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As a lecturer in Early Childhood Studies and Education and Programme Lead for the National Award for SEN Coordination at the University of Plymouth I am interested in questioning education, what education means, what it looks like and where it takes place. My background is in early years education and I have worked for some twenty years in early years settings, as a Childcare Development Worker and Early Years Consultant and now as a lecturer in early years and education. My research interests are varied and include alternative education and special educational needs with a focus on how individuals intra-act within society explored through a Vygotskian lens of human activity.
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...
The SIG convenors shortlisted then attended sessions for their SIG and judged these presentation. The ‘BERA Annual Conference – SIG Best Presentation’ is then awarded. You can view the...
The Educational Effectiveness and Improvement SIG meeting was held to network with colleagues, learn about the activities of the SIG and plans for 2024 and onwards. The aims of the SIG was...
The SEND review and the launch of the SEND Review Green Paper (HM Government, 2022) has raised concerns as to the direction of SEND provision and the implications on children, families, schools...
The SEND review and the launch of the SEND Review Green Paper (HM Government, 2022) has raised concerns as to the direction of SEND provision and the implications on children, families, schools...
The phenomenon of a global pandemic has locked down society, closed schools and placed the role of educator squarely into the hands of parents. Instead of home education being the realm of the...
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