Mr Kevin Lowden

  • Research Officer (Educational Leadership & Policy)

telephone: 01413303493
email: Kevin.Lowden@glasgow.ac.uk
pronouns: He/him/his

R517c Level 5, St Andrew's Building, Glasgow, G3 6NH

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ORCID iDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1678-0665

Biography

Kevin is a Senior Researcher in the Robert Owen Centre for Educational Change within the School of Education with a background in Sociology and education. He is also a member of the What Works Scotland team at the University and Scottish Work Package leader for the Horizon 2020 YOUNG_ADULLLT project. He has almost 30 years experience as a researcher and principal investigator on over 40 national and international research and evaluation projects. Much of Kevin’s research has focussed on assessing the impact of innovative education programmes with the findings informing policy and practice. Kevin is currently Principal Investigator of a three-year research project exploring the impact of a national Science and Technology CLPD programme for primary teachers. Over the past seven years he has worked with colleagues in the School of Education to research and support school transformation initiatives across Scotland and to build teachers’ capacity for reflective practice and collaborative action research. Most recently, this involved being co-investigator on the three-year national D&R School Improvement Partnership Programme (SIPP).

Kevin also lectures on research methods to post graduate students and provides CLPD to build professionals’ collaborative action research capacity and is a co-author of a book on applied research methods for these audiences. He has been a member of numerous national advisory committees (including Joseph Rowntree Foundation), SPTC and is a member.

Research interests

Partnership working and Collaborative Action Research; equity; leadership; professional learning and organisational/ system reform; lifelong learning; STEM education; Technology Enhanced Learning and evaluation methodologies.

Publications

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2024

Collier, D., Lowden, K. , Hall, S. , Li, S. and Odena, O. (2024) Evaluation of LMNS and South Ayrshire Council Instrumental Music Service Programme: Final Report. [Research Reports or Papers]

McKinney, S. et al. (2024) The effects of poverty on school education – research from the Poverty and Education Network. Researching Education Bulletin, 1, pp. 42-46.

Henthorn, R., Lowden, K. and McArdle, K. (2024) ‘It gives meaning and purpose to what you do’: Mentors’ interpretations of practitioner action research in education. Educational Action Research, 32(2), pp. 169-185. (doi: 10.1080/09650792.2022.2106260)

McKinney, S. , Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2024) Food poverty and Catholic schools in the post Covid-19 era. Networking: Catholic Education Today, 25(1), pp. 8-10.

2023

McKinney, S. et al. (2023) Beyond the pandemic – poverty and school education in Scotland. Scottish Educational Review, 54(2), pp. 238-264. (doi: 10.1163/27730840-20231002)

2022

Neary, J. , Chapman, C. , Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2022) Local authorities and school-to-school collaboration in Scotland. In: Armstrong, Paul Wilfred and Brown, Chris (eds.) School-to-School Collaboration: Learning Across International Contexts. Emerald Publishing, pp. 27-41. ISBN 9781800436688 (doi: 10.1108/9781800436688)

2021

Ainscow, M. et al. (2021) Finding pathways to educational equity. In: Chapman, Christopher and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Educational Equity: Pathways to Success. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, pp. 171-183. ISBN 9780367652043 (doi: 10.4324/9781003128359-10)

Drever, A., McLean, J. and Lowden, K. (2021) Focusing on place: working beyond the school gate. In: Chapman, Christopher and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Educational Equity: Pathways to Success. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, pp. 115-133. ISBN 9780367652043 (doi: 10.4324/9781003128359-7)

Hall, S. , Lowden, K. and Neary, J. (2021) Sustaining and scaling up a collaborative educational improvement approach: the Network for Social and Educational Equity. In: Chapman, Christopher and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Educational Equity: Pathways to Success. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, pp. 94-114. ISBN 9780367652043 (doi: 10.4324/9781003128359-6)

Lowden, K. , Hall, S. and Neary, J. (2021) Promoting educational equity through collaborative inquiry. In: Chapman, Christopher and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Educational Equity: Pathways to Success. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, pp. 58-76. ISBN 9780367652043 (doi: 10.4324/9781003128359-4)

Lowden, K. , Neary, J. and Hall, S. (2021) Lessons from the School Improvement Partnership Programme. In: Chapman, Christopher and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Educational Equity: Pathways to Success. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, pp. 77-93. ISBN 9780367652043 (doi: 10.4324/9781003128359-5)

McKinney, S. , Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2021) The challenges of digital exclusion. Researching Education Bulletin, 10, pp. 37-39.

