Application of IT in geology and geography teaching. Understanding of geological time across society. Perceptions of sustainability. Using social constructivism as a principled focus to research into children's conceptual development in designing and making. Supported by regional schools as well as being international research, especially in collaboration with Finnish colleagues and schools.
Research is centred upon 'the child as a technologist'.
The quality of education in pre-school settings. Continuity and progression from pre-school to statutory school. Teachers' theories of play. The development of children's understanding in History at Key Stages 1 and 2. The role and value of play in young children's learning.