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Professor Roger Murphy

Director of Postgraduate Research, Faculty of Social Sciences

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Biography

Professor Roger Murphy is a highly experienced educational researcher who has done much of his work in the field of educational assessment and evaluation. He is currently Director of the Centre for Developing and Evaluating Lifelong Learning and the Institute for Research into Learning and Teaching in Higher Education in the School of Education at the University of Nottingham. Professor Murphy is also Director of the Visual LearningLab, which is a HEFCE funded Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. In addition he is part of the Management Team for the Centre for Social Research in Health and Healthcare, which is an interdisciplinary research centre involving the Schools of Nursing, Community Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Sociology and Social Policy and Education.

Professor Murphy has worked in Higher Education for over 25 years. During that time he has been President of the British Educational Research Association, a member of the Education Panel for the National Research Assessment Exercise and Dean of Education and Head of the School of Education at the University of Nottingham.

Professor Murphy has two degrees in Psychology and is a qualified Primary School teacher. His research interests all fall within a broad area of educational research, assessment and evaluation, and he has undertaken over 100 major research projects relating to all phases of education, work based and lifelong learning. He is also the author of over 100 books and articles in scholarly academic journals.

He has wide experience of working closely with educational practitioners and policy makers, and has undertaken major consultancies in Hong Kong, Australia, Ghana, Oman and Malta.

He is a very experienced supervisor of MPhils and PhDs and has to date supervised 19 successful PhD theses.

In 2005 he received the Lord Dearing Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning from the University of Nottingham.

Research Summary

My primary interests are in Educational Research, Assessment and Evaluation. Work in those fields has fired my interest in many spheres of formal and informal education and training. Currently I am… read more

Recent Publications

  • MIKE CRESSWELL, TOM MITCHELL, ROGER MURPHY, ANDREW WATTS and JOHN WINKLEY, 2012. Overview of Ofqual's Reliability Programme and its Outcomes. In: DENNIS OPPOSS and QINGPIN HE, eds., Ofqual's Reliability Compendium Ofqual. pp 9-64
  • GARFIELD YOUNG, MARTIN J SMITH and ROGER MURPHY, 2011. Making surveying education relevant Coordinates. VII(10),
  • CARA BAILEY, ROGER MURPHY and DAVINA POROCK, 2011. Professional tears:developing emotional intelligence around death and dying in emergncy work Journal of Clinical Nursing. 20, 3364-3372
  • LYNN FURBER, ROGER MURPHY, KAREN COX and WILLIAM STEWARD, 2011. Enhancing communication in oncology outpatient consultations: critical reflections from doctors International Journal of Medical Education. 2, 159-169

Roger is a member of the Centre for Research in Schools and Communities. His research supervision areas include:

  • development, assessment and evaluation of learning in all phases of education including primary, secondary, FE, HE & other lifelong learning contexts
  • interdisciplinary research
  • the management and support of research and development programmes
  • the use of qualitative methods in assessment, evaluation and research

specialist interests:

  • examinations
  • less formal systems of assessment
  • key skills
  • professional education
  • educational change in higher education

Research proposals: please email Roger if you would like to discuss the appropriateness of your research topic.

See also: School of Education research supervision areas.

Current Research

My primary interests are in Educational Research, Assessment and Evaluation. Work in those fields has fired my interest in many spheres of formal and informal education and training. Currently I am Directing two Research Centres at the University of Nottingham.

Current Research Activities:

Roger Murphy is currently involved in a range of externally funded research projects:

Evaluating the Trailling and Piloting of Mathematics Qualifcations (QCA 2007 - 2010 £973,394)

Ways to Improve Written GCSE Exams (QCA 2007 £70,275)

Supervision of Research Students:

Roger Murphy acts as a supervisor for research students working for MPhil and PhD degrees in these areas: Innovations in educational assessment and their impact on learning; qualitative approaches to assessment, evaluation and research. He has extensive experience of MPhil/PhD supervision, and has successfully supervised 15 students through the award of their PhD's. The topics covered involve education in all phases - primary and secondary schools, further and higher education and lifelong learning. His students have come from all around the world (Ghana, Oman, Hong Kong, Iran, Malta, Greece, Italy, USE, Sri Lanka, Mauritus and South Africa.)

