iPED Research Network

iPED (inquiring pedagogies) is a higher education research network and emergent web-based community, which facilitates research into teaching and learning, and international interaction amongst practice-based scholars.

Peer-led since its inception in 2005, iPED has enjoyed the participation of several hundred academic colleagues of many nationalities in such roles as contributor, peer-reviewer, critical friend, event delegate and guide.

Our annual international conferences are noted for their cross-disciplinary nature and mutual supportiveness.

The iPED Research Network has cooperatively edited a book, ‘Academic Futures: Inquiries into Higher Education and Pedagogy’ (2009), and two special issues of the International Journal of Web Based Communities (forthcoming).

Coventry University’s Applied Research Agenda

iPED's role in support of Coventry University’s Applied Research Agenda is the strengthening of pedagogical research capacity and activity. iPED's nationally and internationally recognised activities enrich and extend this work to the benefit of participants. This, in turn, provides joint venture and knowledge exploitation opportunities for iPED Network members.

iPED JISCMAIL discussion list

You are invited to join our international iPED JISCMAIL discussion list.

iPED Research Network Themes

• Academic Leadership & Professional Learning
• Student Learning
• Technology-enhanced Learning
• Research-led Learning

iPED’s Objectives:

1. To scope and evaluate appropriate pedagogies and research methodologies.
2. To develop tools and processes to support curriculum enhancement and capacity-building of pedagogical research within Coventry University.
3. To further develop our local, national and international profile
4. To secure funding in order to enable, sustain and develop pedadogic research and evaluation.

How iPED can support you

If you are  undertaking research into teaching and learning or would like to develop your skills, the iPED Research Network can support you.

iPED's focus is on ensuring that inquiry is at the heart of teaching and learning at Coventry University and more widely by:

• Developing understanding and practice through pedagogic inquiry
• Providing a focus on the development and evaluation of curricula that emphasise inquiry