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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’...

Unpacking the complexities and challenges of education in Northern Ireland

Stimulating debate with Ulster University’s Transforming Education project

Assessment at 11? Questioning the impact of academic selection in Northern Ireland

Imagine undergoing a high stakes education assessment at the age of 11, and that result dictating many of the options available to you for the rest of your life. The detrimental impact of academic...

Citizenship education in Northern Ireland: an opportunity for transformation squandered?

The Independent Review of Education in Northern Ireland asserts that ‘education is the greatest investment any society makes in its own future’, bringing ‘societal benefits’ (Independent...

Reflections on the hidden curriculum of sustainability at the BERA 50th Anniversary Conference and WERA Focal Meeting

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

Attending the BERA 50th Anniversary Conference and WERA Focal Meeting in Manchester was a highlight of my year as an early career researcher (ECR) and provided important opportunities for academic...

Generative artificial intelligence and higher education: A double-edged sword

Artificial Intelligence in educational research and practice

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools has sparked significant debate within the academic community (for a systematic mapping review see Yusuf et al., 2024). These...

Higher-order versus lower-order thinking skills: How much does the hierarchy matter?

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice

Bloom’s Taxonomy categorises educational objectives and provides a structured framework for teaching and assessing. Anderson and colleagues (2001) Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy (RBT) introduced two...

Enabling a research-informed approach to mentoring beginner teachers

The practice of mentoring beginner teachers needs to be underpinned by a ‘deep understanding of the curriculum, the relevant research base which informs it and their role in supporting its...

The perceptions and challenges of East Asian students in UK higher education

Over the past two decades, the total enrolments in UK higher education (HE) from China, Hong Kong, Japan and other East Asian countries have risen from fewer than 100,000 in 2002/03 to a record...

The role of ChatGPT Edu in higher education: Five key lessons for educators

Artificial Intelligence in educational research and practice

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT has generated significant discourse within the educational sector (Ng et al., 2024). Initially met with apprehension...

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...

The possibilities of STEAM education

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice

Improving skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) is important in preparing the future workforce for a strong economy that benefits society; no country wants to be left behind...