Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Journal Articles

• Fyall G., Cowan J. and Buchanan G. (2020) A Profession Within a Profession: Mentoring Ecology of Three New Zealand Primary Schools. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies 55(1): 5-27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40841-020-00160-6.

• Dyson B., Cowan J., Gordon B., Powell D. and Shulruf B. (2017) Physical education in Aotearoa New Zealand primary schools. European Physical Education Review Online First: 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1356336X17698083.

• Astall C. and Cowan J. (2016) Experiences of Using Wiki as a Participatory Learning Tool in Teacher Education. American Journal of Educational Research 4(6): 459-471. http://dx.doi.org/10.12691/education-4-6-4.

• Cowan J. and Culpan I. (2016) Influences on self-worth: Students' and teachers' perspectives. Curriculum Matters 12: 61-81. http://dx.doi.org/10.18296/cm.0014.

• Cowan J. and Culpan I. (2016) Influencing self worth: teachers' and students' perspectives. Curriculum Matters (in review).

• Dyson B., Gordon B., Cowan J. and McKenzie A. (2016) External providers and their impact on primary physical education in aotearoa/New Zealand. Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education 7(1): 3-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/18377122.2016.1145426.

• Gordon B., Dyson B., Cowan J., McKenzie A. and Shulruf B. (2016) Teachers’ Perceptions of Physical Education in Aotearoa/New Zealand Primary Schools. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies 51(1): 99-111. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40841-016-0042-3.

• Gordon G., Cowan J., McKenzie A. and Dyson B. (2013) Primary school physical education in Aotearoa/New Zealand: The voices of teachers. Journal of Physical Education New Zealand 46(2): 9-12.

• Dyson B., Gordon B. and Cowan J. (2011) What is Physical Education in Primary Schools in Aotearoa/New Zealand? Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education 2(3/4): 5-16.

• Cowan J. and Astall C. (2010) Exploring collaborative learning: Experiences of a web 2.0 tool within a pre-service teacher education environment. Computers in New Zealand Schools: Learning, Teaching, Technology 22(3).

• Cushman P. and Cowan J. (2010) Enhancing student self-worth in the primary school learning environment: teachers' views and students' views. Pastoral Care in Education 28(2): 81-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02643944.2010.481311.

Chapters

• Fyall G. and Cowan J. (2021) The Utility of Game Sense for PE Teachers, Sport Coaches and Policy Makers: A Models-Based Narrative.. In Light RL; Curry C (Ed.), Game Sense for Coaching and Teaching: International Perspectives (1st ed.): 339.Routledge.

• Culpan IG., Cowan J., Fyall G., Lindsay H. and Stevens S. (2018) Secondary School Physical Education in New Zealand: Bridging the theory practice nexus. In Popovic S; Antala B; Bjelica D; Gardasevic J (Ed.), Physical Education in Secondary School: Researchers - Best Practice - Situation: 271-282. Bratislava: Nikšić Faculty of Sport and Physical Education of University of Montenegro.

• Fyall G., Cowan J. and Galvan H. (2018) Giving voice to the nodding donkey: A critical-humanistic approach to mentoring from downunder. In Chambers FC (Ed.), Learning to Mentor in Sports Coaching: A Design Thinking Approach Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, UK: Taylor and Francis.

• Culpan I., Cowan J., Fyall G., Lindsay H. and Stevens S. (2017) Primary school physical education in New Zealand: A need for realignment in a contested space. In Colella D; Antala B; Epifani S (Ed.), Physical education in primary school: Researches - best practice - situation: 351-366. Rovato: Pensa MultiMedia.

• Culpan IG., Cowan J., Fyall G., Lindsay H. and Stevens S. (2017) Primary School Physical Education in New Zealand: A need for realignment in a contested space. In Colella D; Antala B; Epifani S (Ed.), Physical Education in primary school: Researches-best practice-situation: 351-366. Italy: Pena Multi Media and University of Foggia.

Theses / Dissertations

• Cowan JL. (2010) Teachers' and Students' Understandings of how Self Worth is Influenced in the Learning Environment: a New Zealand Context. Christchurch, New Zealand. University of Canterbury.

