Aims

TLRP’s aims emphasised the positive contribution that could be made by research on teaching and learning.  More specifically, these aims were:

Learning: TLRP aims to improve outcomes for learners of all ages in teaching and learning contexts across the UK. 

Outcomes: TLRP studies a broad range of learning outcomes.  These include both the acquisition of skill, understanding, knowledge and qualifications and the development of attitudes, values and identities relevant to a learning society.

Lifecourse: TLRP supports research projects and related activities at many ages and stages in education, training and lifelong learning. The Programme is concerned with patterns of success and difference, inclusion and exclusion through the lifecourse.

Enrichment: TLRP commits to user engagement at all stages of research. The Programme promotes research on teaching and learning across disciplines, methodologies and sectors, and supports various forms of national and international co-operation and comparison. 

Expertise: TLRP works to enhance capacity for all forms of research on teaching and learning, and for research-informed policy and practice.  This work is the particular focus of the Programme’s research capacity building strategy.

Improvement: TLRP develops the knowledge base on teaching and learning and contributes to the improvement of policy and practice in the UK.  The Programme works to maximise the impact of its research.