Qualifications: B.Ed (Qld UT); M.Ed (US Qld)

Teaching

• I teach physical education courses. These are ED183 swimming and aquatic safety, ED184 physical education and leisure I, and ED284 physical education and leisure II. I have taught physical education in Solomon Islands high schools and was a School Principal prior to joining Teacher Education at the Solomon Islands College of Higher Education. I later joined the University of the South Pacific, based in Fiji

Research Areas

• My research areas are physical education pedagogy, physical activity and health, and Solomon Islands issues that interest me.

Publications

Journal Articles

• Maebuta, J. & Dorovolomo, J. (2011). Environmental education and sustainable development in Solomon Islands: Policy and Practice Disparity. The International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, 7(1), 263-274.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2010). Chracteristics of authorship and papers to an education journal in the Pacific Islands. The International Journal of Knowledge, Culture & Change Management, 10(3), 159-168.
• Phan, P.H., Maebuta, J. & Dorovolomo, J. (2010). The relations between personal epistemology and learning approaches in sociocultural contexts: A theoretical conceptualisation. The International Journal of Learning, 17(5), 465-477.
• Maebuta, J., Dorovolomo, J. & Phan P. H. (2010). Examining the quality of practical learning in secondary school technical and vocational education curriculum in Solomon Islands. The International Journal of Learning, 17(5), 11-23.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2010). Tsunami and its effects on a school in Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands. Directions: Journal of Educational Studies, 31(1&2), 95-110.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2010). Alternatives to corporal punishment in school. Directions: Journal of Educational Studies, 31(1&2), 78-94.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2010). Behind a successful school principal is community collaboration. Directions: Journal of Educational Studies, 31(1&2), 37-52.
• Dorovolomo, J., Phan, H.P., Maebuta, J. (2010). Quality lesson planning and quality delivery: Do they relate? The International Journal of Learning. 17(3), 447-455.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2009). Games and play school children engage in during recess in Suva primary schools, Fiji Islands. Educate: The Journal of Doctoral Research in Education, 9(2), 2-6.
• Dorovolomo, J. & Hammond, J. (2008) The Fiji secondary school sport and physical education status quo and its importance to tertiary curriculum development. Directions: Journal of Educational Studies, 27(2), 37-46.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2008) Camping promotes better understanding of others different, teamwork, and autonomy. The International Journal of Learning, 15(5), 37-44.
• Burnett, G. & Dorovolomo, J. (2008). Teaching in difficult times: Solomon Island teachers' narratives of perseverance. Journal of Peace, Conflict & Development, Issue 12, Available from: www.peacestudiesjournal.org.uk.
• Tuinamuana, K., Burnett, G., Dorovolomo, J. & Koya, C. F. (2006) Teacher education for the future: A case study of Fiji at the University of the South Pacific, Education and Sustainable Development, Vol.1, pp. 324-337.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2004) Teachers' practical theory: Personal articulation and implications for teachers and teacher education in the Pacific, Pacific Curriculum Network, 13(1&2), 10-16.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2004) The status of primary physical education in Solomon Islands. Pacific Curriculum Network, 12(2), 29-35.

