Dr Michael Jopling

This page features research publications for Dr Michael Jopling.

Key and recent publications and materials developed

• Jopling M, Whitmarsh J & Hadfield M (2013) 'The challenges of evaluation: assessing Early Talk's impact on speech language and communication practice in children's centres'. International Journal of Early Years Education, Vol 1 (1), pp. 70-84.
• Jopling M (2012) '1:1 online tuition: a review of the literature from a pedagogical perspective'. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning Vol 28(4) 310–321.
• Hadfield M & Jopling M (2012) 'How might better network theories support school leadership research?' School Leadership & Management Vol 32 (2) 109-21.
• Hadfield M, Dhillon J, Jopling M & Goffe R (2012) Teaching That Matters. Project commissioned by Million+. 
• Hadfield M & Jopling M (2011) School networks, networked learning, and 'network theory', in Day, C. (ed.) The Routledge International Handbook of Teacher and School Development. London: Routledge, 516-526.
• Hadfield M, Whitmarsh J & Jopling M (2011) Listening to Early Talk: Improving speech, language and communication in the early years. Paper presented at EECERA 2011, Geneva.
• Jopling M (2011) An Overview of Educational Effectiveness and Improvement Research. Featured in 'Research Intelligence, News from the British Educational Research Association', Issue 115, Summer 2011.
• Hadfield M, Jopling M & Emira M (2011) Evaluation of the Primary Leading Teachers Programme. London: DfES.
• Hadfield M, Jopling M & Whitmarsh J (2010) I CAN's Early Talk Programme: Independent evaluation of the impact of Early Talk on addressing speech, communication & language needs in Sure Start Children's Centre settings. Dept for Education.
• Hadfield M, Jopling M, Royle K, & Southern L (2009) Evaluation of the Training and Development Agency for Schools’ funding for ICT in ITT Projects. London: TDA.
• Allan J, Clarke K, & Jopling M (2009) Effective Teaching in higher education: perceptions of first year undergraduate students. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 21 (3), 362-372.
• Jopling M, (2009) Evaluation of boys’ achievement commission, Walsall Children’s Services
• Hadfield M & Jopling M (2008) Learning Futures: Next Practice in Learning and Teaching, A Horizon Scanning Guide. Report commissioned by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation and The Innovation Unit.
• Jopling M & Whitmarsh J (2007-08) Evaluation of Excellence in Walsall’s commission to reduce obesity in schools, Education Walsall/SERCO (PDF project report, opens in new window, 838kb) 
• Devlin L, Hadfield M, Jopling M & McGregor D (2006-2008) Evaluation of the education strand to Walsall new deal in the community, Walsall New Deal.
• Hadfield M, Jopling M & Royle K (2007) Review of learndirect pedagogy and practice (PDF project report, opens in new window, 592kb), QIA/learndirect 2007-08.
• Allan J, Clarke K & Jopling M (2008) Notions of effective teaching: an exploration of students’ and lecturers’ perceptions of first year Education undergraduates.  Proceedings of the International  Association for Scientific Knowledge, “Achieving Excellence and Quality in Education” Aveiro. Portugal.
• Jopling M & Spender B (2006), Leadership in School Networks: findings from the Networked Learning Communities programme, Management in Education 20, 3.
• Jopling M & Crandall D (2006), Leadership in Networks: Patterns and Practices, Nottingham: National College for School Leadership
• Stott A, Jopling M & Kilcher A (2006), How do school to school networks work? Nottingham: National College for School Leadership
• Ballantyne P, Jackson D, Temperley J, and Jopling M & Lieberman A, System Leadership in action: Leading networks leading the system. Nottingham: National College for School Leadership
• Bell M, Jopling M, Cordingley P, Firth A, King E & Mitchell H (2006), The Impact of Networks on Pupils, Practitioners and Organisations: A Systematic Research Review, Nottingham: National College for School Leadership

