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3. Critical Geography and Education Justice
31:04||Season 2, Ep. 3On this episode of ‘It’s Just Research: Critically Questioning the world we live in,’ hosts Liam Cini O'Dwyer and Dr Sara Black discuss Sara's PhD research into critical geography and the sociology of trust.This conversation explores how education is deeply tied to social justice through the lens of time and space. Dr Black explains how schools act as a microcosm of our relationship with the state, revealing broader patterns of mistrust in public institutions. She also unpacks how critical geography helps us understand who benefits from education and who is left behind, touching on issues of wealth, class, and access. The discussion also delves into how poverty manifests in time—how far ahead someone can plan their future—and how this affects everything from school applications to daily commutes.Follow us:Instagram: @itsjustresearchpodcastTwitter: @justresearchpodEmail: justresearch-ecs@kcl.ac.ukWebsite: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/its-just-research-an-ecs-podcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Follow us:Instagram: @itsjustresearchpodcastTwitter: @justresearchpodEmail: justresearch-ecs@kcl.ac.ukWebsite: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/its-just-research-an-ecs-podcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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2. The necessity of unlearning
25:36||Season 2, Ep. 2We kickstarted Season 2 of ‘It’s Just Research: Critically Questioning the world we live in,’ with our hosts catching up. And on this episode we have our first guest of the season, Dr Sophie Perry.Hosts Dr Pippa Sterk and Liam Cini O'Dwyer are joined by Sophie Perry, a Lecturer in the School of Education, Communication and Society. Sophie shares with us her research into transformative educational practices and why she thinks education must change in order to address growing inequalities and accelerating social and environmental issues.We also dig deep into the prevalence and problematic nature of ‘grind culture’ in the education sector, where Sophie challenges the presumption that ‘grind culture’ is the only way to make meaningful change.Follow us:Instagram: @itsjustresearchpodcastTwitter: @justresearchpodEmail: justresearch-ecs@kcl.ac.ukWebsite: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/its-just-research-an-ecs-podcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.1. Season 2 Launch
08:02||Season 2, Ep. 1Our Season 2 launches with our hosts, Pippa Sterk and Liam Cini O'Dwyer, catching up. Pippa shares a milestone achievement with us all...8. Towards critical and transformative environmental pedagogies
35:34||Season 1, Ep. 8This episode of ‘It’s Just Research: Critically Questioning the world we live in,’ is our summer special and season finale. Hosts Dr Sara Black and Liam Cini O'Dwyer are joined by John Owens, a Senior Lecturer in Ethics and Public Policy and Melissa Glackin, a Reader in Science & Environmental Education. Both are based in the School of Education, Communication and Society. In a group discussion John and Melissa share their research and practice within the fields of environmental education and climate crisis.Follow us:Instagram: @itsjustresearchpodcastTwitter: @justresearchpodEmail: justresearch-ecs@kcl.ac.ukWebsite: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/its-just-research-an-ecs-podcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.7. Transforming Education Through Formative Assessment
32:22||Season 1, Ep. 7In this episode of ‘It’s Just Research: Critically Questioning the world we live in,’ hosts Dr Sara Black and Liam Cini O'Dwyer are joined by Christine Harrison, a Professor of Science Education in the School of Education, Communication and Society. Christine reminisces on her pivotal collaborations with Professor Paul Black, who is very notable and at the forefront of physics and science education, which influenced her career path and the broader educational landscape. Their collective work, especially the influential 1998 review, revolutionised classroom assessment practices globally by showing how they can profoundly affect teaching methods and student learning.Follow us:Instagram: @itsjustresearchpodcastTwitter: @justresearchpodEmail: justresearch-ecs@kcl.ac.ukWebsite: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/its-just-research-an-ecs-podcastHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.6. Exploring the seductive details of science education
34:36||Season 1, Ep. 6This episode of ‘It’s Just Research: Critically questioning the world we live in’, hosts Dr Sara Black and Liam Cini O'Dwyer are joined by Dr Richard Brock, a Senior Lecturer in Science Education in the School of Education, Communication and Society. Richard shares insights from his journey through physics to education, highlighting his shift towards exploring the dynamics of learning and teaching science.The conversation covers a wide range of topics from the role of anecdotes in science teaching to the importance of teaching the nature of scientific inquiry, providing a rich, detailed exploration of what it means to teach and learn science today.Follow us:Instagram: @itsjustresearchpodcastTwitter: @justresearchpodEmail: justresearch-ecs@kcl.ac.ukWebsite: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/its-just-research-an-ecs-podcast5. Power of Perspectives: Education's Global Stage
30:42||Season 1, Ep. 5For the fifth episode of ‘It’s Just Research: Critically questioning the world we live in’, hosts Dr Sara Black and Liam Cini O'Dwyer are joined by Dr Maren Elfert. Maren is a Senior Lecturer in International Education in the School of Education, Communication and Society, and reflects on her previous career with UNESCO which inspired her doctoral work. Maren has a keen eye on education's global dynamics, and shares insights that hit close to home for anyone curious about the forces shaping our learning environments.Follow us:Instagram: @itsjustresearchpodcastTwitter: @justresearchpodEmail: justresearch-ecs@kcl.ac.ukWebsite: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/its-just-research-an-ecs-podcast