The tuition-fee funded Primary School Direct programme could be for you. This route allows you to: spend the majority of your time in school, whilst gaining support to develop your subject-knowledge and understanding of teaching, learning and child development through a carefully planned central training programme choose whether to follow a QTS-only route without assessed […]
Improving Equity and Inclusion through Education Research Group welcomes guest speaker Laerke Testmann, from Aarhus University in Copenhagen to the Institute of Education
The Improving Equity and Inclusion through Education (IEIE) Research group recently welcomed guest speaker, Lærke Testmann, to the Institute of Education. Laerke travelled to Reading from The Danish School of Education, Aarhus University in Copenhagen, Denmark, especially to present her research on “Children’s communities in school – perspectives on inclusion” – a project that investigates […]
Complete University Guide 2019: IoE consolidates its place in top 20
The Institute of Education has confirmed its national and international standing through its excellent results in the Complete University Guide 2019 league table, published on 25th April 2018. It is ranked 16th in the country, once again among the top 20 UK Universities in the field of Education, according to the Complete University Guide 2019 league table. The result echoes […]
IoE research leader’s impact recognised
Research by Professor Suzanne Graham of the Institute of Education (IoE) to improve modern foreign language teaching in schools was recognised at the 2018 O2RB Excellence in Impact awards in Oxford this April. Professor Graham, Research Division Leader for the IoE, was highly commended for excellence in impact for her work to improve foreign language […]
Book your free ticket now! Calling all who work with Children and Young People: 24 April, free workshop, lectures and networking.
We know that if you work with children and young people, you are a member of a vibrant, busy and vital group. We want to support you in your amazing work by providing a professional twilight event solely for you. This free event, which is on 24th April 6.30 – 8pm at our London Road […]
University of Reading to support trainee teachers with free workshops for compulsory maths skills tests
All trainee teachers, including those applying for Early Years Teacher Status and School Direct, have to pass the professional skills tests in numeracy before enrolling onto their teacher training programme. For some, this may seem daunting; they may feel rusty, a little unconfident or perhaps insecure on certain maths topics. The University of Reading has […]
Schools, teens, and feeling a sense of belonging: in research from the Universities of Reading, Oxford, Seville, and Vigo Professor Jill Porter asks, “What makes a Difference?”
As part of the Institute of Education’s regular research features on these pages, Professor Jill Porter asks: “What makes a Difference? Exploring the Relationship between Learning and the Feeling of Belonging.” A number of children go under the radar- at least until a crisis point is reached. This includes children who are frequently absent from school, those with mental health difficulties, […]
The IoE’s International Women’s Day Icon, 2018: Kimberly George
Kimberly George’s miracle among historic hurricane devastation Having spent a year away from home studying for a master’s in Education at the University of Reading, Kimberly George was excited to be returning to her home in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Finally she would rejoin her family and take up her new post as head […]
Newly launched: stand alone module, Developing Mentoring Excellence
Reading’s Institute of Education (IoE) has launched a module that supports mentors in developing their theory and practice, whilst enhancing their professional development. Through this course: Mentors can achieve significant Continuous Professional Development via this new distance learning course. On successful completion of the stand-alone course, they will have 20 credits which can be used […]
Cancellation due to weather conditions: Education Studies Annual Lecture: Inside the beast; the politics and law of education, by Sir David Bell, 1 March 2018, 6pm
We regret that unfortunately, the decision has been made to postpone this lecture, due to the weather conditions and the forecast which indicates that it will be getting worse later on today. We hope to reschedule at some point in the near future and will keep those who have registered informed by email and will […]