Research in Action Conference 2021
Welcome to the 2021 CTE Research in Action Conference
The Research in Action Conference has run annually since 2014 and brings together educational researchers from across the midlands and beyond. You will hear from a variety of presenters, ranging from Warwick staff and teachers from our local schools, to professional researchers from external organisations and academics at other universities. The conference is an opportunity for you to get a feel for what educational research is and how it can impact you, your school and your pupils. You will also get a sense of how being research-engaged can enhance your professional development.
There is a full programme of speakers throughout the day and you can customise your conference experience by choosing which sessions to attend. There will also be pre-recorded sessions that you can access at any time during the day, including input from last year’s secondary PGCE students and current international PGCE students from both phases. There is time in the middle of the day to meet in your study groups for some online and informal conversations about what you have seen and how it relates to your own practice.
The conference provides a unique opportunity to explore and engage with research activity in and with schools rather than simply be told how it should inform your practice. There should be something here for everyone and we really hope you enjoy the day!
Blackboard Collaborate
The live conference sessions will be delivered via Blackboard Collaborate. We recommend using the latest version of Firefox or Google Chrome as your browser. Please do not use Internet Explorer as you may experience audio issues. Further Blackboard Collaborate support material (including audio troubleshooting) is available here:
To access the recordings of the live sessions and any supplementary materials, click on the name of the relevant presenter in the table below.
How to navigate this page
This page will enable you to access all of the live and recorded conference content. Live sessions start at 9.45 am on Friday 10th December 2021 UK time with the first keynote of the day starting promptly at 10.00 am. We recommend you check you are using a compatible browser before arriving from 9.35 am in the online room for the 9.45 am introductory presentation. To find out more about individual speakers simply click on the named links in the table below.
- Access the pre-recorded materials here
- Access the poster presentations here
- Access the screencasts here
Conference timetable - live sessions
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9.35 am - 9.45 am
@warwickcte |
Upload a photo of yourself at the start of the day tagging us in on Twitter @warwickcte. Check you are using a compatible browser before arriving and that your audio is working ahead of the introductory and keynote sessions. |
9.45 am - 10.00 am |
Introduction |
Session title: Introduction and welcome Brief introduction: A brief introduction to the importance of research in action and an explanation of the format of the day. Names of presenters: Prof. Des Hewitt and Dr Andy Hind Session suitable for: Cross-phase Type of session: Presentation This session was not recorded. |
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10.00 am - 11.00 am |
Keynote one (cross-phase) |
Session title: The Translation of Cognitive Science to the Classroom: Reflections on the EEF Cognitive Science in the Classroom Review Name of presenter: Dr Tom Perry Brief introduction: Dr Perry’s research and teaching are focused on the use of research and evidence to improve education policy and practice. Research led by Dr Perry has been cited widely and internationally including by UNESCO, a UK Parliament Briefing, the Young Lives International Study, FFT Education Datalab and Education Endowment Foundation newsletters, blogs, and a podcast. In the first keynote session, Dr Perry will speak about applying cognitive science and how teachers can access, engage with and do research to improve practice. The EEF Cognitive Science review includes some helpful principles, but there is also a lot of thinking and work needed to get this into practice and avoid misapplication in classrooms. Session chair: Des Hewitt/Andy Hind Session suitable for: Cross-phase Type of session: Presentation Relevant Warwick Teacher Values: Social Justice and Intellectual Curiosity Link to Padlet for comments/questions: https://warwick.padlet.org/aball116/yep13pjli6gpkrbi |
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11.00 am - 12.00 pm |
Morning parallel synchronous sessions |
Session title: Promoting resilience in teacher training Brief introduction: The presentation will first begin with an overview of resilience and stress. Then, Yun-Han will share the key factors that they have found to be associated with trainees' resilience levels. Lastly, they will share the new online resilience training that they have developed to help trainee teachers bolster resilience to the stresses of teacher training. Other easy and accessible practices that are also beneficial in well-being will be also discussed. Name of presenter: Yun-Han Wang Session chair: Georgina Newton Session suitable for: Cross-phase Type of session: Presentation Relevant Warwick Teacher Values: Social Justice |