Conference Presentations

• Dorovolomo, J. (2013). Outdoor education is a vehicle for creating environmental awareness among students. Paper presented at the 12th Pacific Science Inter-Congress, 8-12 July, 2013; Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2013). The newspaper as a venue for fan participation. Paper presented at the Fiji Rugby Centenary Conference, 1-2 July, 2013, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2012). Land access, practices and people’s livelihoods in Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands. Paper presented at the Regional Conference on Land and Sustainable Development in Melanesia, 7-10 November 2012, Port Vila, Vanuatu.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2012). Teaching for the affective domain of learning. Paper presented at the Vice Chancellor's Learning and Teaching Forum, 10 September, 2012, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2012). Ring the recess bells and let the children play. Paper presented at the Pacific Islands Research Symposium: Social Determinants of Health, 6-7 September, 2012, Tanoa International Hotel, Nadi, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2012). Impediments to village progress and development at a Choiseul village, Solomon Islands. Paper presented at the Regional Conference on Local Governments for Climate Change, 16-18 July, 2012, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2012). Targeting informal contexts to increase physical activity levels of school children. The Pacific Health Research Fono, 18-19 April, 2012, Waipuna Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand.
• Dorovolomo, J & Maebuta, J. (2011). Quality of instruction can contribute to positive student retention rates. Paper presented at the Vice-Chancellor's Forum on Learning and Teaching 2011, 22-23 September, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2011). Out-of-school activities of three Fiji primary schools. Paper presented at the International Conference for Health Statistics in the Pacific Islands. 5-8 July, Tanoa Plaza, Suva, Fiji. (Keynote Speaker)
• Dorovolomo, J. (2010). The merit of traditional Pacific Island food to tackle rising lifestyle diseases. Paper presented at the International Conference on Future Challenges, Ancient Solutions: What we can Learn from the Past about Managing the Future in the Pacific. 29 November – 3 December, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo. J. (2010). Games and play school children engage in during recess in Five Suva schools. Paper presented at the National Education Conference: Education for a New Fiji, 22-24 November, Lautoka, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2010). Time for turf consciousness is well over: Tackling non-communicable diseases can't alone. Paper presented at the Social Policy, Social Welfare Systems and Human Security in the Pacific Conference, 5-7 October, 2010, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2010). Children's writing, drawing, sport and play: Making sense of natural disasters. Paper presented at the Oceanic Conference on Creativity & Climate Change, 13 – 17 September 2010, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2010). Spare the rod: There are alternatives to Corporal Punishment in Schools. Paper presented at the Law and Culture Conference, 30 August – 1 September 2010, Port Villa, Vanuatu.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2010). Moving less and moving away from Pacific Islands traditional food can be costly. Paper presented at the International Federation of Physical Education Oceania Conference, 7-9 July, Suva, Fiji. (Keynote Speaker)
• Dorovolomo, J. (2009). Rural education matters: Access to Opportunities to Learn in physical education and school sport in rural Solomon Islands schools. Paper presented at the 26th Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER) Conference, 8-10 July, Brisbane, Australia.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2008). Camping promotes better understanding of others different, teamwork, and autonomy. Paper presented at the Fifteenth International Conference on Learning, 3-6 June, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA. (Virtual)
• Dorovolomo, J. (2007). Building alliances and partnerships to promote lifelong adherence to regular physical activity in children and youth in the Pacific. Paper presented at the Continuing and Community Education Regional Conference, April 18-20, Apia, Samoa.
• Burnett, G. & Dorovolomo, J. (2007). Teaching in difficult times: Solomon Island teachers' narrative of perseverence. Paper presented at the 5th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, January 6-9, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
• Dorovolomo, J. & Hammond, J. (2006). The Fiji secondary school sport and physical education status quo and its influence on tertiary curriculum development. Paper presented at the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance Congress, October 1-4, Wellington, New Zealand.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2005). Teachers' practical theory – personal articulation and thoughts. Paper presented at the 3rd Hawaii International Conference on Education, January 4-7, Sheraton Waikiki, Honolulu, USA.
• Dorovolomo, J. & Hammond, J. (2005). Regular physical activity: An urgent health need in the Pacific. Paper presented at the Regional Conference on Continuing Education, Aug. 29-30, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2003). Strengthening vocationalism in the Solomon Islands. Paper presented at the Re-Thinking educational aid in the pacific conference, 20-22 October, Nadi, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2003). The status of primary physical education in the Solomon Island. Paper presented at the Re-Thinking Education in Solomon Islands: Challenges and Prospects Conference, 23-25 September, Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Seminars, Symposiums, Retreats and Workshop Presentations

