Wales Journal of Education

In this episode, Tom Crick is joined by Alex McInch to discuss research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Vulnerable Learners in a south Wales local authority. The findings discuss the changing nature and profile of vulnerable learners; the range of vulnerable learner provision; as well as, and perhaps most importantly, learner voice perspectives. Read the article in English: https://journ...

Is resilience training beneficial for teachers on a PGCE? In this episode, Gary Beauchamp speaks with Julian Ayres about his article in the Focus on Practice collection. They explore how the research was conducted, why teacher retention remains a challenge, and how resilience training can support self-awareness, critical reflection, and the creation of collaborative safe spaces in teacher educatio...

As Virtual Reality technology becomes more accessible, educators are increasingly interested in its curricular applications. In this episode, Gary Beauchamp talks with Siôn Owen and Ross Evans about their research, which examines the integration of immersive technology in education, focusing on its potential to enhance student engagement, motivation and learning outcomes. Read the article in Engli...

The number of learners opting to study languages at GCSE other than Welsh and English has been in steep decline in secondary schools in Wales. Tom Crick talks to Elin Arfon and Glesni Owen about their article, which seeks to understand the factors influencing learner perspectives on studying languages in Wales. Read the article in English: https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/623/ Read the art...

Teachers in Scotland are employed to work a 35-hour week. However, research indicates that they have routinely worked above this. The research discussed in this episode provides insights into the activities and drivers that contribute to this workload. The authors also discuss the process of adapting this research into a Focus on Practice article. Read the Teacher Workload Research Report 2024: ht...

Eve Devlin and Gary Beauchamp discuss Eve’s research into the benefits of training for education professionals on the topic of mental health for learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). Read Eve’s article in the Focus on Practice collection: Article (English): https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/642/ Article (Welsh): https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/649/

Kerry Bevan and Gary Beauchamp discuss Kerry’s research on the growing awareness of coloniality in the teaching of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL). They also discuss the process of presenting the research in a Focus on Practice article. Article (English): https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/650/ Article (Welsh): https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/657/

Dr Merris Griffiths and Professor Gary Beauchamp discuss the article ‘Strike a pose! Continuity and change in school class photographs’, which tracks how ‘education’ and ‘childhood’ are visually represented through time. Article (English): https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/603/ Article (Welsh): https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/604/

Professor Janet Goodall and Professor Tom Crick discuss the article ‘Defining Parental Engagement in ITE’, which presents a unique view of the perceived value of parental engagement with children’s learning within Initial Teacher Education (ITE) in Wales, the first such investigation of its kind. Article (English): https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/521/ Article (Welsh): https://journal.uwp....

Dr Alexander Edwin Lovell joins Professor Enlli Thomas to discuss his article: ‘Towards the language continuum: Definitions and implications for Welsh learners in English-medium education’.

Mae Dr Alexander Edwin Lovell yn ymuno â’r Athro Enlli Thomas i drafod yr erthygl: ‘Tuag at y continwwm iaith: Diffiniadau a goblygiadau ar gyfer cyflwyno'r Gymraeg yn y cwricwlwm newydd i Gymru’.

Professor Tom Crick talks to Dr Allan Glyndwr Meredith about his article ‘Primary school parent governors in a deprived south Wales community: how do their experiences contribute to our understanding of school governance?’ Read the article:  https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.25.2.3 Visit the Wales Journal of Education:  www.walesjournalofeducation.com

Professor Tom Crick is joined by Dr Luke Jones and Gethin Foulkes to discuss their article, ‘Levelling the playing field: A Review of Mentoring in the CaBan Initial Teacher Education programme’. https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.24.2.3

Professor Enlli Thomas is joined by Dr Mirain Rhys to discuss the article: ‘“Everything we do revolves around the exam”: What are students’ perceptions and experiences of learning Welsh as a second language in Wales?’ https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.24.1.1

Mae Dr Mirain Rhys yn ymuno â’r Athro Enlli Thomas i drafod yr erthygl: ‘“Mae popeth yn troi o amgylch yr arholiad”: Beth yw canfyddiadau a phrofiadau myfyrwyr ysgol uwchradd o ddysgu Cymraeg fel ail iaith yng Nghymru?’ https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.24.1.1

Professor Gary Beauchamp and Dr Kevin Smith answer frequently-asked-questions on writing and submitting practitioner articles, including: Who can submit a practitioner article? What topics can a practitioner article cover? How should an article be structured? How do I submit an article? What happens after I submit an article? https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/site/practitioners/

Professor Tom Crick talks to Dr Robin Owen about ‘Predicting undergraduate students’ learning from a lecture: The role of self-control, motivation, and mental effort’. https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.24.1.4

Professor Gary Beauchamp is joined by Dr Alyson Lewis and Dr Amanda Thomas to discuss their article, ‘Practitioners’ knowledge and understanding of schemas and well-being in the Foundation Phase curriculum’. https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.23.1.3