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Associate Professor Jo Fletcher

Contact

Department: School of Teacher Education

Email: jo.fletcher@canterbury.ac.nz

Direct Dial: +64 3 3694077

Office: Rehua 409

Language: English

My research interests focus on a number of areas in education that will help improve learning outcomes and well-being for all learners.
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Fields of Research

  • Innovative learning environments in schooling
  • Motivating and supporting reading of young adolescent students
  • Literacy acquisition
  • Practices of sustenance for Māori
  • Educational leadership in reading
  • Educational leadership during and after natural disasters
  • Supporting reading of Pasifika students in New Zealand schools
  • Supporting basic skills adult literacy learners
  • Adult literacy
  • Understanding the perceptions of students and parents in learning mathematics

Researcher Summary

Improving outcomes for all learners is my passion and is always central to my research and postgraduate supervisions.

I am involved in research with Professor John Everatt exploring innovative learning environments in schooling. I am looking for postgraduate students interested in this area, and teaching and learning in the Covid 19 world.

I am part of a research project funded by Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga and led by Professor Angus Macfarlane on Practices of sustenance for Māori rangitahi.

I supervise a number of NZ and international postgraduate students in literacy, languages and supporting Māori and Pasifika learners.

I led a multisite case study qualitative research project in a wide range of primary and intermediate schools. The investigation explored the views of principals, teachers, parents and students on supporting reading, mathematics and how elearning can be used to motivate learning. I undertook research on experiences in primary schooling during and after the Christchurch earthquakes.

I was the principal co-investigator with Professor Niki Davis in a research project funded by the MOE to investigate ‘E-learning, mixed mode and distance learning for adult literacy, language and numeracy’. This research led to international work in the area of adult literacy for speakers of English as a second language and exploring how e-learning can support English literacy acquisition.

My earlier research focused on Pasifika students’ literacy achievement where I took a lead role as part of a research team, working with the guidance of matai. I have examined a number of theses on supporting Pasifika students in learning.


https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/education-and-health/research/learning-environments/

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Education: Adult Education; Education Theory; Educational Leadership; Literacy Education; Mathematics Education; Pedagogy; Primary School; Socio-Cultural Theories of Education; Teacher Education
  • Pasifika: Pasifika

