School of Education

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King Street, Old College
SY23 2AX Aberystwyth
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Stephen Atherton
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- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Education - Senior Lecturer
Person: Teaching And Research
20062020
Bethan Bleddyn
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- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Education - University Link Tutor, Lecturer in Education
Person: Doctor of Professional Studies, Teaching
Rosemary Cann
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- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Education - Senior Lecturer
Person: Teaching
20082019
Susan Chapman
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- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Education - Lecturer, University Link Tutor- English
Person: Teaching And Research, Teaching
20172022
Andrew James Davies
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- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Education - Reader, Head of Education
Person: Teaching And Research, Other
20032023
Prysor Davies
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- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Education - Senior Lecturer
Person: Doctor of Professional Studies, Teaching
20122022
Rhodri Evans
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- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Education - Lecturer in Education
Person: Teaching And Research
20212022
Katie Hicks
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- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Education
Person: Doctor of Philosophy
Katie Hicks
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- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Education - Part Time Teacher
Person: Teaching
Megan Hicks
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- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Education - Lecturer in Education
Person: Teaching And Research
20102011
Gwenallt Ifan
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- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Education - University Link Tutor- Chemistry / Biology
Person: Teaching

Framing headship: A demand-side analysis of how the headteacher role is articulated in job descriptions
Milton, E., Morgan, A., Davies, A. J., Connolly, M., Donnelly, D. & Ellis, I., 2023, In: International Journal of Leadership in Education. 26, 2, p. 339-358 20 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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”It has been an uphill battle from the get go”: The experiences of single parents studying at university in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic
Trotter, L., 17 May 2023, In: Journal of Further and Higher Education. 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on learners in Wales
Davies, P., Waters-Davies, J., Underwood, C., Lloyd-Williams, S., Ward, A. & Evans, R., 2022, Welsh Government. 167 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

Open Access
Teacher agency in the selection of literary texts
Watson, A., Kelly, L., Foley, J., Kneen, J., Chapman, S., Smith, L. & Thomas, H., 27 Jun 2022, In: English in Education. 56, 4, p. 340-356 17 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Teaching Key Stage 3 literature: The challenges of accountability, gender and diversity
Kneen, J., Chapman, S., Foley, J., Kelly, L., Smith, L., Thomas, H. & Watson, A., 02 Oct 2022, In: Literacy. 56, 4, p. 371-385 15 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The Dance and the Tune: A Storied Exploration of the Teaching of Stories
Smith, L., Thomas, H., Chapman, S., Foley, J., Kelly, L., Kneen, J. & Watson, A., 17 Feb 2022, In: Changing English. 29, 1, p. 40-52 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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1 Citation (SciVal)

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Implications of trilingual education on pre-service training in Wales
Jones, D., 2021.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

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On lives, on learning: Online: A study of the lived experiences of stakeholders in the education sector in mid-Wales during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Evans, R., Lloyd-Williams, S., Chapman, S. & Davies, P., 23 Jun 2021.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Shakespeare
Chapman, S., 30 Nov 2021, A Practical Guide to Teaching English in the Secondary School. Watson, A. & Newman, R. (eds.). Abingdon Oxon: Taylor & Francis, (Routledge Teaching Guides).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
What literature texts are being taught in Years 7 to 9?
Chapman, S., Kneen, J., Foley, J., Kelly, L., Smith, L., Thomas, H. & Watson, A., 01 Mar 2021, United Kingdom Literacy Association.
Research output: Other contribution

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A Content Analysis of Augmented Reality Studies Published in 2017
Erbas, C. & Atherton, S., 01 Jan 2020, In: Journal of Learning and Teaching in Digital Age. 5, 1, p. 7-15
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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An exploration of the personal journeys of disabled students during the first year of Higher Education (HE)
Author: Harnett, M., 2016
Supervisor: Beauchamp, G. (External person) (Supervisor) & Ellis, C. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
A Study of the Greek-Cypriot Public Education System, 1974-1994
Author: Mavrou, P., 1995
Supervisor: Evans, G. E. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy

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'Being able to see what you are not told': A study of the mentoring of trainee teachers and the impact of mentoring practice within partnership secondary schools for a region of Wales
Author: Morgan, B. A., 2021
Supervisor: Davies, A. J. (Supervisor), Thomas, M. (Supervisor) & Chapman, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy

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Characterising the language demands of the Key Stage 3 National Curriculum for Wales (2000): Towards a ‘functional approach’ to planning English as an Additional Language development
Author: Brentnall, J., 26 Oct 2010
Supervisor: Jones, R. M. (Supervisor) & Neil, P. S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy

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Measuring the effectiveness of teachings sex education in Nepalese secondary schools: An outcome from a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT)
Author: Acharya, D. R., 23 Jun 2014
Supervisor: Thomas, M. (Supervisor) & Cann, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy

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N. F. S. Grundtvig and the Danish folk high-school movement
Author: Davies, G. N. M., 1928
Supervisor: Pinsent, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy

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Performing Welshness in the Chubut Province of Patagonia, Argentina
Author: Trotter, L., 2020
Supervisor: Walker, H. (External person) (Supervisor) & Pelkmans, M. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
Students' Participation in Mathematics in Wales
Author: Cann, R., 14 May 2008
Supervisor: Jones, R. (Supervisor) & Thomas, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy

