Associate Professor Jacqueline Ullman

Associate Professor in Adolescent Development, Behaviour, Well-Being & Pedagogical Studies,
Secondary Education

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Biography

Associate Professor Jacqueline Ullman received her PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Sydney in 2007. She holds two Masters degrees, one in Research Methodology in Education (USYD) and another in Sociology in Education (Columbia University, Teachers College). As a former secondary school teacher, A/Prof. Ullman brings her classroom experiences to her lectures, having worked in an under-funded Manhattan public school for a number of years. She is a certified English teacher with a Bachelors degree in English Education (Secondary) from New York University (NYU).

As an Associate Professor of Adolescent Development, Behaviour and Wellbeing, Ullman teaches in the areas of educational psychology, sociology of education, research design and research methods for preservice secondary teachers and educators looking to pursue continued education.

A/Prof. Ullman's research focus links well to her teaching practice, as she examines issues of school climate, school-based social relationships, and belonging, as they relate to motivation, academic self-concept and related school behaviours for marginalised secondary school students. Her primary research focus is in the area of diversity of genders and sexualities and associated inclusive educational practices. A/Prof. Ullman is a Senior Researcher in the Centre for Educational Research (CER), a founding member of the Australian Forum for Sexuality, Eduation and Health (AFSEH) and a member of the School of Social Sciences and Psychology-based Sexualities and Genders Research group (SaGR). A/Prof. Ullman is currently Chief Investigator on two Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Projects investigating (1) parents' attitudes towards gender and sexuality diversity-inclusive curriculum [with Associate Professor Tania Ferfolja (WSU) and Professor Tara Goldstein (OSIE)] and (2) 'everyday sexisms' in higher education [with Professor Mindy Blaise (ECU) and Dr. Emily Gray (RMIT).

A/Prof. Ullman has numerous publications in the areas of school-climate, motivation, and diversity of genders and sexualities, including articles in Pedagogy, Culture and Society, Sex Education, Journal of Youth Studies, Journal of School Psychology, and Teaching Education. Her co-edited book Understanding Sociological Theory for Educational Practices (Cambridge University Press, 2015;2018), currently in its second edition, combines her research with same-sex attracted and gender-diverse young people with her goals of engendering praxis as a habit of teachers' professional practice in her role as a pre-service teacher educator. This text is currently prescribed in pre-service teacher education courses in five universities across Austalia.

Her 2020 co-authored book Gender and Sexuality Diversity and a Culture of Limitation: Student and Teacher Experiences in Schools with A/Prof. Ferfolja is part of the Routledge series Critical Studies in Gender and Sexuality in Education. Her forthcoming co-authored book Understanding Parents’ Perceptions of Gender and Sexuality Diversity in the Classroom: Allied, Opposed, Unsure with A/Prof. Ferfolja is currently under contract with Routledge, forthcoming in 2023.

This information has been contributed by Associate Professor Ullman.

Qualifications

PhD University of Sydney
MEd University of Sydney

Professional Memberships

Gender and Education Association (2017)
American Educational Research Association (2010)
Australia Forum on Sexuality, Education and Health (2013)

Awards

Global Education Fund Awardee 2019-03-01
Australian Research Council Kathleen Fitzpatrick Laureate Fellow 2019-02-01

Interests

Equity and Social Justice Education
Gender and Sexuality
LGBTQI issues in education
Developmental Psychology
Research Design and Analysis
Self-Concept
Sociology of Education
Sociology of Gender and Sexuality
Stigma Management

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

Secondary Education

Committees

Master of Education (Leadership) Course
Disabilities Coordinator, School of Education
Research and Higher Degree Committee, School of Education

Contact

Email:	J.Ullman@westernsydney.edu.au
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Teaching

Previous Teaching Areas

101642 Positive Learning Environments, 2014
101656 Researching Practice, 2012
102083 Diversity, Social Justice and Learning, 2017
102096 Researching Teaching and Learning 1, 2015
102096 Researching Teaching and Learning 1, 2018
102096 Researching Teaching and Learning 1, 2019

Publications

Books

Ferfolja, T. and Ullman, J. (2020), 'Gender and Sexuality Diversity in a Culture of Limitation: Student and Teacher Experiences in Schools', : Routledge 9781138062313.
Ferfolja, T., Jones Diaz, C. and Ullman, J. (2018), 'Understanding Sociological Theory for Educational Practices', : Cambridge University Press 9781108434409.
Ullman, J. and Ferfolja, T. (2018), 'Gender and Sexuality in Education and Health: Advocating for Equity and Social Justice', : Routledge 9781138493452.