Resources

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Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Journal Articles
  • Karaka-Clarke TH., Fletcher J., Macfarlane A. and Bell B. (2022) Kōrero Mai: Kaiako experiences of synchronous online teaching and learning in New Zealand. Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning 25(2): 4-22.
  • Widayanti C. and Fletcher J. (2022) “Everybody knows”: Students labelled as having learning disabilities in the Indonesian education setting. Education 3-13: the professional journal for primary education http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2022.2071962.
  • Fletcher J. and Everatt J. (2021) Innovative learning environments in New Zealand: Student teachers’ perceptions. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies Special Edition on Learning Environments: 1-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40841-021-00195-3.
  • Fletcher J., Astall C. and Everatt J. (2021) Initial teacher education students’ perceptions during practicum in primary schools. International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching 10(3) http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJMCE-10-2020-0069.
  • Fletcher J., Klopsch B., Everatt J. and Sliwka A. (2021) Preparing student teachers post-pandemic: lessons learnt from principals and teachers in New Zealand and Germany. Educational Review Special Edition 74(3) http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00131911.2021.2007053.
  • Jones K-L., Fickel L., King J., Torepe T., Fletcher J. and Macfarlane S. (2021) Teachers and stakeholders’ perceptions about Māori partial immersion environments contribution to Kaupapa Māori (Māori medium) education. Set: Research information for teachers (1): 3-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.18296/set.1.2021.
  • Fletcher J., Everatt J., Mackey J. and Fickel LH. (2020) Digital Technologies and Innovative Learning Environments in Schooling: A New Zealand Experience. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies 2020(55): 91-112. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40841-020-00156-2.
  • Neha T., Macfarlane A., Macfarlane S., Clarke TH., Derby M., Torepe T., Duckworth F., Gibson M. and Fletcher J. (2020) Sustainable prosperity and enterprises for Māori communities in Aotearoa New Zealand: A review of the literature. Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JEC-07-2020-0133.
  • Everatt J. and Fletcher J. (2019) Children with learning difficulties and the move to Innovative Learning Environments. Asia Pacific Journal of Developmental Differences 6(1): 49-73.
  • Everatt J., Fletcher J. and Fickel L. (2019) School leaders’ perceptions on reading, writing and mathematics in innovative learning environments. Education 3-13 47(8): 906-919. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2018.1538256.
  • Fletcher J. (2019) The architectural design of learning environments: What happens when teaching? International Journal for Cross-Disciplinary Subjects in Education (IJCDSE), 8(1).
  • Fletcher J. and Nicholas K. (2018) Reading for 11 to 13 year old students in the digital age: New Zealand case studies. Education 3-13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education 46(1): 37-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2016.1170064.
  • Fletcher J. and Nicholas K. (2018) What do parents in New Zealand perceive supports their 11- to 13-year-old young adolescent children in reading? Education 3-13 46(2): 237-246. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2016.1236828.
  • Fletcher JF. (2018) Challenges and ways forward in teaching reading: Case studies of low socioeconomic multicultural schools. Journal of Information Technologies and Lifelong Learning 1(1): 11-15. http://dx.doi.org/10.20533/jitll.987.19083.20780.2018.0002.
  • Mackey J., O Reilly N., Jansen C. and Fletcher J. (2018) Leading change to co-teaching in primary schools: a “Down Under” experience. Educational Review 70(4): 465-485. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00131911.2017.1345859.
  • Srisang P., Fletcher J., Sadeghi A. and Everatt J. (2018) Impacts of inferential skills on reading comprehension in Thai (L1) and English (L2). Asia Pacific Journal of Developmental Differences 5(1): 117-136.
  • Taleni T., Macfarlane S., Macfarlane A. and Fletcher J. (2018) Tofa liuliu ma le tofa saili a ta’ita’i Pasefika: Listening to the voices of Pasifika community leaders. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies 53(2): 177-195. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40841-018-0114-7.
  • Torepe T., Macfarlane A., Macfarlane S., Fletcher J. and Manning R. (2018) Leading schooling in Aotearoa New Zealand: Understanding and supporting the weight of culture for Māori teachers. Journal of Educational Leadership Policy and Practice 33(2): 48-59.
  • Fletcher J. (2017) Supporting and encouraging young adolescents in New Zealand to be effective readers. Educational Review : 18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00131911.2017.1311305.
  • Fletcher J. (2017) What can we do to support reading for young adolescent students? Education 3 - 13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education 45(2): 258-271. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2015.1078832.
