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Publications

Recent publications

Authored Books

• Simpson, M., 2006
  Assessment: Policy and Practice in Education No.14
  Edinburgh: Dunedin Press, 1-903765-45-5.
• Simpson, M. and Tuson, J., 2003
  Using Observations in Small Scale Research (Revised Edition)
  Edinburgh: SCRE.

Chapters in books

• Boyd, B. and Simpson, M., 2003
  Primary/Secondary Liaison
  in Scottish Education, 2nd Edition, Ed. Bryce, T. & Humes, W., pp. 362-366, Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
• Simpson, M., 2003
  Formative and Diagnostic Assessment in the Scottish Classroom
  in Scottish Education, Ed. Bryce, T. & Humes, W., pp. 721-730, Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
• Simpson, M., 2001
  Assessment and Differentiation
  in Assessment and the Curriculum, International Perspectives on Curriculum Studies, Vol 1, Ed. Scott, D., pp. 25-40, Westport, Connecticut: Ablex.

Journal articles

• Simpson, M., Payne, F. and Condie, R., 2005
  Introducing ICT in Secondary Schools: A context for reflection on management and professional norms
  Educational Management, Administration and Leadership, Vol. 33(3), pp. 331-354.
• Condie, R. and Simpson, M., 2004
  The Impact of ICT Initiatives in Scottish Schools: Cultural Issues
  European Journal of Teacher Education, Vol. 27(1).
• Conlon, Tom and Simpson, M., 2003
  Silicon Valley versus Silicon Glen - the impact of computers upon teaching and learning: a comparative study
  British Journal of Educational Technology (0007-1013), Vol. 34(2), pp. 137-150.
• Boyd, B., Simpson, M. and Gooday, M., 2002
  Developing a Framework for Effective Learning and Teaching in a Secondary School Setting
  Scottish Educational Review, Vol. 34(2), pp. 188-202.
• Coutts, N., Drinkwater, R. and Simpson, M., 2001
  Using Information and Communications Technology in Learning and Teaching: a framework for reflection, planning and evaluation in school development
  Teacher Development, Vol. 5(2), pp. 225-239.

Newspaper articles

• Simpson, M., 2002
  The Assessment Trap
  in Times Educational Supplement Scotland, 8th February.
• Simpson, M., 2001
  Citizenship Article
  in Times Educational Supplement Scotland.

Reports for external bodies

• Simpson, M., Brown, J., Kibble, R. and Coutts, N., 2004
  Using ICT in Science: Evaluation of a School Development Plan, Edinburgh University
  Report for external body, Scottish Executive Education Department, http://www.education.ed.ac.uk/es/ms/index.html.
• Simpson, M. and Payne, F., 2004
  Evaluation of the Moray Council/Keith Grammar School Standard Grade in S2/3, Edinburgh University
  Report for external body, Scottish Executive Education Department, http://www.education.ed.ac.uk/es/ms/index.html.
• Simpson, M. and Payne, F., 2004
  The Evaluation of Personalised Laptop Provision in Schools, Edinburgh University
  Report for external body, Scottish Executive Education Department, http://www.education.ed.ac.uk/es/ms/index.html.
• Simpson, M. and Payne, F., 2002
  The Introduction of ICT into Scottish Primary and Secondary Schools: A Comparative Report from Six European Countries, University of Edinburgh
  European Union and Scottish Executive Education Department, http://www.scotland.gov.uk/insight.
• Condie, R., Simpson, M., Payne, F. and Gray, D., 2002
  Insight 2: The Impact of ICT Initiatives in Scottish Schools, University of Edinburgh
  Scottish Executive Education Department, http://www.scotland.gov.uk/insight/.
• Condie, R., Simpson, M., Payne, F. and Gray, D., 2002
  The Impact of the Information and Communication Technology Initiatives in Scottish Schools. University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
  Scottish Executive Education Department, www.scotland.gov.uk/consultations/education/ictimpact.pdf.
• Simpson, M. and Payne, F., 2002
  EMILE National Report: Scotland, University of Edinburgh
  European Union and Scottish Executive Education Department.
• Simpson, M. and Payne, F., 2002
  EMILE The Introduction of ICT into Scottish Primary and Secondary Schools: a cross cultural exploration, University of Edinburgh
  European Union and Scottish Executive Education Department, http://www.education.ed.ac.uk/es/ms.
• Simpson, M. and Payne, F., 2002
  The Introduction of ICT into Scottish Primary and Secondary Schools: a cross cultural exploration. First report to schools
  European Union and Scottish Executive Education Department, Edinburgh: University of Edinburgh.
• Simpson, M. and O'Hara, Paul, 2001
  An Evaluation of Desktop problems in ICT use in Schools
  Calluna Ltd.
• Boyd, B. and Simpson, M., 2001
  Developing a Framework for Effective Teaching and Learning, Glasgow: Strathclyde University
  Forfar, Angus Council.

