Open Access Resources:
Supporting Living Educational Theory Research
Explore, Learn, Share
To make Living Educational Theory Research (LETR) accessible to everyone, we have created a series of open access resources. These resources are freely available for educators, researchers, leaders and practitioners who want to explore how values-led practice can be enhanced through Living Educational Theory Research.
Each resource has been designed to be clear, engaging, and practical. Whether you are new to Living Educational Theory Research or an experienced practitioner, you will find guidance, examples, and tools to support every stage of your journey.
PowerPoints and Other Resources:
Our open access collection includes PowerPoints on:
-
Introduction to Living Educational Theory Research – what it is, where it comes from, and why it matters
-
Formulating Research Questions – how to ask values-focused questions like 'How do I improve what I am doing?'
-
Methods and Methodologies – practical ways to collect and analyse evidence of practice - living archive
-
Making Values Explicit – methods for articulating, clarifying, and testing values in action
-
Creating living-educational-theories – how to generate your own explanations of practice
-
Sharing and Validating Research – engaging with peers, communities, and academic audiences through a peer validation group and publishing your research in the Educational Journal of Living Theories (EJOLTs)
-
Examples of living-educational-theories in Action – real-life case studies from educators and practitioners worldwide
- Young or New Researchers - engaging with Living Educatioanl Theory Research
Why These Resources Matter
-
Open to All – freely available
-
Practical & Applied – designed to be useful in real-world practice as well as in academic contexts
-
Values-Led – every resource highlights how to keep your values central to your inquiry
-
Globally Relevant – case studies and examples show how LET research is being used in diverse cultural and professional settings
Personalised Support for Your Context:
In addition to the open access resources, I can adapt and create personalised PowerPoints and materials tailored to the needs of your setting or organisation. We can also support workshops and research projects to help teams engage deeply with Living Educatioanl Theory Research and apply it meaningfully in their professional practice.
Who Can Use Them?
-
Anyone interested in values-led action - values-led practice and leadership
- Professional practitioners in health, social care, community work, Police and beyond
-
Educators seeking to improve classroom practice
-
School leaders developing values-led practice and leadership
- University students and doctoral researchers exploring practitioner research
- Young people and children developing their values-led practice and educational learning
The PowerPoints are available to download freely. You are welcome to use them in workshops, lectures, personal study, or professional learning communities. We ask only that you acknowledge the source and direct others ot access them here rather than sharing them.
Thank you,
Joy
