DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND CHILDHOOD STUDIES
CENTRE FOR RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE
RESEARCH-INFORMED BITESIZE WORKSHOPS
REGISTER TO JOIN ANY OF OUR NEW FREE WORKSHOPS SPRING 2024 PROGRAMME
SINGLETON CAMPUS OR ONLINE
1 HOUR 3.30-4.30
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND CHILDHOOD STUDIES
WORKSHOP OUTLINES
1. CHILDREN AS YOUNG RESEARCHERS Dr Russell Grigg is Director of the Centre for Research into Practice and Director of Initial Teacher Education. This workshop will explore children as young researchers; introduce the Young Educational Research Network (YERN) and how you can become involved.
KEIR HARDIE 152
28/02/2024
2. SHOULD WE HAVE DOGS IN SCHOOL? Dr Helen Lewis is the primary PGCE Programme Director and an expert in school dogs. The workshop explores: the well-being benefits school dogs may bring; debates around ethics, risks and challenges; possible research projects; and includes an introduction to the National School Dog Alliance.
KEIR HARDIE 152
06/03/2024
3. PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN LEARNING: WHAT THE RESEARCH TELLS US
Professor Janet Goodall is an international expert in parental engagement. This workshop covers: building relationships; effective strategies; how to evaluate and possible research projects.
KEIR HARDIE 38
20/03/2024
4. ACTION RESEARCH FOR TEACHERS Professor Andy Townsend, Head of Department, is an expert on action research. This workshop explores: what action research means; why it is valuable; how to do it well; and possible research opportunities.
KEIR HARDIE 152
17/04/2024
If you would like to contribute to a workshop, or want to know more about the Centre for Research into Practice please get in touch: g.r.grigg@swansea.ac.uk
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