Studying Education

Janet Lord has worked as a social sciences teacher and a lecturer in HE for many years, specialising in education studies, teacher education and social sciences.  She has a professional doctorate in education from the University of Manchester. Janet has experience in school governance and educational consultancy.  Her research and writing concerns pedagogy, student experience, assessment, the nature of critical spaces in HE, and in initial teacher education. Janet is currently a senior lecturer in Education Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University.

• Part 1The multidisciplinary field of education and its complexities - Janet LordHow does the study of other subjects expand our understanding of education? - David Menendez HeviaWhat are the main factors affecting school organisation and the curriculum in England today? - Stephen RaynerHow does identity shape young people’s experiences of schooling and education? - Kate HoskinsWhat counts as social justice education? - Edda Sant ObiolsPart 2What makes good teaching and learning? - Helen UnderhillWhat’s so great about Finland? - Andrew BroganWhat are theories of learning and how can we use them? - Liz GregoryWhat are schools for? - Kate Bacon and Zoe O′RiordanWhat is learning outside the classroom? - Liz ParrWhy do some children in the UK do better at school than others? - Jayshree Henry How can we provide children with special educational needs with a quality learning experience? - Jonathan Glazzard and Samuel StonesTeacher identity, teaching and pedagogical approaches - Rachel StenhouseWhat is vocational learning? - Steve InglePart 3Social justice in educationLeadership and management in educationEarly years education and playMental health and wellbeingTechnology in the classroomGlobal citizenship education

showed it to a couple of our PGCE staff who didn′t think it would be read.