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Inclusion & Education – University of LeedsThe Urgency of Transformative Agency after COVID19: Anna Stetsenko & Michalis Kontopodis in conversation with Luke McFarlineWelcome to the last podcast of this series on Inclusion & Education from the University of Leeds. Our research brings together experts in education, childhood & youth studies with an aim to promote equality across family, educational, policy, legal and community settings.
In this episode, Prof Anna Stetsenko (CUNY) & Prof Michalis Kontopodis (University of Leeds) are exploring in conversation with Luke McFarline theories and practices of resistance and change in education and society. They also talk about the urgency of transformation in the aftermath of the COVID19 pandemic. You can read more about Prof Stetsenko's...2021-10-0528 min
Inclusion & Education – University of LeedsChildren's Play during COVID19: Yinka Olusoga & John Potter in conversation with Luke McFarlineWelcome to this podcast series on Inclusion & Education. In this episode our invited guests, Dr Yinka Olusoga from the University of Sheffield and Prof John Potter from the University College London explore children's play across different settings, and its place in developing and maintaining wellbeing and resilience in these difficult times. Dr Olusoga & Prof Potter are part of a team of researchers working on an observatory of children's play during COVID-19, funded by the ESRC. Please visit www.play-observatory.com for further details, including a survey, in which you may also like to participate. 2021-09-1729 min
Inclusion & Education – University of LeedsTransrational Communication through Participatory Arts with South African Youth: Lou Harvey & Paul Cooke in conversation with Luke McFarlineWelcome to this podcast series on Inclusion & Education. Our research brings together experts in education, childhood & youth studies with an aim to promote equality across family, educational, policy, legal and community settings. In this episode Dr Lou Harvey, Lecturer in Language Education, and Professor Paul Cooke, Centenary Chair of World Cinemas at the University of Leeds, discuss a joint project investigating transrational communication with young people in a South African safe park. You can read more about this work here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17400201.2020.1819217
For further details on our work on inclusion and...2021-08-2428 min
Inclusion & Education – University of LeedsSelf-efficacy of private nursery staff working with Autistic children: Sarah Cobbe in conversation with Luke McFarlineWelcome to this podcast series on Inclusion & Education. Our research brings together experts in education, childhood & youth studies with an aim to promote equality across family, educational, policy, legal and community settings. In this episode, Sarah Cobbe, a third year postgraduate researcher from the School of Education and co-editor of "Hillary Place Papers", explores self-efficacy beliefs and inclusive practices by private nursery staff supporting children with autism or speech, language and communication needs. You can find out more about Sarah's research through her website: https://edslc5.wixsite.com/sarahcobbe.
To read more about our...2021-07-3020 min
Inclusion & Education – University of LeedsStudent mental health: Bridgette Bewick in conversation with Luke McFarlineWelcome to this podcast series on Inclusion & Education. Our research brings together experts in education, childhood & youth studies with an aim to promote equality across family, educational, policy, legal and community settings.
In this episode Dr Bridgette Bewick (School of Medicine/ Leeds Institute of Teaching Excellence) explores student mental health and wellbeing and lessons learnt from students' experiences of studying during the Covid-19 pandemic. For more information about Bridgette’s work, see https://medicinehealth.leeds.ac.uk/medicine/staff/129/dr-bridgette-m-bewick-phd-cpsychol-fhea-
To read more about our work on inclusion and education, please visit th...2021-07-1623 min
Inclusion & Education – University of LeedsEngaging Learners in Online Discussions: Fereshte Goshtasbpour & Bronwen Swinnerton in conversation with Luke McFarlineWelcome to this podcast series on Inclusion & Education. Our research brings together experts in education, childhood & youth studies with an aim to promote equality across family, educational, policy, legal and community settings. In this episode Dr Fereshte Goshtasbpour (Institute of Educational Technology, Open University) and Dr Bronwen Swinnerton (University of Leeds) explore online discussions in MOOCs (massive open online courses), with some tips on how to engage learners.
Fore more information about Fereshte and Bronwen's research, see the below publications:
Twelve tips for engaging learners in online discussions
Look who’s ta...2021-06-1822 min
Inclusion & Education – University of LeedsDisability Activism: Miro Griffiths in conversation with Luke McFarlineWelcome to this podcast series on Inclusion & Education. Our research brings together experts in education, childhood & youth studies with an aim to promote equality across family, educational, policy, legal and community settings.
This podcast explores the recently launched "Disability Activism in Europe" project, which is co-funded by the Leverhulme Trust and the University of Leeds. The project explores new understandings of disability activism, politics, and the resistance practices of young disabled activists across Europe. For more information, please visit: https://disabilityactivism.leeds.ac.uk/
To read more about our work on inclusion and...2021-05-2124 min
Inclusion & Education – University of LeedsLoneliness & digital media in student life: Shouqiang Wang & Lucy Rigley in conversation with Luke McFarlineWelcome to this podcast series on Inclusion & Education. Our research brings together experts in education, childhood & youth studies with an aim to promote equality across family, educational, policy, legal and community settings. In this episode, Lucy Rigley, a 3rd year postgraduate researcher from the School of Medicine and Shouqiang Wang, a 1st year postgraduate researcher from the School of Education, talk with Luke McFarline about the loneliness often experienced by university students, the effects of digital media on students' well-being & relevant research methods for exploring these issues. To read more about the work by our PhD...2021-04-3014 min
Inclusion & Education – University of LeedsStudent Experiences of Lockdown Life: Sangeeta Rani in Conversation with Luke McFarlineWelcome to this podcast series on Inclusion & Education. Our research brings together experts in education, childhood & youth studies with an aim to promote equality across family, educational, policy, legal and community settings. In this episode, Sangeeta Rani, a first year PhD student discusses with Luke McFarline her research findings of University of Leeds student learning experiences during the start of the national lockdown. This podcast explores research design issues, un-for-seen events & student feelings of being "trapped". To read more about the work by our PhD students & postgraduate researchers please visit the School of Education webpage...2021-04-1914 min
Inclusion & Education – University of LeedsAnti-poverty Research & Practice, Part A: Amelia Gunn & Gill Main in Conversation with Luke McFarlineWelcome to this podcast series on Inclusion & Education. Our research brings together experts in education, childhood & youth studies with an aim to promote equality across family, educational, policy, legal and community settings.
In this episode, researchers from the School of Education, University of Leeds are discussing how a partnership with Leeds City Council has produced changes in policy and brought improvements to the lives of children & young people living in poverty in Leeds.
If you would like to read more about this research, you can read our relevant report here. And...2021-03-1228 min
Inclusion & Education – University of LeedsCore Maths: Matt Homer & Rachel Mathieson in conversation with Luke McfarlineWelcome to this podcast series on Inclusion & Education. Our research brings together experts in education, childhood & youth studies with an aim to promote equality across family, educational, policy, legal and community settings.
In this episode, three researchers from the School of Education, University of Leeds are discussing work they have been doing which focuses on a relatively new post-16 maths option, known as Core Maths. For a long time, the only post-16 maths qualification available in most schools and colleges has been A-level Mathematics, which is only accessible to the very highest attaining...2021-02-2620 min