  • Fletcher J. and Nicholas K. (2017) Leading change in reading for young adolescents: What is happening in New Zealand? International Journal of Leadership in Education. 20(6): 643-660. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13603124.2016.1157209.
  • Fletcher J., Mackey J. and Fickel L. (2017) A New Zealand case study: What is happening to lead changes to effective co-teaching in flexible learning spaces? Journal of Educational Leadership, Policy and Practice 32(1): 70-83.
  • Fletcher JF. (2017) Supporting and encouraging young adolescents in New Zealand to be effective readers. Educational Review 70(3): 1-18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00131911.2017.1311305..
  • Mackey JK., O'Reilly N., Fletcher J. and Jansen C. (2017) What do teachers and leaders have to say about co-teaching in flexible learning spaces? Journal of Educational Leadership, Policy and Practice 32(1): 97-110.
  • Nicholas K. and Fletcher J. (2017) Early adolescents' views on engagement and achievement in mathematical learning. Journal of Research in Childhood Education 31(1): 40-52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02568543.2016.1243598.
  • Nicholas K. and Fletcher J. (2017) What is happening in the use of ICT mathematics to support young adolescent learners? A New Zealand experience. Educational Review 69(4): 474-489. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00131911.2016.1237476.
  • Nicholas K. and Fletcher J. (2017) What supports 11- to 13-year-old Pasifika students in mathematics learning in New Zealand classrooms? Education 3-13 45(1): 68-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2015.1048269.
  • Taleni T., Macfarlane A., Macfarlane S. and Fletcher J. (2017) O le Tautai Matapalapala: leadership strategies for supporting Pasifika students in New Zealand schools. Journal of Educational Leadership Policy and Practice 32(2): 16-32.
  • Fletcher J. and Nicholas K. (2016) What can school principals do to support students and their learning during and after natural disasters? Educational Review 68(3): 358-374. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00131911.2015.1114467.
  • Fletcher J. and Nicholas K. (2016) What can we learn from young adolescents’ perceptions about the teaching of reading? Educational Review 68(4): 481-496. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00131911.2016.1144558.
  • Fletcher JF. and Nicholas K. (2016) What is it Happening in Reading Assessment? International Journal of Infonomics 9(3): 1201-1209. http://dx.doi.org/10.20533/iji.1742.4712.2016.0146.
  • Belgrave J., Everatt J. and Fletcher J. (2014) Dialectical awareness in early literacy interventions. Speech, Language and Hearing 17(1): 15-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/2050572813Y.0000000021.
  • Fletcher J. (2014) A review of "effective" reading literacy practices for young adolescent 11 to 13 year old students. Educational Review 66(3): 293-310. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00131911.2013.772126.
  • Fletcher J. (2013) Supporting Young Adolescent Students in Reading. Literacy Information and Computer Education Journal (LICEJ) 4(4): 1183-1191.
  • Fletcher J., Grimley M., Greenwood J. and Parkhill F. (2013) Raising reading achievement in an 'at risk', low socioeconomic, multicultural intermediate school. Journal of Research in Reading 36(2): 149-171. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9817.2011.01497.x.
  • Nicholas K., Fletcher J. and Davis N. (2013) Using e-learning and digital technologies to overcome barriers for second-chance adult literacy learning. Journal of Teaching and Education 2(4): 313-321.
  • Nicholas K., Fletcher J. and Parkhill F. (2013) Supporting 11 to 13 year old students' reading: perceptions of parents. International Journal about Parents in Education 7(1): 18-29.
  • Parkhill F., Fletcher J., Greenwood J., Bridges S. and Grimley M. (2013) Who says you need to teach reading to 11 to 13 year olds? Education 3-13 41(2): 160-177. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2011.565780.
  • Parkhill FF., Fletcher JF., Greenwood J., Grimley M. and Bridges S. (2013) Who says you need to teach reading to 11-13 year olds? Education 3-13 41(2): 160-177. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2011.565780.
  • Fletcher J., Greenwood J., Grimley M. and Parkhill F. (2012) What are the school-wide strategies that support sustained, regular effective instructional reading programmes for 10 to 13 year old students? A New Zealand experience. Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice 18(4): 399-416. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13540602.2012.696043.
  • Fletcher J., Greenwood J., Grimley M., Parkhill F. and Davis N. (2012) What is happening when teachers of 11-13-year-old students take guided reading: A New Zealand snapshot. Educational Review 64(4): 425-449. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00131911.2011.625112.
  • Fletcher J., Grimley M., Greenwood J. and Parkhill F. (2012) Motivating and improving attitudes to reading in the final years of primary schooling in five New Zealand schools. Literacy 46(1): 3-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-4369.2011.00589.x.