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The Effects of Augmented Reality Activities in Different Instruction Environments in Language Learning Course
Author: Erbas, C., 2021
Supervisor: Atherton, S. (Supervisor) & Lloyd-Williams, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy

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“Y Clefyd Cymreig”? Arolwg o nofelau Cymraeg wedi’u hysgrifennu o safbwynt y plentyn ers 1900 a dylanwad Un Nos Ola Leuad arnynt
Author: Jones, M. E., 2014
Supervisor: Morgan, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Philosophy

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The experiences of learners and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic where learners were enrolled in Welsh-medium education and lived in a home where Welsh was not spoken- Wales Covid-19 Evidence Centre
Lloyd-Williams, S.
Wales COVID-19 Evidence Centre
01 Dec 2022 → 31 May 2023
Project: Externally funded research
Reliability and consistency in judging new teacher practices ? why does it matter- SES
Davies, A. J.
University of Glasgow
01 Sept 2022 → 30 Jun 2024
Project: Externally funded research
PcET Incentive Review for Welsh Government
Davies, P.
Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government
25 Jun 2022 → 31 Dec 2022
Project: Externally funded research
Longitudinal Research On The Impact Of The Pandemic On The Education System In Wales And Implications For Recovery-Phase2
Davies, A. J.
Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government
28 Feb 2022 → 31 Jul 2022
Project: Externally funded research
Collaborative Research Networks -CRN21-22- WG
Davies, A. J.
Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government
01 Oct 2021 → 31 Mar 2022
Project: Externally funded research
Collaborative Evidence Network - CEN21-22-WG
Lloyd-Williams, S.
Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government
01 Oct 2021 → 31 Mar 2022
Project: Externally funded research
Collaborative Research Networks - WG
Davies, A. J.
Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government
25 Feb 2021 → 31 Jul 2021
Project: Externally funded research
Learner Voice Assessment-WG
Davies, A. J.
Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government
01 Feb 2021 → 30 Sept 2021
Project: Externally funded research
ITE Research Studies on impact of COVID-19-Welsh Government
Davies, A. J.
Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government
01 Sept 2020 → 31 Aug 2021
Project: Externally funded research
Assessment, Evaluation and Improvement Pilot Evaluation
Davies, A. J.
Llywodraeth Cymru | Welsh Government
01 Feb 2020 → 31 Jul 2021
Project: Externally funded research
Successful Futures collaboration: Curriculum Reform in Rural Schools in Wales
Chapman, S.
Cyngor Cyllido Addysg Uwch Cymru | Higher Education Funding Council for Wales
01 Sept 2017 → 01 Mar 2019
Project: Externally funded research

Health Promoting Schools Internationally
Malcolm Thomas (Researcher)
Impact: Policy and legislation, Professional practice, training and standards
Promoting Healthy Eating
Malcolm Thomas (Researcher)
Impact: Quality of life and safety, Education

It’s not helpful to talk about children’s ‘learning loss’ during lockdown – they and their parents learned a great deal
Prysor Davies
26 May 2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Media contribution
Bilingual education in Wales: despite lockdown difficulties, parents should persevere
Delyth Jones
03 Sept 2020
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Media contribution
Talk about it-Education on sexual reproductive health needs further attention and investment in Nepal
Dev Raj Acharya
17 Feb 2019
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Media contribution
Sex education for children
Dev Raj Acharya
25 Jun 2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Media contribution
Who should take main responsibility for child learning?
Andrew James Davies
01 Sept 2011
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage

External Project Evaluation Interviews
Stephen Atherton (Consultant)
2012
Activity: Consultancy
2nd International Community Healthcare & Healthcare Management Summit
Malcolm Thomas (Invited speaker)
05 Aug 2011 → 07 Aug 2011
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference
Glacier dynamics and associated hazards in the Upper Hunza Valley, Pakistan
Shaun David Richardson (Speaker)
02 Jul 2010 → 04 Jul 2010
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Glacier Hazard Workshop
Shaun David Richardson (Speaker)
10 Nov 2009 → 13 Nov 2009
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
Glacier outburst floods in the Karakoram, Pakistan
Shaun David Richardson (Invited speaker)
12 Mar 2009
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Welsh Journal of Education (Journal)
Malcolm Thomas (Editorial board member)
2009
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
Trafodion Addysg - Education Transactions (Publisher)
Peter Sydney Neil (Editorial board member)
2008
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
Reviewing the Welsh Network of Healthy Schools on behalf of the National Assembly for Wales
Malcolm Thomas (Advisor)
Nov 2007
Activity: Consultancy › Work on advisory panel to industry or government or non-government organisation
‘Healthy Achieving Schools – a holistic approach to staff and pupil wellbeing’
Malcolm Thomas (Speaker)
21 Jun 2007
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion & Health Education
Malcolm Thomas (Speaker)
10 Jun 2007 → 15 Jun 2007
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference
University of Western Ontario
Malcolm Thomas (Visiting lecturer)
28 May 2007 → 28 Jun 2007
Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution

Leverhulme Study Abroad Fellowship - ‘International Comparative Perspectives on Health'
Thomas, Malcolm (Recipient), 01 Jun 2009
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively