Dr Monika Krajcovicova

Senior Lecturer
PhD(Education), PaedDr(Pedagogy), MA(Aesthetics), MSW(Social Work), GCertHE

Email: monika.krajcovicova@nd.edu.au
Phone: 02 8204 4682 (Australia), +61 2 8204 4682 (International)

• Biography

  Dr Monika Krajcovicova is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the School of Education, The University of Notre Dame Australia in Sydney. Monika's research focuses on interculturality, educational equity, social justice, and inclusion within early childhood education. Her research endeavours aim to advance educational practices, policies, and experiences, especially for children from diverse cultural backgrounds and disadvantaged communities. Additionally, she is committed to supporting and enhancing the educational journey of preservice teachers in university settings, with a particular focus on incorporating internationalization within higher education. Monika specialises in several teaching domains, including learning and developmental theories, family and community engagement, curriculum design, pedagogical methodologies, assessment strategies, creating inclusive learning environments, incorporating creativity and play into learning, and conducting educational research.

  Dr Monika has served as an International Editorial Board Member of the Social Pathology and Prevention (S.P.P.) journal and as a Management Committee Member of the Multicultural Families Organisation Inc. in Gold Coast. Previously, she contributed as a Member of the Queensland Early Childhood Teacher Education Network (QECTEN) (2021-2022), Co-Convenor of the Early Childhood Special Interest Group (SIG) for the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) (2016-2017), and Member of the Teacher Education Industry Advisory Group (TEIAG) in Logan and Gold Coast (2015-2022).

  Dr Monika Krajcovicova has held various leadership roles in higher education institutions. She served as the Coordinator for International Relationships (2007-2010) before becoming the Vice-Dean of International Relationships (2010-2011) at the Faculty of Education, University of Presov in Slovakia. Furthermore, she was the Program Director (2015-2017) for the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care, Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education, and Master of Early Childhood Education at the School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University. As a Program Co-coordinator at the School of Education, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Monika assisted in the Bachelor of Primary Education program.

  Dr Krajcovicova has been recognised with numerous teaching commendations, including the 2022 Academic Director's Commendations for Teaching and Learning at Griffith College, as well as Teaching Commendations in 2021 and 2018, and the Academic Provost Commendation in 2015 from Griffith University. Additionally, she has received several prestigious awards and fellowships, such as the 2011 Endeavour Awards Research Fellowships at Monash University in Australia, the 2010 Erasmus Teaching Staff Mobility Programme at Queen Maud University College of Early Childhood Education in Norway, the 2009 The Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) at Roma Tre University in Italy, the 2008 Ruth Crawford Mitchell Scholarship at the University of Pittsburgh in the United States, and the 2006 National Scholarship (MINERVA) Programme at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom.

  Links:

  Academia: https://ndt.academia.edu/DrMonikaKrajcovicova
  ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Monika-Krajcovicova

• Teaching Areas

  Dr Monika Krajcovicova specialises in several teaching domains, including learning and developmental theories, family and community engagement, curriculum design, pedagogical methodologies, assessment strategies, creating inclusive learning environments, incorporating creativity and play into learning, and conducting educational research.

  2024 Course Coordination and/or Teaching:

  Bachelor of Primary Education (Early Childhood Specialisation)
  EDUC3051 Learning Environments and Play in the Early Years
  EDUC4008 Leadership and Management in the Early Years
  EDUC4009 Family and Community Partnership in the Early Years Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood & Care 0-8 years)
  EDUC4001 Families and Partnerships in Teaching and Learning: 0-8 years

  
  Previous Course Coordination and Teaching:
  
  Master of Educational Studies
  7016EDN Understanding Research

  Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care
  7191EDN Curriculum and Pedagogy in the Early Years
  7194EDN History and Philosophy of Early Early Childhood
  7206EDN Child Development, Families and Communities
  7784EDN Professional Experience and Practice Early Childhood Education and Care

