Research groups within the School of Education include:
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The large team at Plymouth University includes staff from a wide variety of backgrounds with particular strengths in child development, sociology, history of childhood, social policy, education, play, leadership and management, child protection, poverty and social exclusion and evaluation. A common focus for our research activity is an interest in the lives and experiences of children under three years old. We believe in theoretical-applied research and the importance of promoting learning communities, which support the development of young children, families and professionals.... (more >>)
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The complex themes of inclusive education and social justice are central to the teaching and research of many within the Faculty of Health, Education and Society. These areas, particularly via the widening participation arena, are also fundamental to the faculty's, indeed the university's, work. This network considers a wide range of issues relating to inclusive education and social justice, for example, gender, disability, race, widening participation, language, age, sexuality, class, across education in its widest sense. We also have a methodological focus exploring issues of inclusivity, ethics, 'voice' and social justice in researching these interests.... (more >>)
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Educational research is an important part of the work of the Centre for Teaching Mathematics, drawing together various people from across the University to provide a focus for common interests. The Centre aims to be involved in educational research which will have a direct influence on the way that mathematics is taught in the classroom. Within the Centre there are a five areas of research: Technology, Teaching and Learning, Conceptual Understanding, Images and Beliefs, Philosophy of Mathematics and Education. More details about the Research at the Centre for Teaching Mathematics can be found at our website - see below ... (more >>)
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Learning outside the classroom, learning outdoors and elsewhere, informal and non-formal learning contexts, distinctions between outdoor learning and outdoor education, fieldtrips and technology, sustainable education and communities, experiential and holistic modes of learning comprise some of the many facets of this developing network of research interests in the Faculty. The network forms a focus for academic debate, research projects and writing in the area of outdoor and experiential learning and regularly contributes academic papers to international conferences and journals. A special edition of Education 3-13 looking at International Perspectives on Outdoor Learning was edited by members of the network and an edited book on Learning outside the classroom: birth to eleven is in prepa... (more >>) |
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The impact of E-learning and new technologies upon contemporary life poses a number of challenges to educators. Communication has never been easier through mobile and handheld technologies and across the Internet through social networks, but there are issues over privacy, safety and identity. New technologies also present a challenge to long established school cultures, learning patterns and teacher roles cannot be ignored and in itself raises a number of questions: How do students engage with online and virtual learning? What are the implications of electronic submission of assignments? How can e-portfolios be harnessed for lifelong learning? To what extent can visual media alleviate the challenge of distance? In what ways can collaborative learning communities be developed and susta... (more >>)
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This full time or part time doctoral programme is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject. If you aspire to a research career (in academia or industry), this is the most appropriate research degree to undertake. Special features Opportunity to join an active research network in the School of Education Designed to be flexible with both full time and part time modes of study available Comprehensive support from a team of supervisors Membership to the newly formed Social Sciences Doctoral Training Centre. Learning outcomes: Applicants will normally be expected to reside in the UK for the majority of the academic year to enable regular fa... (more >>)
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The Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) is a doctoral research programme designed for anyone involved in an educative role within a professional discipline who wants a slightly more structured approach to D-level study than a traditional PhD. The programme is part-time and involves 2 years of modular study, followed by three years working on a thesis. The title 'Professional Doctorate' signals that it is both for professional people and about the nature of professional practice and its development. The programme as a whole encourages you to consider how professional practice is manifested in your working context, whatever this may be, and to use this as the starting point for developing new ideas about its development through research. Whilst it is likely to be attractive if you are w... (more >>)
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Educational researchers have the potential to be agents of change. Professional Theory and Practice is focussed on developing inclusive, socially-just and innovative pedagogical approaches to learning and associated professional practice across the life-course. The distinguishing feature of this research group is a commitment to furthering social justice in education through a programme of robust scholarly research that has practical application for local and national policy-makers, educational leaders, managers and professional practitioners. We use fit-for-purpose research methodologies, vitally linked to research ethics, so that we may monitor and analyse incidental changes that have bearing upon learning and equity, and undertake systematic development and evaluation of deliberate, inn... (more >>)
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Research about Higher Education is a growing field both nationally and within the University of Plymouth. We have had a number of research projects in the field funded by the ESRC, HEA and the British Academy, we already have a Visiting Research Fellow in Higher Education (David Gosling), and the area of research activity has been included in the Education submissions to the Research Assessment Exercise in 1996, 2001 and 2008. The University's Pedagogic Research Database www.pedres.net and the annual VC's Teaching and Learning Conference provide evidence of the widespread activity in this area. In addition, many of the University's National Teaching Fellows are undertaking programmes of research into Higher Education. Membership of RHEN is open to staff and research students from all ... (more >>)
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The Waldorf approach aims to integrate academic, practical and artistic work, viewing the child as a developing spiritual individual. Teachers in Steiner-Waldorf schools view education as an art in which children's hearts and hands are educated as well as their minds. This research network aims to integrate research work on Steiner Waldorf Education undertaken by tutors working at the Faculty of Health, Education and Society with the newly developing Waldorf Research Educators Network (WREN). WREN (UK) is a research association involving: Waldorf practitioners Mainstream practitioners Researchers from Plymouth University; UWE and the University of Stirling WREN (UK)'s primary aim is to identify themes and work collectively towards realising research bids linked to Steiner Waldorf Educat... (more >>)
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The STEM research network is a new initiative which brings together the existing Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching (CIMT), the Centre for Teaching Mathematics (CTM) and colleagues with interests in Science and Technology. This paves the way for a strong partnership which builds on and expands the current expertise and strengths within the University. The CTM has had a long standing interest in the teaching of mechanics, which helps to set the stage for the broader research group. There are opportunities for interested researchers to join in the activities of the group and to study towards a PhD or MPhil. Some members of the group are responsible for the publication of the International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education.... (more >>)
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This emergent network draws together researchers from Plymouth University and collaborative partners interested in the learning and the transitional processes associated with adult education within dynamic social, cultural and political landscapes. It provides a forum to discuss, share and build knowledge about adult education, and consider the implications of research in this field for policy and practice. Over the coming months, the network will be: Developing an online resource that provides a focus for the network Organising meeting to support new research activity, foster discussion and collaboration and disseminate research findings Promoting attendance and presentation at conferences... (more >>)
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