Mathematics is fundamental in science, technology and daily life, and is crucial for modern economies (Ofsted, 2021). Despite its importance, many learners find mathematics complex ...

As digital technologies become further embedded within every aspect of modern life, education systems must keep pace to prepare students for the world they currently live and learn in, but ...

The BERA Educational Research Book of the Year award celebrates the publication of educational research and is awarded to a scholarly book on education deemed to be high quality, engaging ...

Globally, courts frequently make judgments on educational issues. In some countries this has been longstanding, such as in the United States’ rulings on teaching evolution (Tennessee v ...

Multi-academy trusts (MATs) oversee groups of schools in England, each led by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) responsible for implementing strategy, leading growth and representing the trust ...

Dr Calum Davey is the Executive Director for Research and Best Practice at the National Institute of Teaching. He is the PI of a Nuffield Foundation project, TIDE, which is looking at ...

Nigel Fancourt is Associate Professor of Education and Values at the Department of Education, University of Oxford, and Director of Doctoral Research. Formerly a lawyer and teacher, his ...

Our research indicates that the landscape of responsible AI use in education is uneven. Tight school budgets necessitate careful planning for teachers’ professional development, prompting us ...

Dr Vanessa Cui is a senior research fellow at Birmingham City University’s Centre for the Study of Practice and Culture in Education (CSPACE). She is an experienced practitioner ...

On 26 November 2024, BERA marked our 50th anniversary with a celebratory event alongside our Annual General Meeting (AGM). Held in a festive atmosphere, the day highlighted the achievements ...

Dr Louise Wheatcroft is a senior lecturer in ITE at Birmingham City University. In her research, Louise draws upon her experiences as a primary teacher and teacher educator to further ...

The British Journal of Educational Technology (BJET) and the British Educational Research Association (BERA) are delighted to announce that the 2025 BJET Fellowship has been awarded to Peter Bannister ...