Publications
2024
Physical Therapists' Social Responsibility in the Philippines Entails Adopting a Societal Practice Framework: A Qualitative Study.
Palad, Y., Armsby, P., & Qualter, A. (2024). Physical Therapists' Social Responsibility in the Philippines Entails Adopting a Societal Practice Framework: A Qualitative Study.. Physical therapy, 104(1), pzad129. doi:10.1093/ptj/pzad129
2023
Developing a Transformative Praxis-Based Curriculum to Educate Physical Therapy Students for Social Responsibility: A Philippine Qualitative Case Study.
Palad, Y. Y., Armsby, P., & Qualter, A. (2023). Developing a Transformative Praxis-Based Curriculum to Educate Physical Therapy Students for Social Responsibility: A Philippine Qualitative Case Study.. Journal, physical therapy education, 37(1), 17-23. doi:10.1097/jte.0000000000000264
2018
Learning-oriented quality assurance in higher education institutions
Tezcan-Unal, B., Winston, K., & Qualter, A. (2018). Learning-oriented quality assurance in higher education institutions. Quality in Higher Education, 24(3), 221-237. doi:10.1080/13538322.2018.1558504
2016
Embedding Outreach into the Undergraduate Science Curriculum – Everyone's a Winner
Aspinall, H., Qualter, A., & Rushworth, E. D. (n.d.). Embedding Outreach into the Undergraduate Science Curriculum – Everyone's a Winner. New Directions in the Teaching of Physical Sciences, (11). doi:10.29311/ndtps.v0i11.562
2014
The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools
Harlen, W., & Qualter, A. (2014). The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools. London: Fulton Press.
2012
Structure and agency in learning: a critical realist theory of the development of capacity to reflect on academic practice
Kahn, P., Qualter, A., & Young, R. (2012). Structure and agency in learning: a critical realist theory of the development of capacity to reflect on academic practice. HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, 31(6), 859-871. doi:10.1080/07294360.2012.656078
Protecting academic freedom in changing times: the role of Heads of Departments
Qualter, A., & Willis, I. (2012). Protecting academic freedom in changing times: the role of Heads of Departments. Journal of Educational Administration and History, 44(2), 121-139. doi:10.1080/00220620.2012.658765
2010
Chasing improved pupil performance: the impact of policy change on school educators' perceptions of their professional identity, the case of further change in English schools
Hammersley-Fletcher, L., & Qualter, A. (2010). Chasing improved pupil performance: the impact of policy change on school educators' perceptions of their professional identity, the case of further change in English schools. BRITISH EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL, 36(6), 903-917. doi:10.1080/01411920903215853
The importance of interplay between school-based and networked professional development: School professionals’ experiences of inter-school collaborations in learning networks
Varga-Atkins, T., O’Brien, M., Burton, D., Campbell, A., & Qualter, A. (2010). The importance of interplay between school-based and networked professional development: School professionals’ experiences of inter-school collaborations in learning networks. Journal of Educational Change, 11(3), 241-272. doi:10.1007/s10833-009-9127-9
2009
From schools to Higher Education – neoliberal agendas and implications for autonomy
Hammersley‐Fletcher, L., & Qualter, A. (2009). From schools to Higher Education – neoliberal agendas and implications for autonomy. Journal of Educational Administration and History, 41(4), 363-375. doi:10.1080/00220620903211570
School professionals’ attitudes to professional development in a networked context: developing the model of ‘believers, seekers and sceptics’
Varga‐Atkins, T., Qualter, A., & O’Brien, M. (2009). School professionals’ attitudes to professional development in a networked context: developing the model of ‘believers, seekers and sceptics’. Professional Development in Education, 35(3), 321-340. doi:10.1080/19415250902846815
Social inclusion and learning networks: a 'wider notion of learning' or taking things in a different direction?
O'Brien, M., Atkinson, A., Burton, D., Campbell, A., Qualter, A., & Varga-Atkins, T. (2009). Social inclusion and learning networks: a 'wider notion of learning' or taking things in a different direction?. RESEARCH PAPERS IN EDUCATION, 24(1), 57-75. doi:10.1080/02671520801945818
School professionals' attitudes to professional development in a networked context: developing the model of 'believers, seekers and sceptics'.
Varga-Atkins, T., Qualter, A., & O'Brien, M. (2009). School professionals' attitudes to professional development in a networked context: developing the model of 'believers, seekers and sceptics'.. Professional Development in Education., 35(3), 321-340.
The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools
Harlen, W., & Qualter, A. (2009). The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools. London: Routledge.
2008
Power in Research And The Theory and Practice Conundrum: The Experience Of Working With A Local Authority
O'Brien, M., Clayton, S., Varga-Atkins, T., & Qualter, A. (2008). Power in Research And The Theory and Practice Conundrum: The Experience Of Working With A Local Authority. Evidence and Policy, 4(4).
How are the perceptions of learning networks amongst school professionals shaped at an early stage in their introduction? What does this mean for their implementation?
O'Brien, M., Burton, D., Campbell, A., Qualter, A., & Varga-Atkins, T. (2008). How are the perceptions of learning networks amongst school professionals shaped at an early stage in their introduction? What does this mean for their implementation?. International Review of Education, 54(2). doi:10.1007/s11159-008-9084-1
HOW ARE THE PERCEPTIONS OF LEARNING NETWORKS SHAPED AMONG SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS AND HEADTEACHERS AT AN EARLY STAGE IN THEIR INTRODUCTION?
