A5069252960- Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
- Education and Technology Integration
- Education Systems and Policy
- Children's Rights and Participation
- Reflective Practices in Education
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Innovative Education and Learning Practices
- Participatory Visual Research Methods
- Digital Storytelling and Education
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Educational Environments and Student Outcomes
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
- Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion
- Education and Critical Thinking Development
- Student Assessment and Feedback
- Parental Involvement in Education
- EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
- Literacy, Media, and Education
- Microbial Inactivation Methods
- Educational Games and Gamification
- Online and Blended Learning
University of Strathclyde
2004-2024
Murdoch Children's Research Institute
2023
International Fund for Animal Welfare
2022
Stockholm School of Economics
2018
Northumbria University
2016
Brockenhurst College
2016
Durham University
2012-2015
University of Chichester
2008-2013
Newcastle University
2003-2010
University of Canterbury
2007
Abstract This study is one element of a government‐sponsored evaluation into the introduction interactive whiteboards (IWBs) to Years 5 and 6 in English primary schools. research aimed gather information regarding pupil views IWBs impact these tools can have on teaching learning. To extend current literature, method targeted pupils’ how metacognition: thinking about Using template that has been developed by Centre for Learning Teaching at Newcastle University, pupils were encouraged talk...
This paper reports on a literature review conducted in the UK for Design Council and CfBT (Higgins et al., 2005 Higgins, S., Hall, E., McCaughey, C., Wall, K Woolner, P. 2005. The impacts of school environments: review, London: Council. [Google Scholar]) which looked at evidence impact environments learning schools. We have reviewed available regarding different facets physical environment provided an analysis based areas effect, including extent to interact (positively negatively) with one...
The BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech) is being utilised internationally for mass vaccination. Evidence of single-dose protection against symptomatic disease has encouraged some countries to opt delayed booster doses BNT162b2, but the effect this strategy on rates asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection remains unknown. We previously demonstrated frequent pauci- and amongst healthcare workers (HCWs) during UK’s first wave pandemic, using a comprehensive PCR-based HCW screening...
School premises make a difference to learning, but it is important understand the relationship between setting and educational activities. Physical space has been found entrench practice, making harder reflect changes. Yet changes made physical environment may not lead in teaching or learning. This be understood theoretically terms of levels participation, many school design practitioners advocate active participation communities processes change. article considers two case studies teachers...
Young children are often ignored or marginalised in the drive to address children’s participation and their wider set of rights. This is case generally social research, as well within field Arts-Based Education Research. article contributes growing literature on young involvement arts-based by providing a reflective account our learning playful engagement with using creative methods. small pilot project forms part larger international titled Look Who’s Talking: Eliciting Voices Children from...
Building on evidence from an earlier small-scale study of the discourse National Literacy Strategy (NLS) in England, findings a more extensive investigation (n=70) into interactive and styles nationally representative sample primary teachers are presented. Using computerised observation schedule analysis system, paper explores impact official endorsement 'interactive whole class teaching' teaching NLS to see whether it is promoting higher levels interaction cognitive engagement by pupils....
The study set out to investigate the impact of official endorsement ‘interactive whole class teaching’ on interaction and discourse styles primary teachers while teaching National Literacy Numeracy Strategies. In both strategies, interactive is seen as an ‘active model promoting high quality dialogue discussion between pupils. Pupils are expected play active part in by asking questions, contributing ideas explaining demonstrating their thinking class. Using computerized systematic classroom...
This article first investigates historical trends in both the practice and understanding of consultation, considering often contrasting perspectives architects designers, compared to teachers educationalists. Differing assumptions held by these two broad groups professionals can lead conflicting aims objectives for school buildings, even where there is determination communicate effectively find common ground. Our exploration this issue will centre on potential contribution users educational...
This paper draws on data collected during a longitudinal collaborative project with teachers in England from schools and further education colleges. The investigated 'Learning to Learn' partnership teacher–researchers focus how metacognitive awareness can be improved by enquiring into creative combinations of pedagogy, environment learners' dispositions. is an attempt make clear the theoretical underpinnings our belief that were enacting something different, metacognitive. We present...
Grounded in children’s rights, this article advances understanding of the affordances and constraints implementing Article 12 United Nations Convention on Rights Child educational settings with young children – those under 7. It starts from premise that if we are to foster democratic skills people, need develop practices support earliest age. The presents outcomes a seminar series facilitating dialogue among international academics working field range early years practitioners. This...
This paper describes a research tool which aims to gather data about pupils' views of learning and teaching, with particular focus on their thinking (metacognition). The approach has proved be an adaptable effective technique examine different contexts from the perspective, while also acting as aid reflective dialogue between pupils teachers part teaching process. A range templates have been created psychological or semiotic tools. They form basis mediated interview by providing image...
In an era when children’s rights are paramount, there still few practical examples to guide us seeking informed consent from children. This article therefore makes a significant contribution the field by examining three approaches negotiating with young children under 6 years old. We draw on researcher notes, images and observations four research projects that employed creative methods for take reflexive approach, considering how successful techniques have been in facilitating...
Understanding and working with ethical issues when including young children in educational research is critical to ensuring their involvement meaningful. Increasingly, different methodological approaches have been used address some of these issues, the use visual methods showing particular potential for its age appropriateness. This paper will specifically focus on three examples drawing based method samples across compulsory school from Learning Learn Schools project: Pupil View Templates...
The Digital Portfolio Project at Newcastle University aimed over one year (2002/2003) to support teachers in producing, storing and accessing assessment portfolios of learner’s work using information communications technology (ICT). This paper draws on evidence pupil views collected as part 14 teacher‐led case studies. all approached the task developing digital different ways variety end products was large; however, common result value placed portfolio a tool for reflection celebration...
This paper investigates how the use of Pupil Views Templates (PVTs), a tool designed to elicit, record and analyse development students’ awareness their own learning processes, supports teachers’ professional learning. reports on three‐year collaborative practitioner enquiry project involving more than 30 primary secondary schools in England. The data set includes practitioners’ case studies, interviews, questionnaires cross‐project analysis completed by university team. Analysis focuses...
This special issue of IJRME reflects the fact that visual methodology in educational research is at an important turning point. There has been a rapid expansion practice within resea...