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Durham University Case Study (2022)
Book Chapter
Holmes, P., & Kokotsaki, D. (2022). Durham University Case Study. In The experience of examining the PhD: An international comparative study of processes and standards (206-222). Routledge

Covid-19 shows why we need Civic Statistics: illustrations and classroom activities (2022)
Book Chapter
Ridgway, J., & Ridgway, R. (2022). Covid-19 shows why we need Civic Statistics: illustrations and classroom activities. In J. Ridgway (Ed.), Statistics for empowerment and social engagement: teaching Civic Statistics to develop informed citizens (297-319). Springer Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20748-8_12

There are few better examples than a pandemic to demonstrate the importance of, and need for, Civic Statistics. Every country affected by Covid-19 faces the threat of widespread deaths, economic damage, and social disruption. Citizens and governments... Read More about Covid-19 shows why we need Civic Statistics: illustrations and classroom activities.

Civic Statistics in context: mapping the global evidence ecosystem (2022)
Book Chapter
Ridgway, J., & Ridgway, R. (2022). Civic Statistics in context: mapping the global evidence ecosystem. In J. Ridgway (Ed.), Statistics for empowerment and social engagement: teaching Civic Statistics to develop informed citizens (581-607). Springer Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-20748-8_23

Human knowledge is not a coherent body of carefully structured knowledge, created by an expert group, and made accessible to others. Rather, it should be thought of as a dynamic ecosystem made up of creators and consumers connected in complex ways. H... Read More about Civic Statistics in context: mapping the global evidence ecosystem.

Tackling teacher shortages: doing the right thing at the right time and with the right evidence (2022)
Book Chapter
See, B. H., Gorard, S., & Morris, R. (2023). Tackling teacher shortages: doing the right thing at the right time and with the right evidence. In R. Tierney, F. Rizvi, & K. Erkican (Eds.), International Encyclopedia of Education (Fourth Edition) (655-670). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-818630-5.04084-7

Teacher shortages are influenced by a complicated interaction of factors. Most prior research does not consider such complexities, resulting in misleading interpretations of the problem and ineffective solutions. Findings from our multi-pronged resea... Read More about Tackling teacher shortages: doing the right thing at the right time and with the right evidence.