  Bachelor of Education
  1199EDN Communication for Teaching and Learning
  1299EDN Educational Technologies for Teaching and Learning
  1302EDN Lifelong Learning and Development
  1399EDN Education and Society
  1499EDN Understanding Lifelong Learner
  1699EDN Philosophy and Ethics in Education
  1799EDN Foundations of Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
  2611EDN Arts Education 1
  3094EDN Perspectives on Child Development and Learning
  3235EDN English in the Early Years of School
  3403EDN Programs and Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education
  3405EDN Supporting Young Children's Pro-social Behaviour
  3701EDN PEL 3: Safe and Supportive Learning Environment
  4599EDN Assessment in Education
  4888EDN The Griffith Graduate Teacher

• Research Expertise and Supervision

  Research Expertise

  Dr Monika Krajcovicova's research focuses on interculturality, educational equity, social justice, and inclusion within early childhood education. Her research endeavours aim to advance educational practices, policies, and experiences, especially for children from diverse cultural backgrounds and disadvantaged communities. Additionally, she is dedicated to supporting and enriching the educational development of preservice teachers in university settings.

  Research Field:

  • Education Systems, Curriculum and Pedagogy, Other Education, Anthropology, Sociology, Cultural Studies
    [Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2008]

  Research Interest:

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Teacher Education
  • Internationalisation in Higher Education
  • Culture and Interculturality
  • Educational Equity and Social Justice
  • Inclusion
  • Migrant and Refugee EducationRoma Education

  
  Supervision

  Current Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Candidates

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  • Lee-Ann Barton (PhD). Teachers' perceptions about the impact of the four-year professional learning program on their efficacy in teaching religious education to young children in past and current teaching roles.
    Principal Supervisor: Associate Professor Gregory Hine
    Co-supervisor:  Dr Monika Krajcovicova

  Doctor of Education (EdD)

  • Fiona Banjer (EdD). Impact of managed online tools for early phase students, parents and teachers on school experience. Griffith University, 2016-present.
    Principal Supervisor: Dr Jason Zagami, Griffith University
    Associate Supervisor: Dr Monika Krajcovicova

  
  Completed Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Candidates
  University of Presov, Principal Supervisor

  Doctor of Pedagogy (PaedDr.)

  • Daniela Koreňová (PaedDr.). Culture and competence development of early years of schooling children [Kultúra a rozvoj kompetencií detí mladšieho školského veku v rodine], 2012.
  • Lucia Ringošová (PaedDr.). The use of teaching resources in the context of the educational process modernization in primary school [Využitie vyučovacích prostriedkov v kontexte modernizácie výchovno-vzdelávacieho procesu na 1. stupni základnej školy], 2011.

  Master of Primary Teaching (Mgr.) – Research

  • Zuzana Uhrinová (Mgr.). Barriers to the creativity development of early years of schooling students [Bariéry rozvoja tvorivosti u žiakov mladšieho školského veku], 2012.
  • Silvia Bogdanovská (Mgr.). The family perspective towards the education of Roma children, stigmatization and prejudices [Postoj rodiny ku vzdelávaniu rómskych detí, stigmatizácia a predsudky], 2012.
  • Veronika Zamkovská (Mgr.). The current level of knowledge and attitudes of the Roma family in relation to the education of early years of schooling students [Aktuálna úroveň znalostí a postojov rómskej rodiny vo vzťahu k edukácii žiakov mladšieho školského veku], 2011.
  • Mária Kurucová (Mgr.). Education of Roma students in the context of the socio-cultural status of the family [Edukácia rómskych žiakov v kontexte socio-kultúrneho statusu rodiny], 2011.
  • Viera Sčisláková (Mgr.). Teacher and student interaction in the educational process of primary school [Interakcia učiteľa a žiaka vo výchovno-vzdelávacom procese na 1. stupni základnej školy], 2011.
  • Mária Vašková (Mgr.). Challenging behaviour of middle childhood students [Problémové správanie žiakov mladšieho školského veku], 2011.
  • Martina Gužiaková (Mgr.). Improving the quality of primary education for Roma students [Zvyšovanie kvality elementárnej edukácie rómskych žiakov], 2011.
  • Alena Petrová (Mgr.). Neglect of school attendance by early years of schooling students [Zanedbávanie školskej dochádzky u žiakov mladšieho školského veku], 2011.

