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Professor Angus Hikairo Macfarlane

AVC Māori

Researcher Summary

The more specific aspects of my research focuses on the organisation of teaching and learning in schools where structures and participation emphasise Māori preferred pedagogies.

My research interests examine the impact of culture indigeneity in 21st century understandings of social development. From this I introduce a range of tools and concepts from cultural analysis and sociopsychological theories and apply them to the field of education.

Current research activities:
Te Pūtahitanga: Improving Māori outcomes in the treatment of conduct disorder. Health Research Council of New Zealand. University of Waikato and University of Canterbury (2012-2014, pending).

Evaluation of the Family Group Conference. Office of the Chief Social Worker, Ministry of Social Development. (2012-2013).

Subject Area: Disciplines

Research Projects

Research Groups

Affiliations

Prizes and Awards

  • Awarded the Good Publication Grant by AKO Aotearoa, National Centre for Tertiary Teaching Excellence, Wellington. (2011)
  • Te Tohu Pae Tawhiti Award, New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE) (2010)

Publications


Authored Book
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2007) Discipline, Democracy and Diversity: working with students with behaviour difficulties. Wellington: NZCER Press. 204pp.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2004) Kia hiwa rā! Listen to culture: Māori students’ plea to educators. Wellington: NZCER Press.
  • Moore, D., Anderson, A., Timperley, H., Glynn, T., Macfarlane, A., Brown, D. and Thomson, C. (1999) Caught between stories: special education in New Zealand. Wellington: New Zealand Council for Educational Research.
Chapter in Book
  • Macfarlane, S.L. and Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Diversity and inclusion in early childhood education: A bicultural approach to engaging Māori potential. In D. Gordon-Burns, A.C. Gunn, K. Purdue and N. Surtees (Ed.), Te Aotūroa Tātaki - Inclusive early childhood education: Perspectives on inclusion, social justice and equity from Aotearoa New Zealand: 21-38. Wellington: NZCER Press.
  • Macfarlane, A., Macfarlane, S., Savage, C. and Glynn, T. (2012) Inclusive education and Māori communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. In S. Carrington and J. MacArthur (Ed.), Teaching in Inclusive School Communities: 163-186. Brisbane: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Kia hiwa rā! Listen to culture: a counter narrative to standard assessment practices in psychology. In R. Nairn, P. Pehi, R. Black and W. Waitoki (Ed.), Ka tū, ka oho: Visions of a bicultural partnership in psychology: 275-288. Wellington: The New Zealand Psychological Society.
  • Macfarlane, A. and Macfarlane, S. (2012) Weaving the dimensions of culture and learning: Implications for educators. In B. Kaur (Ed.), Understanding teaching and learning: Classroom research revisited: 213-224. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
  • Margrain, V. and Macfarlane, A. (2011) He tapuwae mō muri: Footprints to guide the future. In V. Margrain and A. Macfarlane (Ed.), Responsive pedagogy: Engaging restoratively with challenging behaviour: 236-254. Wellington: NZCER Press.
  • Macfarlane, A. and Margrain, V. (2011) He tapuwae o mua: Footsteps towards positive engagement with challenging behaviour. In V. Margrain and A. Macfarlane (Ed.), Responsive pedagogy: Engaging restoratively with challenging behaviour: 7-26. Wellington: NZCER Press.
  • Glynn, T., Cavanagh, T., Macfarlane, A. and Macfarlane, S. (2011) Listening to culture. In V. Margrain and A. Macfarlane (Ed.), Responsive pedagogy: Engaging restoratively with challenging behaviour: 46-63. Wellington: NZCER Press.
  • Prochnow, J., Macfarlane, A. and Glynn, T. (2011) Responding to challenging behaviour: Heart, head and hand. In V. Margrain and A. Macfarlane (Ed.), Responsive pedagogy: Engaging restoratively with challenging behaviour: 219-235. Wellington: NZCER Press.
