Lesley Doyle
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Dr. Lesley Doyle is a senior lecturer in educational sociology and research methods in the School of Education at the University of Glasgow. She holds a doctoral degree in educational sociology. Currently, the focus of this work is on the effects of the post-2008 Global Financial Crisis on youth and young adult pathways into training and work. She is frequently invited to speak at international and government policy conferences and committees, to write policy briefings and to take part in policy discussions. Examples include the Asia/Europe Forum on Lifelong Learning in Shanghai, China (2012) and on Vocational Education and Training for Youth and Young Adults in Tirupati, India (2013); the UK Society of Research in Higher Education on International Comparisons of Youth Transitions in Education and Work (2013); UNESCO policy briefing on adult and further education (2014); and invitations to speak to the Scottish Parliament Education and Cultural Committee on youth training and employment policy (2015).
Interests/Expertise:
Research interests revolve around education and work transitions through the lifecourse, particularly in relation to vocational education and training for young people, what influences transitions and their impact on learning and development.
Related interests are in the management of transitions in education and work, young people in the community and in learning cities, socio-cultural theory and mixed methods approaches in research.
Recent research/consultancy:
- DISCUSS – European Communities of Practice in Lifelong Learning with Mike Osborne and European colleagues
- PUMR: PASCAL Universities for a Modern Renaissance
- Kent County Council Youth Transformation project
- QAA Developing & supporting the curriculum enhancement theme curriculum for excellence and its impact on higher education 2012-2013
- Comparative study of Career Pathways and Planning for 14-19 year olds in England, Scotland and the USA Kent County Council and Skills Development Scotland (PASCAL Project) 2009-2010
- Qualifications Policy & New Products: Framework Agreement with Scottish Qualifications Authority Scottish Qualifications Authority 2009-2011
- Evaluation of Kent County Council’s Vocational Education & Training 14-19 Programme Kent County Council Sept 2007-June 2009 and 2012-2014
Recognitions, positions, memberships:
1977: University of Exeter/Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz Exchange Scholarship
1996: Teacher Training Agency (England) Research Grant Curriculum Continuity from Primary to Secondary School
1997: Canterbury Christ Church University College 3 year grant for PhD
1998: Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Grant to compare Years 6, 7 and 8 SATs results
Selected publications:
Articles:
Kamando, A., and Doyle, L. (2013) Universities and community-based research in developing countries: community voice and educational provision in rural Tanzania. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 19(1), pp. 17-38. (doi:10.7227/JACE.19.1.3)
Doyle, L. (2012) Conceptualising a transition: the case of vocational and academic learning in England, Scotland and the USA. Research in Comparative and International Education, 7(4), pp. 446-464. (doi:10.2304/rcie.2012.7.4.446)
Lally, V., and Doyle, L. (2012) Researching Transitions in Learning and Education: international perspectives on complex challenges and imaginative solutions. Research in Comparative and International Education, 7(4), pp. 394-408. (doi:10.2304/rcie.2012.7.4.394)
Doyle, L. (2010) The role of universities in the 'cultural health' of their regions: universities' and regions' understandings of cultural engagement. European Journal of Education, 45(3), pp. 466-480.
Doyle, L. (2007) Learning to Learn in a Learning Region. Lifelong Learning in Europe, XII(1), pp. 42-51.
Book Sections:
Doyle, L., and Welsh, P. (2008) Connecting research, policy and practice in building stronger communities. In: Doyle, L., Adams, D., Tibbitt, J. and Welsh, P. (eds.) Building Stronger Communities: Connecting research, policy and practice. NIACE: Leicester, pp. 1-18. ISBN 978-1-86201-345-2
Doyle, L. (2007) Cultural presence’ and disadvantage: what difference do HEIs make? In: Osborne, M., Sankey, K. and Wilson, B. (eds.) Researching Social Capital, Lifelong Learning Regions and the Management of Place: an international perspective. Routledge: London.
Barr, A., and Doyle, L. (2006) Setting Standards for Community Engagement. In: Duke, C., Doyle, L. and Wilson, B. (eds.) Making Knowledge Work: Sustaining Learning Communities and Regions. NIACE: Leicester.
Edited Books
Adams, D., Tibbitt, J., Doyle, L. and Welsh, P., (Eds.) (2008) Building Stronger Communities: Connecting Research, Policy and Practice. NIACE: Leicester. ISBN 9781862013452
Duke, C., Doyle, L. and Wilson, B., (Eds.) (2006) Making Knowledge Work: Sustaining Learning Communities and Regions. NIACE: Leicester. ISBN 9781862012462
Research Reports and Papers
Doyle, L. (2013) United Kingdom - Lingfield Report: The Fragility of Professionalism in the De-Regulated Environment. Other. ASEM Education and Research Hub for Lifelong Learning.
Doyle, L., and Brown, V. (2013) Curriculum for Excellence: Impact on higher education. Final report. Project Report. Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
Hayward, L. et al. (2012) Assessment at Transition. Project Report. University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK.
Doyle, L. (2011) Equality Impact of Reductions in Youth Service Provision. Project Report. Kent County Council.
Doyle, L. (2011) Identifying, Evaluating and Comparing Vocational Learning Opportunities for Individual Career Pathways for 14-19 year olds in Scotland (Edinburgh), England (Kent) and the USA (Virginia). Project Report. Skills Development Scotland / Kent County Council.
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