Background
Collis, Kevin Francis was born on February 18, 1930 in Cordelia, Australia. Son of Francis Samuel and Mary Elizabeth (Griffiths) Collis.
Collis, Kevin Francis was born on February 18, 1930 in Cordelia, Australia. Son of Francis Samuel and Mary Elizabeth (Griffiths) Collis.
Bachelor in Philosophy/English, U. Queensland (Australia), 1955; Bachelor of Education in Psychology, U. Queensland (Australia), 1963; Master of Education in Psychology and Mathematics, U. Queensland (Australia), 1967; Doctor of Philosophy in Education Psychology, U. Newcastle (Australia), 1972.
Teacher, various schools, Queensland, 1950-1959; teacher, research officer, Hubbard Academy, Brisbane, Queensland., 1960-1967; associate professor Education, U. Newcastle, Newcastle, 1968-1977; professor Education, head educational studies, U. Tasmania (Australia), since 1978. Consultant various Australian government agys., South Pacific, Asia, since 1970.
Captain Citizens' Military Forces Queensland, 1956-1960. Fellow Australian Psychological Society (vice president), Australian College of Education (vice president). Member Australian Association Mathematics Teachers (national treasurer 1966-1973), Psychologists in Mathematics Education (international group president 1984-1986), Australian Association Research in Education, Institute Ednl.
Research (president Tasmanian branch).
Married Beryl O'Shea, May 5, 1951. Children: Catherine Ann, Michael Kevin John, Mark David, Leisa Maree.