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Dr Sonja Lee Macfarlane

Contact

Department: School of Health Sciences

Email: sonja.macfarlane@canterbury.ac.nz

Direct Dial: +64 3 3695110

Office: Rehua 501

Language: English

"Tungia te ururoa kia tupu whakaritorito te tupu o te harakeke"
This metaphor speaks of removing barriers and impediments so people may flourish.
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Research / Creative works
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Fields of Research

  • Culturally responsive education practice
  • Pedagogy which enhances social, cultural and educational outcomes for Māori
  • Kaupapa Māori theory and practice
  • Evidence based practice
  • Indigenous epistemologies
  • Wellbeing

Researcher Summary

My research interests focus on the importance of culturally responsive, evidence based approaches in education, psychology, counselling, health and human development in order to enhance the social, cultural, educational and health outcomes that are achieved by Māori. The importance of exploring 'what works well' for Māori as a pathway to responding to disparity and unlocking potential guides most of my research endeavours. I argue that many of the solutions for reducing such disparities actually reside in 'te ao Māori' (the Māori world, which includes Māori knowledge, protocols and practices). Strength-based, restorative and holistic approaches to individual and collective wellbeing are drawn on to support the development of such responses in contemporary times.  (Please note that prior to 2009 my surname was 'Bateman').

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Education: Cultural Studies; Māori Education; Special Education; Teacher Education
  • Māori Knowledge and Development: Māori Knowledge/Culture
  • Psychology: Psychology