• Books

  • Portik, M., Krajcovicova, M., Lapsanska, M., Minova, M., Novotna, E., Sepelakova, L. (2013). Preschool and elementary didactics [Predškolská a elementárna didaktika]. University of Presov. ISBN 978-80-555-0717-0 (print). ISBN 978-80-555-0996-9 (online).
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2012). Creativity in children of preschool and early school age [Tvorivosť detí predškolského a mladšieho školského veku]. University of Presov. ISBN 9788055507132.
  • Portik, M., Krajcovicova, M., Mihokova, S. (2009). Foundations of creativity [Základy tvorivosti]. University of Presov. ISBN 978-80-8068-941-4.

• Book Chapters

  • Krajcovicova, M. (2009). Elementary school education of Roma students [Elementárna školská edukácia rómskych žiakov]. In I. Kovalcikova (Ed.), Culture and competences: adaptive abilities of Roma students [Kultúra a kompetencie: adaptívne schopnosti rómskych žiakov] (pp. 64-71). University of Presov. ISBN 978-80-555-0111-6.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2009). Culture, competences and socio-cultural specifics of Roma [Kultúra, kompetencie a sociokultúrne špecifiká Rómov]. In I. Kovalcikova (Ed.), Culture and competences: adaptive abilities of Roma students [Kultúra a kompetencie: adaptívne schopnosti rómskych žiakov] (pp. 38-63). University of Presov. ISBN 978-80-555-0111-6.
  • Krajcovicova, M., Kovalcikova, I. (2009). Adaptive abilities and competences of Roma students [Adaptívne schopnosti a kompetencie rómskych žiakov]. In I. Kovalcikova (Ed.), Culture and competences: adaptive abilities of Roma students [Kultúra a kompetencie: adaptívne schopnosti rómskych žiakov] (pp. 105-148). University of Presov. ISBN 978-80-555-0111-6.
  • Krajcovicova, M., Kovalcikova, I. (2009). Research process of adaptive abilities and competences of Roma students [Proces výskumu adaptívnych schopností a kompetencií rómskych žiakov]. In I. Kovalcikova (Ed.), Culture and competences: adaptive abilities of Roma students [Kultúra a kompetencie: adaptívne schopnosti rómskych žiakov] (pp. 72-104). University of Presov. ISBN 978-80-555-0111-6.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2005). Teacher preparation for working with Roma students [Príprava učiteľa pre prácu s rómskymi žiakmi]. In I. Kovalcikova (Ed.), Foundation to Pedagogy (not only for a teaching assistant) [Úvod do pedagogiky (nielen pre asistenta učiteľa)] (pp. 67-69). University of Presov. ISBN 80-8068-370-0.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2005). Roma family as an actor of educational process [Rómska rodina ako činiteľ edukačného procesu]. In I. Kovalcikova (Ed.), Foundation to Pedagogy (not only for a teaching assistant) [Úvod do pedagogiky (nielen pre asistenta učiteľa)] (pp. 98-110). University of Presov. ISBN 80-8068-370-0.

