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School of Education Research Interests Directory

Within the School of Education academic staff have considerable research expertise and professional experience within many aspects of Education. The list below provides an indication of who within the School can provide expertise in specific fields. Individuals will be happy to discuss possible advice, consultancy, research, courses or other contacts in the fields indicated, both with individuals, institutions or authorities.

We have organised the list around key words that reflect current professional and academic themes. However, it will always be worth considering alternative key words if the exact word/phrase that you need is not here. Please contact the colleagues indicated directly - contact information and personal details can be found on our website.

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S Search:   Scaffolded teaching Julia Kender Scaffolded teaching in literacy development Scaffolding learning - The role of talk Kathy Mason School effectiveness School effectiveness / School Improvement Chris Downey School effectiveness theory School improvement Keith Smith School transition issues, particularly in relation to ethnic minorities Dr Jasmine Rhamie Science - young people's understanding of the nature of science through the online discussion of practical work Science and Religion Jeremy Stone Science Education Dr Jenny Byrne Chris Downey Caro Garrett Pam Hanley Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome Julia Kender Service operations management Gary Evans Sexuality and gender issues Dr Gill Clarke Skills Development - Academic Social and Organisational Psychology in Sporting Organisations Dr John Schulz Social class identity and social mobility Social Exclusion Dr Kalwant Bhopal Social Inclusion Dr Kalwant Bhopal Social Justice Dr Ghazala Bhatti Social psychological development in older children and adolescents Dr Malcolm Ogles Social theories of learning Professor Alison Fuller Socio-scientific Issues Pam Hanley Socio-scientific issues; evidence-based practice; science teacher education Professor Mary Ratcliffe Sociology Sociology of Education Dr Martin Dyke Sociology of Politics – especially political ideologies, issues of equality, diversity and identity Dr Alan Grattan Special Educational Needs Julia Kender Professor Melanie Nind Specific Learning Difficulties Julia Kender Sport Education and Physical Education Sport Education with Physical Education Dr Gary Kinchin Sport, Political analysis Sports Physiology Dr Julie Price Staff development Keith Smith Staff observation procedures in HE and their perceived value to academics Hazel Brown Staff training Stakeholder experiences and perceptions of PGCE at M level Dr Keira Sewell Statistics and probability - ITE students' knowledge Michael Fletcher Strategic and operational planning in higher education Professor John Taylor Student Teaching Effectiveness Dr Felix Maringe