James Birchwood
Biographic Data
| ID | 4217843 |
|---|---|
| NAME | James Birchwood |
| GIVEN NAMES | James |
| FAMILY NAME | Birchwood |
| SIGNATURE | BIRCHWOOD J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Birmingham |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0505-3457 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A Mixed-methods Study of How to Improve Primary-secondary Transitions in England
Primary-secondary school transitions are critical periods in children’s educational and emotional development, which pose heightened risk for poor attainment, attendance, social adjustment, and mental health, particularly for vulnerable children. Yet, the multiple challenges presented during this time remain difficult for English schools to manage without clear statutory guidance. Government reports consistently identify transitions as a systemic…
Promoting Peer Connectedness Through Social-Emotional Learning
There is little evidence regarding the effect mechanisms of social-emotional learning programs on children’s peer relationships. The current study evaluated a novel school-based social-emotional learning program for the first year of secondary school assessing effects on social-emotional skills, peer connectedness, happiness, student and teacher classroom climate. The sample included 19 intervention classrooms ( n = 399) and 16 waitlist-control c…
Engaging Children in Intervention Development - A Comparison of Four Qualitative Methods and Their Suitability to Elicit Information Relevant for Early Intervention Development
Stakeholder involvement in intervention development has become increasingly popular and is understood as crucial for successful implementation. However, methodological difficulties persist regarding the implementation of appropriate participatory methods to engage children and collect relevant information for intervention development. This paper discusses four creative, qualitative methods - a brainstorming task, an individual letter, a story-bas…
Promoting Peer Connectedness Through Social-Emotional Learning
There is little evidence regarding the effect mechanisms of social-emotional learning programs on children’s peer relationships. The current study evaluated a novel school-based social-emotional learning program for the first year of secondary school assessing effects on social-emotional skills, peer connectedness, happiness, student and teacher classroom climate. The sample included 19 intervention classrooms ( n = 399) and 16 waitlist-control c…
Engaging Children in Intervention Development - A Comparison of Four Qualitative Methods and Their Suitability to Elicit Information Relevant for Early Intervention Development
Stakeholder involvement in intervention development has become increasingly popular and is understood as crucial for successful implementation. However, methodological difficulties persist regarding the implementation of appropriate participatory methods to engage children and collect relevant information for intervention development. This paper discusses four creative, qualitative methods - a brainstorming task, an individual letter, a story-bas…
Promoting Peer Connectedness Through Social-Emotional Learning
There is little evidence regarding the effect mechanisms of social-emotional learning programs on children’s peer relationships. The current study evaluated a novel school-based social-emotional learning program for the first year of secondary school assessing effects on social-emotional skills, peer connectedness, happiness, student and teacher classroom climate. The sample included 19 intervention classrooms ( n = 399) and 16 waitlist-control c…
A Mixed-methods Study of How to Improve Primary-secondary Transitions in England
Primary-secondary school transitions are critical periods in children’s educational and emotional development, which pose heightened risk for poor attainment, attendance, social adjustment, and mental health, particularly for vulnerable children. Yet, the multiple challenges presented during this time remain difficult for English schools to manage without clear statutory guidance. Government reports consistently identify transitions as a systemic…
Early Childhood Education and Development (3 works) · Context (archaeology (2 works) · Intervention (counseling (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works) · Thematic analysis (2 works) · Brainstorming (1 work) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (1 work) · Children's Rights and Participation (1 work) · Clinical Psychology (1 work)