McKinney, S. J. , Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2021) Learning from lockdown. Open House, 292, pp. 9-10.

McKinney, S. J. , Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2021) Learning from lockdown. Networking: Catholic Education Today, 22(2), pp. 20-21.

2020

McKinney, S. J. , McKendrick, J. H., Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2020) What might the Covid pandemic mean for the SERA Poverty and Education Network? Scottish Educational Review, 52(2), pp. 4-8.

McKinney, S. J. , Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2020) Poverty and education in Scotland. In: Thompson, Ian and Ivinson, Gabrielle (eds.) Poverty in Education Across the UK: A Comparative Analysis of Policy and Place. Policy Press: Bristol, pp. 65-88. ISBN 9781447327998

Crawford, K., Lowden, K. , Hall, S. , Mitchell, E., McErlean, T., Sherrard, H. and Daley, L. (2020) The SSERC Primary Cluster Programme in Science and Technology – impact on teaching and learning. Journal of Emergent Science, 18, pp. 13-18.

Valiente, O. , Lowden, K. and Capsada-Munsech, Q. (2020) Lifelong learning policies for vulnerable young adults in post-recession Scotland. British Journal of Sociology of Education, 41(2), pp. 218-233. (doi: 10.1080/01425692.2019.1685937)

2019

Lowden, K. , Hall, S. , Bravo, A., Orr, C. and Chapman, C. (2019) Knowledge Utilisation Mapping Study: Scottish Education System. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lowden, K. , Hall, S. , Lusk, D. and Bravo Chacon, A. M. (2019) Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE) pilot: final evaluation report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Vanderhoven, E. , Bravo, A., Valiente, O. , Hermannsson, K. , Lowden, K. , Doyle, L. , Schweisfurth, M. and Capsada-Munsech, Q. (2019) YOUNG_ADULLLT Scotland: Key Messages for Scottish Policy Actors. [Research Reports or Papers]

Bynner, C. , Drever, A., Lowden, K. , McBride, M., Ward, S. , Weakley, S. , Watson, N. , Chapman, C. , McLean, J. and Tannahill, C. (2019) Children’s Neighbourhoods Scotland Evaluation Strategy. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lowden, K. , Hall, S. , Lusk, D. and Bravo Chacon, A. M. (2019) Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE): External Evaluation. Summary Findings. [Research Reports or Papers]

2018

Mcbride, M., Lowden, K. , Chapman, C. and Watson, N. (2018) Educational Needs and Experiences of Refugee Children in Scotland. [Research Reports or Papers]

2017

Furlong, A. , Goodwin, J., O'Connor, H., Hadfield, S., Hall, S. , Lowden, K. and Plugor, R. (2017) Young People in the Labour Market: Past, Present, Future. Series: Youth, young adulthood and society. Routledge: London. ISBN 9781138798069

Chapman, C. , Chestnutt, H., Friel, N., Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2017) Taking the lead: teachers leading educational reform through collaborative enquiry in Scotland. In: Harris, Alma, Jones, Michelle and Huffman, Jane B. (eds.) Teachers Leading Educational Reform: The Power of Professional Learning Communities. Series: Teacher quality and school development series. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, pp. 11-31. ISBN 9781138641051

McKinney, S. J. , Hall, S. T. and Lowden, K. (2017) Catholic Schools and attainment in Scotland. Open House, 269, pp. 14-15.

2016

Lowden, K. , Valiente, O. and Capsada-Munsech, Q. (2016) WP3 Policy Mapping, Review and Analysis. [Research Reports or Papers]

Chapman, C. , Lowden, K. , Chestnutt, H., Hall, S. , McKinney, S. and Friel, N. (2016) The School Improvement Partnership Programme: Sustaining Collaboration and Enquiry to Tackle Educational Inequity. [Research Reports or Papers]

Chapman, C. , Chestnutt, H., Friel, N., Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2016) Professional capital and collaborative inquiry networks for educational equity and improvement? Journal of Professional Capital and Community, 1(3), pp. 178-197. (doi: 10.1108/JPCC-03-2016-0007)

2015

Lowden, K. , Hall, S. and Friel, N. (2015) Evaluation of the SSERC Primary Cluster Programme in Science and Technology: Final Report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Chapman, C. , Hall, S. , Hayward, L. , Livingston, K. , Lowden, K. , McKinney, S. and Watters, N. (2015) Knowledge into Action in Education: Research and Development Project. Final Report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Hall, S. , Lowden, K. , Wardle, G. , Watters, N., Hermannsson, K. , Friel, N., Hermannsson, K. , Renfrewshire Council, and Macmillan-Currie, J. (2015) Renfrewshire Families First Evaluation. [Research Reports or Papers]

