Upcoming event
This Educational Effectiveness and Improvement SIG is interested in research that questions educational policy and practice from the early years to higher education and beyond. Our aim is to provoke intellectual debate in a supportive forum that stimulates thinking and inter-disciplinary collaboration to influence government policy making and the funding of education in the future.
Join the Education Effectiveness and Improvement SIG Meet and Discuss to network with colleagues, learn about the activities of the SIG over the last year and plans for 2025. This meeting will be hosted online, where you will have the opportunity to meet and speak to other SIG members. It is your opportunity to share your research and areas of research interest, to find opportunities for collaboration and future dissemination of your work. We look forward to seeing you there.
Draft Programme
12:30pm Welcome and Introductions
12:45pm Summary of SIG activities 2024 and planned activities 2025
12:50pm Meeting the aims of the SIG – member participation opportunities
1:20pm New SIG Convenor to be advertised – outline of the role
1:25pm Any other Business
1:30pm Close
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