Resources

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Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Theses / Dissertations
  • Macfarlane S. (2012) In pursuit of culturally responsive evidence based special education pathways in Aotearoa New Zealand: Whaia ki te ara tika. PhD Thesis, Christchurch, New Zealand. University of Canterbury.
Journal Articles
  • de Jesus Dionisio MR., Macfarlane AH., Walker DP., Macfarlane SL., Derby M., Caldwell R., Pani J. and Waru R. (2021) Ngā Mātāpono e Rua: Stories of co-creation for bicultural spatial governance in Aotearoa New Zealand. New Zealand Geographer 77(2): 76-89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/nzg.12299.
  • Duckworth F., Gibson M., Macfarlane S. and Macfarlane A. (2021) Mai i te Ao Rangatahi ki te Ao Pakeke Ka Awatea: A Study of Māori Student Success Revisited. AlterNative 17(1): 3-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1177180121995561.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2019) Listen to culture: Māori scholars’ plea to researchers. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand 49(sup1): 48-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03036758.2019.1661855.
  • Macfarlane A., Manning R., Ataria J., Macfarlane S., Derby M. and Clarke TH. (2019) Wetekia kia rere: the potential for place-conscious education approaches to reassure the indigenization of science education in New Zealand settings. Cultural Studies of Science Education 14(2): 449-464. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11422-019-09923-0.
  • Macfarlane S. (2019) He raraunga o te ao-Global citizenship: A Māori perspective. Curriculum Matters 15: 99-103. http://dx.doi.org/10.18296/cm.0039.
  • Scarf D., Waiktoki W., Chan J., Britt E., Nikora L., Neha T., Schimanski I., Macfarlane A., Macfarlane S. and Bennett S. (2019) Holding a mirror to society? Sociodemographic diversity within clinical psychology training programmes across Aotearoa. New Zealand Medical Journal 132(1495): 79-81.
  • Derby M. and Macfarlane SL. (2018) “How High Is Your RQ?”: Is Te Reo Māori The New Blood Quantum? Te Kaharoa: The Journal on Indigenous and Pacific Issues 11(1): 219-221. http://dx.doi.org/10.24135/tekaharoa.v11i1.207.
  • Derby M. and Macfarlane SL. (2018) Is Blood Quantum Back in Circulation? Te Kaharoa: the eJournal on Indigenous Pacific Issues 11(1): 226-228.
  • Harris L., Davis N., Cunningham U., de Vocht L., Macfarlane S., Gregory N., Aukuso S., Ova Taleni T. and Dobson J. (2018) Exploring the opportunities and challenges of the digital world for early childhood services with vulnerable children. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 15(11) http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15112407.
  • 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.
  • Berryman M. and Macfarlane SL. (2017) Hopes for the future: Indigenous knowledge as an enabler of potential. American Journal of Indigenous Studies 1: SI9-SI27.
  • Britt E., Macfarlane AH., Macfarlane SL., Naswall K. and Henderson J. (2017) Growing a Culturally Responsive Tertiary Programme in Psychology. Australian Journal of Indigenous Education 48(1): 39-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/jie.2017.35.
  • Fickel LH., Angel MN., Macfarlane S. and Macfarlane A. (2017) Humanizing Secondary School Contexts: Learning from Aotearoa New Zealand and Peru. Knowledge Cultures 5(6): 45-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.22381/KC5620174.
  • Gillies WM., Boden JM., Friesen MD., Macfarlane S. and Fergusson DM. (2017) Ethnic Differences in Adolescent Mental Health Problems: Examining Early Risk Factors and Deviant Peer Affiliation. Journal of Child and Family Studies 26(10): 2889-2899. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10826-017-0792-7.
  • Pilgrim M., Hornby G. and Macfarlane SL. (2017) Enablers and barriers to developing competencies in a blended learning programme for specialist teachers in New Zealand. Educational Review.
  • 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.
  • Duncan W., MacFarlane A., Quinlivan KA. and Macfarlane S. (2016) Expanding on the meanings of empathy in the classroom: Seeing through a cultural lens. Kairaranga 17(2): 3-13.
  • Harris F., Jolly M., Macfarlane S. and Macfarlane A. (2016) Employee perceptions of workplace MÄoritanga: A pilot case study of a Crown Research Institute. NgÄ Pae o te MÄramatanga. MAI Journal 5(1): 48-62.
  • Liberty K., Tarren-Sweeney M., Macfarlane S., Basu A. and Reid J. (2016) Behavior problems and post-traumatic stress symptoms in children beginning school: A comparison of pre- and post-earthquake groups. PLoS Currents Disasters 8(2016): 25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/currents.dis.2821c82fbc27d0c2aa9e00cff532b402.
  • Hall N., Hornby G. and Macfarlane S. (2015) Enabling School Engagement for Māori Families in New Zealand. Journal of Child and Family Studies 24(10): 3038-3046. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10826-014-0107-1.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2015) Education, psychology and culture: Towards synergetic practices. Knowledge Cultures 3(2): 66-81.
  • Nieto M., Cavanagh T., Fickel LH., Macfarlane S., Macfarlane A. and Duckworth F. (2015) Una perspectiva humanista para la educacion del futuro: Revelaciones internacionales. International Multilingual Journal of Contemporary Research 3(1): 42-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.15640/imjcr.v3n1a5.
  • Savage C., Macfarlane S., Macfarlane A., Fickel L. and Te Hēmi H. (2014) Huakina Mai: A Kaupapa Māori Approach to relationship and behaviour support. Australian Journal of Indigenous Education 43(2): 165-174. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/jie.2014.23.
  • Arthur-Kelly M., Sutherland D., Lyons G., Macfarlane S. and Foreman P. (2013) Reflections on enhancing pre-service teacher education programmes to support inclusion: Perspectives from New Zealand and Australia. European Journal of Special Needs Education 8(2): 217-233. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08856257.2013.778113.
