Teaching & Learning Lab Short Research & Supported Experiments Anthology 2024: A compilation of short research projects and experiments.

By Don Hale


Teaching & Learning Lab Short Research & Supported Experiments Anthology 2024: A compilation of short research projects and experiments. Paperback – 12 Jun. 2025 by  New City College  (Author):


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This anthology takes readers on a bold journey through its thirteen chapters, exploring the dynamic intersection of pedagogy and andragogy, learner psychology, digital innovation, and inclusive approaches within the Further Education (FE) landscape.

It does this by weaving together research studies on SMART targets, trauma-informed teaching methods, and the integration of gamification to boost learner engagement. 


Furthermore, classroom-based inquiries investigate the transformative power of digital learning, the tactile benefits of handwriting, and the invaluable role of assessment, behaviour management, and career readiness. Each chapter contributes to a holistic vision of education that is both inclusive and future focused.

At the heart of this book is New City College’s Teaching and Learning Lab, spearheaded by Ruth Kendrick. This pioneering initiative reimagines pedagogy and andragogy by positioning lecturers, learning support assistants, and business support staff as co-researchers and, thus, co-creators of knowledge. 


Together as a team, they are committed to dismantling social barriers to learning through collaborative, cross-disciplinary research and developmental, supported experiment cycles that bridge theory and practice. 


Guiding the Lab’s vision is Gerry McDonald CBE, Group Principal and CEO of New City College, who recently called for greater flexibility in qualification design to meet the ever-changing demands of the skills industry. 


His leadership reinforces the Lab’s mission: to cultivate research-informed educational environments that ensure learners are confidently future-ready.


This book is a powerful testament to how meaningful educational research can emerge even from untraditional researchers. Grounded in practice and amplified by diverse voices, we believe our work will challenge conventions, making FE education smarter and more impactful for learners. 






Don Hale is a former award winning investigative journalist and now a best-selling author who has created a very popular blog post linked to numerous social media sites. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2025.

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