Research interests focus on the constructs students and teachers have of themselves, of each other, of their educational institution and, particularly, of the topic at hand as they engage in education, and the impacts these variables have on educational outcomes. In particular, he is interested in Australian teachers' and students' potential constructs of an 'otherness' with regard to intercultural studies.
More broadly John's interests include sociology and social justice, intercultural education, studies of religion, literacy, Aboriginal education and local history.
John is currently President of the Primary Human Society and its Environment Teachers' Association (PHSIETA)
