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Just finished reading Greg Ashman's article, Education research – the evidence, and it really got me thinking. Ashman delves into the complexities of educational research, challenging us to critically examine the evidence we often take for granted. It's a thought-provoking piece that underscores the importance of questioning and understanding the research that shapes our teaching practices. Highly recommend it to anyone passionate about improving education through evidence-based methods. https://lnkd.in/gwAmbvB4

See below. There is a call out for a special issue proposal for JUTLP. Perhaps it is timely for one on the Recognition of Prior Learning, Microcredential pathways, VET-HE pathways, curriculum design principles that value prior learning, universal design for learning, Recognition of Indigenous Knowledges, and what I've called 'Recognition Practices'. Anyone in my network interested in writing a proposal? #RPL #microcredentials #lifelonglearning #Recognition

Heard more fun news today - my chapter contribution to the new academic book "Experiences of Child-free PK-16 Educators: Bias, Perspectives, and Assumptions" has been published! Chapter 9, called "Challenging the Ideal: The Complex Realities of the Childfree in the Academic Landscape" is based on both the existing research and the voices of child-free interviewees working in higher education. Contributing to this timely and important topic was an honor! https://lnkd.in/gi9cAZrf

MSU Professor Lynn Paine co-edited “The World Yearbook of Education 2025,” published by Routledge. The volume, “The Teaching Profession in a Globalizing World: Governance, Career, Learning,” focuses on the teacher policies and governance of the teaching perspective within contemporary contexts of societal changes and globalization. It is the first volume in the series dedicated to an “overview of globalized teacher policies and their implications for the status of the teaching profession across the world,” according to Routledge’s website. More: http://spr.ly/6046Q4dsA

The persistent achievement gap in education remains a pressing issue that demands our attention. Our latest blog post written by 2Rev Coach, Heather Mishel Williams M. Ed examines the role of higher education and teacher preparation programs in closing this gap. By promoting inclusivity, equity, and innovative practices, we can transform the educational landscape and ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive. 📖🗣️Read the full post and share your thoughts! https://lnkd.in/em5U3KEN

An insightful paper on building an efficacious culture of shared language and practice. This study examined PL to develop the confidence and capacity of teachers within a Secondary context. Thanks Carmel Patterson for this timely read as I join the world of Secondary.

🚨 New Publication 🚨 I'm excited to share that my book review on "Deliberative Policy Making: Redesigning How We Make Education Policy" has been published in the highly reputable Education Review (Q1 journal). This work delves into the transformative potential of deliberative approaches in shaping educational policies, and it's a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of education and governance. 🎓📚 https://lnkd.in/e3VnK2P4

What do you understand to be involved in the process of reflective practice? How does the process of reflective practice in Australia compare to an international approach? In this edition of Researching education: 5 further readings, we share 5 readings on the topic of reflective practice. #TeacherArchives

So happy to have had part of my thesis from my second Master's published in "The Development of Professional Identity in Higher Education: Continuing and Advancing Professionalism"! The book can be accessed here: https://rb.gy/2iwuke