Research Output per year
Personal profile
Area of academic expertise - outline
I have conducted research on active learning in the early stages of primary school. I remain interested in the area of children's literature and its use in the primary classroom.
Current research activities
Upcoming projects include an exploration and comparison of reflection by and among ITE students.
Desired research direction
With five years' experience leading a large undergraduate ITE programme, I have access to rich "data" regarding students, their experiences on placement, and their perceived competence. I am keen to research more formally this area.
Target collaborative companies
Collaboration with colleagues in other Schools of Education or other universities in Scotland and elsewhere.
Target collaborative organisations
Other universities, such as the Department of Teacher Education and Sport at Sogn og Fjordane University College in Sogndal in Norway.
Other areas of expertise available for knowledge exchange
Early childhood and literacy development
Active learning
Children's literature
ITE students' reflections on perceived professional competence
External positions
External examiner at the University of Glasgow
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Research Output 2008 2017
Supporting family learning with community-based initiatives and the third sector in education: what lessons can be learned from dedicated family engagement programmes?
Sorbie, L., Wallace, D., Mohammed, K. & Ellis, J., 22 Nov 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
learning
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Collaborative learning in the Scottish curriculum for excellence: the challenges of assessment and potential of multi-touch technology
McKechan, S. & Ellis, J., 2014, In : Education 3-13. 42, 5, p. 475-487 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
‘It’s helped me with my anger and I’m realising where I go in life’: the impact of a Scottish youth work / schools intervention on young people’s responses to social strain and engagement with anti-social behaviour and gang culture
Deuchar, R. & Ellis, J., 2013, In : Research in Post-Compulsory Education. 18, 1-2, p. 98-114 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Play in the primary school classroom? The experience of teachers supporting children's learning through a new pedagogy
Martlew, J., Stephen, C. & Ellis, J., 2011, In : Early Years. 31, 1, p. 71-83 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
'They don't boss you about like teachers, they just act like they are equals…': the impact of schools/youthwork partnerships on disengaged young people
Ellis, J. & Deuchar, R., 2011.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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