Older publications

Journal articles

• Simpson, M. and Hayward, L., 2000
  Assessment for Effective Learning
  The School Field, Vol. 9, 2, pp. 77-92.
• Simpson, M., Payne, F., Munro, R. and Lynch, E., 1999
  Using ICT as a Pedagogical Tool: a survey of initial teacher education in Scotland
  Journal of Information Technology for Teacher Education, Vol. 7, 3, pp. 431-446.
• Simpson, M., Payne, F., Munro, R. and Hughes, S., 1999
  Using Information and Communications Technology as a Pedogogical Tool - Who Educates the Educators
  Journal of Education for Teaching (0260-7476), Vol. 25,3, pp. 247-262.
• Simpson, M. and Hayward, L., 1998
  Policy, Research and Classroom Based Development: changing the assessment culture in Scottish schools
  European Journal of Education (0141-8211), Vol. 33, 4, pp. 445-458.
• Simpson, M. and Goulder, J., 1998
  Promoting Continuity and Progression: implementing the 5-14 Development Programme in secondary school mathematics and English language departments
  Scottish Educational Review (0141-9072), Vol. 30, 1, pp. 15-28.
• Simpson, M., 1997
  Developing Differentiation Practices: meeting the needs of pupils and teachers
  The Curriculum Journal (0958-5176), Vol. 8, 1, pp. 85-104.
• Simpson, M. and Ure, J., 1996
  Talking About that 'D' word: A View of the Core Subjects
  Equals: mathematics and special educational needs, Vol. 2 (1), pp. 5-6.

Newspaper articles

• Simpson, M., 1997
  The 5-14 Honeymoon is Over
  in [**Title of newspaper needed**], 19 September.

Published conference papers

• Simpson, M., 1999
  Using Information Technology as a Pedagogical Tool: Who educates the educators?
  European Educational Research Association Conference, Lahti, Finland.
• Simpson, M., 1998
  What Does research Tell the Teachers? The Mysterious Case of Class Size
  in Aviemore, Conference Proceedings of the Scottish Support for Learning Association, June.
• Simpson, M., 1997
  Implementation of the 5-14 Development Programme in the Secondary schools
  SERA 1997.
• Simpson, M., 1997
  Guiding Prinicples for Developing Differentiation Practices
  Differentiation S1 to S4: The Ways Forward Conference Report, Strathclyde University, May.
• Simpson, M., 1997
  Effective Teaching and Learning: Meeting the Needs of Pupils and Teachers
  British Council Seminar on Rural Education, Conference Report, Northern College.
• Simpson, M., 1996
  The Challenge of Differentiation, at Teaching and Learning Conference
  General Teaching Council.
• Simpson, M., 1996
  Managing Effective Learning and Teaching: Meeting the Needs of Pupils and Teachers within Home Economics
  Effective Teaching and Learning in Home Economics, Conference Report, SOED.

Reports for external bodies

• Simpson, M., Stark, R., Payne, F. and Gray, D., 2000
  The impact of ICT Initiatives on Teaching and Learning. Interim Report, SOEID
  Report for External Body, Report for SOEID.
• Simpson, M., Gooday, M. and Payne, F., 2000
  The Role of the Supporter of Candidate on the Standard Route of the SQH/The Effects on the School of having a Candidate on the Standard Route of the SQH
  SEED.
• Simpson, M., Stark, R., Gray, D. and Payne, F., 2000
  The Impact of ICT Initiatives in Scottish Primary and Secondary Schools. Interim Report
  Report for External Body, Scottish Office Education Department Interchange Series.
• Simpson, M. and Gooday, M., 1997
  The Scottish Perspective: Educational Policies and Effective School-based Strategies to Reduce violence in Schools
  Report for External Body, Report for University of Calgary, Canada.
• Simpson, M., 1997
  ICT in Initial Teacher Education in Scotland
  Report for External Body, Report for SOEID.
• Simpson, M., Payne, F., Munro, R., Hughes, S. and Lynch, E., 1997
  Information and Communication Technology in Initial Teacher Education in Scotland
  Report for External Body, Report for Northern College.
• Simpson, M. and Goulder, J., 1997
  Implementing the 5-14 Programme in Secondary Schools: continuity and progression
  Report for External Body, Report for SOEID.
• Simpson, M. and Malcolm, H., 1997
  The Implementation of the 5-14 Development Programme in Secondary Schools
  Report for External Body, vol. 49, SOEID.
• Simpson, M., 1996
  The evaluation of an Associated Schools Group Mathematics Link Project
  Report for External Body, Report for Northern College.

Others

• Simpson, M., 1996
  Learning and Teaching: Making Sense of Differentiation
  (scripts and resource materials to sccc/soed staff development cdi).

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