  • Nicholas K., Fletcher J. and Davis N. (2012) Raising numeracy and literacy to improve vocational opportunities. Journal of Vocational Education & Training 64(4): 433-451. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13636820.2012.727850.
  • Fletcher J. (2011) Supporting adult English language learners using a web based programme. Journal of Adult Learning Aotearoa New Zealand 39(1): 14-25.
  • Fletcher J., Greenwood J., Grimley M. and Parkhill F. (2011) Raising literacy achievement in reading: how principals of 10- to 12-year-old students are making this happen. International Journal of Leadership in Education 14(1): 61-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13603124.2010.496873.
  • Fletcher J., Nicholas K. and Davis N. (2011) Supporting adults to address their literacy needs using e-learning. Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning 15(1): 17-29.
  • Fletcher J., Parkhill F. and Harris C. (2011) Supporting young adolescent students from minority cultural groups who are underachieving in learning. Support for Learning: British Journal of Learning Support 26(3): 122-126. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9604.2011.01490.x.
  • Nicholas K., Fletcher J. and Somekh B. (2011) The role of fathers in supporting their children's reading development. Journal of Reading, Writing and Literacy 5(2): 1-21.
  • Fletcher J., Greenwood J. and Parkhill F. (2010) Are schools meeting their clients' expectations? Parents voice their perceptions about children learning to read in schools today. Teaching and Teacher Education 26(3): 438-446. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2009.05.011.
  • Phillips J. and Fletcher J. (2010) Reading Recovery: What Happens a Few Years on? A Literature Review. Reading Forum New Zealand 25(3): 11-15.
  • Fletcher J., Bridges S., Greenwood J., Grimley M. and Parkhill F. (2009) What supports reading achievement? What doesn't? 10 to 12 year old students in New Zealand in five schools voice their views. The Journal of Reading, Writing and Literacy 4(3): 56-86.
  • Fletcher J., Parkhill F., Fa'afoi A., Taleni LT. and O'Regan B. (2009) Pasifika students: teachers and parents voice their perceptions of what provides supports and barriers to Pasifika students' achievement in literacy and learning. Teaching and Teacher Education 25(1): 24-33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2008.06.002.
  • Brooks D. and Fletcher J. (2008) Integrated use of ICT in primary schools: A case study of a high decile school. Set: Research Information for Teachers 1: 35-39.
  • Fletcher J. and Williams J. (2008) Motivating adult learners to improve their literacy skills: Barriers and supports. New Zealand Journal of Adult Learning 36(2): 20-39.
  • Fletcher JF., Parkhill FF., Fa'afoi A. and Taleni LT. (2008) Influences on Pasifika students' achievement in literacy. Set: Research Information for Teachers 1: 4-9.
  • Parkhill F. and Fletcher J. (2008) Asian students in New Zealand classrooms: Their perceptions of supports and barriers to reading achievement. set: Research Information for Teachers 2008(2): 39-42.
  • Parkhill F., Fletcher J., Greenwood J., Grimley M. and Bridges S. (2008) Reading programmes in Year 7 -8 primary classes that support effective literacy practices: What is happening and where to next? Education-line: British Education Index Online: 22pp.
  • Fletcher J. and Parkhill F. (2007) What supports reading achievement? What doesn't? The views of Asian students. The Journal of Reading, Writing and Literacy 2(3): 105-137.
  • Taleni LT., Parkhill F., Fa'afoi A. and Fletcher J. (2007) Pasifika Students: What Supports them to Become Better Readers? Pacific-Asian Education 19(2): 64-82.
  • Fletcher J. and Brooks D. (2006) What makes for successful integrated use of ICT in a low-decile primary school? Set: Research Information for Teachers 1: 9-14.
  • Fletcher J., Parkhill F., Fa'afoi A. and Morton M. (2006) Poto He Anga: Collaboration and Consultation in Pasifika Research. Qualitative Research Journal 6(1): 36-50.
  • Fletcher J., Parkhill F., Fa'afoi A. and Taleni LT. (2006) Pasifika Students' Perceptions of Barriers and Support to Reading and Writing Achievement in New Zealand Schools. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies 41(2): 163-182.
  • Parkhill F., Fletcher J. and Fa'afoi A. (2006) What Makes for Success? Current Literacy Practices and the Impact of Family and Community on Pasifika Children's Literacy Learning. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies 40(1/2): 61-84.
  • Fletcher J., Parkhill F. and Fa'afoi A. (2005) What factors promote and support Pasifika children in their reading and writing? Set 2: 2-8.
  • Parkhill F., Fletcher J. and Fa'afoi A. (2005) Factors influencing Pasifika children’s achievement in literacy. Reading Forum New Zealand 20(3): 5-13.
  • Parkhill F., Fletcher J. and Fa'afoi A. (2005) What makes for success? Current literacy practices and the impact of family and community on Pasifika children's literacy learning. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies 40(1-2): 61-84.
  • Fa'afoi A., Fletcher JF. and Parkhill FF. (2004) Learning to read. Spasifik 5(66).
  • Fa'afoi A. and Fletcher JF. (2002) Na hakahita ki tagata Pahefika I te akoga haka haiakoga: Identifying barriers for Pacific Island student teachers. Many Voices 19: 24-31.