Conroy, J.C. , Lundie, D. , Davis, R.A. , Baumfield, V., Barnes, L.P., Gallagher, T., Lowden, K. , Bourque, N. and Wenell, K. (2015) Does Religious Education Work? A Multi-dimensional Investigation [New Paperback Edition with Corrections]. Bloomsbury: London. ISBN 9781474234658

Chapman, C. , Lowden, K. , Chestnutt, H., Hall, S. , McKinney, S. , Hulme, M. and Friel, N. (2015) The School Improvement Partnership Programme: Using Collaboration and Enquiry to tackle Educational Inequity. [Research Reports or Papers]

Forde, C. and Lowden, K. (2015) Aspirations to headship?: The views of experienced deputy headteachers in Scotland. Contemporary Education Leadership, 2(2), pp. 31-49.

2014

Chapman, C. , Lowden, K. , Chestnutt, H., Hall, S. , McKinney, S. , Hulme, M. and Watters, N. (2014) Research on the Impact of the School Improvement Partnership Programme: Using Collaboration and Enquiry to Tackle Educational Inequity. Phase 1 Report to Education Scotland. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lowden, K. , Hall, S. , Watters, N., O'Brien, J. and McLean, M. (2014) Measuring the Impact of the ‘Two Hours/Two Periods of Quality Physical Education’ Programme. [Research Reports or Papers]

McKinney, S.J. , Hall, S. , Lowden, K. , McClung, M. and Cameron, L. (2014) Poverty and prospects for young people in Glasgow. Open House(240),

Chapman, C. , Lowden, K. , Chestnutt, H., Hall, S. , McKinney, S. and Hulme, M. (2014) Research on the Impact of the School Improvement Partnership Programme: Interim Report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Hall, S. , McKinney, S. , Lowden, K. , Smith, M. and Beaumont, P. (2014) Collaboration between Science and Religious Education teachers in Scottish Secondary schools. Journal of Beliefs and Values, 35(1), pp. 90-107. (doi: 10.1080/13617672.2014.884846)

McKinney, S.J. , Hall, S. , Lowden, K. , Smith, M. and Beaumont, P. (2014) Searching for meaning: science and religious education teachers collaborating in interdisciplinary teaching and learning. Scottish Educational Review, 46(1), pp. 32-47.

2013

McKinney, S. , Hall, S. , Lowden, K. , McClung, M. and Cameron, L. (2013) Supporting school leavers in areas of deprivation into initial positive leaver destinations. Improving Schools, 16(1), pp. 67-83. (doi: 10.1177/1365480213476366)

Hall, S. , Lowden, K. and McKinney, S. (2013) Searching for Meaning. Science and Religious Education teachers working together. [Research Reports or Papers]

Hall, S. , McKinney, S. and Lowden, K. (2013) Science and religious education teachers in Scottish secondary schools: aspirations for greater collaboration. Researching Education Bulletin, 5, pp. 4-7.

2012

McKinney, S. , Hall, S. , Lowden, K. , McClung, M. and Cameron, L. (2012) The relationship between poverty and deprivation, educational attainment and positive school leaver destinations in Glasgow secondary schools. Scottish Educational Review, 44(1), pp. 33-45.

Menter, I., Baumfield, V., Dickson, B. , Carroll, M., Hulme, M., Lowden, K. and Mallon, W. (2012) The Glasgow West Teacher Education Initiative: A Clinical Approach to Teacher Education: Evaluation Report. [Research Reports or Papers] (Unpublished)

2011

Lowden, K. , Hall, S. , Lally, V. and Mancy, R. (2011) SSERC's Support for Science Education in Scotland through CPD: External Evaluation Final Report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lowden, K. , Hall, S. , Elliot, D. and Lewin, J. (2011) Employers' perceptions of the employability skills of new graduates. [Research Reports or Papers]

Menter, I., Elliot, D. , Hulme, M., Lewin, J. and Lowden, K. (2011) A Guide to Practitioner Research in Education. Sage: London. ISBN 9781849201858

