Paul McMillan
@pedagogypaul.bsky.social
PE Lecturer @MorayHouse. Research: pedagogy, self-study, lesson study, physical education. Relentlessly upbeat. Talk a lot. VP @sera_conference
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In this article, a few people picked up that adaptability is part of what makes ‘good’ teaching.
That feels especially relevant now, with the current discussions within Scotland’s curriculum improvement cycle.
If you’re interested, you can find the article here: brill.com/view/journal...
That feels especially relevant now, with the current discussions within Scotland’s curriculum improvement cycle.
If you’re interested, you can find the article here: brill.com/view/journal...
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ESAI Emerging Researchers’ Network – Call for Members
The Educational Studies Association of Ireland is establishing a new Emerging Researchers’ Network (ERN).
For all details around eligibility, please visit the ESAI website: esai.ie/esai-emergin...
The Educational Studies Association of Ireland is establishing a new Emerging Researchers’ Network (ERN).
For all details around eligibility, please visit the ESAI website: esai.ie/esai-emergin...
ESAI Emerging Researchers’ Network – Call for Members – ESAI: Educational Studies Association of Ireland CLG
To be eligible to join the ESAI Emerging Researchers’ Network, members must be a current member of ESAI, and either:
esai.ie
November 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
ESAI Emerging Researchers’ Network – Call for Members
The Educational Studies Association of Ireland is establishing a new Emerging Researchers’ Network (ERN).
For all details around eligibility, please visit the ESAI website: esai.ie/esai-emergin...
The Educational Studies Association of Ireland is establishing a new Emerging Researchers’ Network (ERN).
For all details around eligibility, please visit the ESAI website: esai.ie/esai-emergin...
We had our Policy Provocation Panel in PECP4 today @uoe-pe.bsky.social
Great to hear such a range of perspectives and some bold(er) interpretations from our panel members.
It was especially nice to have some of our Year 4 students joining the panel.
Great to hear such a range of perspectives and some bold(er) interpretations from our panel members.
It was especially nice to have some of our Year 4 students joining the panel.
October 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We had our Policy Provocation Panel in PECP4 today @uoe-pe.bsky.social
Great to hear such a range of perspectives and some bold(er) interpretations from our panel members.
It was especially nice to have some of our Year 4 students joining the panel.
Great to hear such a range of perspectives and some bold(er) interpretations from our panel members.
It was especially nice to have some of our Year 4 students joining the panel.
We did it @uoe-pe.bsky.social.
Working with Brodie Runciman and Karen Munro we shared the MA PE programme at the #SATPE conference as part of our re-accreditation journey.
Some excellent feedback and comments from delegates. Thanks to everyone who came to see us.
Working with Brodie Runciman and Karen Munro we shared the MA PE programme at the #SATPE conference as part of our re-accreditation journey.
Some excellent feedback and comments from delegates. Thanks to everyone who came to see us.
October 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We did it @uoe-pe.bsky.social.
Working with Brodie Runciman and Karen Munro we shared the MA PE programme at the #SATPE conference as part of our re-accreditation journey.
Some excellent feedback and comments from delegates. Thanks to everyone who came to see us.
Working with Brodie Runciman and Karen Munro we shared the MA PE programme at the #SATPE conference as part of our re-accreditation journey.
Some excellent feedback and comments from delegates. Thanks to everyone who came to see us.
In this article, a few people picked up that adaptability is part of what makes ‘good’ teaching.
That feels especially relevant now, with the current discussions within Scotland’s curriculum improvement cycle.
If you’re interested, you can find the article here: brill.com/view/journal...
That feels especially relevant now, with the current discussions within Scotland’s curriculum improvement cycle.
If you’re interested, you can find the article here: brill.com/view/journal...
brill.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
In this article, a few people picked up that adaptability is part of what makes ‘good’ teaching.
That feels especially relevant now, with the current discussions within Scotland’s curriculum improvement cycle.
