Laura McFarland

2024

"Ears to listen so I can hear": A holistic self-report tool of children's listening at preschool

Dealtry, L. & McFarland, L., May 2024, Early Childhood Voices: Children, Families, Professionals . Mahony, L., McLeod, S., Salamon, A. & Dwyer, J. (eds.). 1st ed. Springer, p. 101-116 16 p. (International Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Development; vol. 42).

Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

2 Citations (Scopus)

2023

Holistic measurement of early childhood educators’ well-being: A protocol

Wong, S., Cumming, T., MacQuarrie, A., Bull, R., Robertson, C., Saha, M., McFarland, L. & Logan, H., 2023, In: International Journal of Research and Method in Education. 46, 5, p. 515-527 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

7 Citations (Scopus)

2022

‘When we sat together, it just worked’: Supporting individual and collaborative reflective practice in a team of early childhood educators

Ruming, N. & McFarland, L., Mar 2022, In: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. 47, 1, p. 32-47 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

3 Citations (Scopus)

2021

'Insulting' and 'degrading': Budget funding for childcare may help families but educators are still being paid pennies

Cumming, T., McFarland, L., Wong, S. & Bull, R., 12 May 2021, The Conversation.

Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

Open Access

ORICL: A new tool to improve practice for children birth to two years

Harrison, L., Williams, K., Elwick, S., Mulhearn, G., Janus, M., Wong, S. & McFarland, L., 07 Sept 2021.

Research output: Other contribution to conference › Presentation only › peer-review

ORICL: Observe, Reflect, Improve Children's Learning - A tool for educators of children under 3 years

Harrison, L., Wong, S., Williams, K., Elwick, S., Janus, M., Mulhearn, G., McFarland, L., Degotardi, S., Bull, R. & Davis, B., 2021.

Research output: Resource/document › Communication

ORICL Observe, Reflect, Improve Children's Learning - a tool for educators of children under 3 years: Research brief

Harrison, L., Wong, S., Williams, K., Elwick, S., Janus, M., Mulhearn, G., McFarland, L., Degotardi, S., Bull, R. & Davis, B., 2021.

Research output: Resource/document › Communication

Supporting educator well-being during COVID-19: A case study of leadership

Logan, H., Cumming, T., McFarland, L. & Wong, S., 2021.

Research output: Other contribution to conference › Presentation only › peer-review

Supporting educator well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case study of leadership in early childhood education and care organisations

Logan, H., McFarland, L., Cumming, T. & Wong, S., 01 Dec 2021, In: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. 46, 4, p. 309-321 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

18 Citations (Scopus)

2020

Building positive relationships with families and communities

McFarland, L., 12 Jan 2020, Strong foundations: Evidence informing practice in early childhood education and care. Kilderry, A. & Raban, B. (eds.). 1st ed. Camberwell, Victoria : ACER Press, p. 282-295 14 p.

Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

“My mouth is zipped”: A holistic self-report tool of children’s hearing and listening at preschool

McFarland, L. & Dealtry, L., 2020.

Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review

“She’s only two": Parents and educators as gatekeepers of children’s opportunities for nature-based risky play

McFarland, L. & Laird, S. G., Mar 2020, (E-pub ahead of print) Research handbook on childhoodnature: Assemblages of childhood and nature research. Cutter-Mackenzie-Knowles, A., Malone, K. & Barratt Hacking, E. (eds.). 1st ed. Cham, Switzerland: Springer, Vol. 2. p. 1075-1098 24 p. (Springer International Handbooks of Education).

Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review

2019

ORICL: Evaluating the effectiveness of a new educator reflection and assessment tool for working with children under 3

Mulhearn, G., Harrison, L., Wong, S., Elwick, S., McFarland, L., Dealtry, L., Williams, K. & Janus, M., 2019, p. 60-61. 2 p.

Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review

Unfogging the future: Investigating a strengths-based program to build capacity and resilience in parents with mental illness

McFarland, L. & Fenton, A., 02 Jan 2019, In: Advances in Mental Health. 17, 1, p. 21-32 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

7 Citations (Scopus)

2018

Building early childhood educators' capacity to apply a strengths approach to working with vulnerable families and children

Fenton, A. & McFarland, L., 2018, In: New Zealand International Research in Early Childhood Education . 21, 2, p. 19-31 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Co-development of an educator reflection and assessment tool for children under-3

Linda, H., Mulhearn, G., Janus, M., Wong, S., Elwick, S., McFarland, L. & Williams, K., 2018.

Research output: Other contribution to conference › Presentation only

Convergence of multiple perspectives on achieving optimal early childhood environments for development and learning for children under 3

Janus, M., Harrison, L., Mulhearn, G., Sumsion, J., Wong, S., Elwick, S., McFarland, L. & Williams, K. E., 2018.

Research output: Other contribution to conference › Poster

Early childhood educators’ and parents’ perspectives of literacy for children under three: An exploratory study

McFarland, L., Mackenzie, N. & Thompson, N., 2018, In: New Zealand International Research in Early Childhood Education . 21, 2, p. 45-58 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Hearing children’s voices: A research methodology that empowers young children

McFarland, L. & Dealtry, L., 2018.

Research output: Other contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review

Parents’ and early childhood educators’ attitudes and practices in relation to children’s outdoor risky play

McFarland, L. & Laird, S. G., Mar 2018, In: Early Childhood Education Journal. 46, 2, p. 159-168 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

49 Citations (Scopus)

2017

Hearing in the early childhood setting: Children’s perspectives

McFarland, L. & Dealtry, L., Jun 2017, In: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. 42, 2, p. 105-113 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2 Citations (Scopus)

Profiles of maternal-infant communication and interaction in Australia and New Zealand

Wang, C., Harrison, L., McFarland, L., Peter, M., Mitchell, L. & Jayne, W., 2017.

Research output: Other contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review

The impact of a sound amplification system in a preschool setting: Children’s and educators’ perspectives

McFarland, L. & Dealtry, L., 2017, In: Asia-Pacific Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education. 11, 1, p. 21-40 20 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

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Why it matters to transform parent involvement from early childhood to primary school

McFarland, L. & Fenton, A., 13 Jul 2017, The Conversation.

Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article

Open Access

2016

A strengths approach to supporting early mathematics learning in family contexts

Fenton, A., McFarland, L. & MacDonald, A., 2016, In: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. 41, 1, p. 45-53 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

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5 Citations (Scopus)

636 Downloads (Pure)

Australian parenting and adolescent boys' and girls' academic performance and mastery: The mediating effect of perceptions of parenting and sense of school membership

Phillipson, S. & McFarland, L., Jun 2016, In: Journal of Child and Family Studies. 25, 6, p. 2021–2033 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

12 Citations (Scopus)

Strengths approach resource kits for supporting vulnerable children and families

Muller, M., MacDonald, A., Fenton, A. & McFarland, L., 2016.

Research output: Other contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review

Student-teacher relationships and student self-concept: Relations with teacher and student gender

McFarland, L., Murray, E. & Phillipson, S., 2016, In: Australian Journal of Education. 60, 1, p. 5-25 21 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

37 Citations (Scopus)

2015

Changing patterns of parent-teacher communication and parent involvement from preschool to school

Murray, L., Piazza, L. & Harrison, L., 2015, In: Early Child Development and Care. 185, 7, p. 1031-1052 22 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

82 Citations (Scopus)

2014

Predictors of numeracy performance in national testing programs: Insights from the longitudinal Study of Australian children

Carmichael, C., MacDonald, A. & Piazza, L., Aug 2014, In: British Educational Research Journal. 40, 4, p. 637-659 23 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

33 Citations (Scopus)

Relationships matter: Some benefits, challenges and tensions associated with forming a collaborative educational researcher group

Wong, S., Murray, E., Rivalland, C., Monk, H., McFarland, L. & Daniel, G., Jul 2014, In: Australian Educational Researcher. 41, 3, p. 243-259 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

5 Citations (Scopus)

Supporting early childhood preservice teachers in their work with children and families with complex needs: A strengths approach

Fenton, A. & Piazza, L., Jan 2014, In: Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education. 35, 1, p. 22-38 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

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15 Citations (Scopus)

287 Downloads (Pure)

Young children's opportunities for unstructured environmental exploration of nature: Links to adults' experiences in childhood

Laird, S. G., Piazza, L. & Allen, S., 2014, In: International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education. 2, 1, p. 58-73 16 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

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199 Downloads (Pure)

2013

Documenting the transition experiences of children, families and staff through the relocation and integration of two Australian early childhood services

Piazza, L., Allen, S. & Webb, R., Dec 2013, In: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. 38, 4, p. 72-80 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

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2 Citations (Scopus)

150 Downloads (Pure)

Maternal Knowledge and Behaviors Regarding Discipline: The Effectiveness of a Hands-on Education Program in Positive Guidance

Saunders, R., Piazza, L., Jacobvitz, D., Hazen-Swann, N. & Burton, R., Apr 2013, In: Journal of Child and Family Studies. 22, 3, p. 322-334 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

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12 Citations (Scopus)

136 Downloads (Pure)

2012

Hands-on parent support in positive guidance: Early childhood professionals as mentors

Piazza, L. & Saunders, R., 2012, In: Australian Journal of Early Childhood. 37, 1, p. 65-73 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

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3 Citations (Scopus)

723 Downloads (Pure)

The development of father-child attachment: Associations between adult attachment representations, recollections of childhood experiences and caregiving

Piazza, L., Hazen, N., Jacobvitz, D. & Boyd-Soisson, E., 2012, In: Early Child Development and Care. 182, 6, p. 701-721 21 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

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30 Citations (Scopus)

278 Downloads (Pure)

The role of community-based playgroups in building relationships between pre-service teachers, families and the community

Piazza, L., Lord, A., Smith, M. & Downey, B., 2012, In: Australian Journal of Early Childhood. 37, 2, p. 34-41 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

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8 Citations (Scopus)

241 Downloads (Pure)

2010

Communicating with and educating parents about the benefits of positive guidance

McFarland, L. & Saunders, R., 2010.

Research output: Other contribution to conference › Presentation only › peer-review

Fathers' frightening behaviours and sensitivity with infants: relations with fathers' attachment representations, father-infant attachment, and children's later outcomes

Hazen, N., Piazza, L., Jacobvitz, D. & Boyd-Soisson, E., 2010, In: Early Child Development and Care. 180, 1/2, p. 51-69 19 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

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57 Citations (Scopus)

1149 Downloads (Pure)

Pre-Service primary teachers' perceptions of early childhood philosophy and pedagogy: A case study examination

Lord, A. & Piazza, L., May 2010, In: Australian Journal of Teacher Education. 35, 3, p. 1-13 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

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6 Citations (Scopus)

137 Downloads (Pure)

Pre-service primary teachers’ experiences in early childhood: A case study examination

Lord, A. & McFarland, L., 2010, Proceedings of the annual Australian Teacher Education Association conference. Australia: Australian Teacher Education Association

Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review

2009