2010

Menter, I. et al. (2010) Research to Support Schools of Ambition: Final Report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Menter, I., Hulme, M., Lowden, K. and Hall, S. (2010) Learning from Innovation and Change Management in Glasgow Secondary Schools: Lessons learned from Schools of Ambition and Glasgow Partnership Programme Schools. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lowden, K. and Hall, S. (2010) Determined to Succeed: Collation and Analysis of Local Authority Progress Reports (2008-09). Final Report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lowden, K. and Hall, S. (2010) Evaluation of the 20:20 Programme: Final Report. [Research Reports or Papers]

2009

MacBeath, J., Gronn, P., Opher, D., Lowden, K. , Forde, C. , Cowie, M. and O'Brien, J. (2009) The Recruitment and Retention of Headteachers in Scotland. [Research Reports or Papers]

Hall, S. , Lowden, K. , Lally, V. and Mancy, R. (2009) Support for science education in Scotland through CPD. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lowden, K. , Devlin, A.M. , Hall, S. , Head, G. and Lewin, J. (2009) Production of Case studies of the delivery of Skills for Learning, Skills for Life and Skills for Work. Series: Education and Lifelong Learning. Scottish Government Social Research. ISBN 9780755975181

Baumfield, V., Livingston, K. , Menter, I., Hulme, M., Devlin, A.M. , Elliot, D. , Hall, S. , Lewin, J. and Lowden, K. (2009) Curriculum for Excellence Draft Experiences and Outcomes: Collection, analysis and reporting of data: Final report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Hulme, M., Lowden, K. and Elliot, D. (2009) Teachers as researchers: initial experiences within the Scottish 'Schools of Ambition'. Journal of Teacher Education and Teachers' Work, 1(1), pp. 18-30.

Lowden, K. , Devlin, A.M. , Hall, S. , Head, G. and Lewin, J. (2009) Production of Case studies of flexible learning and support packages for young people who require More Choices and More Chances. [Research Reports or Papers]

Menter, I. et al. (2009) Research to support Schools of Ambition: Annual report 2009. [Research Reports or Papers]

2008

Baumfield, V., Menter, I., Hulme, M., Devlin, A.M. , Davidson, J., Elliot, D. , Hall, J., Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2008) Curriculum for Excellence Draft Experiences and Outcomes: Collection, analysis and reporting of data. Interim report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Menter, I. et al. (2008) Research to support schools of ambition: annual report 2008. [Research Reports or Papers]

2007

Menter, I. et al. (2007) Research to support schools of ambition: annual report 2007. [Research Reports or Papers]

Elliot, D. , Devlin, A.M. , Livingston, K. , Menter, I., Hall, S. , Lowden, K. , Hulme, M. and Rimpilainen, S. (2007) Research to support schools of ambition: experience of the first year. In: British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference, Institute of Education, University of London, Sept 2007, (Unpublished)

2004

Pirrie, A. and Lowden, K. (2004) The magic mirror: an inquiry into the purposes of education. Journal of Education Policy, 19(4), pp. 515-528. (doi: 10.1080/0268093042000227528)

2001

Powney, J. and Lowden, K. (2001) From information to moral issues: dilemmas in drug education. Scottish Educational Review, 33(1), 84-92..

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Articles

McKinney, S. et al. (2024) The effects of poverty on school education – research from the Poverty and Education Network. Researching Education Bulletin, 1, pp. 42-46.

Henthorn, R., Lowden, K. and McArdle, K. (2024) ‘It gives meaning and purpose to what you do’: Mentors’ interpretations of practitioner action research in education. Educational Action Research, 32(2), pp. 169-185. (doi: 10.1080/09650792.2022.2106260)

McKinney, S. , Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2024) Food poverty and Catholic schools in the post Covid-19 era. Networking: Catholic Education Today, 25(1), pp. 8-10.

McKinney, S. et al. (2023) Beyond the pandemic – poverty and school education in Scotland. Scottish Educational Review, 54(2), pp. 238-264. (doi: 10.1163/27730840-20231002)

McKinney, S. , Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2021) The challenges of digital exclusion. Researching Education Bulletin, 10, pp. 37-39.

McKinney, S. J. , Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2021) Learning from lockdown. Open House, 292, pp. 9-10.

McKinney, S. J. , Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2021) Learning from lockdown. Networking: Catholic Education Today, 22(2), pp. 20-21.

McKinney, S. J. , McKendrick, J. H., Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2020) What might the Covid pandemic mean for the SERA Poverty and Education Network? Scottish Educational Review, 52(2), pp. 4-8.

