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Associate Professor Marianne Knaus

Honorary Associate Professor

Staff Member Details
Email: m.knaus@ecu.edu.au
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8869-9415

Marianne is an Honorary Associate Professor in the School of Education.

Background

Marianne is an Honorary Associate Professor in Early Childhood Studies at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth, WA. She has taught across the education sector in Early Childhood and Tertiary settings in a range of curriculum and content areas. Marianne has experience working in a wide variety of early childhood settings including preschools, childcare centres and schools in QLD and NSW. As a TAFE teacher, Marianne taught in the Children’s Services programs for 11 years. Marianne was employed at the University of New England in Armidale NSW before moving to Perth, WA. In her current role at ECU Marianne has undertaken teaching in the Mathematics discipline area for Early Childhood with the goal of developing positive mindsets towards Mathematics for pre-service teachers.

Professional associations

  • Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) State Coordinator for WA
  • Australian Association Mathematics Teachers (AAMT)
  • Mathematics Association of Western Australia (MAWA)
  • Australian Early Childhood Teacher Education Network (AECTEN)
  • WA Early Childhood Teacher Education Network
  • North Metropolitan TAFE: Education Advisory Board
  • ECU: Ethics Committee
  • Member of Early Childhood Australia (ECA)
  • President of World Organisation for Early Childhood Education of WA (OMEP) 2014, 2015
  • Wanslea WELD Board Member

Awards and recognition

University and National Teaching Awards

  • 2018 Australian Awards for University Teaching: Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
  • 2018 ECU Vice Chancellors Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
  • 2017 ECU Vice Chancellors Research Engagement Award for the Early Childhood Research Group

Other

  • 2015 Author of the year received from Teaching Solutions, book publishers.
  • 2014 Equality for Sustainability Award received from the World Organisation Mondiale pour l’Education Prescolaire (OMEP: Organisation of Early Childhood).

Research interests

  • Mathematics in Early Childhood
  • STEM
  • Playgroups and transition to formal schooling
  • Play and early learning
  • Children and families

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosphy, The University of New England, 2010.
  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), The University of New England, 2004.
  • Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood), Brisbane Kindergarten Teachers College, 1977.

Research Outputs

2023

Book Chapters

  • Roberts, P., Knaus, M. (2023). Play-Based Learning: Play Pedagogies for Technology Education. The Bloomsbury Handbook of Technology Education (274-287). Bloomsbury Academic. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781350238442.0029.

Journal Articles

  • Kirk, G., Knaus, M., Adkin, B. (2023). No time for silence, just repeat after me: A three study perspective on teacher and child interactions over time. International Journal of Educational Research, 120(January 2023), Article number 102209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2023.102209.
  • Boylan, F., Barblett, L., Knaus, M. (2023). I think I can, I think I can’t: design principles for fostering a growth mindset in the early years. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 2023(Article in press), 22 pages. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/10901027.2023.2251924.

2022

Journal Articles

  • Fabry, A., Barblett, L., Knaus, M. (2022). The role of early childhood pedagogical leaders in schools: Leading change for ongoing improvement. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 47(4), 275-288. https://doi.org/10.1177/18369391221130788.
  • Barratt-Pugh, C., Barblett, L., Knaus, M., Cahill, R., Hill, S., Cooper, T. (2022). Supporting parents as their child's first teacher: Aboriginal parents' perceptions of KindiLink. Early Childhood Education Journal, 50(6), 903-912. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-021-01221-1.
  • Kirk, G., Knaus, M., Rogers, S. (2022). An Appraisal of the CLASS Instrument as an Observational Measurement Tool for Evaluation of Student and Teacher Interactions in Western Australian Classrooms. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 47(6), 85-104. https://doi.org/10.14221/ajte.2022v47n6.6.

2021

Book Chapters

  • Knaus, M. (2021). Using Mathematical Investigations in Projects for STEAM Integration. Embedding STEAM in Early Childhood Education and Care (173-199). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65624-9.

Journal Articles

  • Roberts, P., Barblett, L., Boylan, F., Knaus, M. (2021). Revitalising reflective practice in pre-service teacher education: developing and practicing an effective framework. Reflective Practice, 22(3), 331-344. https://doi.org/10.1080/14623943.2021.1881888.
  • Knaus, M., Kirk, G., Roberts, P., Barblett, L., Adkin, B. (2021). Improving assessment accountability in initial teacher education programs through benchmarking. Benchmarking: an international journal, 28(7), 2299-2314. https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-06-2020-0289.

2020

Journal Articles

  • Barblett, L., Barratt-Pugh, C., Knaus, M., Cooper, T. (2020). Supporting Aboriginal families’ and children’s developing sense of belonging at KindiLink. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 45(4), 309-321. https://doi.org/10.1177/1836939120966079.
  • Loxton, J., Cunningham, C., Knaus, M. (2020). An investigation of Early Childhood Staff and Their Transition to the New Western Australian Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 45(7), 45-59.

2019

Journal Articles

  • Wilson Ali, N., Barratt-Pugh, C., Knaus, M. (2019). Multiple perspectives on attachment theory: Investigating educators' knowledge and understanding. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 44(3), 215-229. https://doi.org/10.1177/1836939119855214.