  • Habib A., Densmore-James S. and Macfarlane S. (2013) A culture of care: The role of culture in today's mainstream classrooms. Preventing School Failure: Alternative education for children and youth 57(3): 171-180. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1045988X.2013.798777.
  • Macfarlane S. and Macfarlane A. (2013) Culturally responsive evidence-based special education practice: Whaia ki te ara tika. Waikato Journal of Education 18(2): 65-78. http://dx.doi.org/10.15663/wje.v18i2.162.
  • Cavanagh T., Macfarlane A., Glynn T. and Macfarlane S. (2012) Creating peaceful and effective schools through a culture of care. Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education 33(3): 443-455. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01596306.2012.681902.
  • Macfarlane AH., Blampied NM. and Macfarlane SH. (2011) Blending the clinical and the cultural: A framework for conducting formal psychological assessment in bicultural settings. New Zealand Journal of Psychology 40(2): 5-15.
  • Macfarlane AH., Hendy V. and Macfarlane S. (2010) Young people experiencing behavioural difficulties: Discourses through the decades. Kairaranga Journal of Educational Practice 11(2): 5-15.
  • Berryman M., Macfarlane S. and Cavanagh T. (2009) Indigenous contexts for responding to challenging behaviour: Contrasting western accountability with Māori restoration of harmony. International Journal of Restorative Justice 5(1): 1-32.
  • Berryman M., Woller P. and Macfarlane S. (2009) Special education: Responding to cultural diversity in New Zealand. Special Education Perspectives 18(2): 10-25.
  • Macfarlane S. (2009) Te Pikinga ki Runga: Raising Possibilities. Set: Research Information for Teachers (2): 42-50.
  • Bateman S. and Berryman M. (2008) He Hui Whakatika: Culturally responsive, self-determining interventions for restoring harmony. Kairaranga Journal of Educational Practice 9(1): 6-12.
  • Berryman M. and Bateman S. (2008) Effective bicultural leadership: A way to restore harmony at school and avoid suspension. set: Research Information for Teachers (1): 25-29.
  • Macfarlane A., Glynn T., Grace W., Penetito W. and Bateman S. (2008) Indigenous epistemology in a national curriculum framework? Ethnicities 8(1): 102-126. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1468796807087021.
  • Macfarlane A., Cavanagh T., Glynn T. and Bateman S. (2007) Creating culturally safe schools for Maori students. The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education 36: 65-76.
  • Bateman S. (2005) An interview with Tokararangi Totoro. Kairaranga Journal of Educational Practice 6(2): 3-6.
Chapters
  • Macfarlane A., Macfarlane S., Cavanagh T., Angel MN., Duckworth F. and Fickel LC. (2019) Psychosocial Analyses and Actions for Promoting Restorative Schools: Indigenous Determinants Connecting Three International Sites. In McKinley EA; Smith LT (Ed.), Handbook of Indigenous Education: 847-872. Singapore: Springer. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3899-0_36.
  • Macfarlane AH., Macfarlane S., Cavanagh T., Angel MN., Duckworth F. and Fickel LH. (2018) Psychosocial Analyses and Actions for Promoting Restorative Schools: Indigenous Determinants Connecting Three International Sites. In McKinley E; Smith L (Ed.), Handbook of Indigenous Education: 1-25. Singapore: Springer. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1839-8_36-1.
  • Clarke T., Macfarlane S. and Macfarlane AH. (2017) Integrating Indigenous Māori frameworks to ignite understandings within initial teacher education - and beyond. In Whitinui P; Rodriguez de France C; McIvor O (Ed.), Promising Practices in Indigenous Teacher Education: 71-85.Springer. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6400-5_6.
  • Fickel L., Macfarlane S. and Macfarlane A. (2017) Culturally Responsive Practice for Indigenous Contexts: Provenance to Potential. In Reid C; Major J (Ed.), Global Teaching: Southern Perspectives on Teachers Working with Diversity: 101-127. New York: Palgrave Macmillan. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-52526-0_6.
  • Macfarlane A., Macfarlane S., Graham J. and Clarke T. (2017) Social and Emotional Learning and Indigenous Ideologies in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Biaxial Blend. In Frydenberg E; Martin AJ; Collie R (Ed.), Social and Emotional Learning in Australia and the Asia-Pacific: 273-289. Singapore: Springer. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3394-0_15.
  • Macfarlane AH., Macfarlane S., Graham J. and Clarke TH. (2017) Social and emotional learning and indigenous ideologies in Aotearoa New Zealand: A biaxial blend. Social and Emotional Learning in Australia and the Asia-Pacific: Perspectives, Programs and Approaches: 273-289. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3394-0_15.
  • Macfarlane S., Clarke T. and Macfarlane A. (2016) Language, literacy, identity and culture: Challenges and responses for Indigenous Māori learners. In Peer L; Reid G (Ed.), Multilingualism, Literacy and Dyslexia: Breaking down barriers for educators (2nd ed.): 74-86. Oxford: Routledge.
  • Macfarlane SL. (2016) A partnered approach to psychological assessment: He ritenga whaimōhio. In Waitoki W; Levy M (Ed.), Te manu kai i te mātauranga: Indigenous Psychology in Aotearoa /New Zealand: 225-241. Wellington: New Zealand Psychological Society.
  • Macfarlane S. and Macfarlane A. (2015) Inclusion for all - or just some? Drawing from evidence that counts for Māori: Whaia ki te ara tika. In Berryman M; Nevin A; SooHoo S; Ford T (Ed.), Culture and Relational Inclusion: Contexts for Becoming and Belonging: 69-87. New York: Peter Lang. http://dx.doi.org/10.3726/978-1-4539-1547-9.
  • Macfarlane S., Macfarlane A. and Gillon G. (2015) Sharing the food baskets of knowledge: Creating space for a blending of streams. In Macfarlane A; Macfarlane S; Webber M (Ed.), Sociocultural realities: Exploring new horizons: 52-67. Christchurch: Canterbury University Press.
