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Making Sense of Data: AI-based NLP Tools for Education Research
While many educational researchers could benefit from the use of AI-based NLP tools for data analysis, what do they have to know about these tools, and how can they be used effectively and ethically?
Researching education in troubled times: Reflections ahead of ECER 2025 in Belgrade
As we look towards the upcoming ECER in Belgrade, Dr Philippe Gabriel reflects on the experience of being an educational researcher in times of change and upheaval.
Should genetics play a role in education?
With the advent of “educational genomics”, Dr Ben Williamson takes a closer look at the scientific networks that are conducting educational genomics research, the scientific claims they are making, and the methods and technologies that underpin their knowledge-making practices.
What European universities of applied science can learn from each other
European Universities of Applied Sciences are facing increading challenges. A research project investigates new paths for their strategic positioning, and how they can connect and learn from each other.
Why teacher educators stay – the power of PERMA in practice
The occupational wellbeing of all involved in education is important; however, the wellbeing of one cohort, higher-education-based Teacher Educators, is often overlooked. We take a closer look at how Seligman’s PERMA model can help – and how institutions can help.
How an ERC bursary opened the door to a transformative research experience
When I received the email confirming that I had been awarded an Emerging Researchers’ Conference (ERC) bursary, I became excited and, at the same time, slightly nervous. As a first-year PhD student in Educational Sciences, I was just beginning to look for my footing in the world of academic research. Indeed, the bursary provided me with the opportunity to attend the Emerging Researcher’s Conference (ERC) and the European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) in August 2024 in Nicosia, Cyprus—an experience that would have been out of reach without this support.Why this experience matteredPresenting at a major international conference so early in my PhD journey was both empowering and...
How can teachers make a difference in climate change education?
Student: Teacher, I want to play with snowballs, but it’s not snowing. My Mom said that it used to snow a lot at this time of year. Teacher: Your Mom is right. It’s December! We're used to snow in winter, but we haven’t had any this year. Student: Why isn’t it snowing now? What’s happening to the seasons? Teacher: What you're noticing is climate change. We need to explore it to protect our planet. The above dialogue illustrates that climate change is no longer a distant concern; it has become a reality we experience firsthand. From unseasonably warm days to extreme weather events, we are becoming more aware of the changes happening around us. Research has confirmed that long-term shifts in...
Rethinking citizenship: Global challenges and the role of education
The tension between universal human rights and national citizenship raises pressing questions about the role of education in fostering global civic responsibility. Drawing on the EU as a regional model and UNESCO’s Global Citizenship Education framework, the discussion examines both the possibilities and limits of cultivating citizenship beyond borders.
A collective becoming of emerging environmental and sustainability education researchers
Reflections from the EERA summer school – Embodied experiences relating with people and place are fundamental to Environmental and Sustainability Education.
Children’s rights and the importance of research into school disciplinary practices
Research into school disciplinary practice is necessary to gain a holistic understanding of violence against children in educational institutions.
Behind closed doors – Understanding how local politicians influence school allocation
While parents believe they have freedom in school selection, local politicians often play a crucial role in shaping access and decentralisation can lead to inequality.
The use of AI in academic blogging
The EERA blog editors invited members of the EERA family to discuss the use of AI in academic blogging and create AI guidelines for blog contributors.
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