Crawford, K., Lowden, K. , Hall, S. , Mitchell, E., McErlean, T., Sherrard, H. and Daley, L. (2020) The SSERC Primary Cluster Programme in Science and Technology – impact on teaching and learning. Journal of Emergent Science, 18, pp. 13-18.

Valiente, O. , Lowden, K. and Capsada-Munsech, Q. (2020) Lifelong learning policies for vulnerable young adults in post-recession Scotland. British Journal of Sociology of Education, 41(2), pp. 218-233. (doi: 10.1080/01425692.2019.1685937)

McKinney, S. J. , Hall, S. T. and Lowden, K. (2017) Catholic Schools and attainment in Scotland. Open House, 269, pp. 14-15.

Chapman, C. , Chestnutt, H., Friel, N., Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2016) Professional capital and collaborative inquiry networks for educational equity and improvement? Journal of Professional Capital and Community, 1(3), pp. 178-197. (doi: 10.1108/JPCC-03-2016-0007)

Forde, C. and Lowden, K. (2015) Aspirations to headship?: The views of experienced deputy headteachers in Scotland. Contemporary Education Leadership, 2(2), pp. 31-49.

McKinney, S.J. , Hall, S. , Lowden, K. , McClung, M. and Cameron, L. (2014) Poverty and prospects for young people in Glasgow. Open House(240),

Hall, S. , McKinney, S. , Lowden, K. , Smith, M. and Beaumont, P. (2014) Collaboration between Science and Religious Education teachers in Scottish Secondary schools. Journal of Beliefs and Values, 35(1), pp. 90-107. (doi: 10.1080/13617672.2014.884846)

McKinney, S.J. , Hall, S. , Lowden, K. , Smith, M. and Beaumont, P. (2014) Searching for meaning: science and religious education teachers collaborating in interdisciplinary teaching and learning. Scottish Educational Review, 46(1), pp. 32-47.

McKinney, S. , Hall, S. , Lowden, K. , McClung, M. and Cameron, L. (2013) Supporting school leavers in areas of deprivation into initial positive leaver destinations. Improving Schools, 16(1), pp. 67-83. (doi: 10.1177/1365480213476366)

Hall, S. , McKinney, S. and Lowden, K. (2013) Science and religious education teachers in Scottish secondary schools: aspirations for greater collaboration. Researching Education Bulletin, 5, pp. 4-7.

McKinney, S. , Hall, S. , Lowden, K. , McClung, M. and Cameron, L. (2012) The relationship between poverty and deprivation, educational attainment and positive school leaver destinations in Glasgow secondary schools. Scottish Educational Review, 44(1), pp. 33-45.

Hulme, M., Lowden, K. and Elliot, D. (2009) Teachers as researchers: initial experiences within the Scottish 'Schools of Ambition'. Journal of Teacher Education and Teachers' Work, 1(1), pp. 18-30.

Pirrie, A. and Lowden, K. (2004) The magic mirror: an inquiry into the purposes of education. Journal of Education Policy, 19(4), pp. 515-528. (doi: 10.1080/0268093042000227528)

Powney, J. and Lowden, K. (2001) From information to moral issues: dilemmas in drug education. Scottish Educational Review, 33(1), 84-92..

Books

Furlong, A. , Goodwin, J., O'Connor, H., Hadfield, S., Hall, S. , Lowden, K. and Plugor, R. (2017) Young People in the Labour Market: Past, Present, Future. Series: Youth, young adulthood and society. Routledge: London. ISBN 9781138798069

Conroy, J.C. , Lundie, D. , Davis, R.A. , Baumfield, V., Barnes, L.P., Gallagher, T., Lowden, K. , Bourque, N. and Wenell, K. (2015) Does Religious Education Work? A Multi-dimensional Investigation [New Paperback Edition with Corrections]. Bloomsbury: London. ISBN 9781474234658

Menter, I., Elliot, D. , Hulme, M., Lewin, J. and Lowden, K. (2011) A Guide to Practitioner Research in Education. Sage: London. ISBN 9781849201858

Lowden, K. , Devlin, A.M. , Hall, S. , Head, G. and Lewin, J. (2009) Production of Case studies of the delivery of Skills for Learning, Skills for Life and Skills for Work. Series: Education and Lifelong Learning. Scottish Government Social Research. ISBN 9780755975181

Book Sections

Neary, J. , Chapman, C. , Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2022) Local authorities and school-to-school collaboration in Scotland. In: Armstrong, Paul Wilfred and Brown, Chris (eds.) School-to-School Collaboration: Learning Across International Contexts. Emerald Publishing, pp. 27-41. ISBN 9781800436688 (doi: 10.1108/9781800436688)

