Category Commentary

Our organisation encourages critical debates and contributes to discourses on education policy and practice. In our COMMENTARY section, we aim to give our members a platform to air their views and offer alternative perspectives. The views expressed aren’t necessarily the views of our Association, but each article is intended to provide the education studies community with a prompt for further discussion and research. We hope you will join in these conversations – comment is welcomed.

Commentary, Opinion and Reflection

The case for a more Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) enriched curriculum

Hello everyone, my name is Ben, I am a senior lecturer at Newman University. I am a recovering primary school teacher (!) and have spent the last couple of years lecturing on an Education Studies course which I thoroughly enjoy.

Ben Johnson
February 9, 2023

Commentary, Opinion and Reflection

Building the Education Studies community, where friendship and family meet

In this post, Chair Caroline Lewis writes about her involvement with the British Education Studies association over the years and reflects on what it means to be a member of this community.

Caroline Lewis
November 21, 2022

Commentary

Thoughts and reflections from our outgoing Chair Dr Zeta Williams-Brown

In this post Dr Zeta Williams-Brown, outgoing Chair of the British Education Studies Association discusses her reflections on the association, its progress in the last three years and its future prospects.

Zeta Williams-Brown
June 23, 2021

Commentary, COVID-19 Experiences, Featured

When you find your study buddy, hold onto them tight!

Studying in the time of a pandemic This post explores how the current public health pandemic brought with it, mixed blessings and a unique opportunity for two Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) students as they developed a new way of…

Cheryl Hedges and Gemma Martin
January 27, 2021