INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
University of London
Research Officer (full-time) (2 posts)
London Knowledge Lab
Faculty of Culture and Pedagogy
Salary in the range of £34,793 to £38,019 per annum plus £2,323 London
Allowance (maximum on appointment will be
£34,793 plus £2,323 London Allowance)
Available from 1st January 2009. Fixed term until 31st December 2011
We are seeking two Research Officers to work on a major ESRC-funded research
project, Developing Media Literacy: Towards a Model of Learning Progression.
This is the first large-scale systematic research project to explore the
practice of media education in UK schools. The researchers will work with
teachers to develop teaching strategies and materials, to implement these
and to study the outcomes. The project aims to develop a model of learning
progression in media education. This model will seek to specify what
children of different ages might be expected to understand about media; and
how their learning could develop over time, and in the course of a sequence
of learning activities.
You will need to have a higher degree, preferably a doctorate, in a relevant
field (e.g. Media/Cultural Studies, Education, Sociology), with a
research-training component. You will have professional experience gained
as a classroom teacher of media education/studies (or a closely related
curriculum area) in a primary or secondary school setting. The ability to
work independently and have experience of conducting social research and
academic writing will also be essential for this role. The appointments are
subject to CRB disclosure.
Reference: 8AC-CPLKL-4682
Closing date: 19 September 2008
To apply online please visit http://jobs.ioe.ac.uk or tel 020 7612 6159
We positively encourage applicants from all sections of under-represented
communities