  • Macfarlane, S., Macfarlane, A.H. and Margrain, V. (2011) Restoring the individual. In V. Margrain and A. Macfarlane (Ed.), Responsive Pedagogy: Engaging Restoratively with Challenging Behaviour: 147-172. Wellington: NZCER Press.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. and Macfarlane, S.L. (2011) Schooling as a cultural mission: opening doorways for diverse learners. In D. Bottrell and S. Goodwin (Ed.), Schools, communities and social inclusion: 108-124. Sydney: Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. and Prochnow, J. (2011) Student behaviour: Towards a theoretical understanding. In V. Margrain and A. Macfarlane (Ed.), Responsive Pedagogy: Engaging Restoratively With Challenging Behaviour: 27-45. Wellington: NZCER Press.
  • Hunt, A.M. and Macfarlane, A. (2011) Tikanga Māori: Building cultural consciousness into teacher professional development. In P. Whitinui (Ed.), Kia Tangi Te Tītī - Permission to Speak: Successful Schooling for Māori Students in the 21st Century. Issues, Challenges and Alternatives: 58-79. Wellington: New Zealand Council for Educational Research.
  • Prochnow, J. and Macfarlane, A. (2010) Managing classroom behaviour: Assertiveness and warmth. In C. Rubie-Davies (Ed.), Educational Psychology: Concepts, Research and Challenges: 150-166. London: Routledge.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2008) Race, Ethnicity, and Identity. Response to Chapter 4. In G. Monk, J. Winslade and S. Sinclair (Ed.), New Horizons in Multicultural Counseling: 110-113. Los Angeles: Sage Publications.
  • Moltzen, R. and Macfarlane, A.H. (2006) New Zealand: gifted and talented Maori learners. In B. Wallace and G. Eriksson (Ed.), Diversity in Gifted Education: International perspectives on global issues: 305-307. New York: Routledge.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2004) The Hikairo Rationale: Teaching students with emotional and behavioural difficulties – a bicultural approach. In J. Wearmouth, R. Richmond & T. Glynn (Ed.), Addressing pupils behaviours: Responses at district, school and individual levels: 86-103. London: David Fulton Publishers.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2004) The value of Māori ecologies in the study of Human Development. In W. Drewery and L. Bird (Ed.), Human Development in Aotearoa: A journey through life: 38 – 42. Auckland: McGraw-Hill.
  • Macfarlane, A., Glynn, T., Presland, I. and Greening, S. (2000) Māori culture and literacy learning: A bicultural approach. In L. Peer & G. Reid (Ed.), Multilingualism, literacy and dyslexia: A challenge for educators: 120-128. London: David Fulton Publishers.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2000) The value of Māori ecologies in a study of human development. In L. Bird & W. Drewery (Ed.), Human development in Aotearoa. A journey through life: 46-51. Auckland: McGraw-Hill.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2000) The value of Māori ecologies in special education. In D. Fraser, R. Moltzen & K. Ryba (Ed.), Special Education in Aotearoa New Zealand (2nd ed.): 77-98. Palmerston North: Dunmore Press.
Journal Article
  • Cavanagh, T., Macfarlane, A., Glynn, T. and Macfarlane, S. (2012) Creating peaceful and effective schools through a culture of care. Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education 33(3): 443-455. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01596306.2012.681902.
  • Manning, R.F., Macfarlane, A.H., Skerrett, M., Cooper, G., Andreotti, V. and Emery, T. (2011) A new net to go fishing: Messages from international evidence based research and kaupapa Māori research. The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education 40: 92-101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1375/ajie.40.92.
  • Macfarlane, A.H., Blampied, N.M. and Macfarlane, S.H. (2011) Blending the clinical and the cultural: A framework for conducting formal psychological assessment in bicultural settings. New Zealand Journal of Psychology 40(2): 5-15.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2011) Listening to culture: Māori principles and practices to support classroom management. Māori Education SET reprints : 6-19.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2010) An educultural approach to classroom management: Integrating body mind and heart. New Zealand Physical Educator 43(1): 7-11.
  • Glynn, T., Cowie, B., Cass, K. and Macfarlane, A. (2010) Culturally responsive pedagogy: Connecting New Zealand teachers of science with their Māori students. The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education 39: 118-127.
  • Macfarlane, A.H., Hendy, V. and Macfarlane, S. (2010) Young people experiencing behavioural difficulties: Discourses through the decades. Kairaranga Journal of Educational Practice 11(2): 5-15.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2007) In search of a culturally-inclusive curriculum. Reading Forum NZ 22(1): 29-33.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2006) Becoming Educultural: Te whakawhitinga o ngä mätauranga - Interfacing the knowledge traditions. Kairaranga Journal of Educational Practice 7(2): 41-44.