Recent conference papers

• Hadfield M & Jopling M (2012) Leading Networks for System Reform and SChool-to-School Support: Emerging Perspectives from England. Paper presented at ECER, September 2012.
• Hadfield M, Jopling M, Needham M, Waller T, Coleyshaw L & Emira M (2012) 'Early Years Professionals Leading Quality: Case studies of practice'. Paper presented at EECERA, Portugal, August 2012.
• Hadfield M, Jopling M & Needham M (2012) 'Early Years Professionals, Perceptions of their roles and impact in improving practice: Outcomes from the second national survey of EYPS'. Paper presented at EECERA, Portugal, August 2012.
• Hadfield M, Jopling M & Needham M & Waller T  (2012) 'Leading change for children under three'. Paper presented at EECERA, Portugal, August 2012.
• Hadfield M & Jopling M (2012) 'Reinscribing heterogeneity: Assessing quality and impact in early years settings'. University of Wolverhampton, SEF Research Conference, June 2012.
• Hadfield M & Jopling M (2012) 'School-led networking and collaboration: Problems and possibilities'. University of Wolverhampton, SEF Research Conference,, June 2012.
• Jopling M (2011) Extending performativity: The politics of school food. Paper presented at ECER 2011, Berlin.
• Jopling M & Buckler N (2011) Narrowing the Achievement Gap through Curriculum Development.. Paper presented at BERA 2011, Birmingham.
• Jopling M, Whitmarsh J & Hadfield M (2011) The Importance Of Early Talk: Speech, Language And Communication In The Early Years. Paper presented at BERA 2011, Birmingham.
• Royle K, Jopling M & Emira M (2011) EYPS Perceptions of their Role, Impact and Career Aspirations. Paper delivered at BERA 2011 as part of EYPS Symposium.
• Jopling M, Royle K & Whitmarsh J (2010) EYPS Perceptions of their Role, Impact and Career Aspirations. Paper delivered at EECERA 2010, Birmingham.
• Jopling M (2011) Delivering a complex and challenging research project: The evaluation of I Can’s Early Talk programme.' Paper delivered at School of Education Annual Research Conference, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus.
• Jopling M (2010) Learning futures: alternative models of pedagogy and teaching. Outstanding Schools of the Future: National Conference 30 April 2010.
• Jopling M & Whitmarsh J (2010) Taste and the test: School food and the extension of performativity. Paper presented at BERA 2010, Warwick.
• ATEE 2010, 26-30th August 2010, Budapest. Title: An implementation model for integrating technology into initial teacher education.
• CICE 2010, 25-28th April 2010, Toronto. Title: Evaluation of the Training and Development Agency for Schools’ Funding for ICT in ITT Projects: A Research Summary.
• Jopling M & Whitmarsh J (2009) Promoting healthy living and reducing obesity in schools. Paper for ECER conference, University of Vienna, September 2009.
• Hadfield M & Jopling M (2009) Alternative models of pedagogy and teaching. Paper for ECER conference, University of Vienna, September 2009.
• Hadfield M, Jopling M & Temperley J (2009) Using Evidence Conceptualisation in Curriculum. Symposium paper for BERA conference, University of Manchester, September 2009.
• Hadfield M, Jopling M, Royle K & Southern L (2009) ICT in ITT: Lessons from the Research. An ICT implementation model for ITT and beyond.  Paper for ITTE conference, University of Exeter, July 2009.
• Hadfield M, Jopling M & Royle K (2008) Lessons and challenges for the system from the evaluation of learndirect pedagogy and materials: A policy summary. Becta Research Conference, Sheffield, November 2008.
• Hadfield M, McGregor D & Jopling M (2008) Propositional case studies as a means of illuminating the experiences of curriculum innovators. Symposium paper for BERA conference, Edinburgh, September 2008.
• Allan J, Clarke K & Jopling M (2008) Notions of effective teaching: an exploration of students’ and lecturers’ perceptions of first year Education undergraduates.  Paper for International Association for Scientific Knowledge “Achieving Excellence and Quality in Education” conference, Aveiro, Portugal, May 2008.
• Hadfield M & Jopling M (2008) Supporting the leadership of schools in complex and challenging circumstances through collaboration. Paper for AERA conference, New York, Apr 2008.
• Hadfield M & Jopling M (2007), The nature of effective urban school networks. Paper for AERA conference symposium, Chicago, Apr 2007.
• Jopling M (2006), Latent and lateral leadership in networks of schools. Symposium paper for BERA conference symposium, University of Warwick, Sep 2006. 

Recent development and research projects

• 2009-12, Longitudinal study of the impact and role of Early Years Professionals, CWDC.
• 2008-09, Evaluation of the Training and Development Agency for Schools’ funding for ICT in ITT Projects, TDA.
• 2008-11, Evaluation of the City of Liverpool’s Transforming School Food Strategy (PDF project overview, opens in new window, 49kb)
• 2008-9, Hadfield M,  Jopling M & McGregor D, Developing the evidence base for the curriculum, QCA. 
• 2007-08, Review of learndirect pedagogy and practice, LSIS/learndirect.
• 2007-09, Quality Assurance Strand of the Postgraduate Professional Development Programme, TDA.
• 2008-09, Evaluation of Raising Boys’ Achievement Commission, Education Walsall/SERCO.
• 2007, Case studies from the Teachers of the Future Programme. Midlands Leadership Centre.
• 2006-2007, National Teaching and Learning Change Programme (Phase Four) Research strategy to inform the development of CPD and learner resources in Creative, Arts and Media. QIA.