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Prof. Sidney (Sid) Bourke

Work Phone(02) 4921 5901
Fax(02) 4921 6895
Email
OfficeHC65, Hunter Building

Research Supervision

Number of current supervisions12
Total current UoN PhD EFTSL2.8

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

CommencedProposed
Completion
ProgramSupervisor TypeResearch Title
20112015PhD (Education)Co-SupervisorThe Impact of Disaggregating Concept and Specialist Language on Content Learning and Academic Identity Formation: An Instructional Approach for English Language Learners in Content-Rich Subjects
20102014PhD (Education)Co-SupervisorPreschooler Teachers' Perceptions and Pedagogical Practices Regarding Young Children's Use of ICT in Kindergartens in Shanghai
20102014PhD (Education)Principal SupervisorFactors that Influence Gender Enrolment in Technical, Industrial and Vocational Training Programs in Kenya
20092013PhD (Education)Principal SupervisorStrategic Planning and Performance Management for Higher Education in Sulawesi Island, Indonesia
20092013PhD (Education)Principal SupervisorKnowledge Building and Problem Solving Using a Conceptually Based Scaffold Teaching and Learning Design
20092016PhD (Education)Co-SupervisorProfessional Knowing, Medical Expertise and Clinical Decision Making: Exploring and Describing Professional Knowing in a Cohort of Specialist Physicians
20092014PhD (Education)Co-SupervisorStudent Motivation to Engage in Blended Learning: A Singapore Case Study
20082012PhD (Education)Principal SupervisorA Study for Enhancing the Quality of Teaching Performance through Evaluation at Higher Educational Institutions in North Sulawesi Indonesia
20082012PhD (Education)Principal SupervisorOnline Instruction in Saudi Universities: A Comparison of the Attitude Issues with E-Learning in Different Universities
20062010PhD (Education)Co-SupervisorResearch Services Staff in Australian Universities: An Investigation of Profile, Nomenclature, Role, Professionalisation, Workplace Relations and Policy Implementation
19992010PhD (Education)Principal SupervisorTeacher Satisfaction And Student Achievement
19992010PhD (Education)Principal SupervisorWhy do Aboriginal kids switch off school? When and why does this happen? And how can we attract them back?

Past Supervision

YearProgramSupervisor TypeResearch Title
2011PhD (Physics)Co-SupervisorBuilding an Evaluation Framework for Australian Science and Maths Outreach Programs in Schools
2010PhD (Education)Co-SupervisorSchool Life and Self-Concept: Gender Differences in Perceptions of Secondary School Students
2010PhD (Education)Co-SupervisorComparative Study of Curricula for Prosthetics and Orthotics Education Programs
2010PhD (Education)Co-SupervisorStudent Experience of Undergraduate Research Projects: A Perspective on Honours in Australia
2009M Education [R]Sole SupervisorThe Effects of Regrouping Students for Literacy and Numeracy in Primary Schools
2009PhD (Education)Principal Supervisor"Are Schools Ready to go Online?" A Study that Examines the Current State of Information and Communication Technologies in Secondary Schools and Explores the Possibility of the Introduction of a More Flexible Educational Structure Though Online Technology
2008PhD (Education)Co-SupervisorA Comparative Study of the Metal Fabrication and Welding (Heavy) Trade Course in TAFE NSW Between 2001 and 2004
2007Education Studies
University of Newcastle
Co-SupervisorUdan Kasmawan
2007PhD (Education)Principal SupervisorAn Analysis of Student Environmental Attitudes and Their Impact on Promoting Sustainable Environmental Citizenship: A Multi-Site Study in Indonesian Secondary Schools
2007PhD (Education)Co-SupervisorCognitive and Metacognitive Factors Associated with Patterns of Obstetrician Decision-Making to Perform an Intrapartum Caesarean Section
2006PhD (Education)Principal SupervisorPhonological Processing and Early Reading Acquisition: A Longitudinal Study
2005PhD (Education)Principal SupervisorStructures and Cultures Found in Effective Schools: Implications for School Improvement
2005PhD (Education)Principal SupervisorMathematical thinking and mathematics achievement of students in the year 11 scientific stream in Jordan
2005PhD (Education)Co-SupervisorMooting the Mosaic: A study of student engagement with multiethnic literary texts
2003PhD (Education)Principal SupervisorQuality of Life and Attendance in Primary Schools
2003PhD (Education)Co-SupervisorThe Significance of Professional Development and Practice Towards a Better Public Education System
2003PhD (Education)Co-SupervisorPersonal school experiences, attitudes, and efficacy beliefs: A causal analysis focusing on the primary school physical education teacher
2002PhD (Education)Principal SupervisorPieces in the Puzzle: A longitudinal investigation of the roles of phonological processing and inattentive behaviour in reading acquisition
2001Education Not Elswr Classified
University of Newcastle
Sole SupervisorTeacher attitudes towards the design and implementation of new music curricula: A cross-national study
1995Education Not Elswr Classified
University of Newcastle
Sole SupervisorThe quality of the development and evaluation of flight instructors in Canada and Australia
1994Education Not Elswr Classified
University of Newcastle
Co-SupervisorInfluence of advertising on adolescent smoking behaviour
1993Education Not Elswr Classified
University of Newcastle
Sole SupervisorThe integrated commercial flying school: An evaluation of commercial flight training and flight simulator effectiveness
1992Education Studies
University of Newcastle
Sole SupervisorThe relationship of student characteristics and arithmetic skills with mathematical achievement involving a chronometric analysis of the cognitive processing components
1950Education Studies
University of Newcastle
Principal SupervisorStress and its effect on absenteeism in primary schools
1950Education Not Elswr Classified
University of Newcastle
Sole SupervisorAn examination of student and teacher perceptions of the disadvantages schools program: Applications and outcomes in the Hunter Region of NSW
1950Education Not Elswr Classified
University of Newcastle
Co-SupervisorAn investigation of the applicability of the approaches to learning construct to overseas students studying in Australia: A longitudinal study
1950Education Studies
University of Newcastle
Principal SupervisorDepression, anxiety and coping behaviours as correlates of stress: A study of senior secondary students
1950Education Not Elswr Classified
University of Newcastle
Principal SupervisorThe impact of an internship on the development of preservice teachers' beliefs, knowledge and practices in classroom manaagement
1950Education Studies
University of Newcastle
Principal SupervisorDatabases and student learning: A multilevel analysis of the use of databases in the classroom
1950Education Not Elswr Classified
University of Newcastle
Sole SupervisorTeacher stress and educational processes: A multilevel process-product analysis of teacher attitudes and their effects on student outcomes
1950Education Not Elswr Classified
University of Newcastle
Sole SupervisorPromoting quality teaching and learning: Perceptions of the role of advanced skills teachers
1950Education Not Elswr Classified
University of Newcastle
Sole SupervisorPhysical education and sport in Hunter Region primary schools
1950Education Not Elswr Classified
University of Newcastle
Co-SupervisorThe effects of an alcohol early-intervention education package on the knowledge, attitudes and skills of students of nursing
1950Education Not Elswr Classified
University of Newcastle
Principal SupervisorOrganization values and cutures of excellent schools in Hong Kong