  • Macfarlane SL. (2015) In pursuit of culturally responsive evidence-based pathways for Māori: Whaia ki te ara tika. In Bevan-Brown J; Berryman M; Hickey H; Macfarlane S; Smiler K; Walker T (Ed.), Working with Māori children with special eduation needs: He mahi whakahirahira: 30-51. Wellington: NZCER Press.
  • Macfarlane SL. (2015) Sociocultural contexts as enablers of diversity: Considerations for the Primary Years. In Macfarlane A; Webber M; Macfarlane SL (Ed.), Sociocultural realities: Exploring new horizons: 100-116. Christchurch, NZ: Canterbury University Press.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2014) Maori epistemology. In Coughlan D; Brydon-Miller M (Ed.), Encyclopaedia of Action Research: 519-530. London: Sage Publications Ltd.
  • Macfarlane A., Macfarlane S. and Gillon G. (2014) Inclusion, disability and culture: The nexus of potential and opportunity for policy development. In Wills R; Morton M; McLean M; Stephenson M; Slee R (Ed.), Tales from school: Learning disability and state education after administrative reform: 255-270. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
  • Macfarlane SL. (2014) Te Pikinga ki Runga: A culturally responsive framework for educators. In Bruce J (Ed.), Positive Youth Development through Education: Addressing Issues of (Dis)Engagement in Aotearoa/New Zealand Schools: 30-51. Wellington, NZ: NZCER Press.
  • Macfarlane S. (2013) To acquiesce and to coalesce: Achieving alignment and unity for Māori through culturally responsive and socially responsible research. In Berryman M; SooHoo S; Nevin A (Ed.), Culturally Responsive Methodologies: 129-147. New Milford: Emerald.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2012) Weaving the dimensions of culture and learning: Implications for educators. In Kaur B (Ed.), Understanding teaching and learning: Classroom research revisited: 213-224. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
  • Macfarlane A., Macfarlane S., Savage C. and Glynn T. (2012) Inclusive education and Māori communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. In Carrington S; MacArthur J (Ed.), Teaching in Inclusive School Communities: 163-186. Brisbane: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Macfarlane SL. and Macfarlane AH. (2012) Diversity and inclusion in early childhood education: A bicultural approach to engaging Māori potential. In Gordon-Burns D; Gunn AC; Purdue K; Surtees N (Ed.), Te Aotūroa Tātaki - Inclusive early childhood education: Perspectives on inclusion, social justice and equity from Aotearoa New Zealand: 21-38. Wellington: NZCER Press.
  • Berryman M. and Macfarlane S. (2011) Hui whakatika: Indigenous contexts for repairing and rebuilding relationships. In Margrain V; Macfarlane A (Ed.), Responsive pedagogy: Engaging restoratively with challenging behaviour: 128-146. Wellington: NZCER Press.
  • Glynn T., Cavanagh T., Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2011) Listening to culture. In Margrain V; Macfarlane A (Ed.), Responsive pedagogy: Engaging restoratively with challenging behaviour: 46-63. Wellington: NZCER Press.
  • Macfarlane AH. and Macfarlane SL. (2011) Schooling as a cultural mission: opening doorways for diverse learners. In Bottrell D; Goodwin S (Ed.), Schools, communities and social inclusion: 108-124. Sydney: Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Macfarlane S., Macfarlane AH. and Margrain V. (2011) Restoring the individual. In Margrain V; Macfarlane A (Ed.), Responsive Pedagogy: Engaging Restoratively with Challenging Behaviour: 147-172. Wellington: NZCER Press.
  • Macfarlane A., Glynn T., Presland I. and Greening S. (2000) Māori culture and literacy learning: A bicultural approach. In Peer L; Reid G (Ed.), Multilingualism, literacy and dyslexia: A challenge for educators: 120-128. London: David Fulton Publishers.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • Cavanagh T., Macfarlane S., Gabriel M., Macfarlane A., London P., Savage C., Gillon G. and Putnam B. (2015) Strengthening Relationships to Respond to Challenging Behaviours of Culturally Diverse Children in Schools in New Zealand and the United States. In.
  • Berryman M., Bateman S. and Cavanagh T. (2008) Indigenous knowledge: Traditional responses to contemporary questions. In Te Tatau Pounamu: The Greenstone Door: 131-141.
  • Berryman M. and Bateman S. (2007) Claiming space and restoring harmony within Hui Whakatika. In Claiming Spaces: 111-122.
  • Macfarlane A. and Bateman S. (2005) Connecting with culture: The critical element in diverse classrooms. In.
  • Macfarlane A. and Bateman S. (2004) Kia mau! The art of teaching in today’s diverse classrooms. In.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • Macfarlane AH., Macfarlane AH., Macfarlane S., Derby M., Taleni T. and Manning RF. (2018) Advancing Indigenous Initiatives in Higher Education and Research. University of Alaska Pacific, Anchorage: Advancing Indigenous Initiatives in Higher Education and Research Symposium - University of Alaska Pacific, 17-17 Oct 2018.
  • Macfarlane AH., Macfarlane S., Derby M., Taleni T. and Manning RF. (2018) Advancing Indigenous Initiatives in Higher Education and Research. University of Alaska, Anchorage: Advancing Inidgenous Initiatives in Higher Education and Research Symposium - University of Alaska Anchorage, 17-17 Oct 2018.
  • Macfarlane AH., Macfarlane S., Derby M., Taleni T. and Manning RF. (2018) Na Ganiyaatgym, Na Lagm & Ahi Kaa Roa: An International Conversation with Māori and New Zealand Teacher Educators. Dena'ina Centre, Anchorage: Na Gaaniyaatgm, Na Lagm & AHi Kaa Roa: An International Conversation with Māori and New Zealand Teacher Educators., 14-17 Oct 2018.
  • Cavanagh T., Macfarlane A., Gabriel M., Macfarlane S., Manning RF., London P. and Putnam P. (2017) Strengthening relationships to respond to challenging behaviors of culturally diverse children in schools in New Zealand and the United States. San Francisco: National Association for Ethnic Studies 45th Annual Conference, 23-25 Mar 2017.