• Dorovolomo, J. (2013). Drowning in Fiji: A grave concern, Paper presented at the Talanga: The School of Education Seminar Series, 25 February 2013, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2012). Building professional communities in teacher education. Paper presented at the Talanga: The School of Education Seminar Series, 22 March, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Mowbray, D., Grogan, P., Dorovolomo, J., Zipevski, B., Stevic, A., Graham, R. & Talatoka, S. (2011). Analysis and identification of participant profiles and needs for sport education and development in the Cook Islands, Paper presented at the Oceania Sport Education Program Workshop, Raffles Gateway Hotel, Nadi, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2011). Directed research as a vehicle to steer Pacific Islands' education forward. Paper presented at the RPEIPP Rethinking Pacific Education Symposium, 7-8 December, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2011). Low sport participation out-of-school is a concern. Pacific Regional Technical Vocational Education and Training & Non-Formal Education Symposium, 29 November – 1 December, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. & Maebuta, J. (2011). Student retention rates (Attrition rates) in Higher Education Matters. Paper presented at the Talanga: The School of Education Seminar Series, 15 August, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2011). Citizenship education and teacher education: A Fiji study. Paper presented at the National Workshop on ESD, Civics and Teacher Training Institutions, 12-14 April, Hexagon International Hotel, Nadi, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2011). After school activities of pupils in three primary schools of Fiji. Paper presented at the Talanga: The School of Education Seminar Series, 4 April, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Mowbray, D., Jones, B., Talatoka, S., Dorovolomo, J., Kama, R. & Potoi, A. (2010). Practitioner competency framework. Paper presented at the Oceania Sport Education Program Framework Review Group Workshop, 6-8 December, The Pearl Resort, Pacific Harbour, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2010). Reciprocal style of teaching and peer assessment in physical education. Paper presented at the Vice Chancellor's Forum on Learning and Teaching, 8-9 November, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2010). Recess is the fourth R. Paper presented at the Authors' Cocktail, 8 November, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2010). First Year Student Teachers' Perspectives on Citizenship Education at the Corpus Christi Teachers' College, Fiji. Paper presented at the Workshop on Research in Citizenship Education in Teacher Training Institutions, 1 July, Laucala Campus, University of the South Pacific, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2010). Tsunami and its effects on a school in Choiseul, the Solomon Islands. Paper presented at the Talanga: The School of Education Seminar Series, 19 April, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2009). Physical activity, nutrition, population health and Pacific Islands' social sustainability. Paper presented at the Regional Symposium on Population and Health and Pacific Islands' Social Sustainability. 23-25 November, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2009). Observing children in their natural environment. Paper presented at the School of Education Postgraduate Symposium, 12 September, Laucala Campus, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2009). Quality lesson planning and quality delivery: Do they relate? Paper presented at the Talanga: The School of Education Seminar Series, 17 August, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2009). Pacific Islands Educational Researchers' Publication Productivity: An analysis of the Directions: Journal of Educational Studies', Paper presented at the Talanga: The School of Education Seminar, 11 may, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2008). Locked up generation! Why can't we get them outdoors? Paper presented at the Talanga: The School of Education Seminar Series, 13 October, Laucala Campus, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2008). Does rural education matter? Paper presented at the Symposium on Re-Inventing Education to Meet Pacific Needs', 2 May, Lautoka, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2008). Should focus be on research or quality curriculum delivery in tertiary institutions? Paper presented at the Talanga: The School of Education Seminar Series, 3 March, Laucala Campus, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2007). A Solomon Islands Principal's collaborative experiences with the community, Paper presented at the Leadership Case Study Workshop, 28-30 November, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2007). USP Physical education – Selective Studies, Paper presented at the Oceania Sport Education Symposium, 6-7 December, Forum Secretariat Building, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2007). Going beyond the physical education curriculum to promote lifelong adherence to regular physical activity in children and youth in the Pacific Island, Paper presented at the Talanga: A School of Education Seminar Series, 30 May, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2006). Regular physical activity: An urgent health need in the Pacific Islands, Paper presented at the Talanga: The School of Education Seminar Series, 28 April, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Campus, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2006). The Fiji secondary school sport and physical education status quo and its influence on tertiary curriculum development, Paper presented at the Talanga: The School of Education Seminar Series, 28 September, USP Laucala Campus, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2005). Teachers' practical theory – Personal articulation and thoughts. Paper presented at the Brown Bag Seminar, 23 March, School of Humanities, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2005). The Fiji secondary school sport and physical education status quo, Paper presented at the Curriculum Innovation and Learning Technologies Research Retreat, 25-26 November, Invercauld House, Lismore, Australia.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2004). People First Network: Solomon Islands Rural Email Network, Paper presented at the Tok Time, 22 September, School of Education, University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.

