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Dr. Maria Cockerill is a Principal Research Fellow at Queen's University Belfast's School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, affiliated with the Centre for Inclusion, Transformation and Equality (CITE). She holds visiting roles as a Professor at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Colombia) and Universidad de Los Andes (Chile), and as a Visiting Fellow at Newcastle University. Her work focuses on cost-effective educational interventions, particularly cooperative/peer learning, literacy improvement, and equity for socio-economically disadvantaged students. She leads projects funded by organizations like the Nuffield Foundation and ESRC, including the 'Vocabulary for Reading' trial and 'Reciprocal Maths in Latin America.'
Research Interests: Maria specializes in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and naturalistic studies to evaluate educational approaches. Her international collaborations aim to scale evidence-based interventions in Latin America and the UK. Notable projects include the 'Transforming Tees' initiative and global literacy programs in Colombia and Chile.
Articles Trends: Her recent work emphasizes vocabulary and reading interventions, equity-focused pedagogy, and program evaluation through RCTs. Key themes include parent engagement, program adaptation (e.g., Train-the-Trainer models), and post-pandemic educational recovery.
- Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned.
- Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students in literacy and peer learning. Leads projects funded by Nuffield Foundation, ESRC, and Education Endowment Foundation.
- Labs/Teams: Collaborates with global networks including universities, NGOs, and government departments to disseminate evidence-based practices.
