Conference Presentations (refereed abstracts)

Conferences by invitation

May (2008). Paper presentation. A new generation’s perceptions and understandings of religious diversity: Implications for learning and living. Spirituality Conference. Ballarat Diocese.

May (2008). Paper presentation. The spirituality factor amongst young people: The search for meaning and connectedness. Spirituality Conference. Ballarat Diocese.

de Souza, M. (2006). Keynote: Education for transformation: Meeting students’ needs in changing contexts. 7th International Conference for Children’s Spirituality. Winchester, July 2006.

August (2004). Presentation: Nurturing young people’s spirituality. Mercy Secondary Education Association Bi-Annual Conference, Melbourne.

August (2004). Paper Presentation: Youth spirituality: An essential factor in the learning process. Mercy Secondary Education Association Bi-Annual Conference,Melbourne.

May (2003). Keynote address. Addressing the spirituality of young people in the contemporary context. Religious Education Coordinators’ Annual Conference, Melbourne Diocese.

June (2002). Seminar Leader. Catholic schools as nurturing frameworks for young people’s spirituality Catholic Education Conference, Melbourne.

September (2002). Paper Presentation: The perceptions of 16-20 year olds in regional Victoria of their spiritual wellbeing Oasis Seminar, Centre for Adolescent Health, Melbourne.

International

de Souza, M. (2008). The dual roles of non-conscious learning in impeding and enhancing spirituality: Implications for learning and teaching. 8th International Conference for Children’s Spirituality, January 2008.

de Souza, M. (2007). A new generations’ perceptions and understandings of religious diversity: Implications for religious education. New Zealand Association for the Study of Religions conference, June 2007.

de Souza, M. (2006). Spiritual intelligence and its contribution to religious education leadership in a time of religious pluralism and divisiveness. International Seminar on Religious Education and Values XV. Driebergen, Netherlands, July 2006.

de Souza, M. (2005). Integrating heart, mind, soul and senses in learning programs: Making meaning and connections. 6th International Conference for Children’s Spirituality. Rabat, Malta.

de Souza, M. (2004) Teaching for empathy, compassion, meaning and connectedness to create communities of greater social harmony and cohesion: Rediscovering the spiritual dimension in education. Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Annual International Education Conference. Melbourne. November/December 2004.

Rymarz, R. & de Souza, M.(50%) (2004). Invited paper: Maintaining identity in Australian Coptic Orthodox Young Adults. Inaugural Cultural Sustainability, Cultural Education Conference. Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

de Souza, M. (2004) Teaching for connectedness and meaning: The role of spirituality in the learning process. International Seminar for Religious Education and Values, Villanova University, Philadelphia, US. July 2004.

de Souza, M. (2004) Preparing young people for contemporary social contexts: Teaching for resilience, empathy, meaning and connectedness. 5th International Conference for Children’s Spirituality. Bishop Grossteste College, Lincoln, UK. July 2004.

de Souza, M. (2002) The perceptions of some students in Catholic and Coptic Orthodox schools of their spirituality and religiosity: Implications for religious school communities. 3rd International Conference for Children’s Spirituality. Alfred College, Winchester, UK. July 2003.

Rymarz, R. & de Souza, M. (50%) (2003) Maintaining identity: An examination of Coptic orthodox young adults. 65th Annual Meeting for the Association for the Sociology of Religion. Atlanta. August 2003.

Australia

de Souza, M., (40%) Hyde, B. & Buchanan, M. (2008). An investigation of the role of the spiritual dimension in learning and teaching to engage students and enhance deep learning. ACU Faculty of Education Academic Conference. Sydney.

Chapman, J., de Souza, M. (35%) & Goldburg, P. (2008). Values Education. Good schools’ practice project. ACU Faculty of Education Academic Conference. Sydney.

de Souza, M. (2007). Education for transformation: Meeting students’ needs in changing contemporary contexts. Fifth National Symposium on Religious Education and Ministry. (June, 2007).

de Souza, M. (2007). Social and political contexts that foster or encumber spiritual expressions of connectedness and compassion: Implications for learning. Spirituality in Australia Conference, University of Western Sydney, July 2007).

de Souza, M. (50%) & Cartwright, P. (2007). Expressions, experiences and understanding of Tolerance: Implications for learning and teaching in schools and teacher education programs. Australian Curriculum Studies Association Biennial Conference, July 2007.

de Souza, M. (2006). Spirituality in religious education: Integrating the inner and outer lives of our students to promote meaning and connectedness in their lives. Australian Association for Religious Education. National Conference. Fremantle, October 2006.

de Souza, M. (2005). Engaging the mind, heart and soul of the student in religious education: Teaching for meaning and connection. Fourth National Symposium on Religious Education and Ministry. Canberra. Australian Catholic University. April 2005.

de Souza, M. (50%) & Hyde, B. (2003). Education as a spiritual journey. Third National Symposium on Religious Education and Ministry. Melbourne. Australian Catholic University. July 2003. (50%)

de Souza, M. & Rymarz, R. (2003). The transmission of a religious heritage to younger members of small ethnic communities in a pluralist society: The perceptions of young Australian Copts. Australian Association for the Study of Religion. Brisbane. July 2003. (50%)

de Souza, M. (2003). The role of spirituality in education: Helping young people find meaning. The 10th Annual Suicide Prevention Conference, Brisbane Trade And Exhibition Centre. Brisbane. June 2003.

de Souza, M. (2003). The voices of young people in a regional city of Victoria about their spiritual wellbeing: Implications for education. EdD doctoral seminar. ACU, Melbourne. May 2003.

de Souza, M. (2002). The spiritual dimension in education. Enactivism and post structuralism Workshop. ACU, Melbourne. Nov 2002.

de Souza, M. (2002). Identifying the elements that shape spiritual development and a sense of the sacred. Tertiary students perceptions of their spiritual journeys: Implications for lifelong learning. Lifelong Learning. Adult and Community Education: Reaching the Unreached Learner. Centre for Lifelong learning Conference. September 2002.

de Souza, M (2001). Addressing the spiritual dimension in education: Teaching affectively to promote cognition. The Second National Symposium on Religious Education and Ministry, Sancta Sophia College, Sydney University.

de Souza, M. (1998). Some implications for secondary religious education in Catholic schools: The results of a study of students’ and teachers’ perceptions. The First National Symposium on Religious Education and Ministry. Sancta Sophia College, Sydney University.

de Souza, M. (1996). Preliminary findings of a research study investigating Year 12 Students’ perceptions of their RE Programs. National Catholic Education Commision Conference, Canberra.