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10 years of the BERA Blog

This blog series celebrates one decade of the BERA Blog, as an important and growing space to explore current and varied issues and questions of concern to the education community. To mark this...

50@50 – A portrait of 50 years of educational research through 50 studies

As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, BERA has collected together a set of 50 landmark studies that have had a significant impact on educational policy, educational practice, research...

Evaluating English as a second language course accessibility and suitability for Hong Kong migrants in the UK

A significant portion of extant literature emphasises that advanced English proficiency is crucial for migrants’ integration into British society, enhancing neighbourhood belonging, life...

English as an additional language in schools: What are the Labour government’s priorities?

In this blog post I would like to raise a number of questions for the new government about English as an additional language in schools: What should the new Labour government do to reinstate...

Digital reading programme: Enhancing English language reading skills in public schools in China

Background English language has been the essential language for international communication in China. However, teaching English in China faces several challenges. One significant challenge faced...

Empowering nature and climate literacy: The role of educators in a changing world

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practiceBERA Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting

Nature and climate literacy In our rapidly changing world, education is essential for equipping the next generation to address critical issues like climate change and the nature crisis. Educators...

Harnessing the power of poetry in academic research – the author’s use of poetry as a tool for analysis

BERA Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting

This blog post focuses on my approach to using poetry as an analytical tool in a recent empirical study. There is an exciting body of research highlighting the potential for incorporating poetry...

Reimagine essay-based assessment in higher education in the era of generative artificial intelligence

BERA Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting

The advent of Large Language Models (LLMs) has ignited extensive discussion surrounding the impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) on education and literacy practice (such as the...

Curriculum in a Changing World

50 think pieces on education, policy, practice, innovation & inclusion

Creating a united literacy research community

Literacy researchers working across different disciplinary traditions often share a core interest in how to support children and young people’s reading experiences and outcomes. Yet despite our...

Guest editing opportunity for Research Intelligence, issue 162

International comparative education

Exploring how teaching assistants powered by AI can understand and support students

Artificial Intelligence in educational research and practice

Educational digital assistants designed to understand and support students emotionally as well as academically are increasingly becoming a vital tool in learning environments. These assistants are...