Online invited lecture Title: “What is deepfake learning?” Speaker: Prof. Charles B. Hodges, Professor of Instructional Technology, Georgia Southern University, GA, USA Abstract: Traditional assessments struggle to distinguish between a learner’s use of GenAI and genuine learning. What does this mean for teaching and learning? In this talk, the impact of GenAI on some well-established learning
The three co-conveners of our Early Career Researchers (ECR) Network recently had a discussion about what the ECR group means for them and the exciting plans they have for the group this year. If you wish to become part of this network then details can be found from this page on our website.
The SERA Inclusive Education Network will be hosting an online event in March. Full details below: Title: “Toys That Teach: Fostering Disability Representation and Inclusivity through Toybox Tales Chatty Pack” Date: Wednesday 6th March 2024, 4:00-5:30pm. Location: MS Teams Organisers: SERA Inclusive Education Network Speakers: Drs. Clare Uytman and Sian Jones are chartered psychologists, working
About Dr Marion Allison Dr Marion Allison has over 30 years’ experience of working within Community Learning and Development and Education. She currently leads the CLD Standards Council, the professional association for adult learner, community development and youth workers in Scotland. With a membership of approximately 3,000 people form a Marion leads the organisation
About Dr Khadija Mohammed Dr Khadija Mohammed is Associate Dean for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the University of the West of Scotland. She is a multi-award winning sector leader on racial equity and anti-racism education. Her research centres on the lived experiences of Black and Minority Ethnic Teachers in Scotland with a focus
In this presentation Dr Tom Richardson & Dr Natasa Pantic provide an overview of the ‘TEAMS’ project (Teaching that Matters for Migrant Students). In this 2020-2023 project, researchers gathered data from 7 schools in 3 countries (Scotland, Sweden and Finland) to map teachers’ and other school staff collaborative networks around supporting migrant students, both socially
The Estelle Brisard Memorial Prize for excellence and promise in research has become a fixture in the annual academic calendar for us here at SERA. Estelle was a much valued and much loved member of SERA until her untimely death in 2006. You can read more about Estelle and the award on our website. The
Working jointly with the PGR Teacher Education Network at the University of Strathclyde the SERA Teacher Education Network are hosting a networking event on 23 June 2023 with Professor Aileen Kennedy as keynote speaker. There is also the opportunity at the event for PGR students to share their research and converse around all things teacher
The SERA Early Years Network is delighted to welcome Professors Linda Mitchell and Fran Press to an in-person seminar focused on neoliberalism and the complexity of early childhood educators’ work. Professor Linda Mitchell (University of Waikato, New Zealand) has spent many years researching early childhood education policy and practice and critiquing the marketisation and privatisation
In recent years there has been a more concerted approach to promoting arts education and creativity in Scotland. While the growth and development of national initiatives, activities and policies is heartening, it is important to have a sense of practice at a grassroots level. This special edition of REB shares the findings of a series
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