Chapters in Books

Ullman, J. (2022), 'Free2Be...Yet? : The second national study of Australian high school students who identify as gender and sexuality diverse', Sexual Identity and Gender Diversity, Spinney Press 9781922274502.
Ferfolja, T. and Ullman, J. (2020), 'Parent perceptions of GSD-related content inclusions in school education : voices from Australia', Schools as Queer Transformative Spaces: Global Narratives on Sexualities and Gender, Routledge 9781138493148.
Ullman, J. (2019), 'Sexuality and sexualization in youth (Australia)', Bloomsbury Education and Childhood Studies, Bloomsbury Publishing 9781350996267.
Ferfolja, T. and Ullman, J. (2017), 'Exploring 'thing-power' and the 'spectre of fear' on schooling subjectivities : a critical posthuman analysis of LGBT silencing', Reimagining Sustainability in Precarious Times, Springer 9789811025488.
Ullman, J., Sullivan, G. and Gilchrist, H. (2017), 'Sexual orientation, gender, and inclusive education : the impact of learning environment and social support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender children and youth', Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality in Education: Raising Awareness, Fostering Equity, Advancing Justice, Information Age Publishing 9781681237954.
Ullman, J., Sullivan, G. and Gilchrist, H. (2017), 'Sexual orientation, gender, and inclusive education : the impact of learning environment and social support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender children and youth', Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality in Education: Raising Awareness, Fostering Equity, Advancing Justice, Information Age Publishing 9781681237954.
Ullman, J. (2015), 'Regulating 'gender climate' : exploring the social construction of gender and sexuality in regional and rural Australian schools', Understanding Sociological Theory for Educational Practices, Cambridge University Press 9781107477469.
Ferfolja, T., Jones Diaz, C. and Ullman, J. (2015), 'The unseen half : theories for educational practices', Understanding Sociological Theory for Educational Practices, Cambridge University Press 9781107477469.
Ullman, J., Jones Diaz, C. and Ferfolja, T. (2015), 'Final ruminations on the 'unseen half'', Understanding Sociological Theory for Educational Practices, Cambridge University Press 9781107477469.
Ullman, J. and McGraw, K. (2014), 'Troubling silences and taboo texts : constructing safer and more positive school climates for same-sex-attracted high-school students in Australia', Gender and Sexualities in Education: A Reader, Peter Lang 9781433123252.
Ferfolja, T. and Ullman, J. (2014), 'Opportunity lost and (re)written out : LGBTI content in Australia's "new" National Health and Physical Education curriculum ', Contemporary Issues of Equity in Education, Cambridge Scholars Publishing 9781443863322.
Kahne, J., Ullman, J. and Middaugh, E. (2012), 'Digital opportunities for civic education', Making Civics Count: Citizenship Education for a New Generation, Harvard Educational Press 9781612504773.