Recent Successful PhDs supervised:

Michael Buhagiar, 2006, Mathematics Teachers' Classroom Assessment Practices: A Case Study in a Maltese Sixth Form College

Mohsen Tavokol, 2005, The position of Communication Skills within Medical Education in Iran

Amal Albusaidi, 2003. Changing Assessment Practices in Omani Basic Education Schools: Stakeholders' Perceptions and Teachers' Practices of Formative Assessment.

Pat Bond, 2002. A Critical Analysis of the Preparation of Student Nurses for Inter-Professional Work.

Michelle Worth-Butler, 2001. Definitions of Midwifery Competence: Implications for Professional Learning.

Kennedy Quaigrain, 2001. The Practice of Continuous Assessment in the Universities of Ghana: A Case Study Evaluation.

R Cassius Lubisi, 2000. An Investigation into South African Mathematics Teachers Perceptions and Practices of Classroom Assessment.

Rebecca Nye, 1998. Psychological Perspectives on the Development of Children's Spirituality.

Diane Fraser, 1998. Evaluation of Assessment Strategies in Pre-Registration Midwifery Programmes

  • MIKE CRESSWELL, TOM MITCHELL, ROGER MURPHY, ANDREW WATTS and JOHN WINKLEY, 2012. Overview of Ofqual's Reliability Programme and its Outcomes. In: DENNIS OPPOSS and QINGPIN HE, eds., Ofqual's Reliability Compendium Ofqual. pp 9-64
  • GARFIELD YOUNG, MARTIN J SMITH and ROGER MURPHY, 2011. Making surveying education relevant Coordinates. VII(10),
  • CARA BAILEY, ROGER MURPHY and DAVINA POROCK, 2011. Professional tears:developing emotional intelligence around death and dying in emergncy work Journal of Clinical Nursing. 20, 3364-3372
  • LYNN FURBER, ROGER MURPHY, KAREN COX and WILLIAM STEWARD, 2011. Enhancing communication in oncology outpatient consultations: critical reflections from doctors International Journal of Medical Education. 2, 159-169
  • K.MAGNIER, R.WANG, V.H.M.DALE, R.MURPHY, R.A.HAMMOND, L.MOSSOP, S.L.FREEMAN, C.ANDERSON and M.J.PEAD, 2011. Enhancing clinical learning in the workplace Veterinary Record: Journal of the British Veterinary Association. 169(26),
  • BAILEY, C.J, POROCK, D, MURPHY, R, 2010. Trajectories of End-of-Life Care in the Emergency Department Annals of Emergency Medicine. 57(4), 362 - 369
  • MURPHY, R and SHARMA, N, 2010. What don't we know about interactive lecturing? International Journal of Media, Technology & Lifelong Learning. 6(1), 1-10
  • PAOLA SIGNORINI, ROLF WIESEMES & ROGER MURPHY, 2009. Developing alternative frameworks for exploring intercultural learning: a critique of Hofstede's cultural difference model. Teaching in Higher Education. 14(3), 253-264
  • WORTH-BUTLER, M. and FRASER, D. & MURPHY, R., 2008. What are the essential competencies required of a midwife at the point of registration? Midwifery. 24(3), 260 - 269
  • LEWIS, P. & MURPHY, R., 2008. New directions in school leadership School Leadership and Management. 28(2), 127-146
  • TAVAKOL, M. and MURPHY, R. & TORABI, S., 2008. Educating doctors about breaking bad news: an Iranian perspective Journal of Cancer Education. 23(4), 260-263
  • TAVOKOL, M., MURPHY, R. and TORABI, S., 2008. The involvement of clinicians in medical education research Quality in Primary Care. 16, 335-340 (In Press.)
  • MURPHY, R., 2008. Examinations. In: MCCULLOCH, G. & CROOK, D., ed., The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Education Roultledge.
  • BUHAGIAR, M. and MURPHY, R., 2008. Teachers' assessments of students' learning of mathematics Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice. 15(2), 169-182
  • WARMINGTON, P. and MURPHY, R., 2007. 'Read all about it!' UK news media coverage of A-level results Policy Futures in Education. 5(1), 70-83
  • MURPHY,R., 2007. Common Test Methods. In: NEWTON,P,,BAIRD,J, GOLDSTEIN,H and PATRICK,H. & TYMMS,P., eds., Techniques for monitoring the comparability of examination standards Qualification and Curriculum Authority. 301-330