  • Clarke TH., Macfarlane A., Macfarlane S. and Webber M. (2017) A game of two halves. University of Auckland, Auckland, NZ: Career Development Association of New Zealand (CDANZ) National Symposium, “Aspiration and Possibility”, 31-31 Oct 2017.
  • Derby MJ., Macfarlane A., Macfarlane S. and Gillon G. (2017) Ko te kai a te rangatira he korero: Restoring Māori Literacy Narratives to Create Contemporary Stories of Success. Toronto, Canada: World Indigenous People’s Conference in Education, 24-28 Jul 2017.
  • Gillon G., Macfarlane SL. and Derby M. (2017) Bringing Māori constructs into a National Science Challenge. Abercrombie Business School, University of Sydney, Australia: the Indigenous Research and Education: Creating Change Forum, 16-17 Feb 2017.
  • Macfarlane S., Macfarlane A. and London P. (2017) Mana kit e Mana: Sociocultural shifts in teacher practice. Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada: World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (WIPCE), 24-28 Jul 2017.
  • Macfarlane S., Macfarlane A., Gillon G. and Derby M. (2017) Creating authentic partnerships as a pathway to transformational research. University of Waikato, Hamilton, NZ: New Zealand Association of Research in Education (NZARE) Annual Conference: Partnerships: “From Promise to Praxis”, 20-22 Nov 2017.
  • Macfarlane S., Macfarlane A., Gillon G., Denston A., Boereboom J. and Schaughency E. (2017) Creating an authentic research community: Engaging whānau in a National Science Challenge. Christchurch, New Zealand: Literacy and Learning Research Symposium, 26-27 Oct 2017.
  • Macfarlane S., Macfarlane A., Gillon G., Graham J., Clarke T. and Derby M. (2017) Social and emotional imperatives and Indigenous ideologies: Braiding Western psychology with Indigenous epistemologies. Christchurch, NZ: Psychological Society Annual Conference, 30 Aug-2 Sep 2017.
  • Macfarlane SL. (2017) Culturally responsive practice that affirms language, culture and identity. Soundings, Te Papa, Wellington, NZ: He Whānau Manaaki o Tararua Kindergartens Staff Conference, 10-11 Jul 2017.
  • Fickel LH., MacFarlane S. and Macfarlane AH. (2016) Culturally responsive practice for indigenous contexts: Provenance to potential. Dublin, Ireland: Global Teaching: Southern Perspectives on Working with Diversity Symposium. European Conference on Educational Research, 23-26 Aug 2016.
  • Graham J., MacFarlane S., Macfarlane AH. and Clarke T. (2016) Shared spaces: Erasing inequities by braiding the rivers of knowing. University of Waikato, Hamilton, NZ: New Zealand Political Studies Association (NZPSA) Conference, 20-23 Nov 2016.
  • Graham JPH., Macfarlane A., Macfarlane S. and Clarke TEH. (2016) Social and emotional imperatives and Indigenous ideologies: Proposing a repositioning of the politics of learning via a biaxial blend. Wellington: The Politics of Learning, NZARE, 20-23 Nov 2016.
  • Graham JPH., Macfarlane S., Macfarlane A., Gillon G., Graham J. and Derby M. (2016) Tangatarua: Confluencing the knowledges from two worlds. Auckland: Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga, 15-18 Nov 2016.
  • London P., Macfarlane S., Macfarlane AH. and Savage C. (2016) Mana ki te Mana: A kaupapa Māori approach to behaviour support for Indigenous children in schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. Washington, DC, USA: American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, 8-12 Apr 2016.
  • Macfarlane AH., MacFarlane S. and MacFarlane R. (2016) Culturally responsive practice in ECE: Their future in our hands - our future in their hands. Whangarei, New Zealand: 2016 Northland Kindergarten Association Professional Development Conference, 21 Jul 2016.
  • Macfarlane SL. (2016) Culturally responsive approaches to promoting belonging: He ara tika.. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, N: TRCC Conference “Everybody In: Supporting the learning, participation and success of children and young people with disabilities in education”, 27-27 Sep 2017.
  • Macfarlane SL. (2016) Resilience in shaky times: Is culture a protective factor? The Atrium Fern Room, 455 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch, NZ: Werry Centre Family/Whānau and Mental Health Symposium, 5 May 2017-5 May 2015.
  • Macfarlane SL. (2016) The evolving nature of human development theory: Who and how does it fit? Keynote presentation. Massey University, Wellington, NZ: New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS) Annual Conference, “Psychology without Borders”, 1-4 Sep 2017.
  • Macfarlane SL. (2016) The problem with conflict…..Workshop presentation. Massey University, Wellington, NZ: New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS) Annual Conference, “Psychology without Borders", 1-4 Sep 2017.
  • Nieto M., Fickel LH., MacFarlane S. and Macfarlane AH. (2016) Humanizing secondary school contexts: Comparisons between Aotearoa and Perú (Latin America). University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: 2016 New Zealand Association of Research in Education (NZARE) Annual Conference, 29-29 Aug 2016.
  • Carter A., Macfarlane S. and Liberty K. (2015) Helping, Caring and Learning: Strengths in New Entrants Settling into and Learning in Primary School in Post-earthquake Christchurch. Christchurch, New Zealand: 8th Educational Psychology Forum, 22 Nov 2015.
  • Liberty K., Tarren-Sweeney M., Macfarlane S., Basu A. and Reid J. (2015) Post-traumatic stress symptoms among five-year-old children exposed to a series of earthquakes and a non-exposed comparison group. Christchurch, New Zealand: 8th Educational Psychology Forum, 23 Nov 2015.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2015) Responsive pedagogies: Getting it right Down Under. Hong Kong, China: 15th International Conference in Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations, 15-17 Jul 2015.
  • Macfarlane A., Fickel L., Macfarlane S. and Nieto M. (2015) Re imagining universities as communities of care: Making links to voices and visions for caring contexts in education. Melbourne, Australia: Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia (PESA) 45th Annual Conference, 5-8 Dec 2015.
