A/Prof Deslea KONZA

Early literacy development
Students with literacy difficulties
Professional development of teachers in the area of literacy teaching
Whole school improvement in literacy teaching
Intersection of language difficulties and ADHD
Intersection of language difficulties and Asperger's Syndrome

Characteristics of Effective Implementation of the "Getting it Right - Literacy" Strategy in Secondary Schools in Western Australia (Western Australian Department of Education and Training)

Improving Mathematical Performance through the Use of Effective Literacy Practices (Association of Independent Schools Western Australia)

Literacy Intervention: Supporting Students with literacy Difficulties in the Middle and Upper Years of Primary Schooling (Catholic Education office Western Australia)

BOOKS
Konza, D. (2006). Teaching children with reading difficulties. (2nd Ed.), Melbourne: Thomson Social Science Press.

Konza, D. (2003). Teaching children with reading difficulties. Tuggerah: Social Science Press.

Konza, D. (2001). Classroom management. Katoomba: Social Science Press.

Tarrant, S & Konza, D. (1994) Promoting self esteem in integrated early childhood settings. Watson, ACT: Australian Early Childhood Association.

EDITED BOOK
Kell, P., Vialle, W., Konza, D., & Vogl, G (2008) (Eds), Learning and The Learner: Exploring Learning for New Times, Faculty of Education, University of Wollongong, 236p. ISBN: 978-1-74128-145-3 (online)

BOOK CHAPTERS
Kell, P., Vialle, W., Konza, D., & Vogl, G. (2008). Learning and the learner: Exploring learning for new times. In Peter Kell, Wilma Vialle, Deslea Konza and Gillian Vogl (eds), Learning and The Learner: Exploring Learning for New Times (pp. 4-10), Faculty of Education, University of Wollongong, ISBN: 978-1-74128-145-3 (online).

Konza, D. (2008). Inclusion of students with disabilities in new times: Responding to the challenge. In Peter Kell, Wilma Vialle, Deslea Konza and Gillian Vogl (eds), Learning and The Learner: Exploring Learning for New Times (pp. 39-64), Faculty of Education, University of Wollongong, ISBN: 978-1-74128-145-3 (online).

Konza, D., & Brown, G. (2007). Teacher education in Australia: Current issues and concerns. In Z. Moris, H.A. Rahim & S.A. Manan (Eds), Higher education in the Asia-Pacific: Emerging trends in teaching and learning (pp.178-191), Joint publication of the National Higher Education Research Institute and Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Konza, D. (2005). Behaviourist approaches to learning. In W. Vialle, I Verenikina, & P. Lysaght, Psychology for Educators (pp. 3-20). Melbourne: Thomson Learning.

Konza, D. (2005). Curriculum adjustments for students with learning disabilities in mainstream classrooms. In A. Pandian, M. K. Kabilan, & S. Kaur Teachers, Practices and Supportive Cultures, Malaysia: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press

Konza, D. & Moroney, M.(2002) Dual exceptionality: Gifted children with special needs. In W. Vialle & J Geake, The Gifted Enigma. (pp. 432-444). Melbourne: Hawker Brownlow

Konza, D. (1999) The beguiling mask: Gifted children with social/emotional disturbances: An Australian perspective. In Baldwin, A. & Vialle, W. (Ed) The Many Faces of Giftedness: Lifting the Masks (pp. 261-287). New York: Delmar Publishers.

Konza, D. (1999) Adam - a gifted child with autism: An Australian case study. In Baldwin, A. & Vialle, W. (Ed) The Many Faces of Giftedness: Lifting the Masks (pp. 239-242). New York: Delmar Publishers.

Konza, D. (1997) Understanding and managing your gifted child. In Bailey, S. & Knight, B. (Eds.), Developing Talents: Parents as Lifelong Partners (pp. 71-80). Melbourne: Hawker Brownlow Education.


IN PRESS
Peterson, R., Herrington, J., Konza, D., Tzvetkova-Arsova, Mira., & Krassen, S. Assisting Bulgarian special educators with competency development online. Accepted for publication in a special issue on "ePortfolio, employability and lifelong learning in the knowledge society" of Campus-Wide Information Systems: .

Konza, D. & Gray, T. Supporting Secondary Students with Literacy Difficulties Across the Content Areas. Accepted for publication in the Australian Journal of Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties.

SUBMITTED
Konza, D. Teacher Talk: The Role of Teacher Language in Increasing Engagement and Managing the Behaviour of Students with Behavioural Problems. Submitted to the International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences.

Peterson, R., Herrington, J., Konza, D., Tzvetkova-Arsova, M., & Krassen, S. Targeting social integration in Bulgaria with web-based competency development programs. Submitted to the International Journal of Training and Development.