  • Fletcher J. and Fa'afoi A. (2001) How can we support Pacific Island students in teacher education? Christchurch College of Education Journal of Educational Research 6(1): 61-78.
Chapters
  • Fickel L., Mackey J. and Fletcher J. (2019) The Changing Spaces of Education in Aotearoa New Zealand. In Kamp A (Ed.), Education Studies in Aotearoa New Zealand Key Disciplines and Emerging DirectionsNzcer Press.
  • Fletcher JF. (2018) Teaching strategies that support young adolescent readers. In Etim J (Ed.), Teaching Strategies: Perspectives, Challenges and Outcomes: 65-82. New York: Nova Science Publishers.
  • Fletcher J. and Nicholas K. (2016) Teachers' Lived Realities during and after a Natural Disaster: An Earthquake Case Study. In Romero D (Ed.), Natural Disasters: Risk Assessment, Management Strategies and Challenges: 85-100. New York: Nova Science Publishers.
  • Fletcher J. and Nicholas K. (2016) Teachers’ lived realities during and after a natural disaster: An earthquake case study. Natural Disasters: Risk Assessment, Management Strategies and Challenges: 85-100.
  • Nicholas K. and Fletcher J. (2016) The effects major earthquakes have on young adolescent children from the perspective of their parents and other stakeholders. In Romero D (Ed.), Earthquakes, Natural Disasters: Risk Assessment, Management Strategies and Challenges: 67-84. New York: Nova Science Publishers.
  • Nicholas K., Fletcher J. and Parkhill F. (2012) Immigrant students: Barriers and facilitators to understanding in a new socio-linguistic setting. In Yeung AS; Brown EL; Lee C (Ed.), Communication and Language Surmounting Barriers to Cross-Cultural Understanding: 253-271. Charlotte: Information Age Publishing Inc.
  • Fletcher J., Parkhill F., Fa'afoi A. and Taleni T. (2010) Motivating Pasifika students in literacy learning. In Fletcher J; Parkhill F; Gillon G (Ed.), Motivating Literacy Learners in Today's World: 99-110. Wellington: NZCER Press.
  • Parkhill F. and Fletcher J. (2010) Asian student voices: Approaches in reading that motivate or provoke dissonance in their journey towards being successful readers of English. In Fletcher J; Parkhill F; Gillon G (Ed.), Motivating Literacy Learners in Today's World: 111-120. Wellington: NZCER Press.
  • Fa'afoi A., Parkhill F. and Fletcher J. (2006) Strengthening Pasifika and palagi research collaboration in the Aotearoa research context. In Mutch C (Ed.), Challenging the Notion of "Other": Reframing Research in the Aotearoa New Zealand Context: 99-118. Wellington: NZCER Press.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • Fletcher J. (2019) The changing landscape of school building structures: Teachers’ perceptions when teaching mathematics and reading. In.
  • Fletcher JF. (2018) Teaching reading in low socioeconomic multicultural schools. In CICE-2018 Proceedings: 64-65. Infonomics Society. http://dx.doi.org/10.2053/CICE.2018.0017.
  • Fletcher JF. (2016) Ways forward in using assessment to support reading outcomes. In.
  • Fletcher J. (2013) Raising Achievement in Reading for 11-to 13-Year-Old Students in New Zealand Schools. In.
  • Fletcher J. and Nicholas K. (2011) What role does a father play in influencing a child's reading ability? In British Education Index-Line.
  • Nicholas K., Davis N. and Fletcher J. (2010) How can e-learning and ICT support second-chance adult learners? In Proceedings of Ulearn10 - Research Stream: 49-55.
  • Davis N., Fletcher J. and Groundwater-Smith S. (2009) The Puzzles of Practice: Initiating a collaborative research culture. In.
  • Davis N., Fletcher J., Groundwater-Smith S. and Macfarlane A. (2009) The Puzzles of Practice: Initiating a collaborative action and research culture within and beyond New Zealand. In Proceedings: 14pp.
  • Fletcher J. (2009) Second chance diverse literacy learners: Factors that influence their learning. In.
  • Greenwood J., Fletcher J., Grimley M., Parkhill F. and Bridges S. (2009) Improving literacy outcomes for all students through leadership in learning. In.
  • Fletcher J. (2000) Assessing the cooperative education of student teachers. In : 23-39.
  • Fletcher J. (1999) A paper on the selection of primary programme applicants at the Christchurch College of Education. In : 37-47.
Edited Volumes
  • Fletcher J., Parkhill F. and Gillon G. (2010) Motivating Literacy Learners in Today's World. Wellington: NZCER Press. 148pp.
  • Fletcher J; Parkhill F; Gillon G (Ed.) (2010) Motivating Literacy Learners in Today's World.. Wellington: NZCER Press. 1-148.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • Fletcher J. and Everatt J. (2021) The influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on primary and secondary schooling in Aotearoa. NZARE conference, 15 Nov 2021.
  • Klopsch B. and Fletcher J. (2021) Making schools post-pandemic - what we can learn from the challenges in Germany and New Zealand. Virtual: World Education Leadership Symposium, 29 Oct 2021.
  • Klopsch B., Sliwka A., Rautiainen M., Kostiainen E., Astall C. and Fletcher J. (2021) Preparing Teachers for 21st Century Schools: Teachers and university educators collaborating professionally to create innovative learning environments for future teachers’. Virtual Congress: International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement Virtual Congress: Crossing Boundaries and Building Bridges, 17 Mar 2021.
