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ºÚÁÏÍø911 and the Curriculum

Following the General Election on the 4th July 2024, The Labour Government committed to a range of policies, relating to education, in the King's Speech. The Labour manifesto pledged to a review...

The ºÚÁÏÍø911 Guide to Decolonising the Curriculum

The ºÚÁÏÍø911 Guides: Critical Insights into Educational Research and Practice

Equity and Inclusion in Educational Research and Practice

Editorial – Unpacking the complexities and challenges of education in Northern Ireland: stimulating debate with Ulster University’s Transforming Education project

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice

The rationale for how education operates is often contentious. There are varying views about academic selection, politicians disparage some degrees while lauding others, private schools’...

Citizenship education in Northern Ireland: an opportunity for transformation squandered?

The Independent Review of Education in Northern Ireland asserts that ‘education is the greatest investment any society makes in its own future’, bringing ‘societal benefits’ (Independent...

Unpacking the complexities and challenges of education in Northern Ireland

Stimulating debate with Ulster University’s Transforming Education project

New editorial team appointed for the Curriculum Journal

ºÚÁÏÍø911 is delighted to announce that, following a competitive recruitment process, a new editorial team has been appointed for the Curriculum Journal. From January 2025, the team will comprise six...

Reflections on the hidden curriculum of sustainability at the ºÚÁÏÍø911 50th Anniversary Conference and WERA Focal Meeting

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practiceºÚÁÏÍø911 Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting

Attending the ºÚÁÏÍø911 50th Anniversary Conference and WERA Focal Meeting in Manchester was a highlight of my year as an early career researcher (ECR) and provided important opportunities for academic...

Higher-order versus lower-order thinking skills: How much does the hierarchy matter?

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice

Bloom’s Taxonomy categorises educational objectives and provides a structured framework for teaching and assessing. Anderson and colleagues (2001) Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy (RBT) introduced two...

Empowering nature and climate literacy: The role of educators in a changing world

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practiceºÚÁÏÍø911 Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting

Nature and climate literacy In our rapidly changing world, education is essential for equipping the next generation to address critical issues like climate change and the nature crisis. Educators...

The possibilities of STEAM education

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice

Improving skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) is important in preparing the future workforce for a strong economy that benefits society; no country wants to be left behind...

‘Black-led protests’ and ‘white-led riots’: How might these public actions steer the review of the national curriculum for schools and pupils in England?

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practiceºÚÁÏÍø911 Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting

This blog post provides a brief consideration of ‘Black-led protests’ in comparison to ‘white-led riots’, and their possible powers of influence for reforming educational...

Is respectful relationships education the answer to ending violence against women and girls?

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practiceºÚÁÏÍø911 Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting

In recent years, Australian and British governments have given renewed attention to developing policies that address gender inequality, particularly violence against women and girls (VAWG)....