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British Educational Research Association
Reviewed
September 2004
www.bera.ac.uk
Description:
BERA aims to sustain and promote a vital research culture in education.
Review:
Useful website for anyone interested in educational research. Iit includes a good selection of the Association's academic reviews, covering topics such as pastoral care and numeracy at primary level. Also featured are details of conferences.
Navigation:
Well organised, clear links, easy to navigate. Some areas restricted to BERA members only.
Target Audience:
English teachers, drama teachers.
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National Foundation for Educational Research
Reviewed
February 2006
www.nfer.ac.uk
Description:
NFER is the largest independent educational research institution in Europe.
Review:
Covers a vast range of educational research interests, available either online or in downloadable formats. A News page gives highlights of NFER's activities.
Navigation:
Clear navigation with quick links.
Target Audience:
"Decision makers, managers and practitioners"
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Scottish Council for Research in Education
Reviewed
September 2004
www.scre.ac.uk
Description:
The Scottish Council for Research in Education (SCRE) is an independent organisation that provides research, evaluation and training services.
Review:
The SCRE site provides detailed information on research projects, and users can read full reports and articles written by teacher researchers. A huge range of articles are offered, on topics such as assessment, behaviour, literacy and numeracy. The Spotlight Papers provide fascinating briefing papers on other issues of policy and research. Extremely worthwhile.
Navigation:
Clearly constructed and easy to navigate. Useful links.
Target Audience:
Educational researchers, university teachers, academic staff, teachers, teacher educators, local education authorities.
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