Adjunct Professor Kate Williams is the lead of the RAMSR research program. For more information on RAMSR research contact her at k15.williams@qut.edu.au
Kate’s overview of rhythm and development and its applications
In this recording of Kate’s 2021 keynote address to the Australasian Human Development Association conference, Kate overviews research on rhythm and development generally, music therapy and educational applications.
Kate explains RAMSR
Building brains in early childhood
In this video Kate explains the background to the RAMSR program of research.
Real World Research with Kate Williams
In this video Kate talks about how she came to be interested in this area of research. She also describes and previews some of the very simple activities that form part of the RAMSR program.
Publications
Online RAMSR training and implementation fidelity
Bautista, A., Wan, M., Ng, S-P., Pan, Y., & Williams, K.E. (2025) Effectiveness of online music professional development: Implementation fidelity and teachers’ perspectives.. Journal of Music Teacher Education.
RAMSR implementation facilitators and barriers
Bentley, L., White, S., Savage, S., & Williams, K.E. (2025) Facilitators and barriers of implementing evidence-based programs delivered by teachers in early childhood education: Findings from the Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR) program as a case study. Edarxiv. .
Developing Early Childhood Teacher Confidence to Implement Classroom Music and Movement Activities
Savage, Sally, Bentley, Laura, Williams, Kate, Nielson, Catherine, Eager, Rebecca (2024) Developing Early Childhood Teacher Confidence to Implement Classroom Music and Movement Activities: Key Professional Learning Features. Early Childhood Education Journal.
RAMSR online training in Hong Kong
Ng, S.-P., Bautista, A., Lee, K., & Williams, K. E. (2024) Impact of online professional development on Hong Kong kindergarten teachers' confidence: An experimental study.. Australian Journal of Music Education.
Rhythm and movement for self-regulation
Williams, K. (2022) Rhythm and movement for self-regulation. Australian Childcare Alliance: Belonging Early Years Journal, 11(3), 12-14. .
A translational application of music for preschool cognitive development
Bentley, Laura, Eager, Rebecca, Savage, Sally, Nielson, Cathy, White, Sonia, Williams, Kate (2022) A translational application of music for preschool cognitive development : RCT evidence for improved executive function, self-regulation, and school readiness. Developmental Science.
Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR) 2020 - 2021. RCT and follow-up. Research Brief
Williams, Kate, Bentley, Laura, Eager, Rebecca, Savage, Sally, Nielson, Cathy (2021) Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR) 2020 - 2021. RCT and follow-up. Research Brief
Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR) intervention for preschool self-regulation development in disadvantaged communities: A clustered randomised controlled trial study protocol.
Williams, Kate, Savage, Sally, Eager, Rebecca (2020) Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR) intervention for preschool self-regulation development in disadvantaged communities: A clustered randomised controlled trial study protocol. BMJ Open, 10 (9), pp.Article number: e036392.
citations on Web of Science
citations on Scopus
Implementation of a rhythm and movement intervention to support self-regulation skills of preschool-aged children in disadvantaged communities
Williams, Kate, Berthelsen, Donna (2019) Implementation of a rhythm and movement intervention to support self-regulation skills of preschool-aged children in disadvantaged communities. Psychology of Music, 47 (6), pp.800-820.
- 6 citations on Web of Science
- 5 citations on Scopus
Moving to the beat: Using music, rhythm, and movement to enhance self-regulation in early childhood classrooms
Williams, Kate (2018) Moving to the beat: Using music, rhythm, and movement to enhance self-regulation in early childhood classrooms. International Journal of Early Childhood, 50 (1), pp.85-100.
- 4 citations on Scopus