Conference Contributions - Published

• Cowan J., Astall C., Walker L. and Mardle D. (2011) Experiencing collaborative learning; authentic wiki use with pre-service teachers. In SITE 2011(1): 380-385.

• Davis N., Dabner N., Mackey J., Walker L., Hunt AM., Breeze D., Morrow D., Astall C. and Cowan J. (2011) Converging Offerings of Teacher Education in Times of Austerity: Transforming Spaces, Places and Roles. In SITE 2011(1): 224-229.

• Astall C., Cowan J. and Clelland T. (2010) WikiED! New experiences of social learning tools within a pre-service teaching environment. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010: 1316-1321.

• Martin T. and Cowan J. (2009) Youth Olympic Games. In : 166-171.

Oral Presentations

• Cowan J. (2004) Black on White Olympic Resource. New Zealand Academy, Wellington, New Zealand: 01 Oct 2008.

• Cowan J. (2004) Olympism in Action: Junior Triathlon Camp. Christchurch, New Zealand: College of Education Research Forum, 03 Oct 2008.

Conference Contributions - Other

• Fyall G. and Cowan J. (2019) Giving voice to the nodding donkey: A critical-humanistic approach to mentoring. Canberra: Australian Council of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 14-16 Jan 2019.

• Cowan JL., Dyson B., Gordon B. and McKenzie A. (2017) Primary school teachers' perceptions of physical education and policy implications: A New Zealand context. Canberra, Australia: 30th International Conference of the Australian Council of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER), 16-18 Jan 2017.

• Cowan J. and Culpan I. (2015) Exploring Teachers' and Students' Understandings of How Self Worth is Influenced in the Learning Environment. Adelaide, Australia: 29th Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation International Conference (ACHPER), 13-15 Apr 2015.

• Cowan J., Dyson B., Gordon B. and McKenzie A. (2015) Teachers' Understandings of the Use of External Providers in Primary School Physical Education in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Adelaide, Australia: 29th Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation International Conference (ACHPER), 13-15 Apr 2015.

• Cowan J., Dyson B., Gordon B. and McKenzie A. (2015) The Purpose and Relevance of External Providers in Primary School Physical Education in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Madrid, Spain: Association Internationale des Écoles Supérieures d'Éducation Physique International Conference (AIESEP), 8-11 Jul 2015.

• Dyson B., Gordon B., Cowan J., Mckenzie A. and Severinsen G. (2014) External Providers and Their Impact on Primary Physical Education in New Zealand. Auckland, New Zealand: 30th International Conference of the Australian Council of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER), 10-13 Feb 2014.

• Dyson B., Gordon B., Cowan JL. and McKenzie A. (2014) What is physical education in primary schools in Aotearoa New Zealand? Auckland, New Zealand: Association Internationale des Écoles Supérieures d'Éducation Physique World Congress 2014 (AIESEP), 10-13 Feb 2014.

• Jones G., Buchanan G., Morgan T. and Cowan JL. (2014) 'Right Here, Right Now' in Primary School Physical Education. Christchurch, New Zealand: 2014 Physical Education New Zealand National Conference (PENZ), 7-9 Jul 2014.

• Gordon B., Cowan J. and McKenzie A. (2013) Primary School PE: Report on NZ wide research project. Wellington, New Zealand: 2013 Physical Education New Zealand National Conference (PENZ), 15-17 Jul 2013.

• Cowan J. and Fyall G. (2012) Primary school physical education and sport in Aotearoa New Zealand: Where are we going? Rotorua, New Zealand: 2012 Physical Education New Zealand National Conference (PENZ), 2-4 Jul 2012.

• Dyson B., Gordon B., Cowan J., Severinsen G., McDowell G., McKenzie A. and Robinson S. (2012) What is physical education in primary schools in Aotearoa New Zealand? Rotorua, New Zealand: Physical Education New Zealand (PENZ) National Conference, 2-4 Jul 2012.

• Cowan J. and Culpan I. (2011) Enhancing student self worth: The power of pedagogical choice in quality physical education programmes. Limerick, Ireland: International Association of Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP) International Conference, 22-25 Jun 2011.

