BERA celebrates 10 years of the BERA Blog
2025 marks 10 years of the BERA Blog, and we’re so proud of all that it has accomplished! Thank you to all those who have contributed to the Blog, whether as authors, editors, or readers. The...
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Why going ‘local’ could be the future of primary language learning in Scotland (and beyond!)
Scotland’s ‘1+2 languages’ policy, introduced in 2012, reflects the growing global need for multilingualism. It introduced learning a second language (L2) from age five and a third language...
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Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice
BERA invites contributions from authors to a new BERA Blog series exploring the theme of Curriculum. We welcome posts that reflect on, critique or offer research-informed insights into curriculum...
Advancing pedagogic research across disciplines: Innovations, challenges and best practice
Knowledge construction through research is central to every university. The implications associated with research are numerous and can vary among individuals and institutions. Some commonly shared...
Editorial: Advancing pedagogic research across disciplines: Innovations, challenges and best practice
Knowledge construction through research is central to every university. The implications associated with research are numerous and can vary among individuals and institutions. Some commonly shared...
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A suite of pedagogic research support: The Octopus
Providing pedagogic research support is critical because integrating pedagogic research into teaching practice is neither automatic nor effortless (Stierer & Antoniou, 2004). Existing literature...
Continue reading blog postThe role of virtual reality (VR) in the built environment discipline
Field trips are particularly valued for their practical orientation, allowing students to interact with and immerse themselves in real-world settings (Krakowka, 2012; Larsen et al., 2016). As an...
Continue reading blog postDeveloping micromodules and flipped class activities to support self-directed learning and promote classroom engagement
Dosage form science courses cover intricate pharmaceutical concepts concerning formulation design and drug delivery systems. This discipline requires students to integrate knowledge from...
Continue reading blog postThe role of simulation in interprofessional education (IPE)
Advocated by international organisations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), interprofessional education (IPE) occurs when two or more professionals learn about, from and with each other...
Continue reading blog postIs the pen mightier than the keyboard? Handwritten and typed exams compared
With the increased adoption of technologies, the use of electronic examination scripts is gradually becoming the norm and is likely to replace the traditional handwritten ones in universities...
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Enhancing sustainable tourism education using game-based learning tools
In the ever-evolving field of tourism education, innovative approaches are essential to prepare students for the intricate challenges of sustainable tourism development, such as overconsumption of...
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Education staff wellbeing and workload: ‘Causing concern’ in the proposed Ofsted inspection toolkits
We, like many of you, have been very interested in Ofsted’s current consultation on proposed changes to their inspections in England, following the biggest consultation Ofsted has ever...
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