If you’re interested, you can find the article here: brill.com/view/journal...
That feels especially relevant now, with the current discussions within Scotland’s curriculum improvement cycle.
If you’re interested, you can find the article here: brill.com/view/journal...
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Filling classrooms with computers didn't have the huge and positive impact on learning that was promised. Filling them with tablets hasn't done it either.
I know this might sound absurd to many (especially politicians) but what if we filled them with highly skilled and properly supported educators?
I know this might sound absurd to many (especially politicians) but what if we filled them with highly skilled and properly supported educators?
Say it often, say it loud:
"Overall, research has not supported the common-sense presumption that digital approaches to schooling are better than non-digital alternatives. At the broadest level, widespread computer use in education has been found to be associated with lower student achievement."
"Overall, research has not supported the common-sense presumption that digital approaches to schooling are better than non-digital alternatives. At the broadest level, widespread computer use in education has been found to be associated with lower student achievement."
Fit for Purpose? How Today’s Commercial Digital Platforms Subvert Key Goals of Public Education
Digital educational platforms have become ubiquitous in American classrooms, with tools like Google Workspace for Education, Kahoot!, Zearn, Khan Academy, and many others now structuring curriculum, i...
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September 29, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Filling classrooms with computers didn't have the huge and positive impact on learning that was promised. Filling them with tablets hasn't done it either.
I know this might sound absurd to many (especially politicians) but what if we filled them with highly skilled and properly supported educators?
I know this might sound absurd to many (especially politicians) but what if we filled them with highly skilled and properly supported educators?
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If you're planning to attend SERA Conference 2025 at the University of Aberdeen from 19-21 November, then time is ticking to register and book your place!
Registration and booking will close on 26 October 2025. Be quick and do it today using this link:
www.store.abdn.ac.uk/conferences-...
Registration and booking will close on 26 October 2025. Be quick and do it today using this link:
www.store.abdn.ac.uk/conferences-...
SERA Conference 2025 | University of Aberdeen
The SERA Annual conference is an important event for the educational research community in Scotland. The three-day conference, to be held at University of
www.store.abdn.ac.uk
September 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
If you're planning to attend SERA Conference 2025 at the University of Aberdeen from 19-21 November, then time is ticking to register and book your place!
Registration and booking will close on 26 October 2025. Be quick and do it today using this link:
www.store.abdn.ac.uk/conferences-...
Registration and booking will close on 26 October 2025. Be quick and do it today using this link:
www.store.abdn.ac.uk/conferences-...
If you're planning to attend SERA Conference 2025 at the University of Aberdeen from 19-21 November, then time is ticking to register and book your place!
Registration and booking will close on 26 October 2025. Be quick and do it today using this link:
www.store.abdn.ac.uk/conferences-...
Registration and booking will close on 26 October 2025. Be quick and do it today using this link:
www.store.abdn.ac.uk/conferences-...
SERA Conference 2025 | University of Aberdeen
The SERA Annual conference is an important event for the educational research community in Scotland. The three-day conference, to be held at University of
www.store.abdn.ac.uk
September 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
If you're planning to attend SERA Conference 2025 at the University of Aberdeen from 19-21 November, then time is ticking to register and book your place!
Registration and booking will close on 26 October 2025. Be quick and do it today using this link:
www.store.abdn.ac.uk/conferences-...
Registration and booking will close on 26 October 2025. Be quick and do it today using this link:
www.store.abdn.ac.uk/conferences-...
Fantastic to see SERA networks teaming up and bringing #SERApeople together!
And very timely to focus on leadership in turbulent times.
Thanks to all for making this event happen! 👏👏👏
And very timely to focus on leadership in turbulent times.
Thanks to all for making this event happen! 👏👏👏
Thank you to everyone who has signed up for our #SERA seminar with @drannlopez.bsky.social, organised as a partnership between @seraethics.bsky.social and @seralisen.bsky.social
“Ethical Leadership in Turbulent Times”
The Zoom link was sent to all participants today.
