All Outputs (6)

A Rigorous Approach to the Teaching of Reading? Systematic Synthetic Phonics in Initial Teacher Education (2020)
Journal Article
Glazzard, J., & Stones, S. (2020). A Rigorous Approach to the Teaching of Reading? Systematic Synthetic Phonics in Initial Teacher Education. Frontiers in Education, 5, Article 587155. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2020.587155

This paper argues that no single method of teaching children to read is superior to any other. Although research suggests that a systematic approach to phonics produces gains in word reading and spelling, there is no clear evidence that synthetic pho... Read More about A Rigorous Approach to the Teaching of Reading? Systematic Synthetic Phonics in Initial Teacher Education.

Support and teacher well-being (2020)
Book Chapter
Glazzard, J., Stokoe, J., & Stones, S. (2020). Support and teacher well-being. In E. Hargreaves, & L. Rolls (Eds.), Reimagining Professional Development in Schools (207-219). London: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429293337

This chapter argues that the reasons for this are complex and high workload is only one contributing factor. Teacher well-being appears to be mediated by factors such as life satisfaction and personal happiness and positive psychological functioning.... Read More about Support and teacher well-being.

Transitions Into, and Through, Higher Education: The Lived Experiences of Students Who Identify as LGBTQ+ (2020)
Journal Article
Glazzard, J., Jindal-Snape, D., & Stones, S. (2020). Transitions Into, and Through, Higher Education: The Lived Experiences of Students Who Identify as LGBTQ+. Frontiers in Education, 5, Article 81. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2020.00081

This study explores the lived experiences of students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or queer (LGBTQ+) during their transitions into, and through, higher education. Existing literature presents tragic narratives of students with LGBTQ... Read More about Transitions Into, and Through, Higher Education: The Lived Experiences of Students Who Identify as LGBTQ+.

Social Media and Young People’s Mental Health (2020)
Book Chapter
Glazzard, J., & Stones, S. (2020). Social Media and Young People’s Mental Health. In S. Stones, J. Glazzard, & M. R. Muzio (Eds.), Selected Topics in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (7-20). London: Intech. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.88569

Evidence suggests that social media can impact detrimentally on children and young people’s mental health. At the same time, social media use can be beneficial and have positive effects. This chapter outlines the detrimental and positive effects of s... Read More about Social Media and Young People’s Mental Health.

Developing students' mental health literacy through the power of sport (2020)
Journal Article
Glazzard, J., & Szreter, B. (2020). Developing students' mental health literacy through the power of sport. Support for Learning, 35(2), 222-251. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9604.12301

This research is an evaluation of a six-week mental health literacy programme, referred to as the Cambridge United Community Trust’s ‘Mind Your Head’ programme, which was delivered by sports professionals to secondary school students (11-16) in Cambr... Read More about Developing students' mental health literacy through the power of sport.

Averting the Crisis in Trainee Teacher Well-being – Learning Lessons across European Contexts: A Comparative Study (2020)
Journal Article
Thompson, S., Clarke, E., Quickfall, A., & Glazzard, J. (2020). Averting the Crisis in Trainee Teacher Well-being – Learning Lessons across European Contexts: A Comparative Study. Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education, 12(Fall), 38-56. https://doi.org/10.32674/jcihe.v12ifall.1439

Teacher well-being is frequently high-lighted as a significant contributor to poor retention rates. Whilst there remains a focus on the well-being of serving teachers and pupils, there is a paucity of research directly focusing on the well-being of t... Read More about Averting the Crisis in Trainee Teacher Well-being – Learning Lessons across European Contexts: A Comparative Study.