It’s not rocket science – it’s more complex than that!
Written by: Rachel Jackson
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It was at the British Educational Research Association’s (BERA) Annual Conference 2017 that I heard a delegate make the witty remark, ‘teaching’s not rocket science – it’s more complex than that!’. This nicely summed up the general feeling at the conference that teaching is not a simple ‘input-output’ process that can be perfected through research. As an English teacher who has completed a Master’s in Education, and now studying for a PhD, I am all too aware of the complexities of both research and teaching, and am under no illusions that the former could simply solve the challenges of the latter. I am interested in teachers’ research engagement. According to a recent evaluation by the Department for Education (Department for Education, 2017), this is not about teachers relying upon scientific advancements to solve problems but about teachers actively engaging with research to make informed decisions as professionals.
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This article was published in February 2018 and reflects the terminology and understanding of research and evidence in use at the time. Some terms and conclusions may no longer align with current standards. We encourage readers to approach the content with an understanding of this context.
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