Published by the University of Wales Press with the support of Welsh Government, WJE is a platinum Open Access journal, free of charge, bilingual and available to read in digital format for anyone, anywhere in the world, with no author-facing charges.
Cyhoeddir Cylchgrawn Addysg Cymrugan Wasg Prifysgol Cymru gyda chefnogaeth Llywodraeth Cymru, ac mae’n gyfnodolyn Mynediad Agored platinwm, dwyieithog, am ddim, sydd ar gael i’w ddarllen mewn fformat digidol i unrhyw un, unrhyw le yn y byd, heb gostau awdur.
17 ‘Policy and Professional Development for Generative AI in Welsh Education’ with Stephen Atherton
Stephen Atherton and Tom Crick explore how teachers and schools across Wales are already using generative AI, the gaps in policy, professional learning and institutional support, and the opportunities and challenges for teaching, assessment and inclusion.
They also consider what this means for the Curriculum for Wales, the continuing evolution of the Digital Competence Framework, and the wider digital, data and AI capabilities that learners – and Wales – will need.
Read the article in English: https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/766/ (https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/766/ )
Read the article in Welsh: https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/915/ (https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/915/)
19 Mar 2026
16 ‘Vulnerable Learner Provision and Engagement in a post-pandemic world: preliminary evidence from a Welsh local authority’ with Alex McInch
In this episode, Tom Crick is joined by Alex McInch to discuss research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Vulnerable Learners in a south Wales local authority. The findings discuss the changing nature and profile of vulnerable learners; the range of vulnerable learner provision; as well as, and perhaps most importantly, learner voice perspectives.
Read the article in English: https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/637/ (https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/637/ )
Read the article in Welsh: https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/812/ (https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/812/)
28 Jan 2026
15 ‘Resilience training to support teachers on a post-compulsory education and training programme’ with Julian Ayres
Is resilience training beneficial for teachers on a PGCE? In this episode, Gary Beauchamp speaks with Julian Ayres about his article in the Focus on Practice collection. They explore how the research was conducted, why teacher retention remains a challenge, and how resilience training can support self-awareness, critical reflection, and the creation of collaborative safe spaces in teacher education.
Read the article in English: https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/743/ (https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/743/ )
Read the article in Welsh: https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/757/ (https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/757/)
19 Nov 2025
14 ‘Enhancing Learning through Immersive Technologies: Insights and Challenges from Educators in Wales’ with Siôn Owen and Ross Evans
As Virtual Reality technology becomes more accessible, educators are increasingly interested in its curricular applications. In this episode, Gary Beauchamp talks with Siôn Owen and Ross Evans about their research, which examines the integration of immersive technology in education, focusing on its potential to enhance student engagement, motivation and learning outcomes.
Read the article in English: https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/672/ (https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/672/ )
Read the article in Welsh: https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/716/ (https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/716/ )
9 Sept 2025
13 ‘Languages Connect Us: An Investigation into Learner Perspectives on International Languages in Secondary Schools in Wales’ with Elin Arfon and Glesni Owen
The number of learners opting to study languages at GCSE other than Welsh and English has been in steep decline in secondary schools in Wales. Tom Crick talks to Elin Arfon and Glesni Owen about their article, which seeks to understand the factors influencing learner perspectives on studying languages in Wales.
Read the article in English: https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/623/ (https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/623/ )
Read the article in Welsh: https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/754/ (https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/754/ )
31 Mar 2025
12 ‘Teachers' perspectives on factors which affect increasing classroom teacher workload in Scotland’ with Carole Bignell, Jeffrey Wood and Moira Hulme
Teachers in Scotland are employed to work a 35-hour week. However, research indicates that they have routinely worked above this. The research discussed in this episode provides insights into the activities and drivers that contribute to this workload. The authors also discuss the process of adapting this research into a Focus on Practice article.
Read the Teacher Workload Research Report 2024:
https://www.eis.org.uk/Content/images/Campaigns/QualityEducation/WorkloadResearch.pdf (https://www.eis.org.uk/Content/images/Campaigns/QualityEducation/WorkloadResearch.pdf )
8 Jan 2025
11 ‘Exploring teachers’ confidence in addressing mental health issues in learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties pre and post training’ with Eve Devlin
Eve Devlin and Gary Beauchamp discuss Eve’s research into the benefits of training for education professionals on the topic of mental health for learners with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
Read Eve’s article in the Focus on Practice collection:
Article (English): https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/642/ (https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/642/)
Article (Welsh): https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/649/ (https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/649/)
7 Nov 2024
10 ‘An exploration of student MFL teachers’ emerging perceptions of decolonising the MFL curriculum’ with Kerry Bevan
Kerry Bevan and Gary Beauchamp explore how decolonising the MFL curriculum can transform student perceptions and teaching practices in Modern Foreign Languages.
30 Apr 2024
9 ‘Strike a pose! Continuity and change in school class photographs: Shifting representations of education and childhood through time’ with Dr Merris Griffiths
Dr Merris Griffiths and Professor Gary Beauchamp discuss the article ‘Strike a pose! Continuity and change in school class photographs’, which tracks how ‘education’ and ‘childhood’ are visually represented through time.