  • Macfarlane S. and Liberty K. (2015) Coping strategies of Māori children living in the most deprived neighbourhoods in the first year in school in post-EQ Christchurch. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: 8th Educational Psychology Forum (EPF), 23-24 Nov 2015.
  • Macfarlane S. and Macfarlane A. (2015) Making amends: A culturally responsive and restorative approach to managing bullying. Gold Coast, Australia: No2 Bullying Conference: Continuing the Journey on Bullying Prevention and Education, 29-30 Jun 2015.
  • Macfarlane S., London P. and Macfarlane A. (2015) Huakina Mai: Opening Doors. Hamilton, New Zealand: New Zealand Psychological Society Annual Conference, 28-31 Aug 2015.
  • Macfarlane S., London P., Savage C., Macfarlane A. and Gillon G. (2015) Huakina Mai: Relational-Based Intervention, a School-Wide Trial. Chicago, IL USA: 2015 American Education Research Association Conference (AERA), 14-20 Apr 2015.
  • Macfarlane SL. (2015) Coping strategies that supported tamariki Māori living in the most impacted neighbourhoods during their first year in school in post-earthquake Christchurch. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, NZ: 8th Educational Psychology Forum, 24 Nov 2015-24 Nov 2014.
  • London P. and Macfarlane S. (2014) Mana ki te mana: Shifting teacher practice. Implementing a whole-school behaviour project: A case study presentation. Nelson, New Zealand: New Zealand Psychological Society Annual Conference, 29 Aug-1 Sep 2014.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2014) Disability studies in education pushes back in an era of accountability. Melbourne, Australia: 14th International Meeting of the Disability Studies in Education Conference, 25-27 Jul 2014.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2014) The Educultural Wheel: Creating a culture of care. Kamo, New Zealand: 2014 Celebrating Northland Tamariki Conference "Whatungarongaro te tangata; Toitu te whenua", 3-4 Oct 2014.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane SL. (2014) Inclusion, disability and culture: The nexus of potential and opportunity for policy development. Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia: 14th international meeting of the Disability Studies in Education Conference, 25-27 Jul 2014.
  • Macfarlane A., Nieto M., Cavanagh T., Macfarlane S. and Fickel LH. (2014) Learning to care - caring to learn. Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga 6th Biennial International Indigenous Development Research Conference, 25-28 Nov 2014.
  • Macfarlane S. (2014) A braided rivers approach to enhancing wellbeing: He Ritenga Whaimohio. Rotorua, New Zealand: Midland Maori Mental Health and Addictions Network Summit Conference: Hei Wero - Hei Taniwha: Blending Clinical and Cultural, 10-11 Jun 2014.
  • Macfarlane S. (2014) Cultural perspectives about evidence: Sensitivities and sensibilities for educational psychology. Dunedin, New Zealand: 7th Educational Psychology Forum, 18-19 Nov 2014.
  • Macfarlane S. (2014) The coexistence of clinical and cultural perspectives: Considerations for professional practice. Dunedin, New Zealand: The Cutting Edge "Te Toka tu Moana" Conference, 18-20 Sep 2014.
  • Macfarlane S. and Macfarlane A. (2014) He Ritenga Whaimohio: Culturally responsive pedagogy - Considerations for working with Maori. Christchurch, New Zealand: Kidsfirst Kindergartens Professional Development Conference, 30-30 Apr 2014.
  • Macfarlane S. and Macfarlane A. (2014) He Ritenga Whaimohio: Culturally responsive pedagogy - Considerations for working with Maori. Kamo, New Zealand: Celebrating Northland Tamariki Conference, "Whatungarongaro te tangata; Toitu te whenua", 4-4 Oct 2014.
  • Macfarlane S., Savage C., Macfarlane A., Fickel LH., Te Hēmi H., Leonard J. and Duckworth F. (2014) Huakina Mai: Opening doorways for Māori learners. World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education Conference (WiPCE), 19-24 May 2014.
  • Liberty K., Macfarlane S., Basu A., Gage J. and Allan M. (2013) PTSD symptoms and coping in children beginning school: Preliminary findings. Christchurch, New Zealand: Researching the Health Implications of Seismic Events (RHISE) Symposium, 22-22 Nov 2013.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2013) Diversity and Democracy in Inclusive Education: Indigenising Research and Practice. Brisbane, Australia: Inclusive Education Colloquium, 28-30 Jul 2013.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2013) Diversity and democracy in Inclusive Education: Research and practice. Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia: Inclusive Education Colloquium, 28-30 Jul 2013.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2013) Foundations for culturally inclusive teaching. Waitangi, New Zealand: Northland Kindergarten Senior Teacher Hui, 5-7 Mar 2013.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2013) Kia raranga: Linking the cultural borders. University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand: The 6th Educational Psychology Forum; "New Directions for Educational Psychology", 2-4 Dec 2013.
  • Macfarlane S. (2013) He ritenga whaimōhio: Culturally responsive evidence based pathways in psychology. University of Auckland, New Zealand: New Zealand Psychological Society Annual Conference (NZPsS), 6-9 Sep 2013.
  • Macfarlane S. (2013) He ritenga whaimōhio: Culturally responsive pedagogy: Considerations for working with Māori learners. Waitangi, New Zealand: Northland Kindergarten Senior Teacher Hui, 5-7 Mar 2013.
  • Savage C., Macfarlane A., Macfarlane S., Fickel L. and Te Hemi H. (2013) Opening doors for indigenous students: A Kaupapa Māori approach to behaviour support. San Francisco, CA, USA: American Education Research Association Annual meeting (AERA), 27 Apr-1 May 2013.
  • Macfarlane A., Savage C. and Macfarlane S. (2012) Psychology down under: An indigenous orientation in New Zealand. Cape Town, South Africa: 30th International Congress of Psychology (ICP), 23-23 Jul 2012.
