Research Output per year
Research Outputs 1986 2019
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- Publication Year, Title (descending)
2019
Early childhood educators’ workplace well-being: a case for using self-determination theory to understand and support workplace well-being in early childhood services
Jones, C., Hadley, F., Waniganayake, M. & Johnstone, M., 2019, In : New Zealand-International Research in Early Childhood Education Journal. 22, 2, p. 9-17 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research
self-determination
workplace
well-being
childhood
educator
Find your tribe! Early childhood educators defining and identifying key factors that support their workplace wellbeing
Jones, C., Hadley, F., Waniganayake, M. & Johnstone, M., 3 Sep 2019, In : Australasian journal of early childhood.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Workplace
ethnic group
workplace
childhood
educator
Lesbian parents’ perceptions of children’s picture books featuring same-sex parented families
Cloughessy, K. & Waniganayake, M., 3 Apr 2019, In : Early Years. 39, 2, p. 118-131 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Parenting
parents
Parents
childhood
Decision Making
Maintaining culture and supporting cultural identity in foster care placements
Waniganayake, M., Hadley, F., Johnson, M., Mortimer, P., McMahon, T. & Karatasas, K., 11 Nov 2019, In : Australasian journal of early childhood. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
cultural identity
Caregivers
teacher
childhood
New South Wales
Practitioner and foster care provider perceptions of the support needs of young parents in and exiting out-of-home care: a systematic review
Gill, A., Waniganayake, M., Hadley, F. & Grace, R., 2019, (Accepted/In press) In : Children and Youth Services Review. 39 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Home Care Services
home care
parents
parenthood
experience
Practitioner inquiry as a professional learning strategy to support technology integration in early learning centres: building understanding through Rogoff’s planes of analysis
Johnston, K., Hadley, F. & Waniganayake, M., 3 Aug 2019, In : Professional Development in Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
learning strategy
educator
learning
citizenship
childhood
The good and the bad: lesbian parents' experiences of Australian early childhood settings and their suggestions for working effectively with families
Cloughessy, K., Waniganayake, M. & Blatterer, H., 3 Jul 2019, In : Journal of Research in Childhood Education. 33, 3, p. 446-458 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
parents
Parents
childhood
Parenting
experience
What makes good even better? Excellent EC leadership
Sims, M., Waniganayake, M. & Hadley, F., 2019, In : International Journal of Educational Management. 33, 4, p. 573-586 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
childhood
leadership
leader
staff
Early childhood
2018
An exploratory study of gender and male teachers in early childhood education and care centres in China
Xu, Y. & Waniganayake, M., 2018, In : Compare. 48, 4, p. 518-534 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
early childhood education and care
China
gender
teacher
childhood
Educational leadership: an evolving role in Australian early childhood settings
Sims, M., Waniganayake, M. & Hadley, F., 1 Nov 2018, In : Educational Management Administration and Leadership. 46, 6, p. 960-979 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
childhood
leadership
leader
bureaucracy
reform policy
Merit selection: the state of the art in NSWDE schools
Steed, K., De Nobile, J. & Waniganayake, M., Jul 2018, In : Leading and managing. 24, 1, p. 73-85 13 p., 6.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
school
leader
disposition
leadership
cadre
Perceptions of early childhood education professionals on teacher leadership in Finland
Heikka, J., Halttunen, L. & Waniganayake, M., 2018, In : Early Child Development and Care. 188, 2, p. 143-156 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Professional Education
Finland
Education
Teaching
Focus Groups
"This is our family. We do not hide who we are": stigma and disclosure decisions of lesbian parents in Australian early childhood settings
Cloughessy, K., Waniganayake, M. & Blatterer, H., 2018, In : Journal of GLBT Family Studies. 14, 4, p. 381-399 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
parents
childhood
sexuality
educator
provocation
2017
Qualitative shadowing as a research methodology for exploring early childhood leadership in practice
Bøe, M., Hognestad, K. & Waniganayake, M., 2017, In : Educational Management Administration and Leadership. 45, 4, p. 605-620 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
childhood
leadership
methodology
video
interview
2016
Advancing leadership capacity: preparation of early childhood leaders in Australia through a coursework masters degree
