Research areas
As a large School of Education in a research-led University, we have developed a thriving research culture that offers a stimulating and productive environment for staff and students alike. Our aim is to ensure that our research is at the cutting edge of theory and practice, and that it contributes to improvements in the overall quality of education for students, their families and communities in educational settings throughout the world.
Research Activity
Staff in the School of Education are active in securing external funding to support large scale research projects. Since January 2001 the school has been awarded 72 research grants and contracts, the majority of which are from Government organisations, for example, the DfES, the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, the Teacher Training Agency, and the National College of School Leadership. Five have been funded by the ESRC and another six by prestigious charities, including Nuffield and Joseph Rowntree.
Research activity coalesces around three broad themes:
- Inclusion and Educational Diversity
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Education Policy, Leadership and Management
Groups of researchers work in areas which complement and contribute to the overall strength of each theme. Some of these groups are well established, while others are just emerging.