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Research Interests
I am interested in the overall notion of educational effectiveness and how we can do the best for children and young people. In particular I am interested in improving outcomes in schools.
I have a particular interest in research involving teaching English (literature and language), particularly reading, how we learn to read and reading interventions. I also work across sectors, including primary and early years education and initial teacher education.
Particulars
I am the Director of Internationalisation within the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work. I am also the PGCE English Convenor within the School.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Keywords
- L Education (General)
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R1291SES: Languages Provision in Further Education
Collen, I. (PI), Henderson, L. (CoI), O'Boyle, A. (CoI) & Roberts, J. (CoI)
28/02/2022 → …
Project: Research
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R1788SES: The effectiveness of an Enhanced Book-Gifting Intervention for Improving Reading Outcomes for Children in Care
Winter, K. (PI), Connolly, P. (CoI) & Roberts, J. (CoI)
20/04/2018 → 31/01/2021
Project: Research
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Advancing language policy: a comprehensive analysis of languages provision in UK further education
Liu, M., Collen, I., Henderson, L., O'Boyle, A. & Roberts, J., 10 Dec 2024, In: Languages, Society & Policy. 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Aligning teacher competencies and professional standards to the UDL framework across two initial teacher training contexts on the island of Ireland
Galvin, T., Buckley, K. & Roberts, J., 05 Aug 2024, Cases on effective universal design for learning implementation across schools. Fovet, F. (ed.). IGI Global, 39 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Engaging young people with ecocritical analysis of language in the media
McClune, B., Kerr, K. & Roberts, J., 04 Nov 2024, Engaging with environmental education through the language arts: interdisciplinary and creative approaches to fostering ecoliteracy. McGuinn, N. & Naylor, A. (eds.). Routledge, (Routledge Research in Education, Society and the Anthropocene).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Centre-based early education interventions for improving school readiness: a systematic review
McCartan, C. J., Roberts, J. & Jordan, J.-A., 13 Dec 2023, In: Campbell Systematic Reviews. 19, 4, 111 p., e1363.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Functional Family Therapy for families of youth (age 11–18) with behaviour problems: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Littell, J. H., Pigott, T. D., Nilsen, K. H., Roberts, J. & Labrum, T. K., Sept 2023, In: Campbell Systematic Reviews. 19, 3, e1324.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile7 Citations (Scopus)180 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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AHSS Digital Awards- Assessment and Feedback
Roberts, J. (Recipient), 01 Sept 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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QUB Staff Excellence Awards- Shortlisted
Roberts, J. (Recipient), 28 Feb 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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QUB Staff Excellence Awards- Shortlisted
Roberts, J. (Recipient), 28 Feb 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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NNECL Advisory Comittee (Event)
Roberts, J. (Advisor)
01 Jan 2024 → 30 Mar 2024Activity: Membership types › Membership of network
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British Academy Report Launch: 'Languages Provision in UK Further Education' hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Modern Languages at the House of Lords.
Collen, I. (Presenter), Liu, M. (Presenter), Henderson, L. (Speaker), O'Boyle, A. (Speaker) & Roberts, J. (Speaker)
30 Jan 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Organising an event: Autumn Nature Walk for international students
Henderson, L. (Organiser), Roberts, J. (Organiser) & Liu, M.-C. (Organiser)
21 Oct 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Research into Socio-Educational Challenges
Belluigi, D. (Organiser), Montgomery, L. (Organiser), Hayes, N. (Participant), MacKenzie, A. (Participant), Kunene, L. (Participant), Mkosana, N. (Participant), Belluigi, D. (Participant), Muhuro, P. (Participant), Turkan, S. (Participant), Kuhlane, N. H. (Participant), Engman, M. (Participant), Roberts, J. (Participant), Long, K. (Participant), Lubisi-Koko, A. (Participant), Nomngcoyiya, T. (Participant), Butler, M. (Participant), Mbona, S. (Participant), Maqungo, A. (Participant), James, N. (Participant), Msomi, N. (Participant), O'Keeffe, J. (Participant), Duffy, G. (Participant) & Robinson, G. (Participant)
21 Jun 2022 → 27 Jun 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Scoping exercise of statistically valid data: Language Trends 2016-19
Roberts, J. (Consultant) & Collen, I. (Consultant)
15 Jan 2021 → 31 Mar 2021Activity: Consultancy types › Work on advisory panel to industry or government or non-government organisation