  • Everatt J., Fletcher J., Subramaniam Y., Fickel L., Mackey J. and Wise S. (2018) Impacts of innovative learning environments in schooling for low progress literacy learners and children with English as an additional language. Oxford University, Oxford, U.K.: World Literacy Summit, 25-27 Mar 2018.
  • Mackey J., Fickel L. and Fletcher J. (2018) Transition to collaborative teaching in ILEs from a change leadership perspective. Pullman, Auckland: NZEALS conference, 18-20 Apr 2018.
  • Fletcher JF. (2017) Motivating and engaging all young adolescent students in reading. University of Strathclyde, Glasgow: United Kingdom Literacy Association 53rd International Conference, 30 Jun-2 Jul 2017.
  • Fletcher JF., Mackey J. and Fickel L. (2017) Leading change for future focused learning in Innovative Learning Environments. Dublin, Ireland: 11th World Conference on Computers in Education (WCCE 2017), 3-6 Jul 2017.
  • Fletcher JF. (2016) Ways forward in using assessment to support reading outcomes. University of Toronto Mississauga, Canada: Canada International Conference on Education (CICE-2016), 27-30 Jun 2016.
  • Belgrave J., Everatt J. and Fletcher J. (2015) Dialect difference: Can awareness improve outcomes for struggling readers? Big Island, HI, USA: 22nd Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading (SSSR), 15-18 Jul 2015.
  • Fletcher J. and Nicholas K. (2015) What do young adolescents and parents perceive supports reading? Nottingham, UK: UKLA 51st International Conference, 10-12 Jul 2015.
  • Belgrave J., Everatt J. and Fletcher J. (2014) Early literacy interventions: Dialectical awareness. London, UK: British Education Research Association Conference (BERA), 23-25 Sep 2014.
  • Belgrave J., Everatt J. and Fletcher J. (2014) Meta-awareness of dialect difference: impacts on early literacy interventions. London, UK: British Education Research Association Conference (BERA), 23-25 Sep 2014.
  • Fletcher J., Nicholas K. and Davis N. (2014) Case studies of the wider influences on the engagement of young adolescent students in reading: Post-earthquakes experiences. Brighton, UK: 50th International Conference of United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA), 4-6 Jul 2014.
  • Nicholas K., Fletcher J. and Davis N. (2013) Using e-learning and digital technologies to overcome barriers to second-chance adult literacy learners. Aix-en-Provence, France: The International Journal of Arts and Sciences Conference (IJAS), 14-17 May 2013.
  • Fletcher J. and Parkhill F. (2012) Supporting Culturally Diverse 11 to 13 Year-old Readers. Honolulu, HI, USA: 2012 Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences, 30 May-2 Jun 2012.
  • Fletcher J., Greenwood J. and Parkhill F. (2011) A case study of a low socio-economic, multicultural intermediate school improving reading achievement. Institute of Education, London, UK: British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference 2011, 6-8 Sep 2011.
  • Nicholas K. and Fletcher J. (2011) What role does a father play in influencing a child's reading ability? Institute of Education, London, UK: British Educational Research Association Annual Conference 2011 (BERA), 6-8 Sep 2011.
  • Nicholas K. and Fletcher J. (2011) What works in supporting lifelong learners in literacy and numeracy? Hobart, Australia: Australian Association for Research in Education Annual Conference (AARE), 27 Nov-1 Dec 2011.
  • Nicholas K., Fletcher J. and Parkhill F. (2011) Supporting 11 to 13 year old students' reading: Perceptions of the parents. Hobart, Australia: Australian Association for Research in Education Annual Conference (AARE), 27 Nov-1 Dec 2011.
  • Davis N. and Fletcher J. (2010) E-learning and motivating adults with literacy needs to improve their literacy. University of Warwick, Coventry, UK: BERA Annual Conference 2010, 1-4 Sep 2010.
  • Fa'afoi A., Parkhill F. and Fletcher J. (2010) What Do the Teachers and Parents of Pasifika Students Perceive Supports Literacy Learning? Auckland, New Zealand: 23rd World Congress on Reading, 12-15 Jul 2010.
  • Fletcher J., Greenwood J., Grimley M. and Parkhill F. (2010) Improving Reading Comprehension: What Works for 10- to 12-year-old Students? Coventry, UK: British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference 2010, 1-4 Sep 2010.
  • Greenwood J., Parkhill F. and Fletcher J. (2010) What is Happening in the Teaching of Reading for the Students in the Final Years of their Primary Schooling? Auckland, New Zealand: 23rd World Congress on Reading, 12-15 Jul 2010.
  • Nicholas K., Davis N. and Fletcher J. (2010) Raising numeracy and literacy levels for adult learners with e-learning: What do the stakeholders have to say? Christchurch, New Zealand: Ulearn 10, 6-8 Oct 2010.
  • Davis N. and Fletcher J. (2009) The co-evolution of e-learning and adult literacy and numeracy: A nested case study of a polytechnic. University of Manchester, UK: British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference, 2-5 Sep 2009.
  • Davis N., Fletcher J., Harcourt E. and Earle D. (2009) Towards excellence in e-learning for adults with needs in literacy language, and numeracy. Palmerston North, New Zealand: Teaching & Learning Conference meets eFest, 30 Sep-2 Oct 2009.
