| TLRP'S STRATEGY FOR THEMATIC DEVELOPMENT
Thematic analysis adds value to TLRP's research. Our work is being carried out through sequential project phases supplemented by successive thematic initiatives. As a coordinated programme we attempt to maximise the contribution which each research project makes to the whole TLRP effort.
The main purposes of thematic activities are to synthesise research from across and beyond the TLRP and to progressively deepen our understanding of the key issues. We structure this work by using the conceptual framework below.
This framework, and its categorisation of cross-Programme issues, is being used in various ways to classify and manage the knowledge which TLRP is generating. Meta-tagging of outputs is being developed to enable simple, web-based retrieval. Please explore this on the diagram above.
We aim to maximise cross-Programme analysis and learning as TLRP progresses. Information on some of the ways we are doing this may be found by following the links on the diagram above.
Each member of the TLRP directors' team is responsible for selected cross-Programme issues and themes, and the team addresses core themes collectively. It also liaises with a wide range of UK government agencies and user organisations to support the wider development of teaching and learning research.
Major integrative products -
by the end of TLRP, we intend to make public contributions in relation to three overarching themes:
- Key findings and principles for teaching and learning across the lifecourse (an initial attempt to derive evidence-informed pedagogic principles applicable to all sectors is available here) ;
- The application of research and learning to policy and practice;
- The development of teaching and learning research within the field of education.
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