2018

Journal Articles

  • Jay, J., Knaus, M. (2018). Embedding play-based learning into junior primary (year 1 and 2) curriculum in WA. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 43(1), 112-126. https://doi.org/10.14221/ajte.2018v43n1.7.
  • Boylan, F., Barblett, L., Knaus, M. (2018). Early childhood teachers' perspectives of growth mindset: Developing agency in children. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 43(3), 16-24. https://doi.org/10.23965/AJEC.43.3.02.
  • Roberts, P., Knaus, M. (2018). STEM in early childhood education: Using the inquiry approach to scaffold learning. New Zealand International Research in Early Childhood Education, 21(2), 71-84. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/4843.

Reports

  • Barratt-Pugh, C., Barblett, L., Cooper, T., Knaus, M., Hill, S., Ferguson, C., McLean, C. (2018). Evaluation of the KindiLink Pilot Initiative in Western Australia Volume 1: Overview and Key Findings. Australia. Department of Education of WA. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/11986.
  • Barratt-Pugh, C., Barblett, L., Cooper, T., Knaus, M., Hill, S., Ferguson, C., McLean, C. (2018). Evaluation of the KindiLink Pilot Initiative in Western Australia Volume 2: Survey Data (2016-2018). Australia. Department of Education of WA. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/11987.
  • Barratt-Pugh, C., Barblett, L., Cooper, T., Knaus, M., Hill, S., Ferguson, C., McLean, C. (2018). Evaluation of the KindiLink Pilot Initiative in Western Australia Volume 4: Reflective Journal. Australia. Department of Education of WA. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/11989.
  • Barratt-Pugh, C., Barblett, L., Cooper, T., Knaus, M., Hill, S., Ferguson, C., McLean, C. (2018). Evaluation of the KindiLink Pilot Initiative in Western Australia Volume 3: Case Studies (2016-2018) June 2018. Australia. Department of Education of WA. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworkspost2013/11988.

2017

Journal Articles

2016

Book Chapters

  • Knaus, M., Callcott, D. (2016). The lifestyle of a student-led community of practice in higher education. Implementing Communities of Practice in Higher Education: Dreamers and Schemers (423-446). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2866-3.

Journal Articles

  • Knaus, M., Warren, J., Blaxell, R. (2016). Smoothing the way: Investigating the role of a supported playgroup located at a school. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 41(2), 59-68. https://doi.org/10.1177/183693911604100209.
  • Barblett, L., Knaus, M., Barratt-Pugh, C. (2016). The pushes and pulls of pedagogy in the early years: Competing knowledges and the erosion of play-based learning. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 41(4), 36-43. https://doi.org/10.1177/183693911604100405.

2015

Journal Articles

  • Hammond, L., Hesterman, S., Knaus, M. (2015). What’s in your refrigerator? Children’s views on equality, work, money and access to food. International Journal of Early Childhood, 47(3), 367-384. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13158-015-0150-0.
  • Knaus, M., Warren, J. (2015). A supported playgroup located on school grounds: Developing family relationships within a school environment to support children’s transition to school. New Zealand Research in Early Childhood Education, 18(2015), 20-36.

2014

Journal Articles

  • Knaus, M. (2014). 'Time for Being': Why the Australian Early Years learning Framework opens up new possibilities. Journal of Early Childhood Research, 13(3), 221-235. https://doi.org/10.1177/1476718X14538601.
  • Callcott, D., Knaus, M., Warren, J., Wenban, A. (2014). "Network Teach": How a student led organisation supports the transition to university. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 39(8), 1 - 13. https://doi.org/10.14221/ajte.2014v39n8.9.

2013

Books

  • Knaus, M. (2013). Maths is all around you: Developing mathematical concepts in the early years. Teaching Solutions.

2009

Journal Articles

  • Knaus, M. (2009). Recognising a Child’s Perspective of Time in Daily Practice. New Zealand Research in Early Childhood Education, 12(2009), 23-32.

Research Projects

  • Maximising student engagement for learning through teacher and student interactions, Association of Independent Schools of WA, AISWA - Grant, 2019 ‑ 2020, $14,500.
  • ACECQA Quality improvement Research Project, Australian Children's Education Care and Quality Authority, Grant, 2019, $14,955.
  • Evaluation of the KindiLink Pilot for the Department of Education, Department of Education WA, Department of Education - Tender, 2016 ‑ 2018, $100,000.
  • Fostering inquiry-based science learning through play in early childhood education, Edith Cowan University, ECU Early Career Researcher Grant - 2016, 2016 ‑ 2017, $21,600.
  • Mathematics education in early childhood settings, Edith Cowan University, ECU Early Career Researcher Grant - 2014, 2014 ‑ 2015, $20,000.
  • Development of child and parent centre initiative WA, Department of Education WA, Department of Education - Tender, 2012 ‑ 2014, $45,455.

Research Student Supervision

Current Supervisions

Co-principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, What makes an exemplary infant toddler teacher? Describing exemplary infant toddler teaching in Australian Long Day Care settings

Completed Supervisions

Co-principal Supervisor

  • Master of Education, An unfamiliar face, an unfamiliar environment: Investigating educators' understanding of their attachment relationships with infants and toddlers in early childhood education and care settings

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Who is Leading in the Early Years? An investigation of the early childhood pedagogical leadership in school settings.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Mindsets matter: Early childhood teacher perceptions of mindset

Co-ordinating Supervisor

  • Master of Education, Early childhood hass matters: An investigation of early childhood staff and their transition to the new Western Australian humanities and social sciences curriculum in 2017
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