Dr Lorraine Graham - Conference Papers
Refereed Conference Papers (Published in Proceedings)
Graham, L. & Pegg, J. (2008). “I sound just like the good kids”: Enhancing the reading achievement of middle-years students with learning difficulties. Paper presented at the British Educational Research Association Annual Conference. British Education Index: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/174900.doc
Graham, L. & Pegg, J. (2008). “Addressing the needs of low-achieving mathematics students: helping students “trust their heads”. Paper presented at the British Educational Research Association Annual Conference. British Education Index: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/educol/documents/174898.doc
Pegg, J. & Graham, L. (2007). Addressing The Needs Of Low-Achieving Mathematics Students: Helping Students ‘Trust Their Heads”. Keynote. In K. Milton, H. Reeves, & T. Spencer (Eds.) Proceedings of the 21st biennial conference of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers. ISBN 9781875900633
Ariyaratne, A., Merrotsy, P., Smith, S. and Graham, L.J. (2006). Gifted Education in Sri Lanka, Beyond Equality and Diversity, The 9th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness, vol.x, vii
Ariyaratne, A., Merrotsy, P., Smith, S. and Graham, L.J. (2006). Identification of gifted and talented children in primary level schools in Sri Lanka. Beyond Equality and Diversity, the 9th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness, vol.x, x
Pegg, J.E., Graham, L.J., Bellert, A. and Thomas, J. (2006). The effect of improved automaticity of basic number facts on students with learning difficulties. American Educational Research Association 2006 Annual Meeting - Education Research in the Public Interest, vol.1, 1 - 8
Graham, L.J., Miller, J.A., Bloomfield, D.M., Paterson, D.L. and Taylor, N. (2006). Bush Tracks: Exploring teacher learning in rural leadership, AARE International Conference - 2005, vol.1. Available at http://www.aare.edu.au/05pap/gra05690.pdf
McConaghy, C.E., Graham, L.J., Bloomfield, D.M., Miller, J.A., Paterson, D.L., Lloyd, L., Jenkins, K.A., Taylor, N., Hardy, J. and Noone, G.M. (2006). The Bush Tracks: Exploring rural teaching transitions, AARE International Conference - 2005, vol.1. Available at http://www.aare.edu.au/05pap/mcc05688.pdf
Pegg, J.E., Graham, L.J. and Bellert, A. (2005). The effect of improved automaticity of basic number skills on persistently low-achieving pupils. Learners and Learning Environments, 29th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, vol.4, 4-49
Pearce, A., Graham, L.J., Miller, J.A. and Paterson, D.L. (2005). Moving with language: Using pictographed instructions to support independent learning and visual literacy skills, Multiliteracies and English Teaching K-12 in the Age of Information and Communication Technologies, vol.1, 1-18*
Graham, L., Bellert, A., & Thomas, J. (2005). QuickSmart: Improving literacy for students with learning difficulties. Multiliteracies and English Teaching K-12 in the Age of Information and Communication Technologies, vol.1, 1-27.
Paterson, D.L., Berman, J., Graham, L.J., Harrington, I., Maurer, B.J., Roach, D. and Sargeant, J.G. (2004). Active Learners in Lectures, FEHPS Symposium for Recognising Wonderful University Teaching and Learning, 77-82
Berman, J., Graham, L. & Redden, E. (2003). Defining students’ instructional needs in numeration using dynamic assessment. Paper presented at the International Conference of Psychology in Mathematics, July, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Bellert, A. & Graham, L. (2003). Effective intervention for students with learning difficulties in the middle school grades. State Conference of the Australian Association of Special Education, September, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Ayres, R. & Graham, L. (2003). The role of special education for students with learning difficulties. State Conference of the Australian Association of Special Education, September, Toowoomba, Queensland.
Bellert A. & Graham, L. (2003). QuickSmart: Developing automaticity in basic academic skills for middle years students with learning difficulties. Annual Conference of the Middle Years of Schooling Association, June, Brisbane, Queensland.
Berman, J., Boileau Little, D., Graham, L.J., Maurer, B.J., Paterson, D.L., Richmond, C.R. and Sargeant, J.G., (2002). A Teacher is ... The Use of Metaphors with Pre Service Teachers', Challenging Futures: Changing Agendas in Teacher Education 0958144214 and 0958144206 CD, 1-13
Paterson, D.L. and Graham, L.J., (2000). Inclusive teaching from the inside: What teachers think, 5th International Special Education Congress, 1-21.