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Session title: Bringing history to life in the classroom: An exploration of how the study of visual and aural artefacts can give voice to the forgotten and disenfranchised. Brief introduction: Drawing on her extensive research into radical working-class culture of the Romantic period (1789-1832), Alison uses the Peterloo Massacre (1819) as a case study to explore how the visual and aural representations of historical events can give voice to those who are usually missing in dominant cultural narratives with the aim of increasing the relevance of and engagement with our collective past and present. Using feminist and historicist approaches, participants will examine the representations of gender and class in the sights and sounds of a seminal event in the history of democracy and consider how to adopt and adapt these approaches in the classroom. Name of presenter: Dr Alison Morgan Session suitable for: PGCE students specialising in English, history, drama, music or art Type of session: Presentation Relevant Warwick Teacher Values: Creativity and Social Justice |
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Session title: Using University-Style Teaching to Raise Aspirations in the Classroom Brief introduction: In this workshop, doctoral researcher Frankie will be sharing their experience of delivering university-style sessions in non-selective state schools, as part of The Scholars Programme, to explore how to raise aspirations in the classroom. Name of presenter: Frankie Morgan Session chair: Andy Hind Session suitable for: Secondary Type of session: Workshop Relevant Warwick Teacher Values: Social Justice |
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Session title: The Ethical Teacher: Why character and virtues matter in the teaching profession Brief introduction: A discussion of the importance of character and virtuous practice for teachers and how to support the character development for pupils in schools. Name of presenter: Julie Taylor Session suitable for: Cross-phase Type of session: Presentation Relevant Warwick Teacher Values: Social Justice This session was not recorded. |
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12.15 pm - 12.45 pm |
Peer study group reflection round tableRelevant Warwick Teacher Values: Intellectual Curiosity, Social Justice, Creativity and the International Dimension Please see the prompts below to get the discussion started. This part of the day is your time to explore any elements of research in action that interest or concern you, so do let the conversation develop naturally.
Links for the online study group locations are available in Moodle (only logged in CTE students will be able to access these links): |
12.45 pm - 14.00 pm |
Lunch break |
14.00 pm - 15.00 pm |
Keynote two (secondary) |
Session title: How research has been used to develop a framework for improving Quality of Life (QoL) outcomes for young people Brief introduction: Current research tells us that there are specific groups of young people whose Quality of Life (QoL) is lower than others (ONS, 2020). We also know that the QoL of families with children with SEND is lower than those families without SEND. Whilst there is a volume of research into Quality of Life, there are few practical solutions to improving QoL outcomes in schools. This session will provide an overview of how a number of research findings have been woven together to develop a framework for improving QoL outcomes for young people and their families, as well as how it supports ongoing school-based action research to inform curriculum, operational and strategic planning. Name of presenter: Kiran Hingorani Session chair: Andy Hind Session suitable for: Secondary Type of session: Presentation Relevant Warwick Teacher Values: Social Justice and Intellectual Curiosity Link to Padlet for comments/questions: |
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14.00 pm - 15.00 pm |
Keynote two (primary) |
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Session title: Nature for Nurture Brief introduction: In this session we will explore how children and young people can learn about, through and in nature. This has been a theme in primary and early years education since the Kindergarten (Children’s Gardens of the 1700s). You will hear some of our research and practice in this area and find out how you might be able to join us in promoting Nature for Nurture! Names of presenters: Prof. Des Hewitt and Charlotte Jones Session suitable for: Primary Type of session: Presentation Relevant Warwick Teacher Values: Creativity and Social Justice Link to Padlet for comments/questions: |
15.00 pm - 16.00 pm |
Afternoon parallel synchronous sessions |
Session title: The Colour Green: developing environmental responsibility in arts education Brief introduction: Jake Lever will reflect critically on his own recent practice as an artist working in schools, highlighting how he seeks to promote the responsible use of resources. This will be discussed within the context of wider debates around sustainability and environmental awareness. Name of presenter: Jake Lever Session suitable for: Cross-phase Type of session: 30 minute visual presentation, followed by dedicated time for discussion. Relevant Warwick Teacher Values: Creativity and Social Justice This session was not recorded. |