  • Macfarlane, A. and Moltzen, R. (2005) Whiti ki runga! Gifted and talented Māori learners. Kairāranga Journal of Educational Practice 6(2)
  • Jenkins, H., Moltzen, R. and Macfarlane, A. (2004) Embracing Māori Giftedness: The dynamics of power, culture and visibility. New Zealand Journal of Education Studies 39(1): 55 – 70.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2004) Intercultural communication skills in New Zealand classrooms. Reading Forum NZ 19(2): 17-37.
  • O’Connor, M. and Macfarlane, A. (2003) New Zealand Māori stories and symbols: family value lessons for western counsellors. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling 24(4): 223-237.
  • Medcalf, J., Rangi, C., Macfarlane, A. and Glynn, T. (2003) The reality of culture in the development of a national special education training initiative. Journal of Māori and Pacific Development 4(1): 100 – 113.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2002) Restorying the individual: the cultural dimension of special education in three Te Arawa sites. Journal of Māori and Pacific Development 3(2): 82 – 89.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2001) Cultural epistemology in a national special education curriculum in New Zealand. Kairāranga (Resource Teachers Learning and Behaviour, RTLB) Journal 2(2)
  • Macfarlane, A. (2000) Listening to culture: Māori principles and practices to support classroom management. SET 2(23-28)
  • Macfarlane, A. (1997) The Hikairo Rationale: Teaching students with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Waikato Journal of Education 3: 153-168.
Edited Book
  • Margrain, V. and Macfarlane, A. (Ed.) (2011) Responsive pedagogy: Engaging restoratively with challenging behaviour. Wellington: NZCER Press. 273pp.
  • Macfarlane, A., Christensen, J. and Mataiti, H. (Ed.) (2010) Above the Clouds: Identifying and Nurturing Māori Students of Promise = Ka rewa ake ki ngā kapua. Christchurch: Te Waipounamu Focus Group: University of Canterbury. 231pp.
Conference Contribution - Full conference paper
  • Whitinui, P. and Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Indigenising the Disciplines. University of Auckland, New Zealand: International Indigenous Development Conference (IIDRC), 27-30 Jun 2012.
  • Whitinui, P. and Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Indigenzing the Disciplines in Post-Graduate Studies: Self-Determining Indigenous Ways of Knowing Across the Disciplines. Vancouver, Canada: American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA2012), 13-17 Apr 2012.
  • Savage, C., Macfarlane, A. and Macfarlane, S. (2012) Iwi and education: Beyond consultation toward authentic collaboration. Vancouver, Canada: American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA2012), 13-17 Apr 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2010) Above the Clouds - Māori Soaring at School. Ashland, OR, USA: 34th Annual Pacific Circle Consortium Conference, 4-7 May 2010.
  • Cavanagh, T., Macfarlane, A.H., Glynn, T. and Macfarlane, S. (2010) Creating Peaceful Schools Through a Continuity of Caring Relationships. Denver, CO, USA: American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2010 (AERA), 30 Apr-4 May 2010.
  • Cooper, G., Andreotti, V., Skerrett, M., Manning, R., Macfarlane, A. and Emery, T. (2010) Sea of possibilities: A kupenga theoretical framework. Auckland, New Zealand: Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga 4th International Indigenous Conference, 6-9 Jun 2010.
  • Webber, M., McRae, H. and Macfarlane, A. (2010) Te Ara a Ihenga - educational research with Te Arawa, by Te Arawa, for Te Arawa. Auckland, New Zealand: Māori Association of Social Science Conference 2010, 1-3 Dec 2010.
  • Macfarlane, A. and Prochnow, J. E. (2008) Assertiveness and warmth in managing classroom behaviour. Auckland, New Zealand: Educational Psychology Forum 2008, Sep 2008.