  • Fletcher J. (2009) Student voices: What students (and other related stakeholders) have to say about learning and developing reading literacy. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Collaboration Action Research Network (NZCARN) Inaugural Research Symposium, 28-29 May 2009.
  • Fletcher J., Greenwood J. and Parkhill F. (2009) Students' voices: What do they have to say about reading? Canberra, Australia: 2009 Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) International Education Research Conference, 29 Nov-3 Dec 2009.
  • Davis N., Brooker B., Gillon G., Fletcher J., Mackey J. and Morrow D. (2008) E-learning for adult literacy, language and numeracy: What is possible? Wellington, New Zealand: Distance Education Association of New Zealand Annual Conference 2008 (DEANZ), 17-20 Aug 2008.
  • Fletcher J. and Parkhill F. (2008) Asian students voice their perception of barriers and supports to reading achievement. Edinburgh, UK: British Education Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference, 3-6 Sep 2008.
  • Fletcher J. and Parkhill F. (2008) How students' ethnic and cultural identification influence learning. A discussion based on a series of studies of culturally diverse learners in today's classrooms. Gothenburg, Sweden: ECER 2008 Gothenburg: The European Conference on Educational Research, 8-12 Sep 2008.
  • Fletcher J. and Parkhill F. (2007) Pasifika Students Voice Their Classroom Realities on What Supports or Hinders Their Literacy Learning. Honolulu, HI, USA: 31st Annual Conference of the Pacific Circle Consortium, 25-29 Jun 2007.
  • Fletcher J. and Parkhill F. (2007) Year 7-8 Asian student's perceptions of supports and barriers to becoming successfully readers in English? University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: 2007 New Zealand Association for Educational Research (NZARE) Conference: Education in the Pacific, 4-7 Dec 2007.
  • Fletcher JF., Parkhill FF., Fa'afoi A. and Taleni LT. (2007) Pasifika children's perspectives of supports and barriers for literacy achievement in New Zealand schools. New Plymouth, New Zealand: New Zealand Reading Association (NZRA) Conference, 23-26 Sep 2007.
  • Parkhill FF. and Fletcher JF. (2007) What are the effective literacy practices in New Zealand primary classrooms as perceived by Year 7-8 Asian students who are successful at reading in English? New Plymouth, New Zealand: New Zealand Reading Association (NZRA) Conference, 23-26 Sep 2007.
  • Parkhill F. and Fletcher J. (2006) Influences on Pasifika students’ achievement in literacy. Fremantle, Australia: Australian Teacher Education Association (ATEA) Conference 2006, 5-8 Jul 2006.
  • Fletcher J., Fa'afoi A., Parkhill F. and Taleni T. (2005) What underachieving Pasifika children have to say about the barriers to their learning. Christchurch, New Zealand: the South Island Pasifika Education Reference Group fono, 22 Aug 2005.
Reports
  • Davis N. and Fletcher J. (2010) E-learning for adult literacy, language and numeracy: Summary of findings.Commissioned by Ministry of Education. 35pp.
  • Davis N., Fletcher J. and Absolam I. (2010) E-learning for adult literacy, language and numeracy: A case study of a polytechnic.Commissioned by Ministry of Education. 49pp.
  • Davis N., Fletcher J., Brooker B., Everatt J., Gillon G., Mackey J. and Morrow D. (2010) E-learning for adult literacy, language and numeracy: A review of the literature.Commissioned by Ministry of Education. 94pp.
  • MacGibbon L., Gilmore F., Gilmore A., Parkhill F., Fletcher J. and Johnson J. (2008) An Evaluation of the Use of School Journal and Ready to Read Series to Support Effective Literacy Practice.Commissioned by Ministry of Education. 130pp.
Theses / Dissertations
  • Fletcher J. (2012) The wider systemic conditions that support reading for 11 to 13 year-old students. Christchurch, New Zealand. University of Canterbury.
Oral Presentations
  • Fletcher J., Astall C., Klopsch B., Sliwka A., Rautiainen M. and Kostiainen E. (2021) Preparing Teachers for 21st Century Schools: Teachers and university educators collaborating professionally to create innovative learning environments for future teachers. Virtual: International Conference of School Effectiveness and Improvement, 17 Mar 2021.
  • Everatt J., Fletcher J. and Connor L. (2020) Innovative Learning Environments in New Zealand schooling: Profile of research at University of Canterbury. Learning Environments Australasia Zoom Webinar, 17 Sep 2020.
  • Everatt J., Fletcher J., Subramaniam Y., Fickel L., Mackey J. and Wise S. (2018) Impacts of innovative learning environments in schooling for low progress literacy learners and children with English as an additional language. Oxford University, Oxford, United Kingdom: World Literacy Summit, 27 Mar 2018.
  • Greenwood J., Fletcher J. and Parkhill F. (2009) What happens to reading progress in NZ year 7-8 classes? Hyatt Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand: Cognition Education Trust and Cognition Education Research Trust Thought Leader Symposium, 01 Sep 2006.
  • Parkhill F., Fletcher J., Parkhill F. and Fletcher J. (2006) Culturally responsive research methods. Christchurch College of Education, Christchurch, New Zealand: TL801 Masters Students Research Forum, 01 Sep 2008.

