Research

The ArDdysg Teacher Education Research Group supports evidence-informed practice in teacher education and professional learning. It brings together researchers with a range of educational research interests and experience.

Issue 8: February 2024

Issue 7: October 2023

Issue 6: May 2023

Special Issue Mentoring April 2023

Issue 5: February 2023

Special Issue Curriculum Design December 2022

Issue 4: October 2022

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Issue 2: April 2022

Issue 1: February 2022

PGCE Programme Research Strategy overview (2024-2027)

Programme Report Infographic: Summer 2023

Programme Report Infographic: Spring 2023

Programme Report Infographic: Summer 2022

Programme Report Infographic: Spring 2022

Programme Report Infographic: Spring 2021

Summary of the theory underpinning the PGCE Programme (2021)

Delivering the PGCE Programme (ongoing). A series of works that include the strengths and challenges of partnership working; investigating the blended distance pedagogy; micro-teaching and peer reflection; and developing the PGCE Programme. 

Developing professional conversations (2023-24). Funded by the Open University’s Faculty of Well-being, Education and Language’s PRAXIS Centre for Scholarship and Innovation, this study aims to provide insights into the ‘professional conversations’ that practice tutors have with students and school mentors.

Supporting personal target setting for early career teachers (2023-24). In partnership with Ysgol Nantgwyn and funded by Central South Consortium, this participatory research project is developing a collaborative early career teacher framework to underpin personal target setting. 

ZEST (Zambia Education School-based Training) (2023-24). In collaboration with World Vision and funded by the Scottish Government; an Action Research project with teachers in Zambia is exploring their reflections of using the active teaching and learning approaches of ZEST. 

The use of video technology for reflection on lessons (2022-23). Funded by the Open University’s Faculty of Well-being, Education and Language’s PRAXIS Centre for Scholarship and Innovation, this study has informed understanding of the benefits and challenges of using video technology on lessons. A bank of resources created by the project support partner schools and student teachers. The project report.

Effective mentoring in ITE: What works and why (2021-22). This research was funded by the Open University’s Faculty of Well-being, Education and Language’s PRAXIS Centre for Scholarship and Innovation. It used artefacts to explore mentoring approaches across the OU ITE Partnership. A collection of case studies showcase approaches in different school contexts. The project report. Paper in Educators Perspective. 

PGCE Practice Tutors – preconceptions, perceptions and actuality (2021). Funded by the Open University’s Faculty of Well-being, Education and Languages’ PRAXIS Centre for Scholarship and Innovation, this study explored how those who took on the role of a practice tutor within the PGCE in Wales see and action their role. The full project report. 

The Open University Partnership in Wales PGCE Programme Research Conference Proceedings 2023

The Open University Partnership in Wales PGCE Programme Research Conference Proceedings 2022