  • Glynn, T., Cowie, B., Otrel-Cass, K. and Macfarlane, A. H. (2008) Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: Connecting New Zealand Teachers of Science with their Māori students. Gothenburg, Sweden: ECER 2008 Gothenburg: The European Conference on Educational Research, 8-12 Sep 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2006) Educultural competence: Possibilities for teaching and learning. Wellington, New Zealand: Post Primary Teachers' Association Annual Conference, Mar 2006.
Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings
  • Davis, N., Fletcher, J., Groundwater-Smith, S. and Macfarlane, A. (2009) The Puzzles of Practice: Initiating a collaborative action and research culture within and beyond New Zealand. Rotorua, New Zealand: NZARE Conference & Annual Meeting, 30 Nov-4 Dec 2009. In Proceedings 14pp.
  • Prochnow, J. and Macfarlane, A. (2008) Classroom management: Tailoring teaching for the needs of diverse students. Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE) 2008 National Conference, 24-27 Nov 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. and Bateman, S. (2005) Connecting with culture: The critical element in diverse classrooms. University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland: Inclusive and Supportive Education Congress International Special Education Conference (ISEC), ‘Inclusion: Celebrating Diversity’, 1-4 August 2005.
  • Macfarlane, A. and Bateman, S. (2004) Kia mau! The art of teaching in today’s diverse classrooms. Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand: 2004 New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE) National Conference, 24-26 November 2004.
Conference Contribution - Oral presentation
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Cultural perspectives and issues. Wellington, New Zealand: Child Offender Symposium, 1 Aug 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Culturally responsive practices. Christchurch, New Zealand: Canterbury Primary Principals' Association Conference (CPPA), 27-28 Jun 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Demystifying Māori research. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Research Week, 15-19 Oct 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Discipline, democracy and diversity. Auckland, New Zealand: Indigenous Psychologies: Our Past, Present and Future Conference, 16-17 Nov 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Diversity's challenge to tertiary educators. Timaru, New Zealand: National Teaching and Learning Conference, 6 Jul 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Diversity's promise to foundation and bridging education. Auckland, New Zealand: Inaugural Conference for Foundation and Bridging Educators of New Zealand (FABENZ), 3-4 Dec 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Do you read me? Māori students' plea to educators. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: International Reading Comprehension Symposium, 4-5 Oct 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Getting it right for Māori. Nelson, New Zealand: Nelson Principals Association Conference (NPA), 25-26 Oct 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) He aka mātauranga: Leading between the vines. Hastings, New Zealand: New Zealand Reading Association Convention, 2 Oct 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Kia hiwa rā! Timaru, New Zealand: Southern Principals' Conference, 27 Feb 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A., Savage, C. and Macfarlane, S. (2012) Psychology down under: An indigenous orientation in New Zealand. Capetown, South Africa: 30th International Congress of Psychology (ICP), 23 Jul 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) The heart, the head and the hand. Napier, New Zealand: Hawke's Bay Principals' Association Conference, 24 Aug 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H., Savage, C., Fickel, L. and Tarena, E. (2012) Whānau aspirations for special education services. University of Auckland, New Zealand: International Indigenous Development Conference (IIDRC), 27-30 Jun 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) Challenges to cultural foundations for research and practice in psychology: From Unpredictability to Reality. University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand: Pacific Circle Consortium Conference 2011, 12-14 Aug 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) Constructing cross-sectoral translational dialogue: Ko te kai a te rangatira he kōrero. Wellington, New Zealand: Making a Positive Difference Symposium, 18 Apr 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) Culturally responsive practices in the secondary classroom. Wellington, New Zealand: Post Primary Teachers Association National Issues and Organising Seminar, 26 Feb 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) Diversity down under: A quiet revolution. Berlin, Germany: European Conference on Educational Research (ECER 2011), 12-16 Sep 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2011) Diversity’s challenge to research in psychology: In pursuit of a balance. Albany, New Zealand: 4th National Educational Psychological Association Conference, 22 Nov 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) Diversity's challenge to research in psychology: In pursuit of a balance. Auckland, New Zealand: 4th Annual Educational Psychology Forum, 22-23 Nov 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) Educational leadership and development: Through cultural lenses. Auckland, New Zealand: Ministry of Education National Professional Leadership and Development Facilitator Training Conference, 7 Feb 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) He kai mā te Hinengaro. Rotorua, New Zealand: New Zealand Maori Principals Conference, 7 Jul 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) He wai mā te Hinengaro. Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand: Better Groundwater Management Workshop, 29 Jun 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2011) Kia hangaia: Building research - growing capability. Whakatane, New Zealand: Māori and Indigenous Annual Symposium, 5 Nov 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) Listen to culture: Policy directions for young people and their whānau. Wellington, New Zealand: Early Education Federation Forum, 19 Jun 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) Making connections with diverse learners. Hamilton, New Zealand: Waikato Bay of Plenty APDP Conference, 12 Aug 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) Māori educational advancement: Facts for consideration. Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Principals Federation Summit, 27 Aug 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) Māori in the Early Years. Wellington, New Zealand: National Symposium on Early Intervention in the Lifecourse, 18 Apr 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) Positive behaviour for learning: Connecting to culture. Taupo, New Zealand: Central Districts of Special Education Taumata Iti, 12 Mar 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) Reflections and Projections. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: University of Canterbury Earthquake Research Forum, 2 Sep 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2011) Toitū te whenua. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: University of Canterbury Earthquake Research Forum, 2 Sep 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) Traversing the cultural terrain. Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Childcare Association Staff Hui, 11 Apr 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) Whakawhanaungatanga: Cultural dynamics for effective practice. Wellington, New Zealand: 5th National Restorative Justice Aotearoa and 3rd Restorative Practices International 2011 Conferences, 23-27 Nov 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) Whiti ki ranga. Taumarunui, New Zealand: Rising Above Tokenism, 6 Oct 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2011) Whiti ki runga: Perspecitives on Māori giftedness. Whakatane, New Zealand: REAP Bay of Plenty Conference, 6 Nov 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. and Macfarlane, S. (2010) Schooling as a cultural mission: Critical research for transformative practice. Christchurch, New Zealand: Graham Nuthall Classroom Research Trust International Symposium 2010, 16-18 Aug 2010.
  • Church, J., Langley, J., Liberty, K. and Macfarlane, A. (2010) The Expert Advisory Group on Conduct Problems. Christchurch, New Zealand: 3rd Educational Psychology Forum, 1-2 Nov 2010.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2010) Whiti ki runga: Māori students soaring at school. Whangarei, New Zealand: Cognition Education Regional Symposia for Gifted and Talented Education, 31 Oct 2010.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2009) Creating Culturally Safe Schools. Hamilton, New Zealand: New Zealand School Trustees Association (NZSTA) Waikato Board of Trustees One Day Networking Conference aand Special General Meeting, 19 Sep 2009.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2009) Culturally promising practices: He pūmanawa - a beating heart. Wellington, New Zealand: Teacher Refresher Course Committee (TRCC) Conference: Students of Promise, 7-10 Jul 2009.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2009) Culturally Responsive Practices: Integrating Body, Mind and Heart. Tauranga, New Zealand: Physical Education New Zealand (PENZ) Te Reo Kori Aotearoa National Conference 2009, 6-8 Jul 2009.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2009) Culture and psychology: An Educultural approach. Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Psychological Society, 19 Feb 2009.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2009) Discipline, Democracy and Diversity: Culturally Responsive Practices. Hamilton, New Zealand: Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) Waikato Inter-Regional Conference, 20-22 Aug 2009.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2009) Maximising learning in diverse classrooms: Educultural pathways to progress. Waihi, New Zealand: CoroNet Learning Conference: Refining our thinking - Raising their achievement, 29 May 2009.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2009) Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou. Your food-basket and my food-basket. Athens, Greece: 33rd Collaborative Action Research Network (CARN) International Conference, 30 Oct-1 Nov 2009.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2009) Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou. Your food-basket and my food-basket. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Collaboration Action Research Network (NZCARN) Inaugural Research Symposium, 28-29 May 2009.
