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Exploring the role of game-based learning in challenging mathematics and statistics education

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice

In the evolving landscape of education, where science and technology increasingly dominate, mathematical and statistical understanding have emerged as fundamental skills. However, for many...

BERA and the Curriculum

Following the General Election on the 4th July 2024, The Labour Government committed to a range of policies, relating to education, in the King's Speech. The Labour manifesto pledged to a review...

Editorial – Unpacking the complexities and challenges of education in Northern Ireland: stimulating debate with Ulster University’s Transforming Education project

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice

The rationale for how education operates is often contentious. There are varying views about academic selection, politicians disparage some degrees while lauding others, private schools’...

Transforming education, one paper at a time

There is a tendency to become habituated to our surroundings – we stop noticing features of the world around us. This has happened in Northern Ireland with regards to our divided social...

Unpacking the complexities and challenges of education in Northern Ireland

Stimulating debate with Ulster University’s Transforming Education project

Autism: The benefits of Monotropism and Flow States and its applications for the classroom

Despite the surge of the neurodiversity movement and tremendous efforts by schools, parents and SEND specialists, negative connotations around autism still pervade. One need only to look towards...

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...

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...

AI in Education: Friend or foe? A researcher’s perspective

Artificial Intelligence in educational research and practice

There has been a significant increase in interest in artificial intelligence (AI) in education. As an engaged researcher in educational approaches, I’ve encountered a wide range of perspectives...

BERA and the Kusuma Trust: Neurodiversity in mainstream schools grant programme

BERA is partnering with the Kusuma Trust to deliver 4 research projects with the aim to improve the school experience and academic attainment of young people who are neurodivergent.

Future-ready business schools: Harnessing simulation games for assessment and a global working environment

This blog post aims to illustrate how business schools can use simulation games as an assessment tool to provide authentic real-world situations. In essence, simulations and games replicate...

Curriculum in a Changing World

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