What is our project about?

In this post, we highlight the context for our research project and introduce the key questions that we hope to answer. The National Discussion: Consultation as a policy tool This project examines classroom teachers’ engagement in the recently launched National Discussion, ‘Let’s Talk Scottish Education’ (Scottish Government, 2022). Consultation is often positioned as a mechanism… Read More What is our project about?

Are teachers’ voices given due consideration in education reform? 

The link below is to an article published by TES Scotland on 13 May 2024, emerging from the early stages of our research project. In this article, we explore forms of participation within the National Discussion and critically analyse the political response to it. We ask, and reflect on, the following questions: We conclude by… Read More Are teachers’ voices given due consideration in education reform?