Student Supervision

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  • PhD - Alanazi R: The Relationship between Pragmatic Knowledge and Literacy Skills (Reading and Writing): A Study of Adult Arab ELLs
  • PhD - Azhar U: Reading ability among students from multilingual backgrounds using Arabic-based scripts and Latin-based scripts
  • PhD - Chu N: Chinese parents’ attitudes to heritage Language maintenance when living in New Zealand
  • PhD - Hameed A: Cross-linguistic influence on English reading comprehension between Malaysian bilingual and trilingual speakers
  • PhD - Mohammad M: Meta-cognition and reading comprehension: The use of technologically-based graphic organizers by EFL learners
  • PhD - Prasad R: Enlightening the assessment of practicum in Fiji National University’s Primary Teacher Education Programme
  • PhD - Quan W: The effect of critical reading instruction on reading comprehension of Chinese university students learning English as a Foreign Language
  • PhD - Shaheema F: Reading Instruction: Content Knowledge, Self-Perceived Teaching Abilities and Beliefs of Teachers in Key Stage One of Maldivian Schools
  • PhD - Taleni T: ‘Ia fesili Mulimai ia Muamai’: ‘Empowering learning and influencing changes through effective leadership’ The impact of effective leadership in making a better start for Pasifika learners’ learning, health & well-being.
  • PhD - Williams MN: The underpinnings of tikanga Maori: their status within early childhood education
  • PhD - Yang L: The contributions of working memory and vocabulary in inference making among Chinese-English bilingual childre
  • PhD - Yu J: Exploring content knowledge (CK), pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) and pedagogical beliefs of Chinese as a foreign (CFL) teachers in teaching Chinese reading: online CFL teachers, university CFL teachers and preservice CFL teachers
  • PhD - Yuan C: Cross-linguistic influence of L1 (Korean) and L2 (Chinese) on L3 (English).
  • Masters - Mitchell T: Understanding How ESOL Programmes Operate to Support English Language Learners in New Zealand Secondary Schools
  • Completed
  • PhD - Belgrave J: The impact of dialectal awareness on a phoneme based literacy intervention (2016)
  • PhD - Bland A: The implementation of a junior Samoan bilingual programme in a secondary school context. (2022)
  • PhD - du Toit E: Exploring the home literacy beliefs of parents with young children in New Zealand (2018)
  • PhD - Edwards L: To what extent are language assessment scores used in valid and ethical ways for the purpose of immigration, employment and professional registration in a New Zealand context? (2020)
  • PhD - Fajrina D: Writing strategies, rhetorical structure, reading skills and vocabulary influences on the written outputs of students with English as a Foreign Language (2022)
  • PhD - Karaka-Clarke T: Nga Whenu Ranga Tahi: Drawing from Maori principles of wellbeing: Transforming online synchronous teaching and learning of te reo Maori (2020)
  • PhD - Li P: Relationships between syntactic awareness and writing ability for English as a foreign/second language for Chinese university students
  • PhD - Srisang P: Influence of inferential skills on the reading comprehension ability of adult Thai (L1) and English (L2) students (2017)
  • PhD - Subramaniam Y: Teaching Reading to Students in a Flexible Learning Space in Comparison to a Traditional Classroom
  • PhD - Widayanti C: Learning experiences of students labelled as learning disabled in the Indonesian public primary schools (2020)
  • Masters - Alazrak K: The Perceptions and Experiences of Arabic Mother Tongue Students in Year 5 to 8 Primary Schooling in New Zealand When Learning to Read in English As A Second Language
  • Masters - Morgan A: Supporting and Motivating Literacy Learning: Experiences of Teacher Aides and their Students (2014)
  • Masters - Taleni T: ‘E saili i tautai se agava’a - A true leader masters the art of navigation’ The Impact of Effective Leadership in Raising Engagement and Achievement of Pasifika Learners in New Zealand Schools (2018)
  • Masters - Ward J: What is happening with Year 5 and 6 boys who are reluctant writers? (2018)
  • Masters - Bell J: Students’ Perceptions of Reading (2008)
  • Masters - Harris C: An investigation into the teaching practices and strategies that result in improved engagement in mainstream classrooms for year seven & eight Maori students in a decile five intermediate school. (2009)
  • Masters - Klomp A: An investigation into the effectiveness of PMP on children's reading ability (2012)
  • Masters - Hunt AM: Ten years on. Where to next? Rotorua Principals’ perceptions of the Christchurch College of Education Rotorua regional initiative. A case study. (2007)
  • Masters - Perano H: Developing the Listening Skills of Reception One Children at an International School in Hong Kong. (2008)
  • Masters - Phillips J: The Impact of Reading Recovery on Children and their Families (2008)
  • Masters - Walker A: Evaluation of the influence of the Phono-Graphix programme on children’s’ reading achievement (2006)

Editorial Work

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  • Educational Review Editorial Board Member ( 0 - 2023)

Review and Refereeing

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  • Educational Psychology Journal ( 0 - 2023)
  • Educational Research and Evaluation ( 0 - 2023)
  • Equity and Excellence in Education ( 2007 - 2023)
  • International Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies ( 2007 - 2023)
  • International Journal of Educational Leadership ( 2007 - 2023)
  • International Journal of Leadership in Education ( 2014 - 2023)
  • International Journal of Leadership in Education ( 0 - 2023)
  • International Journal of Multicultural Education ( 2007 - 2023)
  • Journal of Critical Literacy ( 2012 - 2023)
  • Journal of Critical Literacy ( 0 - 2023)
  • Journal of Distance and Flexible Learning ( 0 - 2023)
  • Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning ( 2012 - 2023)
  • Journal of Research in Reading ( 2013 - 2023)
  • Journal of Research in Reading ( 2007 - 2023)
  • Journal of Research in Reading ( 0 - 2023)
  • Journal of Samoan Studies ( 2007 - 2023)
  • New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies ( 2007 - 2023)
  • Pedagogies: an international journal ( 2014 - 2023)
  • Pedagogies: An International Journal ( 0 - 2023)
  • Qualitative Research Journal ( 2007 - 2023)
  • Set-Research Information for Teachers ( 2007 - 2023)
  • Support for Learning Journal ( 2007 - 2023)
  • The Pacific Asian Education Journal ( 2007 - 2023)
  • Universal Access in the Information Society ( 0 - 2023)
  • Universal Access in the Information Society: international journal ( 2015 )

Affiliations

  • Learning Environments New Zealand (Professional Organisation): Committee member
  • Teaching and Learning Research Initiative (Teaching/Research Organisation): Advisory Board member
  • UK Literacy Association (Teaching/Research Organisation): Member

Research Groups

  • College of Education Pasifika Research Team
  • E-Learning Lab
  • Language and Literacy Lab
  • Learning Environments

Research Projects

  • Reading Programmes in Year 7-8 Primary Classes that Support Effective Literacy Practices: What is Happening and Where to Next?

Future Research

  • Reading: motivating struggling readers.
  • Innovative learning environments
  • Supporting learning online - during pandemics

Key Methodologies

  • Case study research
  • Sociocultural theories
  • Questionnaires
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