Learning and Leadership – News

Mark and Elaine hear from researcher Emily Macleod, who says that if we want more people to try out teaching, we have to stop thinking of it as a vocation.

As human beings, how do we learn? In this episode, Dr Rebecca Gordon explores how educational neuroscience can be used in the classroom.

A number of doctoral researchers studying within IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, have been awarded prizes this autumn which recognise the excellence of their research in a wide range of educational specialisms, from languages and sociology to issues facing teachers.

IOE researchers have established robust evidence of strong links between experiential learning and children’s science and maths performance, as well as cross-curricular skills that aid learning.

Three IOE academics are among a team of 12 independent experts appointed to the UK government Department for Education's newly established Science Advisory Council.

Research England has appointed IOE Pro-Director and Vice Dean (Research) Professor Lynn Ang as the new Deputy Chair of the Research Excellence Framework’s (REF) advisory panel focused on People and Diversity.

Emily Taylor, ECT in Airdale Academy in Castleford, talks about how her strong bond with her mentor has supported her personally and professionally, and how she in turn builds strong relationships with her pupils.

This year’s theme of ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ invites reflection of the wide variety of Black experiences in our academic spaces and in the wider world we engage in through our research, teaching, and enterprise.

UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society has been recognised for its significant commitment to promoting gender equality.

In this episode, Cesc Masdeu discusses how mentoring and professional development can transform school cultures and contribute to institutional change.

Step out of your bubble: Raf Alleyne, Assistant Principal at London Screen Academy, tells us about the importance of reflecting on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Think pieces by Professors Arthur Chapman, Michael Young, Lynn Ang and Dominic Wyse share their insights on curriculum theory and design in “Curriculum in a Changing World,” published last week by the British Educational Research Association (BERA).

On average, social segregation of students has increased in neighbourhoods where mainstream primary free schools opened, and neighbouring schools have lost students, finds a new report by a team of IOE researchers.

What changes would benefit the early years education system? And what’s it like dealing with government and parliament to make funding and policy changes possible?

How do you make the leap into doctoral study to make the most of life as a PhD researcher? This episode's guest Dr Jenny Chanfreau recommends treating your PhD like a full-time job - we explore how.