Waniganayake, M. & Stipanovic, S., 2016, In : Journal of Early Childhood Education Research. 5, 2, p. 268-288 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
childhood
leadership
leader
post-graduate studies
obligation
Investigating teacher leadership in ECE centres in Finland
Heikka, J., Halttunen, L. & Waniganayake, M., 2016, In : Journal of Early Childhood Education Research. 5, 2, p. 289-309 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
education center
Finland
childhood
leadership
teacher
Leading with intent: cultivating community conversation to create shared understanding
Marsh, S., Waniganayake, M. & De Nobile, J. J., 1 Oct 2016, In : School Effectiveness and School Improvement. 27, 4, p. 580-593 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
conversation
school
community
leader
teaching practice
2015
Contemporary practice in professional learning and development of early childhood educators in Australia: reflections on what works and why
Hadley, F., Waniganayake, M. & Shepherd, W., 15 Mar 2015, In : Professional Development in Education. 41, 2, p. 187-202 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
childhood
educator
learning
workplace
profession
Implementing curriculum reform: insights into how Australian early childhood directors view professional development and learning
Colmer, K., Waniganayake, M. & Field, L., 15 Mar 2015, In : Professional Development in Education. 41, 2, p. 203-221 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
director
childhood
curriculum
reform
learning
"Raised Eyebrows": Working with Lesbian-Parented Families - Experiences of Childcare Centre Directors in Australia
Cloughessy, K. & Waniganayake, M., 1 Sep 2015, In : Children and Society. 29, 5, p. 377-387 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Eyebrows
Parenting
director
sexuality
Sexuality
The performance of compliance in early childhood: neoliberalism and nice ladies
Sims, M. & Waniganayake, M., 2015, In : Global studies of childhood. 5, 3, p. 333-345 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
neoliberalism
childhood
performance
quality assurance
profession
The role of staff in quality improvement in early childhood
Sims, M. & Waniganayake, M., 2015, In : Journal of Education and Training Studies. 3, 5, p. 187-194 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
File
childhood
staff
qualification
political direction
international recognition
2014
Being and becoming early childhood leaders: reflections on leadership studies in early childhood education and the future leadership research agenda
Waniganayake, M., 2014, In : Journal of Early Childhood Education Research. 3, 1, p. 65-81 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
childhood
leadership
leader
education
bachelor
Improving learning in schools: The overarching influence of presence on the capacity of authoritative leaders
Marsh, S., Waniganayake, M. & De Nobile, J., 2 Jan 2014, In : International Journal of Leadership in Education. 17, 1, p. 23-39 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
leadership
leader
school
learning
learning culture
Leading professional learning in early childhood centres: Who are the educational leaders?
Colmer, K., Waniganayake, M. & Field, L., 1 Dec 2014, In : Australasian journal of early childhood. 39, 4, p. 103-113 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
childhood
Learning
leader
learning
director
Scaffolding leadership for learning in school education: Insights from a factor analysis of research conducted in Australian independent schools
Marsh, S., Waniganayake, M. & Gibson, I. W., 2014, In : Educational Management Administration and Leadership. 42, 4, p. 474-490 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
school education
factor analysis
leadership
school
learning
2013
Contextualizing Distributed Leadership Within Early Childhood Education: Current Understandings, Research Evidence and future Challenges
Heikka, J., Waniganayake, M. & Hujala, E., Jan 2013, In : Educational Management Administration and Leadership. 41, 1, p. 30-44 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
childhood
leadership
evidence
education
Education
Leadership for Learning as an intentional, community-wide activity: The importance of developing a shared language in schools
Marsh, S., Waniganayake, M. & De Nobile, J., 2013, In : School Leadership and Management. 33, 4, p. 395-411 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
leadership
language
school
learning
community
2009
Child care and early education in Australia - the Longitudinal study of Australian children
Harrison, L. J., Ungerer, J. A., Smith, G. J., Zubrick, S. R., Wise, S., Press, F., Waniganayake, M. & LSAC Research Consortium, 2009, In : Social Policy Research Paper. 40, p. 1-207 207 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access