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES
Peterson, R., Herrington, J., Konza, D., Tzvetkova-Arsova, M., & Stefanov, K. (2008). Assisting Bulgarian special educators with competency development online. Campus-Wide Information Systems: The International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, 25(4), 197-208.
Wright, J., Konza, D., Hearne, D., & Okely, A. (2008). The Gold Medal Fitness Project: A model for teacher change. Physical Education & Sport Pedagogy. 13(1), 49-64.

Konza, D., & Pappas, J. (2007). Peace in the classroom: International Journal of the Humanities, 5(11), 107-114.

Konza, D. (2006) Providing Behavioural Support for Young Children with Asperger’s Syndrome in Inclusive Settings. International Journal of Learning, 12(10), 187-195.

Tan, A. & Konza, D. (2006) Being special in a meritocracy: The role of special education in Singapore. International Journal of Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations, 6(3) 111-118.

Konza, D. (2005). Ethical issues in qualitative educational research with vulnerable families. Qualitative Research Journal, 5(1), 15-26.

Konza, D. (2005). Understanding and teaching students with Asperger's Syndrome as Individuals. International Journal of Learning, 11, 905-915.

Konza, D. (2005). Secondary school success for students with Asperger Syndrome. Australasian Journal of Special Education, 29 (2), 128-139.

Konza, D. (2004). Understanding and teaching students with Asperger's Syndrome as Individuals. International Journal of Learning, 11, 905-915.

Konza, D. (2003). Family-Friendly Early Intervention for Young Children with Special Needs. International Journal of Learning, 9, 1481-1495.

Jackson, C., Konza, D., Ben Evans, J., & Roodenrys, S. (2003). Spelling accuracy for secondary students with spelling difficulties: Using phonetic codes and technology. Australian Journal of Learning Disabilities, 8, 23-29.

Konza, D. (2002). Increasing the Social and Academics Competence of Young Students with Language Difficulties. International Journal of Learning, 8, 914-919.

Ferry, B & Konza, D. (2001). Supporting cross-cultural adaptation during practice teaching in China: Reflections on seven years of experience. Educational Practice and Theory, 7 (1) 79-98.

Konza, D. & Moroney, M.(1999). Dual exceptionality: Gifted children with special needs. Australasian Journal of Gifted Education, 8(2) 6-10.

Paterson, J. & Konza, D. (1997). A response to Hall: Bilingualism in deaf education explored. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education. 44(1), 67-74.

Konza, D. (1997). Developing an affective curriculum: Programming for the social/emotional needs of gifted students. Australasian Journal of Gifted Education, 6(1) 5-10.

Vialle, W. & Konza, D. (1996). Testing times: Problems arising from misdiagnosis. Gifted Education International, 12, 1-8.

Konza, D. & Paterson, J. (1996). The itinerant teacher in isolation. Australian Journal of Education of the Deaf, 2(2), 43-48.

Konza, D. & Harris, M. (1994). In-school experience designed to meet individual needs. South Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 22(2) pp207-215.

Konza, D. & Brady, P. (1992). Teachers of students with special needs: An exercise in collaboration. Australian and New Zealand Catholic School Studies. 65(2), 52-58.

Konza, D. M. & King, R.C. (1991). The special education teacher in a regular school: A victim of policy? Australian Journal of Remedial Education, 23(4) 7-12.

Konza, D., Gow, L., Hall, J. & Balla, J. (1988.) A functional support network for integration. The Australian Disability Review 1, 1-10.

Hall, J., Gow, L. & Konza, D.(1987). Are we integrating or maindumping students with special needs? The NSW Journal of Special Education, 7, 20-24.

Gow, L., Balla, J., Hall, J., Konza, D. & Snow, D. (1986). Towards effective integration in Australia. The Australian Journal of Special Education (Jubilee Edition) 10,14-22.

REFEREED CONFERENCE PAPERS
Konza, D. (2008). Increasing the On-Task Behaviour of Students with Attention Difficulties. In T. Aspland (Ed.), Teacher educators at work: What works and where is the evidence? University of the Sunshine Coast, ATEA.

Konza, D. M., Kiggins, J. & Brown, G. L. (2007). Community Service: Including a social justice component in a teacher education program. In J. Kiggins, L. K. Kervin & J. Mantei (Eds.), Quality in Teacher Education: Considering different perspectives and agendas. Wollongong: ATEA.

