Louise Gascoine

Dr Louise Gascoine is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at Durham University, affiliated with the Durham University Evidence Centre for Education and the Centre for Neurodiversity and Development. She holds a UKCP registration as a psychotherapist and integrates psychotherapeutic principles into her research and teaching. Her research focuses on metacognition, mental health, wellbeing, and the intersection of educational and psychotherapeutic practices. Key projects include leading the EEF-funded ReflectED evaluation (2017–2022), which assessed a metacognition-focused intervention in primary schools. She has extensive experience in systematic reviews and qualitative evidence synthesis, serving as an Associate Editor for the Campbell Education Co-ordinating Group.

Education: She holds a M.Ed (part-time) and a PhD from Durham University (2016), supported by a Durham Doctoral Studentship. Before academia, she worked as a secondary school geography teacher in the North East.

Research interests emphasize metacognition measurement, student experiences, and implementation science in educational interventions. Her work bridges theory and practice, with contributions to journals like Review of Education and Campbell Systematic Reviews.

Publications highlight methodological rigor and practical impact, including evaluations of educational policies and interventions. Awards include her Durham Doctoral Studentship and external examining roles at Newcastle University and the University of York.

She supervises PhD students (e.g., Jingya Qi, Rimsha Durrani) and has led/co-led multiple EEF-funded projects. Her affiliations with interdisciplinary centers reflect her commitment to holistic educational research.