@pedagogypaul.bsky.social
“Ethical Leadership in Turbulent Times”
The Zoom link was sent to all participants today.
@pedagogypaul.bsky.social
📣 Ethical Leadership in Turbulent Times. Online seminar with @drannlopez.bsky.social, Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy, @oiseuoft.bsky.social
Wed. 27 Aug. 2025, 4.30pm - 6.30pm
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@seralisen.bsky.social @centcs.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social
Wed. 27 Aug. 2025, 4.30pm - 6.30pm
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@seralisen.bsky.social @centcs.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Fantastic to see SERA networks teaming up and bringing #SERApeople together!
And very timely to focus on leadership in turbulent times.
Thanks to all for making this event happen! 👏👏👏
And very timely to focus on leadership in turbulent times.
Thanks to all for making this event happen! 👏👏👏
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Proud of this one!
Our new OPEN ACCESS article: McMillan, Anderson & Jess (2025) Adaptive Teaching and the Interactional Order of Classrooms.
Scottish Educational Review (just published online).
brill.com/view/journal...
Our new OPEN ACCESS article: McMillan, Anderson & Jess (2025) Adaptive Teaching and the Interactional Order of Classrooms.
Scottish Educational Review (just published online).
brill.com/view/journal...
July 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Proud of this one!
Our new OPEN ACCESS article: McMillan, Anderson & Jess (2025) Adaptive Teaching and the Interactional Order of Classrooms.
Scottish Educational Review (just published online).
brill.com/view/journal...
Our new OPEN ACCESS article: McMillan, Anderson & Jess (2025) Adaptive Teaching and the Interactional Order of Classrooms.
Scottish Educational Review (just published online).
brill.com/view/journal...
Proud of this one!
Our new OPEN ACCESS article: McMillan, Anderson & Jess (2025) Adaptive Teaching and the Interactional Order of Classrooms.
Scottish Educational Review (just published online).
brill.com/view/journal...
Our new OPEN ACCESS article: McMillan, Anderson & Jess (2025) Adaptive Teaching and the Interactional Order of Classrooms.
Scottish Educational Review (just published online).
brill.com/view/journal...
July 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Proud of this one!
Our new OPEN ACCESS article: McMillan, Anderson & Jess (2025) Adaptive Teaching and the Interactional Order of Classrooms.
Scottish Educational Review (just published online).
brill.com/view/journal...
Our new OPEN ACCESS article: McMillan, Anderson & Jess (2025) Adaptive Teaching and the Interactional Order of Classrooms.
Scottish Educational Review (just published online).
brill.com/view/journal...
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Hello from the SERA (Scottish Educational Research Association) Science Network. We are a newly formed Network and will be posting more information as soon as we can, including information about our inaugural event. Stay tuned for more info!
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June 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Hello from the SERA (Scottish Educational Research Association) Science Network. We are a newly formed Network and will be posting more information as soon as we can, including information about our inaugural event. Stay tuned for more info!
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Early career teachers in Scotland and England - please consider supporting this research project
June 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Early career teachers in Scotland and England - please consider supporting this research project
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Congratulations to MEd Educational Leadership graduates Madelaine Baker, Jonathan Graham, Claire Hamilton and Ruth McConachie, who will be presenting their #LSPE journal papers at #ISATT2025 @isatt2025.bsky.social @msbakerht.bsky.social @whitehillsec.bsky.social @douglashutchison.bsky.social 👏👏
June 15, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Congratulations to MEd Educational Leadership graduates Madelaine Baker, Jonathan Graham, Claire Hamilton and Ruth McConachie, who will be presenting their #LSPE journal papers at #ISATT2025 @isatt2025.bsky.social @msbakerht.bsky.social @whitehillsec.bsky.social @douglashutchison.bsky.social 👏👏
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Really looking forward to participating in our #CenTCS round table at #ISATT next month. Come and join us if you’re at the conference!