Journal Articles

Pollitt, J., Gray, E., Blaise, M., Ullman, J. and Fishwick, E. (2023), 'Performing feminist research : creative tactics for communicating COVID-19, gender, and higher education research', Gender and Education, vol 35, no 5 , pp 487 - 504.
Ullman, J., Hobby, L., Magson, N. and Zhong, H. (2023), 'Students' perceptions of the rules and restrictions of gender at school : a psychometric evaluation of the Gender Climate Scale (GCS)', Frontiers in Psychology, vol 14 .
Gray, E., Ullman, J., Blaise, M. and Pollitt, J. (2023), '"I'm broken, but I'm alive" : gender, COVID-19 and higher education in Australia', Higher Education Research and Development, vol 42, no 3 , pp 588 - 602.
Ullman, J., Hobby, L. and Ferfolja, T. (2023), '[In Press] Revalidating a measure of parents' attitudes towards gender and sexuality diversity-inclusive curricula in a nationally representative Australian sample', Journal of Homosexuality, .
Ferfolja, T., Manlik, K. and Ullman, J. (2023), '[In Press] Parents' perspectives on gender and sexuality diversity inclusion in the K-12 curriculum : appropriate or not?', Sex Education, .
Ullman, J., Ferfolja, T. and Hobby, L. (2022), 'Parents' perspectives on the inclusion of gender and sexuality diversity in K-12 schooling : results from an Australian national study', Sex Education, vol 22, no 4 , pp 424 - 446.
Ullman, J. (2022), 'Trans/gender-diverse students' perceptions of positive school climate and teacher concern as factors in school belonging : results from an Australian national study', Teachers College Record, vol 124, no 8 , pp 145 - 167.
Salter, M., Robinson, K., Ullman, J., Denson, N., Ovenden, G., Noonan, K., Bansel, P. and Huppatz, K. (2021), 'Gay, bisexual, and queer men's attitudes and understandings of intimate partner violence and sexual assault', Journal of Interpersonal Violence, vol 36, no 23-24 , pp 11630 - 11657.
Ferfolja, T. and Ullman, J. (2021), 'Inclusive pedagogies for transgender and gender diverse children : parents' perspectives on the limits of discourses of bullying and risk in schools', Pedagogy, Culture & Society, vol 29, no 5 , pp 793 - 810.
Hobby, L., Ullman, J. and Ferfolja, T. (2021), 'Parental Attitudes Towards Inclusiveness Instrument (PATII) : psychometric evaluation of a new instrument measuring parental beliefs about gender and sexuality diversity inclusions in schools', Journal of School Psychology, vol 86 , pp 222 - 242.
Ullman, J. (2020), 'Present, yet not welcomed : gender diverse teachers' experiences of discrimination', Teaching Education, vol 31, no 1 , pp 67 - 83.
Russell, D., Anderson, J., Riggs, D., Ullman, J. and Higgins, D. (2020), 'Gender diversity and safety climate perceptions in schools and other youth-serving organisations', Children and Youth Services Review, vol 117 .
Dune, T., Ullman, J., Ferfolja, T., Thepsourinthone, J., Garga, S. and Mengesha, Z. (2019), 'Are services inclusive? : a review of the experiences of older GSD women in accessing health, social and aged care services', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol 17, no 11 .
Orlando, J., Hanham, J. and Ullman, J. (2018), 'Exploring intentional use of a technological proxy, Turnitin, to enhance student academic literacy practices', Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, vol 34, no 4 , pp 44 - 56.
Ullman, J. (2018), 'Breaking out of the (anti)bullying 'box' : NYC educators discuss trans/gender diversity-inclusive policies and curriculum', Sex Education, vol 18, no 5 , pp 495 - 510.
Gannon, S., Tracey, D. and Ullman, J. (2018), 'Bolstering graduates' success through working as student ambassadors in university widening participation programs', Higher Education Research and Development, vol 37, no 4 , pp 715 - 729.
Ullman, J. (2017), 'Teacher positivity towards gender diversity : exploring relationships and school outcomes for transgender and gender-diverse students', Sex Education, vol 17, no 3 , pp 276 - 289.
Ferfolja, T. and Ullman, J. (2017), 'Gender and sexuality diversity and schooling : progressive mothers speak out', Sex Education, vol 17, no 3 , pp 348 - 362.
Ferfolja, T. and Ullman, J. (2017), 'Gender and sexuality in education and health : voices advocating for equity and social justice', Sex Education, vol 17, no 3 , pp 235 - 241.
Breault-Hood, J., Gray, T., Truong, S. and Ullman, J. (2017), 'Women and girls in outdoor education : scoping the research literature and exploring prospects for future body image enquiry', Research in Outdoor Education, vol 15 , pp 21 - 46.
Ullman, J. and Ferfolja, T. (2016), 'The elephant in the (class)room : parental perceptions of LGBTQ-inclusivity in K-12 educational contexts', Australian Journal of Teacher Education, vol 41, no 10 , pp 15 - 29.
Ullman, J. and Ferfolja, T. (2015), 'Bureaucratic constructions of sexual diversity : 'sensitive', 'controversial' and silencing', Teaching Education, .
Ullman, J. (2015), ''At-risk' or school-based risk? : testing a model of school-based stressors, coping responses, and academic self-concept for same-sex attracted youth', Journal of Youth Studies, .
Cole, D., Ullman, J., Gannon, S. and Rooney, P. (2015), 'Critical thinking skills in the International Baccalaureate's "Theory of Knowledge" subject : findings from an Australian study', Australian Journal of Education, vol 59, no 3 , pp 247 - 264.
Hanham, J., Ullman, J., Orlando, J. and McCormick, J. (2014), 'Intentional learning with technological proxies : goal orientations and efficacy beliefs', Australian Journal of Education, vol 58, no 1 , pp 36 - 49.
Ullman, J. (2014), 'Ladylike/butch, sporty/dapper : exploring 'gender climate' with Australian LGBTQ students using stage-environment fit theory', Sex Education, vol 14, no 4 , pp 430 - 443.
Mikulsky, J. (2005), 'Use of web-based surveys in social science and education research: Practical and methodological considerations', Change: Transformations in Education, vol 8 , pp 71 - 90.

