Walter Humes
Background
Walter joined the University of Paisley in April 2006 as Research Professor in Education. He was previously Director of Research and Professor of Education in the School of Education , University of Aberdeen . In the course of his career he has also served as Head of the Departments of Educational Studies in both Strathclyde and Glasgow Universities . His research interests cover teacher education, educational leadership and management, policy studies and history of education. Along with Professor T.G.K. Bryce, he co-edited Scottish Education – 2 nd edition: Post-Devolution (Edinburgh University Press, 2003), a 1000-page volume covering all aspects of the Scottish educational system. As well as being a frequent presenter at academic conferences, he receives regular invitations to give keynote addresses to professional organizations and public bodies. He also writes a polemical column for The Times Educational Supplement Scotland.
Recent publications
Chapters in Books:
Humes, W.M. (2003) Education. In States of Scotland , ed. K. Roy, Glasgow : ICS Books.
Humes, W.M. (2003) Policy Making in Scottish Education. In Scottish Education – 2 nd edition: Post-Devolution, ed. T.G.K. Bryce and W.M. Humes, Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 74-85.
Bryce, T.G.K. & Humes, W.M. (2003) An Introduction to Scottish Education. In Bryce and Humes eds., op. cit., 3-16.
Bryce, T.G.K. & Humes, W.M. (2003) Scottish Secondary Education: Philosophy and Practice. In Bryce and Humes eds., op. cit., 37-48.
Humes, W.M. & Bryce, T.G.K. (2003) The Distinctiveness of Scottish Education. In Bryce and Humes eds., op. cit., 108-118.
Bryce, T.G.K. & Humes, W.M. (2003) The Scottish Qualifications Authority. In Bryce and Humes eds., op. cit., 731-739.
Humes, W.M. & Bryce, T.G.K. (2003) The Future of Scottish Education. In Bryce and Humes eds., op. cit., 1044-1055.
Articles
Humes, W.M. (2004) The Discourse of Community in Educational Policy, Education in the North, New Series, No. 12, 6-13.
Humes, W.M. & Bryce, T.G.K. (2003) Post-structuralism and Policy Research in Education. Journal of Education Policy , Vol. 18, No. 2, 175-187.
Humes, W.M. (2003) Who Runs Our Schools? The Scottish Review , No. 31, 41-56.
Humes, W.M. (2002) Disaffection, the Citizenship Agenda and Democratic Renewal. Scottish Youth Issues Journal , No. 5, 11-31.
Humes, W.M. (2002) Exploring Citizenship and Enterprise in a Global Context. Citizenship. Social and Economics Education , Vol. 5, No. 1, 17-28.
Humes, W.M. & Bryce, T.G.K. (2001) Scholarship, Research and the Evidential Basis of Policy Development in Education. British Journal of Educational Studies , Vol. 49, No. 3, 329-352.
Humes, W.M. (2001) Conditions for Professional Development. Scottish Educational Review , Vol. 23, No. 1, 6-17.
Recent Conference Papers, Seminar Presentations and Invited Lectures
The Way Forward for Parental Involvement', Scottish School Board Association, Glasgow , March 2006.
The Infrastructure of Educational Research in Scotland ', British Educational Research Association, Cardiff , January 2006.
Poverty and Education: Key Issues for Schools and Communities', Concept North East, Aberdeen , October 2005.
The Hidden Curriculum in Post Compulsory Education', European Educational Research Association, Dublin , September 2005.
Education Studies: Possible Futures', British Education Studies Association, Chester , July 2005.
The Status of the Teaching Profession', General Teaching Council for Scotland International Conference, Edinburgh , June 2005.
Parental Involvement in Education', Scottish School Board Association, Bellshill, March 2005.
Learning Environments and the Inclusion Agenda', Scottish Further Education Unit, Stirling , January 2005.
Professionalism: A Counter Narrative', Scottish Educational Research Association, Perth , November 2004.
Against the Grain: the Educational Philosophy of R.F. MacKenzie', Aberdeen Trades Council, October 2004.
Global Citizenship in Teacher Education', Faculty of Education, University of Glasgow , June 2004.
Headteachers: Leaders in the Community', Stirling Council, Dunblane, May 2004.
Creating a Community of Learners', City of Edinburgh Council, February 2004.
School Boards: Partnerships and Responsibilities', Scottish School Board Association, Stirling , February 2004.