Catherine Morrison, Our People, College of Education, University of Otago, New Zealand

Catherine Morrison Senior Lecturer
BEd DipTchg MPhEd (Otago)

Dunedin Campus
Tel +64 3 479 4932
Email catherine.morrison@otago.ac.nz

Biography

I came to the College of Education as a lecturer in Health and Physical Education after 10 years initially in primary teaching followed by 10 years in secondary teaching which included positions as Head of Department in Southland and Canterbury. I contributed to the development of NCEA in Health Education as a Regional Professional Development facilitator as well as working in Advisory for School Support and Physical Education in secondary schools.

Teaching Areas

Physical Education
Health Education
Professional Practice

Research Interests

My recent research revolved around the examination of the cultural, social and gender influences on young males with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and their engagement in physical education and sport. My master’s thesis (awarded with distinction) was a critical examination of the ways developmental discourses influence the experiences of young disabled people during their schooling. I am interested in issues of equity and difference through the innovative use of narrative method, telling stories of difference that enable students, academics and professionals alike to engage both emotionally and cognitively with the subject.

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Publications

Morrison, C. (2021, July). NMSSA (National Monitoring Study of Student Achievement) health and physical education insights for teachers: Highlighting these 2019 report findings to support teaching and assessment of movement skills. Workshop presentation at the Physical Education New Zealand (PENZ), New Zealand Health Association (NZHA), & Education Outdoors New Zealand (EONZ) Conference: Embracing Uncertainty, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Leong, C., Liesaputra, V., Morrison, C., Parameswaran, P., Grace, D., Healey, D., Ware, L., Palmer, O., Goddard, E., & Houghton, L. A. (2021). Designing video games for nutrition education: A participatory approach. Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior, 53(10), 832-842. doi: 10.1016/j.jneb.2021.07.001

Leong, C., Liesaputra, V., Morrison, C., Ware, L., Pradeesh, P., & Houghton, L. (2021). Perceptions of children and parents on the use of video games for nutrition education: A focus group study. In S. Iuliano, K. Livingstone, W. Stonehouse & A. Coates (Eds.) Proceedings, 72(1), 3.9. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2021072001

Morrison, C., & Paterson, L. (2019, July). Insights for teachers, health and physical education: A national study (NMSSA). Verbal presentation at the Physical Education New Zealand (PENZ), Education Outdoor New Zealand (EONZ) & New Zealand Health Education Association (NZHEA) National Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.

NMSSA Project Team, including Young, S., Liau, A., Jones, L., White, J., Darr, C., Gilmore, A., Asil, M., Morrison, C., & Anderson, N. (2019). Insights for teachers: Health and physical education 2017 [National Monitoring Study of Student Achievement (NMSSA) Report 16-IN]. Dunedin, New Zealand: Educational Assessment Research Unit & New Zealand Council for Educational Research. 66p. Retrieved from https://nmssa.otago.ac.nz/insights/INSIGHTS_HealthPE_2017.pdf

Morrison, C. (2012). Second toe syndrome. In F. Dowling, H. Fitzgerald & A. Flintoff (Eds.), Equity and difference in physical education, youth sport and health: A narrative approach. (pp. 90-93). Abingdon, UK: Routledge.

Chapter in Book - Research

Morrison, C. (2009). Deconstructing a narrative of physical culture. In H. Fitzgerald (Ed.), Disability and youth sport. (pp. 132-144). London: Routledge.

Chapter in Book - Research

Journal - Research Article

Nairn, K., Cameron, J., Anakin, M., Juntrasook, A., Wass, R., Sligo, J., & Morrison, C. (2015). Negotiating the challenge of collaborative writing: Learning from one writing group's mutiny. Higher Education Research & Development, 34(3), 596-608. doi: 10.1080/07294360.2014.973383

Journal - Research Article

Morrison, C. (2008). Reflecting on teaching and learning through narrative. New Zealand Journal of Disability Studies, 13, 101-105.

Journal - Research Article

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Morrison, C. (2017). Critical thinking in health and physical education. In A. Suárez-López, M. Cañete-Alavez & J. Mena (Eds.), Proceedings of the 18th International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching (ISATT) Biennial Conference. (pp. 96). ISATT. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Morrison, C., McKenzie, A., & Gilmore, A. (2016). Health and physical education in New Zealand primary schools. In M. Baguley (Ed.), Proceedings of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference. Retrieved from https://www.aare.edu.au/publications-database.php/11155/health-and-physical-education-in-new-zealand-primary-schools

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Cameron, J., Juntrasook, A., Morrison, C., Nairn, K., Renner, S., Sligo, J., Tilson, J., Trevethan, H., Wass, R., & Anakin, M. (2012). Negotiating and sustaining academic writing groups. Proceedings of the Joint International Conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) and the Asia Pacific Educational Research Association (APERA). Retrieved from http://aare-apera2012.com.au/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Morrison, C. (2012). Improved outcomes for young disabled people in physical education: Time to reflect. Proceedings of the Joint International Conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) and the Asia Pacific Educational Research Association (APERA). Retrieved from http://aare-apera2012.com.au/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Anakin, M., Morrison, C., Nairn, K., Tilson, J., Trevethan, H., Cameron, J., Juntrasook, A., Wass, R., & Sligo, J. (2011). Collaborative academic writing group [Panel discussion]. In K. Shephard, T. Harland & A. Cohen (Eds.), Proceedings of the Spotlight on Teaching and Learning Colloquium. (pp. 18). Dunedin, New Zealand: HEDC, University of Otago. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Morrison, C. (2011). Tom talks: Disability, masculinity and physical education. Proceedings of the 18th International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity. Retrieved from http://isapa2011.inshea.fr/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Morrison, C., Fitzgerald, H., & Kirk, D. (2009). Identity work: Bringing the family into sport for young disabled people. Proceedings of the British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference. Retrieved from http://www.beraconference.co.uk/abstracts.html

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract