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A Man Of Measure And More: John P. Keeves 1924-2020, Petra Lietz Ed., Katherine Dix Ed., Juliet Young-Thornton Ed.

Shannon Research Press

John Philip Keeves was an eminent researcher with a lifelong quest to improve teaching and learning by being a researcher, teacher, supervisor and mentor. He produced a myriad of scholarly publications, many on topics of research design, comparative research and educational measurement. In 1962, John was recruited to the Australian Council for Educational Research and he moved to Melbourne, later becoming Associate Director from 1972 to 1977 and then Director until his retirement in 1984. During this time, he also undertook research fellowships at the Australian National University and the Institute of International Education in the University of Stockholm. After …

The Seeker, Sivakumar Alagumalai Ed., Murray Thompson Ed., James Anthony Gibbons Ed., Andrew Dutney Ed.

Shannon Research Press

This book is dedicated to acknowledge and honour the work Prof John P Keeves. A seeker of knowledge, John is exemplary in highlighting the nexus between instruction, learning and research. John’s diversity of learning experiences and contributions to students, colleagues and the broader community are highlighted through the broad range of articles in the book.

PART 1 FROM SCHOOL TO UNIVERSITY

• Chapter 1 Observations from a Family Perspective by John S. Keeves & Wendy Keech
• Chapter 2 Student Days at PAC by Ren Potts
• Chapter 3 Prince Alfred College 1934-1977 by Murray Thompson & Alan Dennis
• Chapter 4 John’s Reflection …