• Journal Articles and Proceedings

  Journal Articles

  • Novotna, E., Krajcovicova, M. (2016). Sex education and its position in educational process (Edukacja seksualna i jej miejscew procesie edukacyjnym). Elementary Education in Theory and Practice (Edukacja Elementarna w Teorii i Praktyce), Vol. 11, 1(39), 27-36.
  • Krajcovicova, M., Novotna, E. (2015). Cultural inclusion: formal schooling for children from families of refugee backgrounds. Journal of Preschool and Elementary School Education, 2(8), 29-44.
  • Simcikova, E., Krajcovicova, M. (2012). Professional competences of teaching assistants in the context of improving the quality of primary education for Roma students [Profesijné kompetencie pedagogických asistentov v kontexte zvyšovania kvality elementárnej edukácie rómskych žiakov]. GRANT journal, 1(1), 79-83.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2011). Curriculum of primary education in the Slovak Republic. Issues in Early Education (Problemy Wczesnej Edukacji), 1(13), 138-142.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2010). Creative problem solving and its mechanisms (Tvorivé riešenie problému a jeho mechanizmy). Our School (Naša škola), 13(5-6), 12-15. ISSN 1335-2733.
  • Krajcovicova, M., Krajcovicova, V. (2010). Methods for developing creativity in learning and student motivation [Metódy rozvoja tvorivosti vo vyučovaní a motivácia žiakov]. Our School (Naša škola), 13(10), 22-25. ISSN 1335-2733.

  Research Reports

  • Taylor-Leech, K., Krajcovicova, M., Tualaulelei, E. (2019). Amata lelei a'oga amata (A good start to learning): project summary report 27 August 2018 - 31 March 2019. Griffith University. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.21022.72000.
  • Petrasova, A., Bartosova, E., Bernat, J., Cina, S., Hero, J., Jorcikova, O., Krajcovicova, M., et al. (2012). Analysis of educational needs for teachers and professional staff in primary schools [Analýza vzdelávacích potrieb pedagogických a odborných zamestnancov základných škôl]. University of Presov. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.26055.88480.
  • Krajcovicova, M., Minova, M., Kovarova, E. (2011). Pre-primary and primary education of Roma children in Presov [Predprimárna a primárna edukácia rómskych detí v meste Prešov]. Civic Association ‘Equal chances’. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.1911.7684.

  Dissertations

  • Krajcovicova, M. (2009). Cultural specifics of adaptive abilities and competences of Roma pupils as the basis of elementary school education [Kultúrne špecifiká adaptívnych schopností a kompetencií rómskych žiakov ako základ elementárnej školskej edukácie]: dissertation. University of Presov, 163p.

