Reading More Wisely
In 2014, ReadingWise invited us to carry out an independent study of its Computer-Based Literacy Programme for Accelerated Reading Acquisition. Following exploratory meetings, schools and adult...
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The Arts: An Interesting Approach in the Early Years Settings
The early years settings have a very strong influence on children’s future cognitive and social performance. The interactions and the activities in this area hold an important role in...
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Visual methods, objects and material culture in early childhood
This Innovation Session that took place at BERA took the form of a workshop/masterclass in researching early childhood using visual methodologies, combining presentations, graffiti and Information...
Continue readingThe potential of inter-professional learning in supporting children with speech, language and communication needs
You may be aware of two pieces of research recently published about children’s speech, language and communication needs. The National Literacy Trust (Read On Get On campaign) commissioned James...
Continue readingDe-professionalising or re-professionalising the Early Childhood Workforce in England
This blog is based on the papers presented in the BERA 2015 Conference Symposium ‘De-professionalising or re-professionalising the Early Childhood Workforce in England?’ Elizabeth Wood, Jo...
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Developing the role of the teaching assistant: Centralisation as a way forward?
The teaching assistants that I meet are enthusiastic, keen to improve their practice, and valued by the teachers and senior leaders that they work with. However, research on the national picture...
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Researching with young and developmentally young children – ethical considerations, dilemmas and compromises
One of the most challenging considerations when researching with children is the question of gaining children’s consent to participate in research and their perspectives on the topic under...
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Positive Behavioural Supports – a critical analysis
In the US we have a systematic and prescriptive practice to deal with children manifesting chronic behavioural issues in the classroom. The method is called Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS). PBS...
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Cui bono? The myth of the closing gap and the need for radical reconceptualisation of early childhood research
Services for young children and their families have held a prominent place on international policy agendas for decades and have seen remarkable transformations of the underlying concept of what...
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Early Years Policy Advice
A joint initiative between the BERA Early Years Special Interest Group and TACTYC (Association for the Professional Development of Early Years Educators) has produced briefing notes and guidance...
