The Council's five Priority Research Areas are set out below.

This is not intended as an exhaustive list of possible research topics, but rather as  guide to research which might appropriately be included under each heading.

This list of priorities will be reviewed from time to time and updated as appropriate.

1. Lifelong Learning

Examples

- Research related to the Further Education sector

- Research related to continuing professional development

2. Teaching in a Changing Society

Examples

- Research related to digital learning

- Research related to multiculturalism in education

- Classroom management

3. Pedagogy

Example

- Teaching of Mathematics

4. Teaching as a Profession

Examples

- Perception of the Teaching Council

- Professionalism in teaching

- Collegiality

5. Core Principles and Policy within Education

Example

- Changing context of patronage/ethos

- Supply and demand of teachers