Alison Barnes

Dr. Alison Barnes is a Principal Lecturer at the University of Brighton's School of Education, Sport and Health, specializing in primary mathematics education and postgraduate education research. She serves as Co-Leader of the Professional Doctorate in Education, Assistant Course Leader of the MA Education, and Partnership Leader for the university's collaboration with the Mauritius Institute of Education. Her teaching spans multiple programs including the Professional Doctorate in Education, MA Education, BA Primary Education, and BA Primary Mathematics Education.

Barnes holds a PhD from the University of Brighton (awarded 2017) focusing on children's perseverance in mathematical reasoning through cognitive-affective interplay. Her research examines mathematics pedagogy, curriculum resources, and practitioner development, with current projects including a BAICE-funded initiative to develop international higher education research networks (£4,997). Previous research includes a Nuffield Foundation-funded study on primary mathematics textbooks (£72,222).

Research Interests: Barnes investigates mathematics education through cognitive, affective and conative lenses, curriculum resource utilization in primary settings, practitioner research methodologies, and international educational partnerships. Her work emphasizes creating enabling learning environments that support both student engagement and professional development.

Publication Trends: Barnes' recent articles focus on primary mathematics curriculum resources, mathematical perseverance, and UK mathematics education research synthesis. Her work consistently explores the intersection of cognitive processes, affective factors, and teaching practices in mathematics education.

Awards:

• BERA Mathematics Education SIG Best Paper Award (2022)
• Janet Duffin Award for Research in Mathematics Education (2019)

Supervision & Grants: Barnes has supervised doctoral completions on topics including lesson study and translanguaging pedagogy. She currently manages a BAICE Network Grant (£4,997) and previously co-investigated a Nuffield Foundation project (£72,222).