Professor Joe Elliott's Outputs (109)

Does dyslexia exist? (2008)
Journal Article
Elliott, J., & Gibbs, S. (2008). Does dyslexia exist?. Journal of Philosophy of Education, 42(3-4), 475-491. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9752.2008.00653.x

In this paper we argue that attempts to distinguish between categories of ‘dyslexia’ and ‘poor reader’ or ‘reading disabled’ are scientifically unsupportable, arbitrary and thus potentially discriminatory. We do not seek to veto scientific curiosity... Read More about Does dyslexia exist?.

The impact of the West on post-Soviet Russian education: change and resistance to change. (2007)
Journal Article
Elliott, J., & Tudge, J. (2007). The impact of the West on post-Soviet Russian education: change and resistance to change. Comparative Education, 43, 93-112. https://doi.org/10.1080/03050060601162420

In this paper we draw on Bronfenbrenner's theory of human development in order to examine western influences upon Russian education. We argue that while some have embraced western ideas about education and schooling, reflecting both the influence of... Read More about The impact of the West on post-Soviet Russian education: change and resistance to change..

Are Western educational theories and practices truly universal? (2007)
Journal Article
Elliott, J., & Grigorenko, E. (2007). Are Western educational theories and practices truly universal?. Comparative Education, 43(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1080/03050060601160929

Inclusion and the role of educational psychologists. (2007)
Journal Article
Van der Aalsvoort, D., & Elliott, J. (2007). Inclusion and the role of educational psychologists. Educational and Child Psychology, 24(3), 4-7

Ecosystemic perspectives on student behaviour: Why teachers in training need to see the bigger picture. (2007)
Book Chapter
Elliott, J. (2007). Ecosystemic perspectives on student behaviour: Why teachers in training need to see the bigger picture. In T. Scruggs, & M. Mastropieri (Eds.), Advances in learning and behavioural disabilities. International perspectives (57-77). Elsevier

Attentional and executive behavioural profiles of children with poor working memory. (2007)
Journal Article
Gathercole, S., Alloway, T., Kirkwood, H., Elliott, J., Holmes, J., & Hilton, K. (2008). Attentional and executive behavioural profiles of children with poor working memory. Learning and Individual Differences, 18(2), 214-223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2007.10.003

The purpose of this study was to explore the profiles of classroom behaviour relating to attention and executive functions in children with very poor working memory, and to test the hypothesis that inattentive behaviour and working memory problems co... Read More about Attentional and executive behavioural profiles of children with poor working memory..

Difficulties and Dilemmas in the Assessment of Special Educational Needs. (2006)
Journal Article
Tymms, P., & Elliott, J. (2006). Difficulties and Dilemmas in the Assessment of Special Educational Needs

This paper considers conceptual and methodological difficulties concerning the assessment of children's special educational needs. It argues that the resurgence of the medical meodel of diagnosis and categorisation often offers little to those who se... Read More about Difficulties and Dilemmas in the Assessment of Special Educational Needs..

There's more to teaching than instruction: seven strategies for dealing with the practical side of teaching. (2006)
Journal Article
Stemler, S., Elliott, J., Grigorenko, E., & Sternberg, R. (2006). There's more to teaching than instruction: seven strategies for dealing with the practical side of teaching. Educational Studies, 32, 101-118

In this paper, we highlight the importance for teachers of having sound practical skills in interacting with students, parents, administrators and other teachers, and argue that the development of such skills is often insufficiently considered in pro... Read More about There's more to teaching than instruction: seven strategies for dealing with the practical side of teaching..

Motivation, Engagement and Educational Performance. (2005)
Book
Elliott, J., Hufton, N., Illushin, L., & Willis, W. (2005). Motivation, Engagement and Educational Performance. Palgrave Press

Frameworks for thinking: a handbook for teaching and learning (2005)
Book
Moseley, D., Baumfield, V., Elliott, J., Gregson, M., Higgins, S., Miller, J., & Newton, D. (2005). Frameworks for thinking: a handbook for teaching and learning. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.2277/0521848318

This handbook focuses on the thinking processes necessary for learning. It provides descriptions and evaluations of 42 major frameworks including Bloom¿s taxonomy, de Bono¿s lateral and parallel thinking tools, Gardner¿s theory of multiple intelligen... Read More about Frameworks for thinking: a handbook for teaching and learning.

Thinking Skills Frameworks for Use in Education and Training (2005)
Journal Article
Moseley, D., Elliott, J., Gregson, M., & Higgins, S. (2005). Thinking Skills Frameworks for Use in Education and Training. British Educational Research Journal, 31(3), 367-390. https://doi.org/10.1080/01411920500082219

This article details findings from a systematic review and evaluation of frameworks and taxonomies for understanding thinking, with particular reference to learning in post-16 contexts. It describes the means used to identify and evaluate 35 framewor... Read More about Thinking Skills Frameworks for Use in Education and Training.

Children in difficulty: a guide to understanding and helping (2004)
Book
Elliott, J., & Place, M. (2004). Children in difficulty: a guide to understanding and helping. (Second). RoutledgeFalmer Press

Multimethod approaches in educational research (2004)
Journal Article
Elliott, J. (2004). Multimethod approaches in educational research. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 51, 135-149

An Interview with Joe Elliott and Carol Lidz (2004)
Journal Article
Elliott, J., Lidz, C., & Shaughnessy, M. (2004). An Interview with Joe Elliott and Carol Lidz

Lessons from study support for compulsory learning, Research Report No. 529 (2004)
Report
Elliott, J., Harker, E., & Oglethorpe, B. (2004). Lessons from study support for compulsory learning, Research Report No. 529. [No known commissioning body]

Motivation theory and the management of motivation to learn in school (2004)
Book Chapter
Hufton, N., & Elliott, J. (2004). Motivation theory and the management of motivation to learn in school. In J. Wearmouth, R. Richmond, T. Glynn, & M. Berryman (Eds.), Understanding Pupil Behaviour in Schools: A Diversity of Approaches. David Fulton

Frameworks for Thinking (2003)
Book
Moseley, D., Baumfield, V., Elliott, J., Higgins, S., Miller, J., Newton, D., & Gregson, M. (2003). Frameworks for Thinking. Cambridge University Press

Educational and child psychology. v. 20 (2003) (2003)
Book
Elliott, J. (2003). Educational and child psychology. v. 20 (2003). The British Psychological Society

Teachers' beliefs about student motivation: similarities and differences across cultures (2003)
Journal Article
Hufton, N., Elliott, J., & Illushin, L. (2003). Teachers' beliefs about student motivation: similarities and differences across cultures. Comparative Education, 39(3), 367-389. https://doi.org/10.1080/0305006032000134427

Dynamic Assessment in Educational Settings: Realising Potential (2003)
Journal Article
Elliott, J. (2003). Dynamic Assessment in Educational Settings: Realising Potential. Educational Review, 55(1), 15-32. https://doi.org/10.1080/00131910303253

This paper outlines current developments in dynamic assessment, an approach that has great intuitive appeal for many professional psychologists and teachers, yet which has, to date, failed to take root in mainstream practice. In highlighting the natu... Read More about Dynamic Assessment in Educational Settings: Realising Potential.