Research and Consultancy
The Research Centre for Learning and Teaching engages heavily in both funded research and consultancy/third strand projects. For details of specific projects, please click on the relevant links:
Current research projects 1st August 2008-2012, please click here.
Current consultancy projects 1st August 2008-2012, please click here.
Previously completed research projects, January 2001 - July 2008 please click here.
Previously completed consultancy projects, January 2001 - July 2008 please click here.
The research and consultancy projects that staff in the Centre are involved in include:
- Learning and Teaching Update
Project Leader(s): Kate Wall and David Leat (Editors) - Exploring transition activities in Gateshead schools
Project Leader(s): Jill Clark - A Connected Communities scoping review of the involvement of children and young people in research within the criminal justice area
Project Leader(s): Jill Clark - Developing the Potential of Retired Skype Mediators ("Sykpe Grannies")
Project Leader(s): Jill Clark - Breaking the cycle of offending: The Engage project
Project Leader(s): Jill Clark - Learning to Learn in Schools Phase 4 Evaluation
Project Leader(s): Kate Wall - EquATE: Equal Acclaim for Teaching Excellence
Project Leader(s): Sue Robson - Learning to Learn in FE Evaluation
Project Leader(s): Kate Wall - Developing fortune lines as an instrument for mediating reading comprehension development
Project Leader(s): Carl Towler - Exploring transition and the first year experience
Project Leader(s): Jill Clark - An evaluation of the DCSF Extended Schools Subsidy Pathfinder
Project Leader(s): Dr Liz Todd - Consultancy: Professional enquiry through action research support
Project Leader(s): Kate Wall, Elaine Hall, David Leat, Rachel Lofthouse, Colleen Cummings and Jo McShane - Assessing thinking: Designing a model for the teaching of enquiry skills with the assessment and recording of learning outcomes in digital portfolios by secondary students
Project Leader(s): Kieran McGrane (Project Manager and Headteacher); David Kinninment (Project Supervisor and Assistant Headteacher); David Leat (Lead Academic, Newcastle University)
A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Programme - ESRC Researcher Development Initiative
Project Leader(s): Dr Jon Prosser (Leeds University) - Young people in care’s perceptions of themselves as learners and their aspirations for the future
Project Leader(s): Jo McShane - Improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people in the North-East of England: how can school counselling help?
Project Leader(s): Dr Sue Pattison - Open Future Evaluation
Project Leader(s): David Leat - Exploring wellbeing in schools: the Positive Psychology Programme
Project Leader(s): Jill Clark - Bridging the Gap: Transition Research
Project Leader(s): Ann Briggs - Cardinal Hume Catholic School Co-coaching Support
Project Leader(s): Rachel Lofthouse - QCA Inclusion Probe
Project Leader(s): David Leat - Small software for mathematics on hand held technology
Project Leader(s): David Wright - An exploration of the processes and outcomes of coaching between secondary school teachers.
Project Leader(s): David Leat - Extended Schools Update
Project Leader(s): Colleen Cummings (Editor) - National Priorities CPD Award: Impact Evaluation
Project Leader(s): Jill Clark - Secondary PGCE Course Evaluation
Project Leader(s): Jo McShane - Developing formative assessment using ICTs in education
Project Leader(s): Chris Falzon (Project Manager); Steve Higgins (Lead Academic) - An evaluation of the 14-19 Flexible Curriculum Programme
Project Leader(s): Jill Clark - Facilitating participation in the design process at Seaham College
Project Leader(s): Pam Woolner - An evaluation of the Bradford area extended schools programme
Project Leader(s): Colleen Cummings - Counselling in Schools: A Research Study into Services for Children and Young People in Wales
Project Leader(s): Dr Sue Pattison / Nancy Rowland – Head of Research, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - The use of video in Mathematics CPD
Project Leader(s): David Wright - Seaview Primary - Creative Partnerships
Project Leader(s): David Leat - Evaluation of Tyne and Wear FCP2 project for 14-19 provision
Project Leader(s): Professor Ann Briggs - School Counselling for Girls in the Gambia: a Research Study on Effectiveness
Project Leader(s): Dr Sue Pattison - Leading partnerships for 14-19 educational provision
Project Leader(s): Prof Ann Briggs - Thinking for Learning and SATs scores: An investigation into the use of thinking skills strategies in primary classrooms in Northumberland and related scores in national tests
Project Leader(s): Hanneke Jones - An Evaluation of the DfES Full Service Extended Schools (FSES) Initiative
Project Leader(s): Alan Dyson and Liz Todd - Evaluation of the Activating Children’s Thinking Skills (ACTS) Project
