Literacy & Numeracy
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McMurray, S. (2020) Learning to spell for children 5–8 years of age: The importance of an integrated approach to ensure the development of phonic, orthographic and morphemic knowledge at compatible levels
This paper considers samples of independent writing highlighting the integral role of phonology, orthography and morphology in spelling development for […]
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McMurray, S. and McVeigh, C. (2014) The Case for Frequency Sensitivity in Orthographic Learning
This paper positions the importance of frequency sensitivity in the development of orthographic knowledge throughout childhood and promotes learning to […]
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McMurray, S. et al (2016) An innovative model for professional development
This paper considers an innovative model of continuing professional development in addressing the needs of children with literacy difficulties, namely the Special […]
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McMurray, S. and Thompson., R. (2016) Issues in Inclusion and Individual Learning Needs Learning to Read
For many lower ability children, inclusion in the mainstream setting does not guarantee that that their individual needs will be met. With […]
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McMurray, S. et al (2018) Quality assurance issues in the teacher-based assessment of students with literacy difficulties for examination access arrangements
This paper considers two major concerns centring on the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) regulations for access arrangement and reasonable adjustments and […]
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Dunn, J. & Sweeney, T., (2018) Writing and iPads in the early years: Perspectives from within the classroom
Writing is a complex and effortful activity and recent surveys indicate that fewer children are enjoying writing or engaging in […]
Purdy, N., Ballentine, M., Lyle, H., Orr, K., Symington, E., Webster, D., York, L., (2023) Growing Up Online: Children’s online activities, harm and safety in Northern Ireland – an Evidence Report.
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Jones, Sharon (2023) The Shortest Way Home? A Geo-critical return to CS Lewis’s Prince Caspian
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