More than a shortage of early childhood teachers: Looking beyond the recruitment of university qualified teachers to promote quality early childhood education and care
Fenech, M., Waniganayake, M. & Fleet, A., 2009, In : Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education. 37, 2, p. 199-213 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
early childhood education and care
shortage
childhood
university
teacher
Perspectives of early childhood teachers on parent-teacher partnerships in five European countries
Hujala, E., Turja, L., Gaspar, M. F., Veisson, M. & Waniganayake, M., Mar 2009, In : European Early Childhood Education Research Journal. 17, 1, p. 57-76 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
parents
childhood
teacher
Research
Parents
2005
Empowering practitioners to critically examine their current practice
Raban, B., Nolan, A., Waniganayake, M., Ure, C., Deans, J. & Brown, R., 2005, In : Australian research in early childhood education. 12, 2, p. 1-16 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Evaluating a strategic approach to professional development through guided reflection
Nolan, A., Raban, B. & Waniganayake, M., 2005, In : Reflective Practice. 6, 2, p. 221-229 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Professional Development
Early childhood
Self-assessment
Staff
Career Development
2004
A formative evaluation of current practice and future professional development in early childhood settings
Raban, B., Waniganayake, M., Nolan, A., Ure, C., Deans, J. & Brown, R., 2004, In : Journal of Australian Research in Early Childhood Education. 11, 1, p. 17-24 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Early childhood professionals: Leading today and tomorrow
Ebbeck, M. & Waniganayake, M., 2004, In : Every child. p. 3-3 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research
2003
Describing quality assurance in practice: Developing a framework
Raban, B., Waniganayake, M., Deans, J., Brown, R., Ure, C. & Reynolds, B., 2003, In : Australian research in early childhood education. 10, 1, p. 56-67 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Multiple perspectives: acknowledging the virtue of complexity in measuring quality
Raban, B., Ure, C. & Waniganayake, M., 2003, In : Early Years. 23, 1, p. 67-77 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Child Development
childhood
Conflict (Psychology)
2002
Early childhood: Public cost or public investment
Waniganayake, M., 2002, In : Directions in Education. p. 3-3 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research
2001
From playing with guns to playing with rice: the challenges of working with refugee children
Waniganayake, M., 2001, In : Childhood education. 77, 5, p. 289-294 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
refugee
parents
immigrant
teacher
Transient times and nurturing the pride of the profession
Waniganayake, M., 2001, In : Australian Journal of Early Childhood. 26, p. 13-20 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
2000
Leadership in child care centers: Is it just another job?
Waniganayake, M., Morda, R. & Kapsalakis, A., 2000, In : Australian Journal of Early Childhood. 25, p. 1-6 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1999
Issues in early childhood education in Finland
Waniganayake, M., 1999, In : AECA Victoria Branch Newsletter. p. 1-3 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research
Political socialisation during early childhood
Waniganayake, M. & Donegan, B., 1999, In : Australian Journal of Early Childhood. 24, p. 34-41 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1998
Celebrating Australian research in early childhood
Waniganayake, M., 1998, In : AECA Victoria Branch Newsletter. p. 4-4 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research
The education and development of early childhood professionals in Australia
Fleer, M. & Waniganayake, M., 1998, In : Australian Journal of Early Childhood. 19, p. 3-13 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1997
The fine tuning: The Childrens Services Act and new regulations
Waniganayake, M. & Weston, K., 1997, In : AECA Victoria Branch Newsletter. p. 4-4 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research
The management of childrens distress in child care: How do caregiver reactions influence childrens coping?
Parmenter, J. & Waniganayake, M., 1997, In : Journal of Australian Research in Early Childhood Education. 1, p. 112-121 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1994
Clients or Employers?
Waniganayake, M., 1994, In : Directions in Education. p. 2-2 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research
Preschool Policy Changes
Waniganayake, M., 1994, In : Directions in Education. p. 1-2 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research
Preschools Reassessed
Waniganayake, M., 1994, In : Directions in Education. p. 1-3 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research