Ainscow, M. et al. (2021) Finding pathways to educational equity. In: Chapman, Christopher and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Educational Equity: Pathways to Success. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, pp. 171-183. ISBN 9780367652043 (doi: 10.4324/9781003128359-10)

Drever, A., McLean, J. and Lowden, K. (2021) Focusing on place: working beyond the school gate. In: Chapman, Christopher and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Educational Equity: Pathways to Success. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, pp. 115-133. ISBN 9780367652043 (doi: 10.4324/9781003128359-7)

Hall, S. , Lowden, K. and Neary, J. (2021) Sustaining and scaling up a collaborative educational improvement approach: the Network for Social and Educational Equity. In: Chapman, Christopher and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Educational Equity: Pathways to Success. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, pp. 94-114. ISBN 9780367652043 (doi: 10.4324/9781003128359-6)

Lowden, K. , Hall, S. and Neary, J. (2021) Promoting educational equity through collaborative inquiry. In: Chapman, Christopher and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Educational Equity: Pathways to Success. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, pp. 58-76. ISBN 9780367652043 (doi: 10.4324/9781003128359-4)

Lowden, K. , Neary, J. and Hall, S. (2021) Lessons from the School Improvement Partnership Programme. In: Chapman, Christopher and Ainscow, Mel (eds.) Educational Equity: Pathways to Success. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, pp. 77-93. ISBN 9780367652043 (doi: 10.4324/9781003128359-5)

McKinney, S. J. , Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2020) Poverty and education in Scotland. In: Thompson, Ian and Ivinson, Gabrielle (eds.) Poverty in Education Across the UK: A Comparative Analysis of Policy and Place. Policy Press: Bristol, pp. 65-88. ISBN 9781447327998

Chapman, C. , Chestnutt, H., Friel, N., Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2017) Taking the lead: teachers leading educational reform through collaborative enquiry in Scotland. In: Harris, Alma, Jones, Michelle and Huffman, Jane B. (eds.) Teachers Leading Educational Reform: The Power of Professional Learning Communities. Series: Teacher quality and school development series. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, pp. 11-31. ISBN 9781138641051

Research Reports or Papers

Collier, D., Lowden, K. , Hall, S. , Li, S. and Odena, O. (2024) Evaluation of LMNS and South Ayrshire Council Instrumental Music Service Programme: Final Report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lowden, K. , Hall, S. , Bravo, A., Orr, C. and Chapman, C. (2019) Knowledge Utilisation Mapping Study: Scottish Education System. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lowden, K. , Hall, S. , Lusk, D. and Bravo Chacon, A. M. (2019) Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE) pilot: final evaluation report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Vanderhoven, E. , Bravo, A., Valiente, O. , Hermannsson, K. , Lowden, K. , Doyle, L. , Schweisfurth, M. and Capsada-Munsech, Q. (2019) YOUNG_ADULLLT Scotland: Key Messages for Scottish Policy Actors. [Research Reports or Papers]

Bynner, C. , Drever, A., Lowden, K. , McBride, M., Ward, S. , Weakley, S. , Watson, N. , Chapman, C. , McLean, J. and Tannahill, C. (2019) Children’s Neighbourhoods Scotland Evaluation Strategy. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lowden, K. , Hall, S. , Lusk, D. and Bravo Chacon, A. M. (2019) Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE): External Evaluation. Summary Findings. [Research Reports or Papers]

Mcbride, M., Lowden, K. , Chapman, C. and Watson, N. (2018) Educational Needs and Experiences of Refugee Children in Scotland. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lowden, K. , Valiente, O. and Capsada-Munsech, Q. (2016) WP3 Policy Mapping, Review and Analysis. [Research Reports or Papers]

Chapman, C. , Lowden, K. , Chestnutt, H., Hall, S. , McKinney, S. and Friel, N. (2016) The School Improvement Partnership Programme: Sustaining Collaboration and Enquiry to Tackle Educational Inequity. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lowden, K. , Hall, S. and Friel, N. (2015) Evaluation of the SSERC Primary Cluster Programme in Science and Technology: Final Report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Chapman, C. , Hall, S. , Hayward, L. , Livingston, K. , Lowden, K. , McKinney, S. and Watters, N. (2015) Knowledge into Action in Education: Research and Development Project. Final Report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Hall, S. , Lowden, K. , Wardle, G. , Watters, N., Hermannsson, K. , Friel, N., Hermannsson, K. , Renfrewshire Council, and Macmillan-Currie, J. (2015) Renfrewshire Families First Evaluation. [Research Reports or Papers]

