The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Curriculum (TLC) is concerned with questions relating to education in schools, universities, community and out-of-school contexts, including a focus on issues of social justice. We research the learning of individuals, groups and systems from a range of perspectives, including practitioner research.

Our areas of research

  • subject pedagogy
  • school leadership
  • teacher education
  • professional learning
  • teacher educator learning
  • neuroscience and education
  • technology and education
  • the climate emergency/global challenges and education

The centre benefits from methodological diversity alongside common interests in de-colonisation and indigenous pedagogies and perspectives.

A key aim of the Centre is to provide a space for the sharing of ideas and expertise, promoting joint writing and joint research bids.

The Centre is a home for many doctoral students in the School of Education.

Coming soon

On 13 December 2024, a new TLC book entitled Creative Practice in Higher Education: Engaging Adult Learners through Theory and Pedagogy (edited by Simon Brownhill) will be published. 

This new publication from the TLC is a must-read, exploring the ways in which creativity can inspire new ideas, invigorate teaching in the adult learning space, and motivate professionals and learners alike.

Pre-order your copy from Friday 22nd November 2024 on the Routledge website.

Contacts

Centre co-directors
Alf Coles
Simon Brownhill
Alison Oldfield
Centre planning team
Alf Coles
Simon Brownhill
Alison Oldfield
Lucy Kelly
Janet Orchard
Victoria Bowen
Mark Nield 
Michael Rumbelow
Jo Carrington
Fabienne Vailes
Andrew Carr 

TLC Pamphlet Archive

Browse a selection of our quarterly pamphlets to explore the diversity of research produced by the TLC community.

TLC Blog

Visit the TLC blog, where you can find out about all of the latest centre activities.

TLC Events

Recent and upcoming external-facing events hosted by TLC.

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