• Conference Papers

  • Krajcovicova, M. (2010). The Romani language as a communication tool of the Roma in Slovakia [Rómsky jazyk ako komunikačný nástroj Rómov na Slovensku]. In L. Belasova (Ed.), Current possibilities of creating elementary literacy [Aktuálne možnosti utvárania elementárnej gramotnosti: zborník z vedeckej konferencie] (pp. 98-102). University of Presov, Slovakia. ISBN 978-80-555-0024-9.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2010). Education for creativity in pre-primary education in the context of curriculum reform [Výchova k tvorivosti v predprimárnej edukácii v kontexte kurikulárnej reformy]. In M. Podhajecka, M. Minova (Ed.), Perceptual-motor skill learning in early childhood education in the context of the current curriculum reform: international scientific conference [Perceptuálno-motorické učenie sa v predprimárnej edukácii v kontexte súčasnej kurikulárnej reformy: zborník z vedecko-odbornej konferencie s medzinárodnou účasťou] (pp. 329-334). University of Presov, Slovakia. ISBN 978-80-555-0208-3.
  • Krajcovicova, M., Larsen, M. A. (2010). Socio-cultural and historical impact in education of Romany (Gypsy) in Slovakia and Travellers in Norway. In Professional ethics as a part of professional competence of supporting professions: international scientific conference (pp. 52-61). University of Presov, Slovakia.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2009). Romany (Gypsy) community, stigmas and preconceptions. In Common values, diverse practices: 7th European Congress of Community Psychology, 29-30 October 2009 (pp. 127-131). Paris, France.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2009). Cultural particularities of adaptive abilities and competences of Romany (Gypsy) children. In Trends and issues of educational research: international congress of educational research, 1-3 May 2009 [online], 6p. Educational Research Association, Canakkale, Turkey. ISBN 978-605-60682-1-8.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2009). Culture and competencies of Romany (Gypsies) children in the field of health, hygiene and the care of others. In Cовременные енденции конструирования персоногенетического нарратива на основе злементов социогенетического феномена: international scientific conference (pp. 101-105). UO, VGU im. P. M. Masherova, Vitebsk, Belarus.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2009). Development of creativity in current kindergarten [Rozvoj tvorivosti v súčasnej materskej škole]. In E. Gasparova, M. Minova (Ed.), From childcare center to kindergarten: a collection of contributions from a professional-scientific conference with international participation [Od detskej opatrovne k materskej škole: zborník príspevkov z odborno-vedeckej konferencie s medzinárodnou účasťou] (pp. 100-104). Slovak Committee of the World Organization for Preschool Education, Society for Preschool Educatio [Slovenský výbor Svetovej organizácie pre predškolskú výchovu, Spoločnosť pre predškolskú výchovu], Banska Bystrica, Slovakia. ISBN 978-80-970266-0-8.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2009). Teacher preparation in the process of cultural changes of the Roma ethnic group in Slovakia [Príprava učiteľov v procese kultúrnych zmien rómskeho etnika na Slovensku]. In J. Kancir, V. Zelova (Ed.), [Príprava učiteľov v procese školských reforiem (online): zborník príspevkov z vedeckej konferencie s medzinárodnou účasťou], 16-17 September 2009 (pp. 719-725). University of Presov, Slovakia. ISBN 978-80-555-0014-0.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2008). Curriculum development in the context of Romany culture in the Slovak Republic. In Creating global culture of peace: strategies for curriculum development and implementation, WCCI 13th world conference in education, 2-7 September 2008 (pp. 169-176). WCCI, Antalya, Turkey.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2008). Educational needs of children from the view point of culture and ethnicity [Edukačné potreby detí z hľadiska kultúry a etnickej príslušnosti]. In Early childhood education, a chance for all children: proceedings of a European conference [Vzdelávanie od útleho veku, šanca pre všetky deti: zborník z európskej konferencie] (pp. 148-157). Rokus, Presov, Slovakia. ISBN 978-80-89055-82-1.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2007). Romany family and religion in the context of citizenship. In Children’s identity and citizenship in the Visegrad context: proceedings of the international academic conference Children´s identity and citizenship in the Visegrad context (pp. 262-267). University of Presov, Slovakia. ISBN 978-80-8068-719-9.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2006). Adaptive abilities and competences of Roma students [Adaptívne schopnosti a kompetencie rómskych žiakov]. In Student forum: collection of contributions from VIII. year of meetings [Študentské fórum: zborník príspevkov z VIII. ročníka stretnutí], June 2005 (pp. 149-154). Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia.
  • Krajcovicova, M., Kovalcikova, I. (2005). The educational level of Roma as a basic prerequisite for employment on the labor market [Vzdelanostná úroveň Rómov ako základný predpoklad uplatnenia sa na trhu práce]. In Quality of life and equality of opportunities - from the perspective of adult education and social work: collection of contributions [Kvalita života a rovnosť príležitostí - z aspektu vzdelávania dospelých a sociálnej práce: zborník príspevkov], 24-25 November 2004 (pp. 314-321). Faculty of Arts, Presov, Slovakia. ISBN 80-8068-425-1.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2005). Notes on teacher preparation for working with Roma students [Poznámky k príprave učiteľa na prácu s rómskymi žiakmi]. In I. Scholzova (Ed.), Elementary teacher training and the European multicultural space: proceedings of an international scientific conferennce [Príprava učiteľov elementaristov a európsky multikultúrny priestor: zborník z medzinárodnej vedeckej konferencie], 22-23 June 2005 (pp. 635-636). University of Presov, Slovakia. ISBN 80-8068-372-7.