Chapman, C. , Lowden, K. , Chestnutt, H., Hall, S. , McKinney, S. , Hulme, M. and Friel, N. (2015) The School Improvement Partnership Programme: Using Collaboration and Enquiry to tackle Educational Inequity. [Research Reports or Papers]

Chapman, C. , Lowden, K. , Chestnutt, H., Hall, S. , McKinney, S. , Hulme, M. and Watters, N. (2014) Research on the Impact of the School Improvement Partnership Programme: Using Collaboration and Enquiry to Tackle Educational Inequity. Phase 1 Report to Education Scotland. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lowden, K. , Hall, S. , Watters, N., O'Brien, J. and McLean, M. (2014) Measuring the Impact of the ‘Two Hours/Two Periods of Quality Physical Education’ Programme. [Research Reports or Papers]

Chapman, C. , Lowden, K. , Chestnutt, H., Hall, S. , McKinney, S. and Hulme, M. (2014) Research on the Impact of the School Improvement Partnership Programme: Interim Report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Hall, S. , Lowden, K. and McKinney, S. (2013) Searching for Meaning. Science and Religious Education teachers working together. [Research Reports or Papers]

Menter, I., Baumfield, V., Dickson, B. , Carroll, M., Hulme, M., Lowden, K. and Mallon, W. (2012) The Glasgow West Teacher Education Initiative: A Clinical Approach to Teacher Education: Evaluation Report. [Research Reports or Papers] (Unpublished)

Lowden, K. , Hall, S. , Lally, V. and Mancy, R. (2011) SSERC's Support for Science Education in Scotland through CPD: External Evaluation Final Report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lowden, K. , Hall, S. , Elliot, D. and Lewin, J. (2011) Employers' perceptions of the employability skills of new graduates. [Research Reports or Papers]

Menter, I. et al. (2010) Research to Support Schools of Ambition: Final Report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Menter, I., Hulme, M., Lowden, K. and Hall, S. (2010) Learning from Innovation and Change Management in Glasgow Secondary Schools: Lessons learned from Schools of Ambition and Glasgow Partnership Programme Schools. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lowden, K. and Hall, S. (2010) Determined to Succeed: Collation and Analysis of Local Authority Progress Reports (2008-09). Final Report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lowden, K. and Hall, S. (2010) Evaluation of the 20:20 Programme: Final Report. [Research Reports or Papers]

MacBeath, J., Gronn, P., Opher, D., Lowden, K. , Forde, C. , Cowie, M. and O'Brien, J. (2009) The Recruitment and Retention of Headteachers in Scotland. [Research Reports or Papers]

Hall, S. , Lowden, K. , Lally, V. and Mancy, R. (2009) Support for science education in Scotland through CPD. [Research Reports or Papers]

Baumfield, V., Livingston, K. , Menter, I., Hulme, M., Devlin, A.M. , Elliot, D. , Hall, S. , Lewin, J. and Lowden, K. (2009) Curriculum for Excellence Draft Experiences and Outcomes: Collection, analysis and reporting of data: Final report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lowden, K. , Devlin, A.M. , Hall, S. , Head, G. and Lewin, J. (2009) Production of Case studies of flexible learning and support packages for young people who require More Choices and More Chances. [Research Reports or Papers]

Menter, I. et al. (2009) Research to support Schools of Ambition: Annual report 2009. [Research Reports or Papers]

Baumfield, V., Menter, I., Hulme, M., Devlin, A.M. , Davidson, J., Elliot, D. , Hall, J., Hall, S. and Lowden, K. (2008) Curriculum for Excellence Draft Experiences and Outcomes: Collection, analysis and reporting of data. Interim report. [Research Reports or Papers]

Menter, I. et al. (2008) Research to support schools of ambition: annual report 2008. [Research Reports or Papers]

Menter, I. et al. (2007) Research to support schools of ambition: annual report 2007. [Research Reports or Papers]

Conference Proceedings

Elliot, D. , Devlin, A.M. , Livingston, K. , Menter, I., Hall, S. , Lowden, K. , Hulme, M. and Rimpilainen, S. (2007) Research to support schools of ambition: experience of the first year. In: British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference, Institute of Education, University of London, Sept 2007, (Unpublished)