Our round table “Leading Socially Just Learning Environments: From Rhetoric to Transformative Change” takes place on 1st July 2025 with #Fellow @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social, #Associate #UtkunAydin and #Affiliate @drannlopez.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social
www.conftool.pro/isatt2025/in...
www.conftool.pro/isatt2025/in...
June 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Will it ‘take a teacher being murdered at work’ to see ‘real action to protect staff from violence and aggression in schools’, the education secretary was asked at @eisunion.bsky.social AGM. www.tes.com/magazine/new... @emmaseith.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social
EIS AGM: Gilruth told to act on violence before a teacher is killed
Education secretary asked if it will ‘take a teacher being murdered at work’ to see ‘real action to protect staff from violence and aggression in schools’
www.tes.com
June 6, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Will it ‘take a teacher being murdered at work’ to see ‘real action to protect staff from violence and aggression in schools’, the education secretary was asked at @eisunion.bsky.social AGM. www.tes.com/magazine/new... @emmaseith.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social
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Thank you to everyone who engaged with tonight’s event! Compelling discussions that we will continue and extend. Specific thanks to colleagues who presented:
@angelajaap.bsky.social #JoGallagher @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
#ClaireHamilton @bearsdenacademy.bsky.social
#ExpressiveArts #Flourishing
@angelajaap.bsky.social #JoGallagher @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
#ClaireHamilton @bearsdenacademy.bsky.social
#ExpressiveArts #Flourishing
June 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Thank you to everyone who engaged with tonight’s event! Compelling discussions that we will continue and extend. Specific thanks to colleagues who presented:
@angelajaap.bsky.social #JoGallagher @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
#ClaireHamilton @bearsdenacademy.bsky.social
#ExpressiveArts #Flourishing
@angelajaap.bsky.social #JoGallagher @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
#ClaireHamilton @bearsdenacademy.bsky.social
#ExpressiveArts #Flourishing
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NEW: Scotland's Teacher Induction Scheme is to be reviewed, the education secretary has announced www.tes.com/magazine/new... @emmaseith.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social
Gilruth announces review of Teacher Induction Scheme
Education secretary’s announcement comes as MSPs call for action to address teacher supply - with primary teachers unable to find steady work and secondaries at ‘crisis point’ over staff shortages
www.tes.com
May 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
NEW: Scotland's Teacher Induction Scheme is to be reviewed, the education secretary has announced www.tes.com/magazine/new... @emmaseith.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social
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EIS: Teachers ‘at all stages’ hit with excessive workload www.tes.com/magazine/new... @eisunion.bsky.social @emmaseith.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social
EIS: Teachers ‘at all stages’ hit with excessive workload
Almost half of Scottish teachers report working at least seven hours of unpaid overtime per week, according to new research
www.tes.com
June 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
EIS: Teachers ‘at all stages’ hit with excessive workload www.tes.com/magazine/new... @eisunion.bsky.social @emmaseith.bsky.social @tesmagazine.bsky.social
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You can register your interest here:
Register Interest CEF Launch Event 5 Aug 2025 — Centre for Events & Festivals
Register Interest CEF Launch Event 5 Aug 2025
www.eventsandfestivals.org
June 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
You can register your interest here:
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As part of the Fringe, the Centre for Events & Festival is having its launch and debate event at Thomson's Land, Moray House, Tues, 5 Aug.
It will be a public debate on the question: Do large scale cultural festivals deliver more social value than major sporting events? I'll be co-moderating!
It will be a public debate on the question: Do large scale cultural festivals deliver more social value than major sporting events? I'll be co-moderating!
June 2, 2025 at 2:48 PM
As part of the Fringe, the Centre for Events & Festival is having its launch and debate event at Thomson's Land, Moray House, Tues, 5 Aug.
