Job Title
Professor in Literacy
Department
Education Studies
Phone
024 7652 2057
Email
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Research Interests
Teaching strategies to help students of various ages access the curriculum through literacy. First and second language learning and pedagogy. Readability in a range of languages. The importance and teaching of handwriting. The use of mobile learning devices.
Biography
David Wray taught in a variety of schools for 10 years and is currently Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Warwick. He has published over 50 books on aspects of literacy teaching and is best known for his work on developing teaching strategies to help pupils access the curriculum through literacy. This has resulted in such innovations as the Extending Interactions with Texts (EXIT) model to guide the teaching of reading to learn, and writing frames to help with the writing of factual text types. His work has been made an integral part of the National Literacy Strategy at both primary and secondary levels and he co-wrote Module 6 (Reading and Writing for Information) of the original primary NLS training materials.
- Pang, Elaine L. L., Wray, David, 2017. A framework on exploring primary school English language teachers' perceptions of their continuing professional development in Malaysia. Athens Journal of Education, 4 (1), pp. 63-76
- Pang, Elaine L. L., Wray, David, 2017. An investigation of school improvement specialist coaches' (SISCs) perceptions of INSET for primary school English language teachers in Malaysia : motivation, practicalities and challenges. Literacy Information and Computer Education Journal, 8 (2), pp. 2625-2632
- Xiao, L., Wray, David, 2016. Theorizing one learner's perceived affective experiences and performances from a dynamic perspective. Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences, 2 (1), pp. 60-83
- Wray, David, 2015. An exploration of the views of teachers concerning the effects of texting on children's literacy development. Journal of Information Technology Education : Research, 14, pp. 271-282
- Wray, David, Medwell, Jane, 2015. Exploring a national book-gifting scheme : parents' and children's reactions. Education 3-13, 43 (2), pp. 209-222
- Medwell, Jane, Wray, David, 2014. Pre-service teachers undertaking classroom research : developing reflection and enquiry skills. Journal of Education for Teaching, 40 (1), pp. 65-77
- Wray, David, 2014. "I was never much good at writing": Trainee teachers' attributions in writing.. Research in Teacher Education, 4 (1), pp. 43-49
- Wray, David, Hajar, Anas, 2014. A critical review of the fundamental directions of language learning strategy research. Journal of Academic Perspectives, 2014 (1)
- Medwell, Jane, Wray, David, 2014. Handwriting automaticity : the search for performance thresholds. Language and Education, 28 (1), pp. 34-51
- Janan, Dahlia, Wray, David, 2014. Reassessing the accuracy and use of readability formulae. Malaysian journal of learning and instruction, 11, pp. 127-145
- Medwell, Jane, Wray, David, 2014. Handwriting automaticity : the search for performance thresholds. Language and Education, 28 (1), pp. 34-51
- Poverjuc, Oxana, Brooks, Val, Wray, David, 2012. Using peer feedback in a Master's programme : a multiple case study. Teaching in Higher Education, 17 (4), pp. 465-477
- Medwell, Jane, Wray, David, 2011. The Booktime experience : evaluating a national reading promotion scheme. The Journal of Reading, Writing and Literacy, Vol.5 (No.3)
- Wray, David, Medwell, Jane, 2011. Progression in writing : a review of research. The Journal of Reading, Writing and Literacy, Vol.3 (No.2), pp. 72-124
- Medwell, Jane, Strand, Steve, Wray, David, 2009. The links between handwriting and composing for Y6 children. Cambridge Journal of Education, Vol.39 (No.3), pp. 329-344
- Hammond, Michael, Crosson, Sue, Fragkouli, Elpiniki, Ingram, Jennifer, Johnston-Wilder, Peter, Johnston-Wilder, Sue, Kingston, Yvette, Pope, Melanie, Wray, David, 2009. Why do some student teachers make very good use of ICT? An exploratory case study. Technology, Pedagogy and Education, Vol.18 (No.1), pp. 59-73