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Session title: Workload and wellbeing – it’s all about you Brief introduction: You will engage with recent research on workload and retention and understand the resultant policy changes. You will reflect upon national recommendations for wellbeing and workload in schools, conduct some mini-research and be empowered to frame appropriate questions that you’d ask in an interview or a mentor meeting. Names of presenters: Georgina Newton and Deborah Roberts Session suitable for: Cross-phase Type of session: Presentation Relevant Warwick Teacher Values: Social Justice |
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Session title: Practical skill development and engagement with the scientific process Brief introduction: During my time teaching at Warwick school of life sciences it remains that one of the biggest disconnect between pre-university provision and year 1 UG transition is practical skills development and engagement with the scientific process. In 2015 a survey was conducted to identify the perceived level of preparedness of UGs for university teaching strategies. This was repeated and extended in 2019 with the aim to firstly consider the changing horizons of transitional barriers, and secondly with an expectation that the newly introduced A-level practical endorsements would serve better preparation for UG practicals. Interestingly the results showed that there was minimal if any changes in the challenges still facing first year students. This raises the questions, should schools be offered opportunity to reconsider or extend their practical skills preparation, beyond the curriculum or do universities need to provide more transitional support? This session will present these data and explore the challenges faced by both schools/colleges and universities in supporting transition into HE. Name of presenter: Leanne Williams Session chair: Kate Mawson Session suitable for: Secondary, especially STEM subjects with a practical element Type of session: Presentation Relevant Warwick Teacher Values: Intellectual Curiosity and Social Justice |
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Pre-recorded (asynchronous) materials
The resources in this area are for you to peruse at your leisure. Simply click on the name of the presenter(s) to access further information, supplementary resources (where applicable) and a copy of the recordings.
Patrick Campbell: Mates: An exploration of the gendered performance of identity in male teachers
Patrick is a secondary school English teacher. In this YouTube video Patrick talks about their research into the gendered performance of identity in male teachers.
This recording lasts for just over 24 minutes.
Session suitable for: Secondary
Relevant Warwick Teacher Values: Social Justice
Zoe Harrington: Co-constructed learning
Zoe is an Early Career Teacher (ECT) at a primary school in Stratford. In this video Zoe talks to Prof. Des Hewitt about co-constructed learning and the importance of research to underpin teacher practices and decision-making.
This recording lasts for just under 13 minutes.
Session suitable for: Primary
Relevant Warwick Teacher Values: Creativity
Amhan Kaur: Transition and vulnerable children
Amhan is a year six teacher in a local primary school. In this video Amhan talks to Prof. Des Hewitt about their research into transition and vulnerable children.
This recording lasts for just under 25 minutes.
Session suitable for: Primary
Relevant Warwick Teacher Values: Social Justice
Poster presentations
Click on the links below to access the secondary student posters. You can add comments to the bottom of each poster page. The comment response window will remain open until midnight on Sunday 12th December 2021.
Relevant Warwick Teacher Values: Creativity
- Kate Bullivant (English)
- Alba Cardona Folgado (Science)
- Ella Gregory (English)
- Robert Jones (Geography)
- Megan Owen (PE)
- Jack Parker (English)
- Lucinda Robinson (Science)
- Sophie Rowe (English)
- Klara Spencer (English)
- Holly Stuart (Science)
- Gemma Waldron-Healy (Computer Science)
PGCEi screencasts
The PGCEi students were asked to observe either a face to face or an online lesson and make a note of any strategies for Behaviour Management that the teacher employed during the lesson, using Charlie Taylor's Behaviour Checklist. They then recorded a two-minute screencast with audio narration. In their screencast, they reflected upon how the lesson observation impacted upon the Behaviour Management strategies that they use/will use in their teaching practice.
Simply click on the student's name to access their recording. A transcript and closed captions are available from within the recording interface.
Relevant Warwick Teacher Values: Creativity and the International Dimension
Guidance for presenters
Please see this guidance on preparing content for the live and pre-recorded sessions and for the online poster presentations.
gather.town cafe
We've set up a gather.town cafe area for informal networking during the conference. Click on the image below to access the cafe.
Further information about gather.town is available here.