It will be a public debate on the question: Do large scale cultural festivals deliver more social value than major sporting events? I'll be co-moderating!
It will be a public debate on the question: Do large scale cultural festivals deliver more social value than major sporting events? I'll be co-moderating!
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The Scottish government has backed a call for a review of the country’s mainstreaming policy - @emmaseith.bsky.social reports www.tes.com/magazine/new... #ASN @tesmagazine.bsky.social
Scottish government backs call for review of mainstreaming policy
Opposition MSPs welcomed the move but emphasised any review must focus on ‘actions and solutions’
www.tes.com
May 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Scottish government has backed a call for a review of the country’s mainstreaming policy - @emmaseith.bsky.social reports www.tes.com/magazine/new... #ASN @tesmagazine.bsky.social
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Looking forward to tomorrow - thank you for inviting me to join the panel discussion:
A Collaborative Approach to Becoming An Anti-Racist Education System:
Opportunities and Challenges.
A Collaborative Approach to Becoming An Anti-Racist Education System:
Opportunities and Challenges.
Excited about tomorrow’s full day session to conclude cohort 1 of the Leading Anti-Racism #LAR partnership programme. @uofgheadship.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @dennisafrancis.bsky.social @amyyichen.bsky.social @sineadgormally.bsky.social @khadijamohammed.bsky.social @drannlopez.bsky.social
We look forward to the final session of Leading Anti-Racism Cohort 1 this Thursday where we are delighted to be joined by Prof. Sinéad Gormally, presenting her keynote: “Leadership as Activism for Social Change”. @sineadgormally.bsky.social @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social @dennisafrancis.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Looking forward to tomorrow - thank you for inviting me to join the panel discussion:
A Collaborative Approach to Becoming An Anti-Racist Education System:
Opportunities and Challenges.
A Collaborative Approach to Becoming An Anti-Racist Education System:
Opportunities and Challenges.
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*New Programme*
Registration for new ONLINE Masters in Education Studies (#FurtherEducation) is open until 1 June: www.mie.ie/en/study_wit... @marinoinstitute.bsky.social
2 years | part-time | NFQ 9
For #FE professionals who aspire to lead in Further Ed & engage in evidence-informed practice.
Registration for new ONLINE Masters in Education Studies (#FurtherEducation) is open until 1 June: www.mie.ie/en/study_wit... @marinoinstitute.bsky.social
2 years | part-time | NFQ 9
For #FE professionals who aspire to lead in Further Ed & engage in evidence-informed practice.
May 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
*New Programme*
Registration for new ONLINE Masters in Education Studies (#FurtherEducation) is open until 1 June: www.mie.ie/en/study_wit... @marinoinstitute.bsky.social
2 years | part-time | NFQ 9
For #FE professionals who aspire to lead in Further Ed & engage in evidence-informed practice.
Registration for new ONLINE Masters in Education Studies (#FurtherEducation) is open until 1 June: www.mie.ie/en/study_wit... @marinoinstitute.bsky.social
2 years | part-time | NFQ 9
For #FE professionals who aspire to lead in Further Ed & engage in evidence-informed practice.
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The latest EducationHQ from @heraldscotland.bsky.social is out today in print, with the first articles also now appearing online.
First up, a little intro: why are we trying to reimagine secondary school?
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513907...
First up, a little intro: why are we trying to reimagine secondary school?
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513907...
May 15, 2025 at 7:08 AM
The latest EducationHQ from @heraldscotland.bsky.social is out today in print, with the first articles also now appearing online.
First up, a little intro: why are we trying to reimagine secondary school?
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513907...
First up, a little intro: why are we trying to reimagine secondary school?
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513907...
Reposted by Paul McMillan
The next @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social Lightning Conference will take place on 21 June.
More information and registration details👇
More information and registration details👇
May 15, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The next @ipda-prof-learn.bsky.social Lightning Conference will take place on 21 June.
More information and registration details👇
More information and registration details👇