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Exploring the role of game-based learning in challenging mathematics and statistics education

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice

In the evolving landscape of education, where science and technology increasingly dominate, mathematical and statistical understanding have emerged as fundamental skills. However, for many...

½¿É«µ¼º½ 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 ½¿É«µ¼º½ Guide to Decolonising the Curriculum

The ½¿É«µ¼º½ 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

½¿É«µ¼º½ 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 ½¿É«µ¼º½ 50th Anniversary Conference and WERA Focal Meeting

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice½¿É«µ¼º½ Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting

Attending the ½¿É«µ¼º½ 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...

½¿É«µ¼º½ and the Kusuma Trust: Neurodiversity in mainstream schools grant programme

½¿É«µ¼º½ is partnering with the Kusuma Trust to deliver 4 research projects with the aim to improve the school experience and academic attainment of young people who are neurodivergent.

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

Curriculum: Theory, policy and practice½¿É«µ¼º½ 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...