  • Macfarlane S. (2012) He ritenga whaiamōhio: Cultural influences on learning and wellbeing. Tumon, Guam: Early Childhood Conference for Parents and Child Care Providers, 13-13 Oct 2012.
  • Macfarlane S. (2012) He ritenga whaimōhio: Culturally responsive pedagogy - considerations for working with Māori. Christchurch, New Zealand: Canterbury Principals' Association Annual Conference, 28-28 Jun 2012.
  • Savage C., Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2012) Iwi and education: Beyond consultation toward authentic collaboration. Vancouver, Canada: American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA2012), 13-17 Apr 2012.
  • Macfarlane S. (2011) Culturally-responsive pathways in special education: Whaia ki te ara tika. Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Resource Teachers Learning and Behaviour Association Conference 2011 (NZRTLB), 5-7 Oct 2011.
  • Macfarlane S. (2011) Mauri: Enhancing the unique essence and special qualities of tamariki. Wellington, New Zealand: Cognition Education: Gifted and Talented Symposium, 9-9 Nov 2011.
  • Cavanagh T., Macfarlane AH., Glynn T. and Macfarlane S. (2010) Creating Peaceful Schools Through a Continuity of Caring Relationships. Denver, CO, USA: American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2010 (AERA), 30 Apr-4 May 2010.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2010) Schooling as a cultural mission: Critical research for transformative practice. Christchurch, New Zealand: Graham Nuthall Classroom Research Trust International Symposium 2010, 16-18 Aug 2010.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2010) Te Hui Whakatika: Meeting to make amends. School restorative practices based on traditional Māori discipline. Christchurch, New Zealand: Leading Now - 'Re-storying' Schools, 16-16 Sep 2010.
  • Macfarlane S. (2010) Māori cultural supervision: A kaupapa Māori model to support special education practice. Auckland, New Zealand: Professional Supervision Conference 2010, 29 Apr-1 May 2010.
  • Macfarlane S. (2010) The journey to co-construct a kaupapa Māori supervision model utilising treaty-based principles. Christchurch, New Zealand: Ako Aotearoa Spotlight on Clinical Teaching: Canterbury and beyond, 29-29 Oct 2010.
  • Berryman M., Woller P. and Macfarlane S. (2009) Special education: Responding to cultural diversity in New Zealand. Brisbane, Australia: Association of Special Education Administrators of Queensland (ASEAQ) State Conference, 9-11 Jun 2009.
  • Totoro T., Katene T., Te Karu M., Dawson A. and Macfarlane S. (2009) Tua o Te Arai: Unveiling understandings. Wellington, New Zealand: Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand National Symposium 2009 (SPINZ), 10-11 Sep 2009.
  • Bateman S. (2008) Workshop: Evidence-based practice. Christchurch, New Zealand: Special Education Southern Regional Conference 2008, 1-2 May 2008.
  • Bateman S. and Berryman M. (2008) Indigenous epistemological paradigms: The challenge and the answer. Melbourne, Australia: World Indigenous Peoples' Conference: Education Annual Conference (WIPC:E), 7-11 Dec 2008.
  • Macfarlane S., Berryman M., Te Karu D., Tipene-Clarke R. and Woller P. (2008) How Ministry of Education, Special Education services are achieving cultural responsivity for Māori: Kaiwhakahaere Ahurea as change agents. Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Association of Research in Education (NZARE) Annual Conference, 24-27 Nov 2008.
  • Bateman S., Berryman M. and Huia DHT. (2007) Te Hui Whakatika: Culturally responsive, self determining interventions for restoring harmony. Christchurch, New Zealand: 2007 New Zealand Association for Educational Research (NZARE) Conference, 4-7 Dec 2007.
  • Macfarlane A. and Bateman S. (2007) A synthesis of culturally inclusive approaches: From research to classroom. Sydney, Australia: National Conference of the Australian Association of Special Education, 28-30 Sep 2007.
  • Bateman S. (2006) Evidence-based practice: Reconciling authority and authenticity. Auckland, New Zealand: National Annual Māori and Indigenous Doctoral Conference (MAI), 26-28 Oct 2006.
  • Bateman S. (2006) Evidence-based practice: Using evidence to challenge, change and champion our practice. University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand: Special Education Central North Regional Conference, 5-7 Dec 2006.
  • Macfarlane A., Cavanagh T., Glynn T. and Bateman S. (2006) Belonging and thriving in a culturally safe educational setting. New Plymouth, New Zealand: Te Wehengarua Post Primary Teachers Association Māori Caucus Annual Conference, 1-1 Jul 2006.
  • Macfarlane A., Glynn T., Cavanagh T. and Bateman S. (2006) Creating culturally safe schools: Culturally responsive approaches to supporting Māori students. San Francisco, CA, USA: American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA), 7-11 Apr 2006.
  • Bateman S. (2005) Evidence based practice: Implications for indigenous consumers. Auckland, New Zealand: Biennial Ministry of Education, Special Education Northern Conference, 1 Apr 2005.
  • Macfarlane A., Cavanagh T., Glynn T. and Bateman S. (2005) Creating culturally safe schools: Responses from a Māori perspective. Hamilton, New Zealand: World Indigenous People’s International Conference (WIPCE), 27 Nov 2005.
  • Macfarlane A. and Bateman S. (2004) A Māori perspective of culture and learning: Theory into practice. Los Angeles, CA, USA: The 4th Diversity International Conference: ‘Diversity in Organisations, Communities, and Nations’, 1 Jul 2004.
Additional Publications
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2016) The Hikairo Schema: Culturally responsive teaching in early years settings. Christchurch: University of Canterbury. 20.
  • Macfarlane A., Macfarlane S. and Kuntz JC. (2016) Culturally responsive practice in ECE. Their future in our hands - our future in their hands. University of Canterbury: Launch of The Hikairo Schema for Early Childhood Educators.
  • Jolly M., Harris F., Macfarlane S. and Macfarlane A. (2015) Kia Aki: Encouraging Māori values in the Workplace.Commissioned by University of Canterbury. 39pp.
