosophy (Education) | Principal Supervisor | Aspiration: Cultural Capacity or Cognitive Skill Set? |
| 2013 | 2016 | M Philosophy (Education) | Principal Supervisor | Learner Engagement: A New Framework for Technological Design and Teaching in the Digital Age |
| 2013 | 2017 | PhD (Education) | Principal Supervisor | Study on Integration of Technology in Primary Education Classrooms |
| 2013 | 2017 | PhD (Education) | Principal Supervisor | Educational and Career Aspirations in the Middle Years of Schooling: Understanding the Developmental Influence of Socioeconomic Status |
| 2013 | 2021 | PhD (Education) | Principal Supervisor | Educational and Career Aspirations in the Middle Years of Schooling |
| 2012 | 2016 | M Philosophy (Education) | Principal Supervisor | Educational and Career Aspirations in the Middle Years of Schooling: Understanding Complexity for Increased Equity |
| 2012 | 2019 | PhD (Education) | Principal Supervisor | Educational and Career Aspirations in the Middle Years of Schooling: Understanding Complexity for Increased Equity |
| 2011 | 2015 | PhD (Education) | Principal Supervisor | Mathematics Achievement Levels and Experiences of Chinese Migrant Workers' Children in Primary Schools: Teachers' Expectations and Practices |
| 2009 | 2014 | PhD (Education) | Principal Supervisor | Student Motivation to Engage in Blended Learning: A Singapore Case Study |
| 2008 | 2011 | M Philosophy (Mathematics) | Co-Supervisor | Development and Assessment of Tools and Material for Teaching Computational Mathematics |
Past Supervision
| Year | Program | Supervisor Type | Research Title |
|---|
| 2005 | PhD (Education) | Co-Supervisor | Mathematical thinking and mathematics achievement of students in the year 11 scientific stream in Jordan |
