Dr Catherine Mary Rawlinson

PhD, MA (Hons), BA, DipTchg

Senior Lecturer

In: Learning, Development and Professional Practice » Faculty of Education and Social Work

Biography

Previous professional experience

Primary teacher Years 2 - 6 at Mt Eden Normal Primary School, Epsom Normal Primary, Meadowbank Primary
Primary teacher in England for two years (inner London schools)

Research | Current

Teacher Education in New Zealand specifically relating to gifted and talented education
Catering for Gifted and talented students within New Zealand schools
Evaluation of innovative programmes for gifted learners
Curriculum models for gifted education
I mostly use qualitative methodologies

Teaching | Current

Gifted and talented education, i.e., teaching strategies to support the development of childrens' gifts and talents
Inclusive Education and Diversity

Postgraduate supervision

Supervision of postgraduate theses on gifted education and/or special needs

Responsibilities

First Year Experience Academic Advisor (2015)

Associate Dean Student Engagement (2014)

Teaching Quality Coordinator (2012-2014)

Committees/Professional groups/Services

Giftnet - support for teachers/principals in establishing school programmes for gifted and talented students,
Professional development in many Auckland schools when they are establishing gifted and talented programmes
Involvement in on-going Ministry research on evaluation of Talent Development Initiatives in New Zealand schools
External marker of Masters theses on gifted education for Massey and Waikato Universities

Selected publications and creative works (Research Outputs)

Ng, S. J., Hill, M. F., & Rawlinson, C. (2016). Hidden in Plain Sight: The Experiences of Three Twice-Exceptional Students During Their Transfer to High School. Gifted Child Quarterly, 60 (4), 296-311. 10.1177/0016986216656257
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2292/34992
Other University of Auckland co-authors: Mary Hill
Rawlinson, C., & Willimott, M. (2016). Social Justice, Learning Centredness and a First Year Experience Peer Mentoring Program:How Might They Connect?. Journal of Peer Learning, 9, 41-48. Related URL.
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2292/31081
Other University of Auckland co-authors: Michael Willimott
Rawlinson, C., & Willimott, M. (2015). Social Justice, Learning Centredness and a First Year Experience Programme. How might they connect?. Paper presented at PASS and Peer Learning Conference, Melbourne, Australia. 28 September - 30 September 2015. Social Justice, Learning Centredness and a First Year Experience Programme. How might they connect?. Related URL.
Other University of Auckland co-authors: Michael Willimott
Schischka, J., Rawlinson, C., & Hamilton, R. (2012). Factors affecting the transition to school for young children with disabilities. Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 37 (4), 15-23.
Other University of Auckland co-authors: Richard Hamilton
Riley, T., & Rawlinson, C. M. (2008). Gifted Education in Teacher Education: Is it more than just a one-off lecture?. In C. Rubie-Davies, C. Rawlinson (Eds.) Challenging Thinking About Teaching and Learning (pp. 209-213). New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Rubie-Davies, C. M., & Rawlinson, C. M. (2008). Introduction. In C. M. Rubie-Davies, C. Rawlinson (Eds.) Challenging Thinking About Teaching and Learning (pp. xiii-xvii). New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Other University of Auckland co-authors: Christine Rubie-Davies
Rawlinson, C. M. (2004). Self concept, self efficay and special abilities. In D. Mc Alpine, R. Moltzen (Eds.) Gifted and talented : new Zealand perspectives (pp. 467-482). Palmerston North: Kanuka Grove Press.
Rata, E. M., O'Brien PC, Murray, R. C., Mara, D., Gray, S. M., & Rawlinson, C. M. (2001). Diversity - Recognising children of special abilities. In V. Carpenter, H. Dixon, E. Rata, C. Rawlinson (Eds.) Theory in practice for educators (pp. 189-210). New Zealand: Dunmore Press, Palmerston North.
Other University of Auckland co-authors: Elizabeth Rata