  • Liberty K., Tarren-Sweeney M., Macfarlane S., Basu A. and Reid J. (2015) Post-traumatic stress symptoms at school entry of children affected by earthquakes during their preschool years. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand: Paediatric Department Seminar, Paediatric Department Seminar.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2015) Cultural responsiveness part two. Christchurch, New Zealand: Workshop presented to staff at Redwood School.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2015) Language, Literacy, Identity and Culture: Challenges and responses for Indigenous Māori learners. Christchurch, New Zealand: Specific Learning Disabilities (SPELD) Annual General Meeting.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2015) Preparing for cultural expansion. South Auckland, New Zealand: Workshop with the Leadership team at Chapel Downs School.
  • Macfarlane S. and Macfarlane A. (2015) Cultural awareness for educators. Christchurch, New Zealand: Christchurch West Cluster.
  • Bruce J., Clelland T., Macfarlane S., Mikaere-Wallis N., Ruddenklau K., Taula J. and Taula I. (2014) Positive youth development through education: Addressing issues of dis/engagement in Aotearoa/New Zealand schools.Te Ora Hou Aotearoa. Commissioned by Te Ora Hou Aotearoa. 44pp.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2014) Agents of change: Leaders in Educultural Communities. University College of Learning (UCOL), Palmerston North, New Zealand: Nurse Education Team (NET) Workshop.
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2014) Whiti ki runga - Above the clouds: Realising leadership and potential. Rehua Marae, Christchurch, New Zealand: Barnardos National Māori Staff Professional Learning and Development Day.
  • Macfarlane S. (2014) An ecological whole-class approach to inclusion: Whaia ki te ara tika. Upper Hutt, New Zealand: Te Upoko o te Ika Resource Teacher Learning and Behaviour Regional Day (RTLB).
  • Macfarlane S. (2014) Ki te kai a te rangatira; he korero: The culture of leadership conversations. Aotahi: School of Māori and Indigenous Studies, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Nga Pae o te Maramatanga: Te Kupenga o Mai: MAI ki Otautahi Seminar Series.
  • Macfarlane S. and Macfarlane A. (2014) He ritenga whaimōhio: Cultural competency in Health: Considerations for working with Māori. UCOL Campus, Palmerston North, New Zealand: University College of Learning (UCOL) Nurse Education Team (NET).
  • Macfarlane A. and Macfarlane S. (2013) Ki te tuohu koe, me he maunga teitei. Edgecumbe, New Zealand: Professional Learning and Development Day at Edgecumbe College.
  • Macfarlane S. (2013) He ritenga whaimōhio: Culturally responsive pedagogy: Considerations for working with Māori. Te Unga Waka Marae, Auckland, New Zealand: Kelston Deaf Education Centre (KDEC) noho marae professional development - Part 1.
  • Macfarlane S. (2013) He ritenga whaimōhio: Culturally responsive pedagogy: Considerations for working with Māori. Te Unga Waka Marae, Auckland, New Zealand: Kelston Deaf Education Centre (KDEC) noho marae professional development - Part 2.
  • Macfarlane S. (2013) He ritenga whaimohio: Culture and Health - Considerations for working with Maori. Seminar presentation. Cancer Support Services, Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch: Staff Professional Learning and Development Day.
  • Macfarlane S. and Macfarlane A. (2013) He ritenga whaimohio. Christchurch, New Zealand: Seminar to professional staff at Hillmorton Hospital.
  • Macfarlane A., Fickel L., Savage C., Macfarlane S. and Tarena E. (2012) Evaluation of Kaupapa Māori Teams: Final Report.Commissioned by Ministry of Eduation. 76pp.
  • Macfarlane A., Fickel LH., Savage C., Macfarlane S. and Tarena E. (2012) Oral Report to Ministry of Education: Kaupapa Māori Teams (KMTs) Research Project. Wellington, New Zealand: Presentation of final report to the Ministry..
  • Macfarlane S. (2012) He ritenga whaiamōhio: Cultural influences on learning and language development. University of Guam, Guam: Early Education Specialists, Staff and Students.
  • Macfarlane S. (2012) He ritenga whaiamōhio: Culturally responsive mental health services: Considerations for working with Māori. Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch, New Zealand: Te Korowai Atawhai; Staff Development Day.
  • Macfarlane S. (2012) He ritenga whaiamōhio: Culturally responsivespecial education services: Considerations for working with Māori. Tamaki Makaurau Marae, Mangere, New Zealand: Ministry of Education, Special Education staff: Manukau District Team.
  • Macfarlane S. (2012) Te Pikinga ki Runga: Raising possibilities A kaupapa Māori Treaty-based framework to support practice. Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch, New Zealand: Pūkenga Atawhai: Te Korowai Atawhai.
  • Macfarlane S. (2011) He ritenga whaimōhio: Culturally responsive evidence-based practice: Considerations for working with Māori. St Johns Hall, Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand: Northland Kindergarten Association Staff Professional Development Series.
  • Macfarlane A., Harris F., Kaur B. and Macfarlane S. (2010) Developing culturally inclusive approaches to literacy-related language learning and assessment. College of Education, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Research Groups

  • Te Rū Rangahau: The Māori Research Laboratory

Research Projects

  • Huakina Mai: Opening doorways for Maori learners
  • Kia Mau: Young offenders, restorative practices and systemic change

Future Research

  • To explore some of the broader commonalities that comprise educational success, health, and wellbeing for Māori in contemporary times.
  • To explore the ways in which health and education are able to work together more closely so as to improve the life outcomes for Māori learners.

Key Methodologies

  • Qualitative research
  • Kaupapa Māori
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