Dr Lan Dong's Outputs (5)

Evaluation of the impact of Glasses-in-Classes on infant's educational outcomes (2024)
Book Chapter
Dong, L., Cairns, J., Huat See, B., & Gorard, S. (2024). Evaluation of the impact of Glasses-in-Classes on infant's educational outcomes. In S. Gorard, & N. Siddiqui (Eds.), An International Approach to Developing Early Career Researchers: A Pipeline to Robust Education Research. London: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003455066-12

One obvious factor affecting children's learning in school is their ability to read and write, but this can be hampered if they cannot see properly. Yet many children in the UK have eye conditions that have gone undetected. Even amongst those who do... Read More about Evaluation of the impact of Glasses-in-Classes on infant's educational outcomes.

Exploring the religious and spiritual trajectory of cathedral choristers in England (2023)
Journal Article
Dong, L., & Ward, S. (2023). Exploring the religious and spiritual trajectory of cathedral choristers in England. Journal of Beliefs and Values, 44(4), 502-516. https://doi.org/10.1080/13617672.2023.2267928

The present paper reports findings from interviews with thirty ex-choristers from cathedrals and collegiate chapels in England, aged from eighteen to eighty. These interviews explored choristers’ religious commitments before entering choir school and... Read More about Exploring the religious and spiritual trajectory of cathedral choristers in England.

Music Achievements of Being an English Chorister (2021)
Journal Article
Dong, L., & Kokotsaki, D. (2021). Music Achievements of Being an English Chorister. British Journal of Music Education, 38(3), 249-263. https://doi.org/10.1017/s026505172100019x

This study aims to highlight the uniqueness of the English choristers’ education, what special musical skills it passes on to youngsters, and how these may help them in later life. It investigates the perceptions of 30 ex-choristers who attended a br... Read More about Music Achievements of Being an English Chorister.

A systematic review of the impact of technology-mediated parental engagement on student outcomes (2021)
Journal Article
See, B., Gorard, S., El Soufi, B., Lu, B., Siddiqui, N., & Dong, L. (2021). A systematic review of the impact of technology-mediated parental engagement on student outcomes. Educational Research and Evaluation, 26(3-4), 150-181. https://doi.org/10.1080/13803611.2021.1924791

There is considerable evidence that the level of parental involvement is closely associated with children’s school outcomes. Schools are increasingly using digital technology to engage parents but the impact of such technology on students’ learning b... Read More about A systematic review of the impact of technology-mediated parental engagement on student outcomes.

Is technology always helpful?: A critical review of the impact on learning outcomes of education technology in supporting formative assessment in schools (2021)
Journal Article
See, B. H., Gorard, S., Lu, B., Dong, L., & Siddiqui, N. (2022). Is technology always helpful?: A critical review of the impact on learning outcomes of education technology in supporting formative assessment in schools. Research Papers in Education, 37(6), 1064-1096. https://doi.org/10.1080/02671522.2021.1907778

While education technology has been widely used in classrooms, and considerable investments have been made to support its use in the UK, the evidence base for many such rapidly changing technologies is weak, and their efficacy is unclear. The aim of... Read More about Is technology always helpful?: A critical review of the impact on learning outcomes of education technology in supporting formative assessment in schools.