  • MURPHY, R., 2006. Evaluating new priorities for assessment in higher education. In: BRYAN, C. and CLEGG, K., eds., Innovative assessment in higher education Abingdon: Routledge. 37-47
  • TAVAKOL, M., MURPHY, R. and TORABI, S., 2006. Medical Education in Iran: An Exploration of Some Curriculum Issues Medical Education Online. 11(5),
  • MURPHY, R., 2005. Facilitating effective professional development and change in school teachers Postgraduate Education in Ukraine (in Ukrainian). 6(1), 24-27
  • TAVAKOL, M., MURPHY, R. and TORABI, S., 2005. A Needs Assessment for a Communication Skills Curriculum in Iran Teaching and Learning in Medicine. VOL 17(NUMBER 1), 36-41
  • MURPHY, R and WARMINGTON, P. & MCCAIG, C., 2005. Real and imagined crises: the construction of political and media panics over education Research Intelligence. 90, 12-14
  • WARMINGTON, P. and MURPHY, R., 2004. Could do better? Media depictions of UK educational assessment results Journal of Education Policy. 19(3), 285-299
  • MURPHY, R., 2004. Future Research Priorities: Horizon Scanning Papers, DfES Research Report RR559.
  • MURPHY, R., 2004. Grades of Uncertainty - Reviewing the Uses and Misuses of Examination Results London: Association of Teachers and Lecturers.
  • MURPHY, R., 2003. The use of research and development projects in higher education. In: EGGINS, H. and MACDONALD, R., eds., The scholarship of academic development Buckingham: SRHE/Open University Press. 58-69
  • MURPHY, R., 2003. A Review of The Changing Views of Public Examinations. In: JAMES,H. & JONES,B., ed., Setting the Standard Manchester: AQA. 181 - 189
  • MURPHY, R., 2002. Making Graduates Work Better: An evaluation of the Graduate Apprenticeship Initiative. In: 'New Patterns of Learning in HE:Exploring Issues from Combining Work Placement and Study..
  • MURPHY, R., 2002. Facilitating Effective Professional Development and Change in Subject Leaders. Nottingham: National College for School Leadership.
  • LUBISI, R.C. and MURPHY, R., 2002. Assessment in South African Schools Assessment in Education. VOL 9(PART 2), 255-268
  • MURPHY, R., 2001. A Briefing on Key Skill in Higher Education York: LTSN Generic Centre. (1904190111)
  • MURPHY, R. and GILLESPIE, J., 2000. Assessing skills in higher education - learning from experience? New Capability. VOL 4(ISSU 3), 4-6
  • MURPHY, R., MURPHY, E.A., HAMPSHIRE, M., HANCOCK, B., LEVINE, K.P. and JAMES, V.C., 1999. Are Primary Health Care Staff Interested in Research and What Prevents Them from Becoming more Involved? Journal of Clinical Excellence. 1, 119-128
  • MURPHY, R. and GILLESPIE, J., 1999. Key Skills: Qualifications for Success Post Sixteen Sciences Issues. 29, 4-5
  • PRINGLE, M.A., PETCHEY, R., DINGWALL, R., MADELEY, R., MURPHY, R., WHYNES, D. and BOWLER, I., 1999. The Evaluation of the LIZ Incentives Programme 1999
  • MURPHY, R. & WILMUT,J., 1999. Educational Assessment in an Era of Reform. In: J.DEMAINE, ed., Education Policy and Contemporary Politics London: MacMillan. 116-128
  • ILOTT, I. and MURPHY, R., 1999. Success and Failure in Professional Education London: Whurr Publishers Ltd.
  • MURPHY, R. and MACINTOSH, H., 1999. Moving ahead with key skills? Perspectives. VOL 3(NUMBER 3), 94-96
  • MURPHY, R., 1999. Misleading Prognoses? Educational Research in Action. In: RUDDUCK, J. & MCINTYRE, D., ed., Challenges for Educational Research Paul Chapman Publishing Ltd, London. 144-149
  • MURPHY, R. and OTTER, S., 1999. A Common Sense Issue Times Higher Education Supplement. 6 August,
  • MURPHY, R. & GILLESPIE, J., 1999. Key Skills: qualifications for success Post sixteen science issues. 29, 4-5
  • MURPHY, R., EMERY, H. and FOX, R., 1999. Monitoring Assessment at Key Stage 2 in 1998 London: SCAA.
