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The British Educational Research Association (BERA) is the leading authority on educational research in the UK, supporting and representing the community of scholars, practitioners and everyone...
BERA Public Engagement and Impact Award
The BERA Public Engagement and Impact Award recognises and celebrates the impact of research and practice in the education community and how both have demonstrably engaged the public.
Reflections on the hidden curriculum of sustainability at the BERA 50th Anniversary Conference and WERA Focal Meeting
Attending the BERA 50th Anniversary Conference and WERA Focal Meeting in Manchester was a highlight of my year as an early career researcher (ECR) and provided important opportunities for academic...
The BERA Guide to Decolonising the Curriculum
Equity and Inclusion in Educational Research and Practice
BERA & Black History Month 2024
To celebrate Black History Month, throughout October the British Educational Research Association (BERA) will be highlighting a range of noteworthy contributions in our latest work promoting race,...
Dr Marlon Moncrieffe: BERA Presidential Address – Championing educational research
At the BERA Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting, Dr Marlon Moncrieffe assumed the BERA Presidency and delivered a powerful keynote address titled "Championing Educational Research: BERA’s...
Upcoming events
ECR Symposium Series 2024: Being a creative researcher: creative thinking, decision making and problem solving in research
Who is it for? The ECR Network’s symposia series is targeted at early career researchers (ECRs) – be they current Masters or Doctoral students or those in the early post-doctoral phase....
Has Quality Killed Teaching? Exploring the Crisis in Teacher Recruitment and Retention
In recent years, the teaching profession has faced an unprecedented crisis, with alarming rates of teacher shortages and high turnover rates across the globe. As the demands on educators continue...
Use of Virtual Teacher Learning Environments as a Supplement to Field Experiences: Opportunities and Challenges
Undoubtedly, student teaching and field experiences constitute a significant part of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programs (Ronfeldt, Schwartz, & Jacob, 2014). However, teacher educators face...
Presidential Seminar Series – Anti-racism in Education: Actions for next steps-Learning from Research, Policy and Practice
Supported by Race and Inclusivity in Global Education Network (RIGEN) The murder of George Floyd in the US in May 2020 galvanised a shift in ‘discourses’ around race in education from...
BERA Teacher Network
The BERA Teacher Network is an inclusive community of educators from early years, primary, and secondary schools and further, adult and vocational education in the UK. The network serves as a...
Early Career Researcher Network
The BERA Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network aims to offer support to those who are in the process of completing their masters or doctorate in education, as well as those who have completed...
Neurodivergent Researchers Network
The BERA Neurodivergent Researchers Network is a new initiative launched by the British Educational Research Association (BERA). The network is intended to provide a platform for neurodivergent...
Digital Resources
The new BERA Digital Resources page for members features videos and presentations from BERA events, as well as podcasts and more.
The latest from the BERA Blog
Reflections on the hidden curriculum of sustainability at the BERA 50th Anniversary Conference and WERA Focal Meeting
Attending the BERA 50th Anniversary Conference and WERA Focal Meeting in Manchester was a highlight of my year as an early career researcher (ECR) and provided important opportunities for academic...
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Generative artificial intelligence and higher education: A double-edged sword
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools has sparked significant debate within the academic community (for a systematic mapping review see Yusuf et al., 2024). These...
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Higher-order versus lower-order thinking skills: How much does the hierarchy matter?
Bloom’s Taxonomy categorises educational objectives and provides a structured framework for teaching and assessing. Anderson and colleagues (2001) Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy (RBT) introduced two...
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Enabling a research-informed approach to mentoring beginner teachers
The practice of mentoring beginner teachers needs to be underpinned by a ‘deep understanding of the curriculum, the relevant research base which informs it and their role in supporting its...
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