O'Brien, M., Varga-Atkins, T., Burton, D., Campbell, A., & Qualter, A. (2008). HOW ARE THE PERCEPTIONS OF LEARNING NETWORKS SHAPED AMONG SCHOOL PROFESSIONALS AND HEADTEACHERS AT AN EARLY STAGE IN THEIR INTRODUCTION?. INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF EDUCATION, 54(2), 211-242. doi:10.1007/s11159-008-9084-1
‘I know it’s not<i>proper</i>research, but…’: how professionals’ understandings of research can frustrate its potential for CPD
Clayton, S., O’Brien, M., Burton, D., Campbell, A., Qualter, A., & Varga‐Atkins, T. (2008). ‘I know it’s not<i>proper</i>research, but…’: how professionals’ understandings of research can frustrate its potential for CPD. Educational Action Research, 16(1), 73-84. doi:10.1080/09650790701833121
"I know its not proper research but …": How professionals' understandings of research can frustrate its potential for CPD
Clayton, S., O'Brien, M., Burton, D., Campbell, A., Qualter, A., & Varga-Atkins, T. (2008). "I know its not proper research but …": How professionals' understandings of research can frustrate its potential for CPD. Education Action Research Journal, 16(1).
'Social Inclusion and Learning Networks: A 'wider notion of learning' or taking things in a different direction?'
O'Brien, M., Atkinson, A., Burton, D., Campbell, A., Qualter, A., & Varga-Atkins, T. (2008). 'Social Inclusion and Learning Networks: A 'wider notion of learning' or taking things in a different direction?'. Research Papers in Education, 24(1), 57-75.
Power and the theory-and-practice conundrum: the experience of doing research with a local authority
O’Brien, M., Clayton, S., Varga-Atkins, T., & Qualter, A. (2008). Power and the theory-and-practice conundrum: the experience of doing research with a local authority. Evidence & Policy, 4(4), 371-390. doi:10.1332/174426408x366676
2007
The Liverpool Learning Networks: growing, deepening, delivering,
Varga-Atkins, T., Qualter, A., & O'Brien, M. (2007). The Liverpool Learning Networks: growing, deepening, delivering,. Liverpool: Educational Development Division of the Centre for Lifelong Learning.
2006
'Planning and Recording'
Qualter, A. (2006). 'Planning and Recording'. In W. Harlen (Ed.), ASE Guide to Primary Science' (pp. 75-85). Hatfield, UK: Association for Science Education.
Learning networks for schools: keeping up with the times or a leap into the unknown?
O'Brien, M., Burton, D., Campbell, A., Qualter, A., & Varga‐Atkins, T. (2006). Learning networks for schools: keeping up with the times or a leap into the unknown?. The Curriculum Journal, 17(4), 397-411. doi:10.1080/09585170601081438
The Liverpool Learning Networks: from concept to implementation,
O'Brien, M., Qualter, A., & Varga-Atkins, T. (2006). The Liverpool Learning Networks: from concept to implementation,. Liverpool: Educational Development Division of the Centre for Lifelong Learning.
2005
ICT and primary science
Qualter, A. (2005). ICT and primary science. EDUCATIONAL REVIEW, 57(1), 124-125. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Role Play Boxes: Taking science home'
Qualter, A. (2005). Role Play Boxes: Taking science home'. Primary Science Review, 90, 21-23.
1996
Children's understanding of the meaning and functions of verbal irony
Dews, S., Winner, E., Kaplan, J., Rosenblatt, E., Hunt, M., Lim, K., . . . Smarsh, B. (1996). Children's understanding of the meaning and functions of verbal irony. CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 67(6), 3071-3085. doi:10.2307/1131767
1995
REFLECTIONS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL CURRICULUM SCIENCE POLICY FOR THE 5-14-AGE RANGE - FINDINGS AND INTERPRETATIONS FROM A NATIONAL EVALUATION STUDY IN ENGLAND
RUSSELL, T., QUALTER, A., & MCGUIGAN, L. (1995). REFLECTIONS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL CURRICULUM SCIENCE POLICY FOR THE 5-14-AGE RANGE - FINDINGS AND INTERPRETATIONS FROM A NATIONAL EVALUATION STUDY IN ENGLAND. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE EDUCATION, 17(4), 481-492. doi:10.1080/0950069950170407
The Greenhouse Effect - what do primary children think?
Qualter, A., Francis, C., Boyes, E., & Stanisstreet, M. (1995). The Greenhouse Effect - what do primary children think?. Education 3-13, 23, 28-31.
1993
IDEAS OF ELEMENTARY STUDENTS ABOUT REDUCING THE GREENHOUSE-EFFECT
FRANCIS, C., BOYES, E., QUALTER, A., & STANISSTREET, M. (1993). IDEAS OF ELEMENTARY STUDENTS ABOUT REDUCING THE GREENHOUSE-EFFECT. SCIENCE EDUCATION, 77(4), 375-392. doi:10.1002/sce.3730770403
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THAT - A STUDY OF THE INTEREST SHOWN BY GIRLS AND BOYS IN SCIENTIFIC TOPICS
QUALTER, A. (1993). I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THAT - A STUDY OF THE INTEREST SHOWN BY GIRLS AND BOYS IN SCIENTIFIC TOPICS. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE EDUCATION, 15(3), 307-317. doi:10.1080/0950069930150308