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Bethan Marshall's research interests encompass competing philosophies and models of English education, specifically focusing on the impact of English subject policy. She is currently investigating how English teachers' philosophies evolve over time and is concerned with the relationship between assessment and learning, particularly in relation to English. Additionally, she examines how film and television influence pupils' developing literacy. Her work is situated within the Language, Discourse & Communication Research Centre, a major center for descriptive linguistics, applied linguistics, and language education. One of her projects, 'Sustaining Teacher Quality Retention Post-Pandemic,' evaluates the impacts of significant changes and disruptions caused by Covid-19 on the development of secondary school teachers. Another key project compares classroom practices in the teaching of secondary English across Canada, England, and Scotland, highlighting variations in autonomy and pedagogical approaches.
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