The BERA–Sage Handbook of Research-Informed Education Practice and Policy

Out now! Order from Amazon, Blackwells, or direct from our pubisher, Sage The BERA-Sage Handbook of Research-Informed Education Practice and Policy, 2 Vol. offers an in-depth exploration of the...

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a cornerstone of research assessment in the UK, influencing funding, reputation and strategy across institutions. However, many researchers are still...

‘A pedagogy of avoidance’: Teaching controversial issues in conflict-affected southern Thailand

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice

The current conflict in the Deep South of Thailand (DST) is reflected in centuries-long clashes between the Thai-Buddhist state and Malay-Muslim minority. Since the official...

10 years of the BERA Blog

This blog series celebrates one decade of the BERA Blog, as an important and growing space to explore current and varied issues and questions of concern to the education community. To mark this...

BERA journals announce Editors’ Choice Awards for 2024

Two of BERA’s journals, British Educational Research Journal and Curriculum Journal , have announced their annual Editors’ Choice Awards, recognising papers published in their 2024 volumes....

Creating opportunities for learning across subjects through the Titanic disaster

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice

Teaching about local, national and global disasters, such as the Titanic disaster of 1912, can encourage young people to engage with an interdisciplinary approach that draws upon diverse...

50@50 – A portrait of 50 years of educational research through 50 studies

As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, BERA has collected together a set of 50 landmark studies that have had a significant impact on educational policy, educational practice, research...

Making the case for technologically imminent classrooms

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice

The way in which education is being delivered in England is faltering. A study by the National Foundation for Education Research found that 44 per cent more teachers stated their intention to...

Exploring the role of game-based learning in challenging mathematics and statistics education

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice

In the evolving landscape of education, where science and technology increasingly dominate, mathematical and statistical understanding have emerged as fundamental skills. However, for many...

BERA and the Curriculum

Following the General Election on the 4th July 2024, The Labour Government committed to a range of policies, relating to education, in the King's Speech. The Labour manifesto pledged to a review...

The BERA Guide to Decolonising the Curriculum

The BERA Guides: Critical Insights into Educational Research and Practice

Equity and Inclusion in Educational Research and Practice

Editorial – Unpacking the complexities and challenges of education in Northern Ireland: stimulating debate with Ulster University’s Transforming Education project

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice

The rationale for how education operates is often contentious. There are varying views about academic selection, politicians disparage some degrees while lauding others, private schools’...