  Book of Abstracts

  • Krajcovicova, M. (2009). Cultural particularities of the adaptive abilities and competences of Romany (Gypsy) children. In Book of abstracts: Trends and issues of educational research: the international congress of educational research, 1-3 May 2029 (pp. 174-175). Educational research association, Canakkale, Turkay. ISBN 978-605-60682-0-1.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2007). Opinions of the Romany children`s parents on education as an opportunity to improve the quality of elementary education for Romany children. In Book of abstracts (online): Community, work and family: II International conference: making the connections in a global context (p. 42). CIES-ISCTE, Lisbon, Portugal.

• Original Creative Works

  • Krajcovicova, M. (2023). Child brain development (3-8 years). DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.28153.03680.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2022). Home learning: How to help children learn from home. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.26475.31521/1.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2022). Empowered woman: How to build women's resilience. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.11598.64327.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2021). Overcoming academic procrastination for university success. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.36607.18087.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2020). Academic wellbeing: Empowering university success through self-care strategies. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.28008.85762.
  • Krajcovicova, M. (2012). Creative activities for 3-6-year-old children [Tvorivé hry pre 3. - 6. ročné deti]. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.20393.57449.

• In the Media

  • Krajcovicova, M. (2022, September 4). Study results do not depend on homework, but on healthy communication [Študijné výsledky nestoja na domácich úlohách, ale zdravej komunikácii] (Radio broadcast). SBS Slovak. https://www.sbs.com.au/language/slovak/sk/podcast-episode/studijne-vysledky-nestoja-na-do
  • English-Samoan bilingual kindy connects kids to culture. (2019, June 20). Griffith News, https://news.griffith.edu.au/2019/06/20/english-samoan-bi-lingual-kindy-connects-kids-to-culture/

• Professional Affiliations

  • International Editorial Board Member: Social Pathology and Prevention (S.P.P.) journal
  • Management Committee Member: Multicultural Families Organisation Inc., Gold Coast, Australia
  • Member: Awards Alumni Network, Australia
  • Member: Teaching and Education Research Association (TERA)
  • Member: Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE)
  • Member: British Educational Research Association (BERA)

• Community Engagement

  2015-2022
  Teacher Education Industry Advisory Group (TEIAG), Logan, Gold Coast, Queensland

  2013-2014
  Volunteer for the Refugee Tutoring & Community Support (VoRTCS)
  St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland, Brisbane

• Awards

  2022 Academic Director's Commendations for Teaching and Learning
  Griffith College, Australia

  2021 Teaching Commendation, Excellence in Teaching for Trimester 2, 2021
  Griffith University, Australia

  2018 Teaching Commendation, Excellence in Teaching for Trimester 1, 2018
  Griffith University, Australia

  2015 Academic Provost Commendation, Excellence in Teaching for Semester 2, 2015
  Griffith University, Australia

  2011 Endeavour Awards Research Fellowships
  Monash University, Australia

  2010 Erasmus Teaching Staff Mobility Programme
  Queen Maud University College of Early Childhood Education, Norway

  2009 The Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP)
  Roma Tre University, Italy

  2008 Ruth Crawford Mitchell Scholarship
  University of Pittsburgh, United States

  2006 National Scholarship (MINERVA) Programme
  Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

• Grants and Projects

  Learning and Teaching Grants and Projects

  Year: 2024
  Title: 2024 Colombia COIL Pilot. Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)
  Agency: Australian Embassy in Mexico (Education & Research)
  Institutions: The University of Valle (UV), Colombia; The University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA)
  Coordinators and Members: Alejandro Fernández Benavides (Coordinator, UV), Monika Krajcovicova (Coordinator, UNDA), Lauren Stephenson, Boris Handal