  • MURPHY, R., 1999. Lessons from the London Initiative Zone Educational Incentives Programme. In: Future Developments of General Practice: Building Bridges Between Education and Services
  • MURPHY, R., 1998. <em>Review of</em> Paul Black 1997 Falmer Press Testing: Friend or Foe? Theory and Practice of Assessment and Testing in Times Educational Supplement. February,
  • AKYEAMPONG, K.A. and MURPHY, R., 1998. Beyond Numbers: Extending The Scope of Educational Research Through Qualitative Method 4(1), 101-111
  • VENTURA, F. and MURPHY, R., 1998. The impact of measures to promote equity in the secondary education certificate examinations in Malta: an evaluation Mediterranean Journal of Educational Studies. VOL 3(NUMB 1), 47-73
  • MURPHY, R., 1998. Success and Failure in Professional Education Whurr Publishers Ltd, London, UK.
  • MURPHY, R., 1998. Making Sense of National Assessment Results In: Proceedings of The Effects and Related Problems of Large Scale Testing in Educational Assessment. 290-295
  • MURPHY, R. and EMERY, H., 1998. Consistency in Teacher Assessment and the Impact of SCAA Guidance Materials at Key Stage 3 in the Non-Core Subjects London: SCAA.
  • MURPHY, R., BURKE, P., CONTENT, S., GILLESPIE, J.A., HADFIELD, M.P., MACINTOSH, H. and DEAD, D., 1997. Supporting Key Skills in Higher Education: A Staff Development Pack
  • MURPHY, R., BURKE, P., GILLESPIE, J.A. and RAINBOW, R., 1997. The Key Skills of Students Entering Higher Education, Report presented to the DfEE
  • AKYEAMPONG, K. and MURPHY, R., 1997. Introducing continuous assessment: challenges and changes 7, 14-22
  • MURPHY, R., 1997. Key Skills - a new challenge for universities? In: BERA Conference.
  • MURPHY, R. and WILMUT, J., 1997. Developing Equitable Stategies for the Assessment of Core Skills In: IAEA Conference.
  • MURPHY, R. and ZIESLER, K., 1997. Children and Young People First: An Evaluation of the Training Days in the Southwell Diocese
  • ILOTT, I. and MURPHY, R., 1997. Feelings and Failing in Professional Training: the assessor's dilemma Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education. VOL 22(NUMBER 3), 307-316
  • MURPHY, R., BURKE, P., CONTENT, S., EMERY, H., FOX, R., MCCARTNEY, V. and RAINBOW, R., 1997. The Evaluation of Key Stage 2 Statutory Assessment Arrangements in 1997
  • FRASER, D., MURPHY, R. and WORTH-BUTLER, M., 1997. An Outcome Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Pre-Registration Midwifery Programmes of Education
  • VENTURA, F. and MURPHY, R., 1997. The Impact of Measures to Promote Equity in the Secondary Education Certificate Examinations in Malta: An Evaluation In: IAEA Conference.
  • MURPHY, R., 1997. Drawing outrageous conclusions from national assessment results: where will it all end? British Journal of Curriculum and Assessment. VOL 7(NUMBER 2), 32-34
  • FRASER,D.M., MURPHY,R. and WORTH-BUTLER,M, 1996. Developing a Model of Competence in Midwifery: The Consumer's Perspective British Journal of Midwifery. 4(11), 576-580
  • FRASER,D.M., WORTH-BUTLER,M. and MURPHY,R., 1996. Eliciting the Views of Experience Midwives about the Assessment of Competence in Midwifery. Midwifery. 12(4), 182-190
  • CHAPPLE, M. and MURPHY, R., 1996. The Nominal Group Technique: extending the evaluation of students' teaching and learning experiences Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education. VOL 21(NUMBER 2), 147-160
  • MURPHY, R., 1996. Like a bridge over troubled water: Realising the potential of educational research British Educational Research Journal. 22(1), 3-15
  • MURPHY, R., WILMUT, J. and WOOD, R., 1996. Monitoring A level standards: tests, grades and other approximations Curriculum Journal. VOL 7(NUMBER 3), 279-292

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