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Grants

Selected Grants

Evaluating the Primary Science CPD programme (Phase 2). SSERC. 2015-17 (PI)

Evaluation and research support for School Improvement Partnership Project (SIPP). 2014-16. Education Scotland. Co-investigator with Prof Chris Chapman

Measuring the Impact of the ‘Two Hours/Two Periods of Quality Physical Education’ Programme 2014. Education Scotland. (PI)

Innovative and Technology Enhanced Learning in European Adult Education (ITELEAD). Grundtvig Partnership. 2012-14 (PI)

Generating and evidencing impact case studies of collaborative working to tackle educational inequalities. ESRC Impact Assessment Account (IAA). 2015-16. Co-investigator with Prof Chris Chapman 

Researching improvements in attainment, leaver destinations, exclusion and attendance in Glasgow City schools. Glasgow City Council. 2015-16 (with Prof Chapman and S Hall)

Evaluation of the Support for Science Education in Scotland through CPD Programme. SSERC. December 2008- 2011. (PI)

Perceptions of the employability skills of new graduates. EDGE foundation. 2009-10. (PI)

Determined to Succeed (DtS): Analysis of local authority progress. 2009. Learning and Teaching Scotland. (PI)

Supervision

Kevin currently co-supervises the following PhD students:

Hannah Chestnutt. The use of school partnerships to tackle educational inequity.

Keith Falconer. Social Deprivation and the Effect on Pupil Attainment and Achievement

Abdullah Awadh M. The effect of electronic learning on the level of study acquisition and mental abilities for students of preparatory year program in the subject of English language in Saudi Arabian Universities

Kevin would be delighted to hear from potential students interested in undertaking Ph.D. research focusing on developing new theoretical and practical understandings about the interaction between educational policy and practice in the following areas:

Collaborative working to enhance educational change in the context of tackling educational disadvantage

Teachers’ professional development and learning and enquiry

In addition to supervision of students at the University Kevin has acted as an internal examiner for Ph.D. theses at the University of Glasgow and external supervisor of PhD students at the Glasgow School of Art

Contact Kevin at: Kevin.Lowden@glasgow.ac.uk

Teaching

MSc Education Public Policy and Equity in the School of Education

Masters level Advanced Educational Research methods in the School of Education

Additional information

‌Membership of academic/ professional boards/ committees

  • December 2015 -  on-going: Member of the Scottish Teacher Education Committee (STEC) Attainment Challenge Reference Group.
  • October 2015 – on-going: Member of the Scottish Parent Teacher Council (SPTC.) School Partnerships Advisory Board.
  • March-June 2016: Co-chair of the Comparative Education Society in Europe (CESE) Working Group: Public Policy Strategies, Practitioners, and Interventions

 

Selected conference presentations

Hoey, M., Chapman, C., Lowden, K., Chestnutt, H., Brown, M., Black, A. (2015) Making Education Work For All: A coalition for equity and innovation. Scottish Learning Festival Interactive Professional Discussion, Glasgow, September 2015

Lowden, K., Local Authorities as Agents of Collaborative Change and Transition Within a National School Improvement Programme. Paper at ICSEI 2016 Conference 7TH January 2015
Lowden, K., What Works Scotland: Early reflections on public service reform in Scotland at the 'Networks as intermediaries of innovation: Mobilising knowledge to action within the education sector and beyond'. Symposium paper at the ICSEI 2016 Conference. 9th January 2016. 

Chapman, C., Hall, S., Friel, N., Lowden, K and Chestnutt, H. Mapping and understanding interactions: What Can Social Network Analysis Tell Us About Intra and Inter-School Improvement? Symposium Paper at the ICSEI 2016 Conference. 9th January 2016. 

O’Brien, J., Lowden, K. and Hall, S. Supporting Effective Science Teaching: The Role of a National Professional Development Programme, ICSEI 2016 Conference. 7TH January 2015
Hall, S. and Lowden, K. Emerging findings from the Families First Project. Renfrewshire Council Early Years Conference. Paisley. 9th March 2016.

Lowden, K., Hoey, M., and McGrogan, J. Using Partnership working and collaborative action research to tackle educational inequity: Learning from the School Improvement Partnership Programme (SIPP). ADES Annual Conference 19th-20th November 2015.

Academic and Professional Membership

American Educational Research Association (AERA)

British Educational Research Association (BERA)

Comparative Education Society in Europe (CESE)

Scottish Educational Research Association (SERA)

 


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