LSRI projects
The LSRI has benefited from research projects funded by UK research councils, charities, government agencies and other organisations concerned with promoting educational innovation. This work, as with associated doctoral projects, has included close collaborations with other academic schools at this university.
Current projects
Centre for Early Mathematics Learning
The ESRC Centre for Early Mathematics Learning (CEML) is a pioneering research centre which focuses on children’s mathematical learning from birth to eight. Research already shows that substantial individual differences in mathematical achievement emerge early and can restrict a child’s future potential.
CEML is studying mathematics development in the early years and Key Stage 1, via advanced interdisciplinary research studies on mathematical learning and by working closely with educators to design educational activities and translate research into practice.
CEML launched in June 2022 and is a collaboration between Loughborough University, University of Bristol, University of Edinburgh, University College London, University of Nottingham, University of Oxford, University of York, Ulster University and London School of Economics.
Principal investigator: Professor Camilla Gilmore, Loughborough University
University of Nottingham lead: Professor Tim Jay
Funder: Economic and Social Research Council
Further information: Project website
Establishing a Midlands Oracy Education Group
The ‘Midlands Innovation: Inclusive Transformation Theme’ research project, seeks to understand the varying experiences and expectations of spoken language in education and workplaces.
The project’s definition of oracy includes both the development of spoken language skills and the use of spoken language as a strategy for collaboration and learning The notion of establishing a ‘Midlands Oracy Education group’ will also be investigated.
Principal investigators: Dr Rupert Knight and Dr Denise Sweeney
Research associate: Dr Ben Scott
Funder: Midlands Innovation
Further information: Project webpage
Completed projects
Completed LSRI projects
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Primary science using the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study and National Pupil Database
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Professor Mary Oliver |
Nuffield Foundation |
Project website
Final report
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Envisaging Minecraft Nottingham for data science education
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Professor Shaaron Ainsworth |
ESRC IAA and HEIF via City as Lab |
Project website |
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Exploring embedded musical performances within primary classrooms
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Dr Peter Woods |
University of Nottingham AHRC-IAA |
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Academics of working-class heritage talking: A participatory critical storytelling project with Russell Group academics
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Dr Charlie Davies |
Society for Research into Higher Education |
Project website |
| Primary science teaching practice and pupil experience and achievement |
Professor Mary Oliver |
Nuffield Foundation |
Project website |
| Promoting children’s positive attitudes towards pro-environmental behaviours: Encouraging understanding, agency and motivation through gamebooks |
Dr Jonathan Halls |
The British Academy |
| SRHE newer researcher |
Dr Charlie Davis |
Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) |
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| Impact of the IB enhanced primary years programme |
Dr Jane Medwell |
International Baccalaureate |
Project website |
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PEAS (PISA: Engagement, Attainment and Interest in Science)
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Professor Mary Oliver |
Nuffield Foundation |
Project website
Executive Summary
Final report
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