  Year: 2021-2022
  Title: 2021 UHH/GU Internationalization in Teacher Education: Digital German-Australian Student Dialogue. Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), Internationalisation of Education.
  Institutions: University of Hamburg (UHH), Germany; Griffith University (GU), Australia
  Coordinators and Members: Anna Du Plessis (Project Leader, Internalisation), Telse Iwers (Coordinator, UHH), Monika Krajcovicova (Coordinator, GU), Christa van Aswegen

  Year: 2019-2020
  Title: Digital intensification for active learning of observational skills to improve preservice teachers’ employability
  Granting Agency: Griffith University, AEL Teaching Development Grants 2019- 2020
  Amount: $3,000
  Chief Investigator: Monika Krajcovicova

  Year: 2016
  Title: Faculty Stories
  Institution: Griffith University
  Staff Member: Monika Krajcovicova (Stakeholder in inspiring digital stories of academics’ teaching and learning experiences)

  Year: 2011-2012
  Title: Elements of pre-primary and primary education
  Granting Agency: Cultural and Educational Grant Agency of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic
  Amount: $17,488
  Chief Investigators and Staff Members: Milan Portik (chief investigator), Monika Minova (co-investigator), Monika Krajcovicova (co-investigator), Erika Novotna (co-investigator), Miroslava Lapsanka (co-investigator)

  
  Research Grants and Projects

  Year: 2018-2019
  Title: Amata lelei aoga amata (A good start to learning)
  Granting Agency: Griffith University, Arts, Education & Law Group Research Grant
  Amount: $10,000
  Chief Investigators and Staff Members: Kerry Taylor-Leech, Griffith University (chief investigator), Monika Krajcovicova, Griffith University (co-investigator), Temukisa Lealasola, Griffith University (research assistant), Eseta Tualaulelei, University of Southern Queensland (co-investigator).

  Year: 2011-2012
  Title: Educational needs of teaching and professional staff
  Granting Agency: Methodical – Pedagogical Centrum in Bratislava, Slovak Republic (ITMS: 26130130051)
  Amount: $38,815,740
  Chief Investigators and Staff Members: Alica Petrasova (chief investigator), Erika Bartosova (co-investigator), Jozef Bernat (co-investigator), Stanislav Cina (co-investigator), Jan Hero (co-investigator), Olga Jorcikova (co-investigator), Monika Krajcovicova (co-investigator), Jana Luptakova (co-investigator), Peter Repisky (co-investigator), Zuzana Reveszova (co-investigator), Rastislav Rosinsky (co-investigator), Emil Samko (co-investigator), Milan Samko (co-investigator), Edita Simcikova (co-investigator), Monika Tomovcikova (co-investigator), Ingrid Zubkova (co-investigator).

  Year: 2009-2010
  Title: Kids in the context of mental Disorders: Skill training to empower Teachers, Health Professionals and Social Workers
  Granting Agency: European Fund “Leonardo da Vinci”
  Amount: $19,630
  Chief Investigators and Staff Members: Milan Portik (chief investigator), Tatiana Dubayova (co-investigator), Monika Krajcovicova (co-investigator), Lucia Hrebenarova (co-investigator).

  Year: 2009-2010
  Title: Roma in Presov city. Pre-primary and primary education of Roma children in Presov
  Granting Agency: Roma Education Fund in Budapest, Hungary & Civic Association ‘Equal Opportunities’ Presov, Slovak Republic.
  Chief Investigators and Staff Members: Edita Kovarova (chief investigator), Monika Krajcovicova (co-investigator), Monika Minova (co-investigator)

  Year: 2007-2009
  Title: Adaptive abilities and competencies of Roma children
  Granting Agency: Scientific Grant Agency of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research Sport of the Slovak Republic (1/4529/07)
  Amount: $24,850
  Chief Investigators and Staff Members: Iveta Kovalcikova (chief investigators), Monika Krajcovicova (co-investigator)