- Hammond, Michael, Fragkouli, Elpiniki, Suandi, Ida, Crosson, Sue, Ingram, Jennifer, Johnston-Wilder, Peter, Johnston-Wilder, Sue, Kingston, Yvette, Pope, Melanie, Wray, David, 2009. What happens as student teachers who made very good use of ICT during pre-service training enter their first year of teaching?. Teacher Development, Vol.13 (No.2), pp. 93-106
- Medwell, Jane, Wray, David, 2008. Handwriting - a forgotten language skill?. Language and Education, Vol.22 (No.1), pp. 34-47
- Mozafari, Parivash, Wray, David, 2015. The perspectives of Iranian EFL teachers on the integration of ICT into their teaching practices. In Rahimi , Mehrak (ed.), Handbook of Research on Individual Differences in Computer-Assisted Language Learning, Hershey, IGI Global, pp. 94-119
- Wray, David, 2010. Researching classroom interaction and talk. In Hartas, Dimitra, 1966- (ed.), Educational research and inquiry : qualitative and quantitative approaches, London ; New York, Continuum International Publishing Group, pp. 170-186
- Wray, David, 2009. Extending literacy skills - issues for practice. In Elbeheri, Gad; Everatt, John; Wearmouth , Janice; Knight, Deborah (eds.), The Routledge companion to dyslexia, London, Routledge, pp. 94-212
- Wray, David, Medwell, Jane, 2008. Primary English : extending knowledge in practice. Exeter, Learning Matters
- Pang, Elaine L. L., Wray, David, 2016. A framework on exploring primary school English language teachers' perceptions of their continuing professional development in Malaysia. 18th Annual International Conference on Education, Athens, Greece, 16-19 May 2016
- Pang, Elaine L. L., Wray, David, 2016. Exploring primary school English language teachers' perceptions of INSET in Malaysia : factors which promoted and hindered professional development. London International Conference on Education (LICE- 2016), London, UK, Nov 14-17, 2016, Published in LICE-2016. Conference Proceedings, pp. 107-111
- Xiao, L, Wray, David, 2015. An exploration of one learner's affective experiences and FLA development from a DST perspective. The Asian Conference on Education, ACE2015, Kobe, Japan, 21-25 Oct 2015, Published in IAFOR proceedings, pp. 267-284
- Wray, David, Medwell, Jane, 2009. The links between handwriting and composing in primary aged children. 33 rd Annual Conference Reading Association of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, 24-26 Sep 2009, Published in Literacy in the 21st Century: Perspectives, Challenges and Transformations, pp. 116-125
- Dahlia Janan,, Wray, David, 2012. Guidance on the principles of language accessibility in National Curriculum Assessments : research background. Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
| Title | Funder | Award start | Award end |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA International Partnership and Mobility Scheme 2012: Toward a New Model of Readability in Other Languages | British Academy | 01 Nov 2012 | 31 Oct 2013 |
| The IB Extended Essay Project | International Baccalaureate | 17 Nov 2011 | 16 Sep 2012 |
| Research Bids into ICT and Teacher Training | Training and Development Agency for Schools | 31 Mar 2010 | 31 May 2011 |
| Learning about Special Needs in Handwriting | Training and Development Agency for Schools | 01 Feb 2008 | 31 Jul 2009 |
| The provision of research services for a scoping study into the teaching of Arabic and Islamic Studies | ALDAR Properties PJSC | 01 Jul 2008 | 31 Dec 2008 |
| EVALUATION OF THE BOOKTIME PROJECT | Booktrust | 01 Oct 2007 | 30 Jun 2008 |
| A Scoping research project for the UCST | United Church Schools Trust | 07 Jan 2008 | 31 Mar 2008 |
| Progression and the Northern Ireland Levels for Writing | Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment | 01 Jan 2006 | 31 Mar 2006 |
| KS2 Digital Spanish Evaluation | Department for Education and Skills | 01 Oct 2004 | 18 Feb 2005 |