Poster Presentations

• Dorovolomo, J. (2012). Shifting away from traditional cultivation practices pose risks to food security. Paper presented at the Pacific Regional Climate Change and Health Symposium, 13-15 September 2012, University of Fiji, Lautoka, Fiji.

Book

• 2008, Pacific Education: Issues and Perspectives, Edited by J.Dorovolomo, C. F. Koya, Huy. P.Phan, J. Veramu, U. Nabobo-Baba, USP: Fiji.

Book Chapters and Proceedings

• Dorovolomo, J. (2011). Physical activity, nutrition, population health and social sustainability in the Pacific. In W. Narsey, A. S. Robertson, B. C. Prasad, K. Seniloli, E. Jongstra (Eds.), Population and Development in the Pacific Islands: Accelerating the ICPD Programme of Action at 15 (pp. 198-209).
• Dorovolomo, J. (2010). An unfit and malnourished Pacific: Challenges and opportunities in sustainability. In U. Nabobo-Baba, C.F. Koya & T. Teaero (Eds), Education for Sustainable Development: Continuity and Survival in the Pacific. (pp. 122-139). Suva, University of the South Pacific.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2009, July). Rural education matters: Access to opportunities to learn in physical education and school sport in rural Solomon Islands schools. In T.F. Cuddihy & E. Brymer (Eds.), Proceedings of the Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation International Conference (pp. 49-68). Brisbane: Queensland University of Technology.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2008). Rural education matters: Access to Opportunities To Learn in physical education and school sport in rural Solomon Islands schools. In Pacific Education: Issues and Perspectives, J. Dorovolomo, C.F. Koya, H.P. Phan, J. Veramu, U. Nabobo-Baba ( Eds) Lautoka Campus, University of the South Pacific, pp. 5-27.
• Dorovolomo, J., Koya, C.F., Veramu, J. & Nabobo-Baba, U. (2008). Conclusion: The feasting continues. In Pacific Education: Issues and Perspectives, J.Dorovolomo, C.F. Koya, H.P. Phan, J. Veramu, U. Nabobo-Baba (Eds), Lautoka Campus, University of the South Pacific. pp. 213 – 216.
• Dorovolomo, J. (2005). Strengthening vocationalism in the Solomon Islands. In Re-Thinking Aid Relationships in Pacific Education. K. Sanga, C. Chu & L. Crowl (eds). Institute of Research and Development in Maori and Pacific Education, Victoria University of Wellington, pp. 161-170.

Committees and community engagement

• Member, the Solomon Islands Table Tennis Association: Promote participation and build potentials of Solomon Islanders in the sport of table tennis.
• Member, the Oceania Sport Education Commission, of the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC): Discusses and implements sport education frameworks, strategies and programs in Oceania.
• Member, the Fiji Water Safety Council: It promotes safe use of aquatic environments and the prevention of drowning.
• Coordinator, Talanga: The School of Education Seminar Series: It promotes purposeful dialogue, discussions and debate in academia.
• Vice President, the Fiji Deaf Table Tennis Association: Provide support for the Deaf Community to participate in sports.