  • Gillon, G. and Macfarlane, A. (2009) Realising learning potential in all children. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Literacy Research Symposium, 1-2 Oct 2009.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2009) Two baskets of research - action research and kaupapa Māori. Athens, Greece: 33rd Collaborative Action Research Network (CARN) International Conference, 30 Oct-1 Nov 2009.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2009) Whiti ki runga. New Horizons in Māori Education. Wellington, New Zealand: School Leaders Symposium, 28-29 Sep 2009.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2008) Culture and learning: Stating and shaping our world (Keynote). Matamata, New Zealand: Northern Waikato School Principals, 5 Sep 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2008) Discipline, democracy and diversity: A counter narrative to conventional approaches in special education (Keynote). Christchurch, New Zealand: Group Special Education (Ministry of Education) Southern Conference, 1 May 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2008) He Tirohanga Māori: Revisioning educational perspectives (Keynote). University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Ngā Kete a Rēhua: Inaugural Māori Research Symposium - Te Waipounamu, 4-5 Sep 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2008) Keynote Address 4: Māori Student Achievement. Auckland, New Zealand: First-time Principals Residential Course One, 22-24 Apr 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2008) Kia hapai ake i te oranga: The healthy learner thrives (Keynote). Auckland, New Zealand: National Hui of Health Promoting Schools, 21 Oct 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2008) Kia hiwa rā! Listen to culture - A counter-narrrative to conventional approaches in psychology (Keynote). Christchurch, New Zealand: The Annual Conference of The New Zealand Psychological Society, 29-31 Aug 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2008) Leadership in educultural communities (Keynote). Rotorua, New Zealand: Te Akatea Māori Principals Annual Conference, 8 Aug 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2008) Leadership in educultural communities: Cultural positions within global paradigms (Keynote). Waiora marae, Christchurch, New Zealand: Ministry of Education, Special Education (GSE) Pou Māori Leadership and Influence Conference,, 3 Oct 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2008) Listen to culture! Educators heed the plea (Keynote). Ashburton, New Zealand: Te Hui Heke Tuatoru, Region Three Hui for Literacy Aotearoa, 18 Apr 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2008) The craft of the culturally responsive teacher within the nested system (Keynote). Arowhenua Marae, Temuka, New Zealand: Arowhenua District Education Forum, 28 Feb 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2008) The Guile and grace of the effective practitioner (Keynote). Rotorua, New Zealand: Secondary Teachers (Bay of Plenty) Provisionally Registered Day - Survive and Thrive, 13 Mar 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2008) The Guile and grace of the effective practitioner (Keynote). Hamilton, New Zealand: Secondary Teachers (Waikato) Provisionally Registered Teachers Day - Survive and Thrive, 12 Mar 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2008) Whiti ki runga - Above the clouds: Māori Conceptualisations of giftedness (Keynote). Hamilton, New Zealand: ESHAS seminar day, 31 Jan 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. and Bateman, S. (2007) A synthesis of culturally inclusive approaches: From research to classroom. Sydney, Australia: National Conference of the Australian Association of Special Education, 28-30 Sep 2007.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2007) Commencing and sustaining research conversations (Keynote). University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand: Graduating Māori Scholars Conference, 3 Dec 2007.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2007) Cultural considerations about ‘evidence’: Reconciling two streams of thought. Hamilton, New Zealand: New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS) Annual Conference 2007, 23-26 Aug 2007.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2007) Democracy and diversity: Compelling forces in education today (Keynote). Manurewa Marae, Auckland, New Zealand: Career Services Rapuara Northern Cluster Professional Development Day, 13 Dec 2007.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2007) Discipline, democracy and diversity: Promoting positive relationships to support young people. Rotorua, New Zealand: Conference for Youth. A joint venture between Rotorua District Council and the Ministry of Social Development, 25 May 2007.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2007) He tapu te kaiako, he māpuna te tamaiti (Keynote). Rotorua, New Zealand: Māori Post Primary Teachers' Association Conference, 4 Jul 2007.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2007) Kia hiwa rā! Listen to culture: Māori students' plea to educators (Keynote). Auckland, New Zealand: First-time Principals Conference, 28 Sep 2007.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2007) Leadership in educultural communities (Keynote). Rotorua, New Zealand: Rotorua Principals Association Annual 'Best Examples of Successful Teaching' Conference, 27 Oct 2007.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2007) Mana tū, mana ora! Teaching for diversity - reaching for potentiality (Keynote). Wainuiomata, New Zealand: Wainuiomata Schools' Symposium, 7 Sep 2007.