Conference Papers (Abstracts Refereed)
Graham, L. & Pegg, J. (2010). Addressing the needs of rural school students who achieve below national benchmarks in numeracy: An Australian perspective in the Symposium Session on International Approaches to Narrowing the Achievement Gap: Working with Rural Schools and Communities. Paper presented at the Annual conference of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, Colorado, USA.
Graham, L., Bellert, A. & McLennan, L. (2009). Supporting Reading Comprehension and Reading Fluency Development for Middle-Years Students Experiencing Persistent Learning Difficulties: From Research into Practice. Paper presented at the Annual conference of Learning Disabilities Australia, Brisbane, Australia.
Paterson, D. & Graham, L. (2008). The importance of developing self-regulation for students with disabilities. Keynote address at the Queensland State Conference of the Australian Association of Special Education, Cairns.
Graham, L. (2008). The importance of fast and accurate basic skills to students with learning disabilities. Paper presented at the Queensland State Conference of the Australian Association of Special Education, Cairns.
Graham, L. & Pegg, J. (2008). Helping low-achieving mathematics students trust their heads. Poster presented at the Annual conference of the International Association for Research in Learning Disabilities, Toronto, Canada.
Graham, L. & Paterson, D. (2007). Self-Regulation and Strategy Instruction: Implications for Inclusive Classrooms. Keynote Address at National Conference at the Australian Association of Special Education, Sydney.
Pegg, J. & Graham, L. (2007). Narrowing the Gap: QuickSmart offering students a new chance to acquire basic academic skills. Keynote presentation at the International Narrowing the Gap: Addressing Educational Disadvantage Conference, UNE.
Graham, L., Bellert, A., & Pegg, J. (2007). Supporting students in the middle school years with learning difficulties in Mathematics: Research into Practice. Australian Association of Special Education, Sydney.
Graham, L., Pegg, J., Royer, M., Thomas, J., Abadzi, H., & Bellert, A. (2007). International Perspective On Researching And Supporting Learning Performance In Reading And Numeracy. American Educational Research Association Presidential Choice Symposium, Chicago, USA.
Bellert, A., Graham, L.J. and Pegg, J.E. (2005). An Australian Perspective on Researching and Supporting Low-Achieving Students in the Middle-School Grades: The QuickSmart Intervention. European Association of Research in Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Nicosia, Cyprus.
Baxter, D.J. and Graham, L.J. (2005). Validation of professional teaching standards: results of the qualitative data. Australian Association of Research in Education (AARE), Sydney.
Pegg, J.E., Panizzon, D.L., Parnell, A., Dickson, S.H., Baxter, D.J. and Graham, L.J. (2005) Validation of the Framework of Professional Standards for Teachers in New South Wales. Australian Association of Research in Education (AARE), Sydney.
Stevens, R., Paterson, D.L. and Graham, L.J. (2005). AESOP: Targeted equity and welfare programs. Australian Association of Research in Education (AARE), Sydney.
Paterson, D.L., Harrington, I. and Graham, L.J. (2005). Powerful partnerships with seconded teachers as faculty members in a university setting. Australian Association of Research in Education (AARE), Sydney.
Bellert, A., Graham, L., & Thomas, J. (2004). Effective intervention for students with learning difficulties in the middle school grades: A QuickSmart approach. Successful Learning Conference, University of Sydney, 28-29 June.
Graham, L., Bellert, A., & Thomas, J. (2004). QuickSmart: Improving literacy for students with learning difficulties. Paper presented at ALEA/UNE Conference. November, UNE.
Berman, J., Boileau Little, D., Graham, L., Maurer, J., Paterson, D., Sargeant, J., Webster, H. (2004). Powerful partnerships: Seconded colleagues and special education. Paper presented at the AASE National Conference, September, Hobart.
Graham, L., Pegg., J., & Bellert, A. (2003). QuickSmart: Improving students’ response time and strategy use in the retrieval of number facts. Paper presented at the International Conference of Psychology in Mathematics, July, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Pegg, J., Graham, L., Bellert, A. & Doran, H. (2003). An analysis of long-term effects of an intervention program designed to enhance basic numeracy skills for low-achieving middle-school students. Paper presented at the International Conference of Psychology in Mathematics, July, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Berman J., Boileau Little, D., Graham, L., Maurer, J, Paterson, D., Richmond, C., & Sargeant, J. (2002). A picture worth a thousand words: The use of metaphors to facilitate personal and professional growth among pre-service teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of Teacher Education, May, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Graham, L., Bellert, A.M., & Pegg, J.E. (2001). Enhancing the automaticity of basic academic skills for middle school students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Australian Association of Special Education, October, Melbourne, Victoria.