• Martin T., Galvan H. and Cowan J. (2011) Learning to live together: A cultural interpretation of Olympism. Honolulu, HI, USA: 9th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education (EDU2011), 4-7 Jan 2011.

• Astall C., Cowan J. and Clelland T. (2010) WikiEd! New experiences of social learning tools within a pre-service teaching environment. Christchurch, New Zealand: Ulearn 10, 6-8 Oct 2010.

• Cowan J. and Culpan I. (2010) Enhancing self worth through physical education. University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji: International Federation of Physical Educators (FIEP) Oceania Inaugural Conference, 7-9 Jul 2010.

• Cowan J., Culpan I. and Price C. (2010) Physical Education in Primary Schools: Place, Importance and Leadership. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Physical Education New Zealand National Leadership Conference 2010 (PENZ), 22-23 Nov 2010.

• Cowan J., Martin T. and Culpan I. (2010) Olympic Pedagogy in Action: A New Zealand Perspective. National Institute of Education, Singapore: 3rd International Conference of Physical Education and Sport Science (ICPESS), 25-28 May 2010.

• Galvan H., Martin T. and Cowan J. (2010) Learning to Live Together: A Māori View of Olympism. National Institute of Education, Singapore: 3rd International Conference of Physical Education & Sports Science (ICPESS 2010), 25-28 May 2010.

• Price C. and Cowan J. (2009) PE - Curriculum. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: PENZ 2009: Physical Education New Zealand, 16-17 Nov 2009.

• Cowan J. and Martin T. (2008) Beijing Olympic Games: Encouraging Socio-Critical Exploration. Vierumäki, Finland: FIEP World Congress 2008 - Physical Education in Change, 6-10 Aug 2008.

• Cowan J., Martin T. and Stevens S. (2008) Beijing Olympic Games Physical Education Resource 2008 - Encouraging Socio-Critical Exploration. Christchurch, New Zealand: PENZ: Physical Education New Zealand Conference 2008, 7-9 Jul 2008.

• Martin T. and Cowan J. (2008) Youth Olympic Games (YOG): Children and Sport. International Olympic Academy, Olympia, Greece: 8th Session for Educators and Officials of Higher Institutes of Physical Education, 10-17 Jul 2008.

• Thorn S., Martin T. and Cowan J. (2008) New Zealand Beijing Olympic Games physical education resource 2008: Encouraging soci-critical exploration. Guangzhou, China: International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport (ICSEMIS), 1-4 Aug 2008.

• Cowan J. (2007) Sport studies: Olympism messages through moving. Auckland, New Zealand: PENZ: Physical Education New Zealand Conference 2007, 4-6 Jul 2007.

• Cowan J. and Jones S. (2005) Black on White Olympic Resource. Dunedin, New Zealand: PENZ: Physical Education New Zealand Conference 2005, 1 Jul 2005.

Other

• Cowan J. and Martin T. (2008) Showcase China: Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Teacher Professional learning Physical Education Resource. 12 Jun 2008 Dunedin: Ministry of Education, Asia Knowledge and New Zealand Olympic Academy. [Workshop].

• Cowan J. and Martin T. (2008) Showcase China: Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Teacher Professional Learning Physical Education Resource. 13 Jun 2008 Wellington: Ministry of Education, Asia Knowledge and New Zealand Olympic Academy. [Workshop].

• Cowan J. and Martin T. (2008) Showcase China: Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Teacher Professional Learning Physical Education Resource. 16-17 Jun 2008 Auckland, New Zealand: Ministry of Education, Asia Knowledge and New Zealand Olympic Academy. [Workshop].

• Cowan J. and Martin T. (2008) Showcase China: Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Wellington: Ministry of Education & New Zealand Olympic Academy. [Website].

• Cowan J. and Martin T. (2008) Showcase China: Beijing Olympic Games Online Teaching and Learning Resource - Professional Learning. 11 Jun 2008 Christchurch: Ministry of Education, Asia Knowledge and New Zealand Olympic Academy. [Workshop].

Research Groups