People in Research

The following profiles show some of the key researchers within Bishop Grosseteste University College. Contact information and research interests are shown, with a link to their publications, research projects and other research-related information.

John Sharp

Head of Research
Professor of Education Studies

The Research Centre
Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln

E: john.sharp@bishopg.ac.uk | T: (01522) 583771

Research interests

• Children's ideas, constructivism and the classroom, empirical explorations of current theories underpinning learning in science education
• Learning styles
• Factors affecting student learning in Higher Education

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Muriel Robinson

Principal of Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln
Professor of Digital Literacies

E: m.robinson@bishopg.ac.uk | T: (01522) 583767

Research interests

• New media technologies and digital literacies in young children and in intending teachers
• Leadership and women in senior management

Current research projects

2008: Daiwa Foundation funded project exploring student capabilities in digital literacies in Japan and UK (also collaborating strand with University of South Australia, funded separately)

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Mike Cole

Research Professor in Education and Equality

The Research Centre
Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln

E: mike.cole@bishopg.ac.uk | T: (01522) 583644

In the first instance, please contact Professor Cole by email.

Research interests

• The relationship between Critical Race Theory and Marxism within educational theory
• Racism, including non-colour-coded racism
• Racism and education
• Marxism and educational theory

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Jane Johnston

Reader in Education

Academic Coordinator, MA in Education
School of Teacher Development
Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln

E: j.s.johnston@bishopg.ac.uk | T: (01522) 583746

Research interests

• Early years and primary education and development (particularly cognition, the development of attitudes, the development of skills, pedagogical approaches and philosophical underpinnings);
• Early years and primary science development and education (particularly birth to 8 years of age, termed emergent science);
• The development of study skills in HE

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John Halocha

Reader in Geography Education

Academic Co-ordinator of Geography
School of Culture, Education and Innovation
Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln

E: j.w.halocha@bishopg.ac.uk | T: (01522) 583738

Research interests

• Geographical education
• Fieldwork in education
• Thinking skills
• Creativity
• Representation of geography on broadcast television

Current research projects

2007: The impact of broadcast television programmes on the public perception of geography (ongoing)

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