Research in Education
Education Staff Research Seminars
, 28kb)Research is central to the understanding and improvement of educational practices and outcomes. Our research focuses on issues of direct interest to educational practitioners and policymakers.
There are three Research Centres in the Department (see below). These provide an environment in which staff and students discuss research, generate and test ideas, and share expertise. We also carry out research on teacher recruitment and retention, and have expertise in systematic reviewing and research synthesis.
The Department has close links with the Institute for Effective Education (IEE) and the National Science Learning Centre (NSLC), both based on the York campus.
CIRSE
The Centre for Innovation and Research in Science Education (CIRSE) carries out research on a wide range of aspects of science, mathematics and technology education, in the UK and in other countries.
CLLR
The Centre for Language Learning Research (CLLR) undertakes fundamental research on language learning, applied research to understand and improve second language education, and research on the teaching and learning of English language and literature.
CRESJ
The Centre for Research on Education and Social Justice (CRESJ) focuses on equity, diversity and inclusion in relation to teaching, learning and achievement.