  • Macfarlane, A., Glynn, T., Cavanagh, T. and Bateman, S. (2006) Creating culturally safe schools: Culturally responsive approaches to supporting Māori students. San Francisco, CA, USA: American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting (AERA), 7-11 Apr 2006.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2006) Creating safe and supportive learning environments in a multicultural world (Keynote). Christchurch, New Zealand: Methodist Mission Annual Open Day, Feb 2006.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2006) Decolonising approaches to education: Māori principles and perspectives (Keynote). Hamilton, New Zealand: New Zealand Māori Medical Doctors Caucus, Jun 2006.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2006) Māori students who show proficiency: Considerations for the discerning educator (Keynote). Rotorua, New Zealand: Education Review Office Māori Conference, Aug 2006.
Oral Presentation
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Becoming educultural. Otara, New Zealand: Foundation Studies at the Manukau Institute of Technology, 1 Jun 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Care, share, learn and grow. Belfast, New Zealand: Professional Learning Workshop at Belfast School, 11 Jun 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Challenges for cultural foundations for leadership in the 21st century. Ngaruawahia, New Zealand: Professional Learning and Development for Titoko ki te Ao, 30 Mar 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Connecting with culture. Auckland, New Zealand: Professional Learning Workshop for the Papakura Achievement Initiative, 31 Aug 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H., Tau, T. and Russell, D. (2012) Cultural challenges in postgraduate studies. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Professional Learning Workshop for Postgraduate Scholars, 16 May 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Cultural challenges in postgraduate studies - part two. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Professional Learning Workshop for Postgraduate Scholars, 26 Sep 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Culturally responsive practice. Auckland, New Zealand: Professional Learning Workshop for the Papakura Achievement Initiative, 31 Aug 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Culturally responsive practices. Lynfield College, Auckland, New Zealand: 4 Apr 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Culturally responsive practices. Auckland, New Zealand: Mangere Cluster of Schools, 13 Sep 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Diversity's promise to educators. Christchurch, New Zealand: Southern Area of Education Review Office, 25 Jun 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Māori and indigenous research. University of Oulu, Finland: Sami Masters Scholars, 30 Dec 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Mātauranga: Our sustenance. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: Tuakana Māori Mentoring Programme, 4 May 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A., Fickel, L.H., Savage, C., Macfarlane, S. and Tarena, E. (2012) Oral Report to Ministry of Education: Kaupapa Māori Teams (KMTs) Research Project. Wellington, New Zealand: 13 Mar 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Research and practice for special education. Makaurau Marae, Māngere, New Zealand: Ministry of Education, Manukau District, 5 Oct 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Teaching and leading in culturally responsive schools. Christchurch, New Zealand: Workshop for Staff of South Hornby School, 16 Oct 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) The culturally responsive educator. Christchurch, New Zealand: Professional Learning Symposium for Christchurch Schools, 27 Feb 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) The educultural wheel. Bay of Plenty, New Zealand: Workshop presented to staff at Te Kura Mana Māori o Whangaparāoa, 14 May 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) To learn, work and grow. Christchurch, New Zealand: Waimairi School's Professional Learning Colloquium, 2 Jul 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) University and tribal links. Rotorua, New Zealand: Workshop presented at Te Pūmoutanga o Te Arawa Education Committee, 16 Jul 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Working with rangatahi. Wellington, New Zealand: Workshop presented at the Police Education Officers Forum, 8 May 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2011) Connecting research to practice: Professors leading research in education. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: 24 Nov 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2011) Cultural consciousness in education. Rangiora, New Zealand: Professional Learning and Development at Rangiora New Life School, 10 Nov 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2011) Culturally inclusive approaches in intermediate classrooms. Nelson, New Zealand: 4-5 Nov 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) Making a positive difference early on: A national symposium on early intervention in the life course. Angus Macfarlane Synthesis. Wellington, New Zealand: Massey University School of Public Health, 18 Apr 2011.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2011) Supporting Māori learners. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: College of Education Colloquium, 24 Nov 2011.
