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An ideological wolf lurking in the metaphorical sheep’s clothing? The importance of metaphor analysis in English education

In the current era of regulation and regimentation, English teachers’ sense of professionalism is constrained by their ‘policy’ identities (Ball, 2003). Their sense of subject exists within...

Neenaz Ichaporia

Neenaz Ichaporia is EdTech Lead at the British Council, currently based in Mumbai, India. She ensures quality standards and innovation in EdTech for English language teacher (ELT) development. She...

Decline and fall? Students’ perspectives on A-level English at 16

English A-level1 is in steady decline. In England, student numbers have dropped from 83,000 in 2013 to 54,000 in 2023. Research involving teachers suggests that the current GCSE specifications and...

Adam Edmett

Dr Adam Edmett is Head of EdTech Innovation for the British Council and currently based in Doha, Qatar. Adam has 27 years’ experience in English language teaching and digital learning...

Kate Duffy

I am a Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Sunderland and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). I have been leading and teaching programmes in Education Studies for...

Digitisation and education: an interdisciplinary exploration of new and emerging questions and approaches

This online event was a collaboration between the BERA Digital Education and Philosophy of Education SIGs. We aimed to create a dynamic space for postgraduate students and early career researchers...

Digitisation and education: an interdisciplinary exploration of new and emerging questions and approaches

This online event was a collaboration between the BERA Digital Education and Philosophy of Education SIGs. We aimed to create a dynamic space for postgraduate students and early career researchers...

‘Satellite colleges’: Overseas branches of British independent schools as a growing field of research

The international school sector has seen significant growth in recent years, with the UK-based International Schools Consultancy reporting that there are 13,614 English-medium schools around the...

How can conspiracy theories be combatted in schools?

Conspiracy theories have most likely been in existence for as long as human communities. However, recent years have witnessed a rise in concerns by policymakers, academics and others about the...

Gil Fewings

Gil Fewings is the archivist for Plymouth Marjon University (PMU), an archaeologist and former occupational therapist. Prior to her role at PMU she worked with a wide range of archives and museums...

Xiaoyan Guo

PhD student in educational technology at University College London, with research focuses on learning analytics, learning design and blended and online education.

Boundary crossings with artists, teachers and children: Integrating creative pedagogies for young people’s wellbeing

BERA Conference 2023

Global organisations (OECD, 2018) highlight the need for renewed focus on creativity and wellbeing in education. While Wales and Scotland have innovated their curriculum to reflect a stronger...