Article (English): https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/603/ (https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/603/)
Article (Welsh): https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/604/ (https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/604/)
26 Mar 2024
8 ‘Defining Parental Engagement in ITE: from relationships to partnerships’ with Professor Janet Goodall
Professor Janet Goodall and Professor Tom Crick discuss the article ‘Defining Parental Engagement in ITE’, which presents a unique view of the perceived value of parental engagement with children’s learning within Initial Teacher Education (ITE) in Wales, the first such investigation of its
kind.
Article (English): https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/521/ (https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/521/)
Article (Welsh): https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/577/ (https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/article/id/577/)
21 Feb 2024
7 ‘Towards the language continuum: Definitions and implications for Welsh learners in English-medium education’ with Dr Alexander Edwin Lovell
Dr Alexander Edwin Lovell joins Professor Enlli Thomas to discuss his article: ‘Towards the language continuum: Definitions and implications for Welsh learners in English-medium education’.
21 Feb 2024
7 ‘Tuag at y continwwm iaith: Diffiniadau a goblygiadau ar gyfer cyflwyno'r Gymraeg yn y cwricwlwm newydd i Gymru’ gyda Dr Alexander Edwin Lovell
Mae Dr Alexander Edwin Lovell yn ymuno â’r Athro Enlli Thomas i drafod yr erthygl: ‘Tuag at y continwwm iaith: Diffiniadau a
goblygiadau ar gyfer cyflwyno'r Gymraeg yn y cwricwlwm newydd i Gymru’.
18 Feb 2024
6 ‘Primary school parent governors in a deprived south Wales community: how do their experiences contribute to our understanding of school governance?’ with Dr Allan Glyndwr Meredith
Professor Tom Crick talks to Dr Allan Glyndwr Meredith about his article ‘Primary school parent governors in a deprived south Wales community: how do their experiences contribute to our understanding of school governance?’
Read the article: https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.25.2.3 (https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.25.2.3)
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14 Feb 2024
5 ‘Levelling the playing field: A Review of Mentoring in the CaBan Initial Teacher Education programme’ with Dr Luke Jones and Gethin Foulkes
Professor Tom Crick is joined by Dr Luke Jones and Gethin Foulkes to discuss their article, ‘Levelling the playing field: A Review of Mentoring in the CaBan Initial Teacher Education programme’.
https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.24.2.3 (https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.24.2.3)
30 Jan 2023
4 ‘“Everything we do revolves around the exam”: What are students’ perceptions and experiences of learning Welsh as a second language in Wales?’ with Dr Mirain Rhys
Professor Enlli Thomas is joined by Dr Mirain Rhys to discuss the article: ‘“Everything we do revolves around the exam”: What are students’ perceptions and experiences of learning Welsh as a second language in Wales?’
https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.24.1.1 (https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.24.1.1)
30 Jan 2023
4 ‘“Mae popeth yn troi o amgylch yr arholiad”: Beth yw canfyddiadau a phrofiadau myfyrwyr ysgol uwchradd o ddysgu Cymraeg fel ail iaith yng Nghymru?’ gyda Dr Mirain Rhys
Mae Dr Mirain Rhys yn ymuno â’r Athro Enlli Thomas i drafod yr erthygl: ‘“Mae popeth yn troi o amgylch yr arholiad”: Beth yw canfyddiadau a phrofiadau myfyrwyr ysgol uwchradd o ddysgu Cymraeg fel ail iaith yng Nghymru?’
https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.24.1.1 (https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.24.1.1)
23 Nov 2022
3 A Guide for Writing Practitioner Articles, with Professor Gary Beauchamp and Dr Kevin Smith
Professor Gary Beauchamp and Dr Kevin Smith answer frequently-asked-questions on writing and submitting practitioner articles, including:
Who can submit a practitioner article?
What topics can a practitioner article cover?
How should an article be structured?
How do I submit an article?
What happens after I submit an article?
https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/site/practitioners/ (https://journal.uwp.co.uk/wje/site/practitioners/)
10 Nov 2022
2 ‘Predicting undergraduate students’ learning from a lecture: The role of self-control, motivation, and mental effort’ with Dr Robin Owen
Professor Tom Crick talks to Dr Robin Owen about ‘Predicting undergraduate students’ learning from a lecture: The role of self-control, motivation, and mental effort’.
https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.24.1.4 (https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.24.1.4)
31 Oct 2022
1 ‘Practitioners’ knowledge and understanding of schemas and well-being in the Foundation Phase curriculum’ with Dr Alyson Lewis and Dr Amanda Thomas
Professor Gary Beauchamp is joined by Dr Alyson Lewis and Dr Amanda Thomas to discuss their article, ‘Practitioners’ knowledge and understanding of schemas and well-being in the Foundation Phase curriculum’.
https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.23.1.3 (https://doi.org/10.16922/wje.23.1.3)
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