Project Launch

New project to examine how primary educators access research to inform teaching

We are excited to launch our two-year research project today, 4th January 2022. You can read our press release at the links below:

Sheffield Hallam University press release 

“It is important for primary teachers to be able to draw on a range of research to inform their practice. The way teachers access that research has evolved in recent years due to changes in the educational landscape and communication channels. 

We also want to find out whether some kinds of research move more easily than others, and if so, how the key messages from research studies change as they move between researchers and teachers.

The project’s findings will be valuable to all those with interest in the relationship between research and literacy education.” – Professor Cathy Burnett

Lancaster University press release

“Recent upheavals in our education system, not least those caused by the pandemic, have disrupted traditional routes of accessing research. We know that teachers in England display ingenuity and creativity in accessing good ideas and advice to help them improve their practice.

In this project we’ll be exploring their networks and strategies, from Twitter accessed at home to research disseminated in their schools.” – Professor Julia Gillen

University of Stirling press release 

“Examining the ways research moves (or not) is important given the complex array of digital platforms, increasing digitization and datafication of research, and number of new influential actors.

This study is an opportunity to explore the dynamic nature of the mobilities of research using innovative methodologies and will help educational professionals and researchers better understand what is needed to encourage research movement.” – Dr Terrie Lynn Thompson

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