  • Skerrett, M., Manning, R., Macfarlane, A., Cooper, G., Andreotti, V. and Emery, T. (2010) Key BES Findings for Whānau and Iwi. Wellington, New Zealand: Presentation of report to Ministry of Education, 23 Jul 2010.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2009) Culturally Responsive Practices: Integrating Body, Mind and Heart. Invercargill, New Zealand: Southland Group Special Education (GSE) Presentation, 14 Aug 2009.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2009) Discipline, Democracy and Diversity. Christchurch, New Zealand: The College of Education Prestige Lecture Series, 8 Jun 2009.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2009) Discipline, Democracy and Diversity: Culturally Responsive Practices. Hamilton, New Zealand: Waikato Principals Association Quarterly Meeting, 27 Aug 2009.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2009) Educultural approaches for the special educator. Hoani Waiteti Marae, Waitakere, New Zealand: North West Group Special Education (GSE) Professional Development Day, 9 Nov 2009.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2009) Kia hiwa ra! A counter narrative to conventional approaches in special education. Invercargill, New Zealand: Southland Group Special Education (GSE) Presentation, 4 Sep 2009.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2009) Supporting Maori achievement. Gisborne, New Zealand: Waikato University School Support Services Professional Development Days, 19 Jun, 15 Sep 2009.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2008) Discipline, Democracy and Diversity: A counter-narrative to conventional approaches for working with behaviour challenges. Lower Hutt, New Zealand: Ministry of Education, Special Education ‘Effective Interventions for Behavioural Challenges’ (EIBC) Phase 3 Specialists training, 24 Jun 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. and Penetito, W. (2008) Kaupapa Māori research methodology: Socio-cultural positions of two professors in the field. College of Education, University of Canterbury, Christchurch: 24 Oct 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. and Glynn, T. (2008) Literacy issues for Māori medium education: Research reports from two professors in the field. College of Education, University of Canterbury, Christchurch: 22 August 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2008) Te Hui Whakatika: A School Family Group Conference based on traditional Māori discipline and contemporary developments around restorative practices. Lower Hutt, New Zealand: Ministry of Education, Special Education ‘Effective Interventions for Behavioural Challenges’ (EIBC) Phase 3 Specialists training., 24 Jun 2008.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2001) Identifying the professional development needs of Teacher Aides who work with Māori. University of Waikato, Hamilton.
Discussion Paper
  • Macfarlane, A., Glynn, T., Grace, W. and Penetito, W. (2005) He tikanga whakaaro: mai he tirohanga Māori. Key competencies and their relevance, implication, and application to Māori medium education. Ministry of Education: Marautanga o Aotearoa, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Division. Wellington, New Zealand.
Other
  • Macfarlane, A. (2005) Review of the book: The Cultural Self-Review: Providing culturally effective, inclusive education for Māori learners. Kairāranga Journal of Educational Practice 6(1): 55. Book Review.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2001) Teachers get top marks. Synopsis of RTLB national programme. On Campus: 11. Hamilton: University of Waikato. Magazine Article.
Additional Publications
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Workshop: Culturally responsive evaluation. Hamilton, New Zealand: Aotearoa New Zealand Education Association Annual Conference, 9 Jul 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Workshop: Discipline, democracy and diversity. Christchurch, New Zealand: Professional Learning Forum for the Christchurch Alternative Education Consortium, 30 Jan 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Workshop: Diversity's challenge to educators. Timaru, New Zealand: National Teaching and Learning Conference, 6 Jul 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A.H. (2012) Workshop: The educultural wheel. Christchurch, New Zealand: Professional Learning Symposium for Christchurch Schools, 27 Feb 2012.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2011) Te ao Māori perspective on understanding conduct problems. In Conduct Problems: Effective Services for 8-12 Year Olds, Report by the Advisory Group on Conduct Problems. Ministry of Social Development. 39-68.
  • Macfarlane, A. (2010) Humanity versus technology: Face-to-face versus e-learning. Christchurch, New Zealand: Ako Aotearoa Spotlight on Clinical Teaching - Canterbury & beyond, 29 Oct 2010.
  • Cooper, G., Skerrett, M., Andreotti, V., Manning, R., Macfarlane, A. and Emery, T. (2010) Key Best Evidence Synthesis (BES): Findings for whānau and iwi. Ministry of Education. 58pp.
  • McRae, H., Macfarlane, A., Webber, M. and Cookson-Cox, C. (2010) Māori students experiencing success: A pilot research project. Ngāti Whakaue Education Endowment Trust Board. 35pp.