Project Leader(s): David Leat - Sunderland Action Research Pioneer Programmes Evaluation
Project Leader(s): Elaine Hall - Developing an online audit tool examining 'teaching/learning activities & assessment methods’
Project Leader(s): Chris Falzon - Learning to Learn Phase 3: Action Research Support 2003-2006
Project Leader(s): Steve Higgins - Evaluation of the Raising Aspirations in Schools (RAIS) Initiatives in Northumberland
Project Leader(s): Maggie Gregson (Sunderland University) - Evaluating the Role of the Artist in Building Schools for the Future
Project Leader(s): Pamela Woolner - An Evaluation of a Sure Start Programme (Round 4) -Leam Lane Area, Gateshead
Project Leader(s): Jill Clark - Schools Renaissance
Project Leader(s): Elaine Hall, Kate Wall - EPPI-Centre Reviews by the Thinking Skills Review Group
Project Leader(s): Steve Higgins - Evaluation of the impact of ESB Oral Communication
Project Leader(s): Jill Clark and David Moseley - School Buildings Literature Review
Project Leader(s): Elaine Hall and Kate Wall - Evaluation of Full Service Extended Schools in North Tyneside
Project Leader(s): Colleen Cummings and Dr. Liz Todd - ESRC Research Seminar Series: Knowledge and Skills for Learning to Learn
Project Leader(s): David Moseley and David Leat - Research on Counselling Children and Young People: A Systematic Scoping Review
Project Leader(s): Dr Sue Pattison/Belinda Harris
This research review was commissioned by the British Association for Counselling and - Embedding ICT In The Literacy And Numeracy Strategies
Project Leader(s): Steve Higgins - Using thinking skills approaches to improve teaching and learning in primary schools
Project Leader(s): Steve Higgins - An investigation exploring the knowledge, skills and understanding of early years professionals surrounding children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
Project Leader(s): Steve Higgins - British Council China Study Grant: developing and evaluating a model for thinking skills intervention in the Asian context
Project Leader(s): Sue Robson and Mei Lin - Learning about Learning: Developing Digital Portfolios in the Primary School
Project Leader(s): Steve Higgins - An Evaluation of Thinking Skill Taxonomies for post-16 Learners
Project Leader(s): David Moseley - A Systematic and Critical Review of Learning Styles
Project Leader(s): Frank Coffield - Schools and area regeneration
Project Leader(s): Alan Dyson and Alan Millward - Systematic Review of Thinking Skills Approaches to Effective Teaching and Learning
Project Leader(s): Viv Baumfield and Steve Higgins - Interactive whole-class teaching in the literacy and numeracy hours
Project Leader(s): Frank Hardman and Fay Smith - Transition between Key Stages in Schools
Project Leader(s): Vivienne Baumfield, Mei Lin - Evaluation of Threshold Assessment Procedures – Support for the Questionnaire Phase
Project Leader(s): Jill Clark and Ian Hall - An Evaluation of the Willington Education Action Zone (EAZ)
Project Leader(s): Alan Dyson - University of Manchester - An Evaluation of Sunderland LEA Literacy Transition Project
Project Leader(s): Frank Hardman - An Evaluation of the Quality Time Project
Project Leader(s): Jill Clark - Transition and Transfer between Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3
Project Leader(s): Mei Lin and Vivienne Baumfield - Talk, Thinking and ICT
Project Leader(s): Steve Higgins and Neil Mercer - GridREF Primary ICT Training Programme
Project Leader(s): Steve Higgins - Babies Need Books. Young Children’s Early Literacy Experiences Explored.
Project Leader(s): Elaine Hall, Joan Santer and Donna Middleton - Pedagogical Analysis of A Level Syllabi
Project Leader(s): Jill Clark, Elaine Hall - An investigation into the impact of the National Literacy Strategy on the literacy learning of pupils with Special Educational Needs in literacy in mainstream primary schools
Project Leader(s): Frank Hardman, Fay Smith - Northeast School Based Research Consortium
Project Leader(s): Dr Vivienne Baumfield, Dr David Leat, Mrs Sally Taverner - Evaluation of the impact of teacher research scholarship scheme on teachers’ professional development
Project Leader(s): Viv Baumfield - An investigation of the relationship between young children’s understanding of the concept of place value and their competence at mental addition and subtraction
Project Leader(s): Ian Thompson - Early mathematics and specific concrete materials
Project Leader(s): Rod Bramald - Evaluation of the Training Strategy of Reviving the Heart of the West End SRB programme
Project Leader(s): Jill Clark - The Development of Gender Roles in Young Children: a review of policy and academic literature
Project Leader(s): Christine Skelton - An Evaluation of the Pennywell Community and Health Resource Project
Project Leader(s): Ian Hall - Texas Instruments 'NSpire Navigator' Project