Graham, L., Bellert, A.M., & Pegg, J.E. (2001). Automaticity and basic academic skills. Invited address presented at the NSW annual meeting of the Australian Association of Special Education, August, Sydney.
Gray, S., Schwartz, N.H., & Graham, L. (2000). Metaphorical graphics and the comprehension of science text. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Graham, L. & Carrington, S. (2000). Making sense of school. Shared keynote at Autism: Bridging the Gap Conference, Tamworth, August.
Graham, L. & Carrington, S. (2000). Bridging the Gap. Shared conference presentation at Autism: Bridging the Gap Conference, Tamworth, August.
Graham, L. (2000). Comprehension Strategies for Students in Middle and Upper Primary School. Successful Learning Conference, Sydney, June.
Graham, L., Richmond, C., & Paterson, D. (1999). Pre-service teachers' metaphors of teaching: An invitation to Risk. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, March, Montreal, Quebec.
Schwartz, N.H., Royer, K., Graham, L. & Knight, B.A. (1999). Using prior knowledge and spatial displays: Comprehension and retention of text. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, March, Montreal, Quebec.
Graham, L., Richmond, C., & Paterson, D. (1999). Pre-service teachers' metaphors of teaching: An invitation to Risk. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Quebec.
McGuire, M., Schwartz, N.H., Graham, L., & Knight, B. (1998). Metaphors, maps, and diagrams: The role of prior knowledge in spatial displays. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association Conference, San Diego, CA, April.
Allen, J.R., & Schwartz, N.H., Graham, L., Knight, B., & McLaughlin, M.P. (1998) Geographic familairity and the retention of text. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Consortium for Instruction and Cognition, San Diego, CA., April.
Carrington, S., & Graham, L. (1997). Asperger's syndrome: Challenges for students - learner characteristics and challenges for teachers - teaching and planning strategies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Australian Association of Special Education, Brisbane, Qld., September.
Carrington, S., Graham, L., & Cooper, H. (1997). Working together: Inclusive schooling for a student with Asperger's syndrome. Paper presented at the EPRF Conference, Brisbane, February.
Ayres, R., Graham, L., & Knight, B.A. (1997). Implementing collaborative consultation for students with learning problems in primary schools. Paper presented at the EPRF Conference, Brisbane, February.
Schwartz, N.H., Knight, B.A., & Graham, L. (1996). Prior Knowledge of a Map: Does it Affect Passage Retention? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Consortium on Instruction and Cognition, New York City, N.Y., April.
Graham, L. and Nicholas, K. (1996). The 3H Strategy in Classrooms: Improving Poor Readers' Answering of Comprehension Questions. Paper presented at the Literacy Research Forum of the NSW Children's Literacy and ESL Research Network, UNE, September.
Knight, B. & Graham, L. (1996). Catering for students with learning disabilities at the tertiary level. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Australian Association of Special Education, Hobart, Tas., September.
Ayres, R., Graham, L., & Knight, B. (1996). Towards an inclusive model of service delivery for students with learning problems. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Australian Association of Special Education, Hobart, Tas., September.
Graham, L. (1995). The 3H strategy: Improving poor readers' comprehension of content area material. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Australian Association of Special Education, Darwin, NT., July.
Knight, B.A., & Graham, L. (1995). Enhancing the acceptance of students with learning disabilities in regular classrooms in the year of tolerance, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Australian Association of Special Education, Darwin, NT., July.
Graham, L. (1995). I know what to do now: The 3H strategy for answering comprehension questions. Paper presented at the NSW Department of School Education North-West Region Inaugural Special Education Conference, Armidale, NSW, June.
Knight, B.A., & Graham, L. (1995). Learning Difficulties: Policy into practice. Paper presented at the NSW Department of School Education North-West Region Inaugural Special Education Conference, Armidale, NSW, June.
Graham, L. (1992). Improving the comprehension performance of poor readers through a question-answering strategy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA., April.
Graham, L., Prock, L.M., Koch, D. & Bell, M. (1991). Anatomy of a learning assistance centre. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL., April.
Winne, P.H., Graham, L., Lazin, S.V., & Prock, L. (1990). Instructional feedback for enhancing poor readers' text-based inferencing. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston, MA., April.
Graham, L. (1987). Self-instruction of a question-answering strategy. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference, Hamilton, Ont., June.
Graham, L. (1987). The comparative effectiveness of didactic teaching and self-instructional training in improving reading comprehension. Paper presented at the Council of Exceptional Children International Conference, Chicago, IL., April.
Graham, L. (1986). Improving the reading comprehension of intermediate grade students through a question-answering strategy. Paper presented at the Special Education Association Conference, Vancouver, B.C., March.