Conference Papers

Breault-Hood, J., Gray, T., Truong, S. and Ullman, J. (2016), 'The impact of outdoor education on the body image and self-efficacy of adolescent girls', International Outdoor Education Research Conference, Unama?ki/Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Ullman, J. (2012), 'Testing a Model of School-Based Stressors, Coping Responses, and Academic Self-Concept for Same-Sex Attracted Youth', American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 2012, Vancouver, Canada.
Mikulsky, J. (2006), 'Investigating the relationship between school climate, school-related outcomes and academic self-concept for Australian, secondary school-aged same-sex attracted youth', Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Annual Conference, Sydney Australia.

Other Publications

2023, 'Assessing the Impact of the Vision Valley Outdoor Education Pilot Initiative at Pymble Ladies' College', Report
2023, 'What Parents Want: Talking about Gender and Sexuality Diversity in Schools: Short Film', Recorded Work
2023, 'What Parents Want: Talking about Gender and Sexuality Diversity in Schools: A Portfolio of Professional Learning Resources for Educators', Published Work
2023, 'Gender & Sexuality Diversity in Schools (GSDS): Parental Experiences & Schooling Responses', Report
2022, 'Gender Equity in the Workplace: Intersectional and Gender & Sexuality Diverse Approaches', Report
2022, 'Gender Equity in Melbourne's Select Entry High School (SEHS) System', Report
2021, 'Gender and Sexuality Diversity in Schools: Parental Experiences and Schooling Responses: New South Wales Snapshot Report', Report
2021, 'Gender and Sexuality Diversity in Schools: Parental Experiences and Schooling Responses: Western Australia Snapshot Report', Report
2021, 'Gender and Sexuality Diversity in Schools: Parental Experiences and Schooling Responses: South Australia Snapshot Report', Report
2021, 'Gender and Sexuality Diversity in Schools: Parental Experiences and Schooling Responses: Queensland Snapshot Report', Report
2021, 'Gender and Sexuality Diversity in Schools: Parental Experiences and Schooling Responses: Victoria Snapshot Report', Report
2021, 'Gender and Sexuality Diversity in Schools: Parental Experiences and Schooling Responses: Australian Capital Territory Snapshot Report', Report
2021, 'Gender and Sexuality Diversity in Schools: Parental Experiences and Schooling Responses: Tasmania Snapshot Report', Report
2021, 'Free2Be... Yet?: The Second National Study of Australian High School Students Who Identify as Gender and Sexuality Diverse', Report
2020, 'Advancing LGBTQ+ Safety and Inclusion: Understanding the Lived Experiences and Health Needs of Sexuality and Gender Diverse People in Greater Western Sydney', Report
2019, 'Sorting it Out: Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (GBTIQ) Men's Attitudes and Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault', Report
2019, 'Resilient Families Plus: Evaluation Report and Executive Summary', Report
2018, 'LGBTIQA+ Teachers' Experiences of Workplace Discrimination and Disadvantage: Report to New South Wales Departmental Stakeholders', Report
2018, 'Welcoming Social Wellness: Exploring the Impact of LGBTIQ-Affirming Health and Community Care on Older Gender and Sexuality-Diverse Women's Wellbeing and Sense of Belonging', Report
2017, 'Evaluation of the Widening Participation Student Ambassadors Initiative: Project Report for Office of Widening Participation, Western Sydney University', Report
2015, 'Free2Be?: Exploring the Schooling Experiences of Australia's Sexuality and Gender Diverse Secondary School Students', Report
2014, 'IB Programme: Theory of Knowledge (TOK): Exploring Learning Outcomes, Benefits, and Perceptions', Report

With a background in both educational psychology and sociology of education, A/Prof. Ullman has led research in the areas of student motivational processes and student/teacher self-beliefs (self-concept and self-efficacy). Her expertise investigating the impact of school-climate on student belonging and well-being through large-scale quantitative studies evidences her strong drive to promote social justice and equity in schooling. A/Prof. Ullman's research work is cross-disciplinary and extends to stigma, marginalisation and equity from the standpoint of critical sociology. A/Prof. Ullman has expert knowledge in the areas of quantitative and mixed-method design and she has served as the methods 'lead' on a number of externally-funded projects spanning multiple related substantive areas in education.

A/Prof. Ullman specialises in research exploring gender-based violence, diversity and inclusion, schooling and workplace cultures and gender and sexuality diversity. She is currently Chief Investigator on two Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Projects investigating these topics.