Peterson, R., Herrington, J., Konza, D., Tzvetkova-Arsova, Mira., & Krassen, S. (2007). Investigating the role of eportfolios and online courses in a community of practice: Assisting Bulgarian special educators with lifelong competency development. Winner of the Best Academic Paper Award at the Winvision ePortfolio Conference “Employability and Lifelong Learning in the Knowledge Society, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 17-19 October.

Konza, D. (2006). Teacher Education in Australia: Current issues and challenges. Proceedings of the Higher Education Forum, Penang, Malaysia, 7-11 November. Published on CD.

Pappas, J. & Konza, D. (2006). Responding to student and teacher anger in schools: Meditation and minutes of peace. Proceedings of the National Conference of the Australasian Association of Special Education, Canberra, Sept 29-Oct 3. Canberra: AASE.

Konza, D. (2005). The Impact of Teacher Behaviour on the Engagement of Students with Attention Difficulties. Select proceedings of the AASE National Conference, Brisbane. 4-8 September. Available at
http://www.aase.edu.au/2005_AASE_2005_Nat_Conf_Papers.htm

Konza, D. (2005). Preparing children for school: Evidence-based practice. Select proceedings of the Early Intervention Australia Conference, Wollongong, ECIA.

Konza, D. (2005) Managing angry young children: Lessons from research and practice. Select proceedings of the Early Intervention Australia Conference, Wollongong, ECIA.

Konza, D. & Paterson, J. (1995) The isolated itinerant teacher. Proceedings of the Inaugural National Conference for Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf, Sydney, October, pp.7-12.

Konza, D. (1993) PE/health teachers and students with intellectual disabilities: Towards a new relationship. Paper presented at the 17th National Conference of the Australian Association of Special Education, Melbourne: October. Paper published electronically.

REPORTS
Konza, D. (2002) Review of Special Educational Services. St John Bosco College, Engadine, NSW.

Konza, D (1994) Evaluation - Bomadery Early Intervention Program. April, NSW Department of School Education.

Konza, D (1994) Evaluation - Mt. Warrigal Early Intervention Program. June, NSW Department of School Education.

Konza, D (1993) Evaluation - Towradgi Early Intervention Program. June, NSW Department of School Education.

Konza, D (1992) Evaluation - Moss Vale Early Intervention Program. November, Department of School Education.

Konza, D (1991) Goulburn Early Childhood Support Program: Report on Preliminary Findings. Department of School Education.

AUDIO-VISUAL and INTERACTIVE MEDIA MATERIALS
Konza, D. (2006). The Astronaut Invented Spelling Test (AIST). Instructional DVD. Centre for Educational Development and Interactive Resources, University of Wollongong.

Konza, D. (2004). Phonica: A Beginning Reading Program. Sydney: Reading Systems.

Konza, D. (2003) Assessment of Reading – The Sutherland Phonological awareness Test – Revised. Centre for Educational Development and Interactive Resources, University of Wollongong.

Konza, D. (2001) Assessment of Reading: The Neale Analysis of Reading Ability. Melbourne: Australian Council for Educational Research Press.


OTHER
Konza, D. (1999) An effective teaching model based on classroom observations of students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Unpublished Doctoral Thesis, University of Wollongong.

Konza, D. (1991) An investigation of the aspirations and expectations of secondary students with mild intellectual disabilities, their parents and their teachers. Unpublished Masters (Honours) thesis. University of Wollongong.

Projects under current supervision

Woodcock, S. (Submitted PhD) "Preservice Teachers’ Understanding and Expectations of Students with LD: Diagnosing their Potential to Learn"

Peterson, R. R. Establishing an Online Community for Special Education in Bulgaria. University of Wollongong. PhD

Count, P. Speech recognition and Adolescent Reading Problems PhD ECU

Donaldson, E. An investigation of the educational experiences of students with a dual diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome and Giftedness. PhD ECU

Strutt, L. Teacher Understandings of Reading Instruction in Year 11 Course of Study English classes in Western Australia. MEd by research ECU

Gray, T. Use of the Astronaut Invented Spelling Test (A.I.S.T)to assess the Phonological Awareness of Pre-Primary to Year 4 students in Western Australia MEd by research ECU

Australian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA)
Australasian Association of Special Education (AASE)
Australian College of Educators (ACE)
Australian Teacher Educators’ Association (ATEA)
American Association of Educational Research (AERA)
Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE)
Early Childhood Intervention Association (ECIA)
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
~ Division of Learning Disabilities
~ Division of Developmental Disabilities
~ Division of Behaviour Disorders

BA (Macquarie University)
Dip Ed (Macquarie University)
Dip Special Ed (Deaf/Blind) (University of Western Sydney)
MEd(Hons) (University of Wollongong)
PhD (University of Wollongong)

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