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International comparative education

We know it is important, but… Head teachers’ perspectives on primary physical education

The value of Primary physical education (PE) has been a ‘hot topic’ for decades, as the subject has become awash, within the UK context, with government interest, policy and funding....

Exploring how teaching assistants powered by AI can understand and support students

Artificial intelligence in educational research and practice

Educational digital assistants designed to understand and support students emotionally as well as academically are increasingly becoming a vital tool in learning environments. These assistants are...

BERJ Early Career Reviewer Scheme: Call for mentors

The British Educational Research Journal (BERJ) is pleased to launch its Early Career Reviewer Scheme that aims to build early career researchers’ capacities in academic peer reviewing. This...

Practical examples of integrating generative AI into the learning activities of the capstone project module

Generative AI has been widely debated within educational settings, particularly around academic integrity, leading to educator apprehension about its use in teaching and learning. However, support...

School inspection: Unconscionable acts of reason?

The use of standards and regulation to justify harmful impacts has a history in education. In this blog post we highlight the recent controversy facing the school inspectorate in England and Wales...

BERA Educational Research Book of the Year

This award celebrates the publication of educational research and is awarded to a scholarly book on education deemed to be high quality, engaging and innovative.

Into sustainability education

In order to better prepare children and young people for a future which is significantly altered by changes in global climate systems, sustainability education needs to be enhanced (Rushton et...

Review of Education: Call for ‘State-of-Play’ special issues (2024)

The editors of the Review of Education (RoE) intend to publish a number of ‘State-of-Play' (SoP) special issues during their tenure, which commenced in January 2024. They are therefore seeking...

From tiny acorns: Co-produced research between Chinese and UK practitioners

Those of us involved in initial teacher education (ITE) inhabit two worlds: one is the world of the school, where teachers and pupils are focused on outcomes that enhance pupils’ lives. ITE...

Unveiling academic practices in the university classroom: A reflection on goods and virtues

Viewing university teaching and academic study as practices – and the classroom as one of their primary spaces – can help reveal some of the internal goods inherent to these activities. This...

The BERA Guides: Critical Insights into Educational Research and Practice

Short, research-informed yet accessible introductions to key, interdisciplinary topics impacting education research and practice