Staff Directory: Prof Philip Garner

  • Role: Professor in Education
  • Area: Education - SEN & Inclusion
  • Office location: Sulgrave S141, Park campus

Philip Garner worked as a classroom teacher for 17 years in both mainstream and special schools before moving into teacher education. He has held academic posts at Brunel University, Nottingham Trent University and, currently, at The University of Northampton, where he is Professor of Education, with particular reference to Postgraduate Professional Development. He has published extensively on aspects of special and inclusive education and on children's emotional and behavioural difficulties and is the Editor of Support for Learning. His latest book is A Handbook of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties in Education (Sage Publishers, 2005). Philip Garner is Director of the Training and Development Agency's Professional Resource Network (IPRN) focussing on Behaviour for Learning, a British Academy Fellow and is extensively involved in national and international networks in teacher development and inclusion.

  • Teacher education
  • Professional Development
  • Special Educational Needs & Inclusion
  • Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
  • International and Comparative Education

Publications on NECTAR


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2012

  1. Garner, P. (2012) Editor. Support for Learning: British Journal of Learning Support. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing. 0268-2141.
  2. Garner, P. (2012) Member of Editorial Board. Support for Learning: British Journal of Learning Support. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing. 0268-2141.
  3. Garner, P., Forbes, F., Fergusson, A., Aspland, T. and Datta, P. (2012) Curriculum, assessment and reporting in special educational needs and disability: A thematic overview of recent literature. Sydney, NSW: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority.
  4. Garner, P. and Forbes, F. (2012) Disposable assets. Are special education teachers still needed in 21st century Australian schools. NISE Bulletin. 11, pp. 62-66. 0389-9012.
  5. Garner, P. (2012) Editorial. Support for Learning. 27(1), pp. 2-3. 0268-2141.
  6. Garner, P. (2012) Editorial. Support for Learning. 27(3), p. 96. 0268-2141.
  7. Garner, P. (2012) Editorial. Support for Learning. 27(4), pp. 138-139. 0268-2141.
  8. Garner, P., Gittins, C. and Evans, R. (2012) Protection against violence, abuse and neglect in early childhood: Technical Note of advice. New York: UNICEF. (Unpublished)
  9. Garner, P., Gittins, C. and Evans, R. (2012) Protection against violence, abuse and neglect in early childhood: a literature review. New York: UNICEF. (Unpublished)
  10. Garner, P., Gittins, C. and Evans, R. (2012) Protection against violence, abuse and neglect in early childhood: a review of UNICEF Country Programmes. New York: UNICEF. (Unpublished)
  11. Garner, P., Gittins, C. and Burnett, N. (2012) Reducing violence against children in schools: Technical Note for UNICEF Country Offices. New York: UNICEF. (Unpublished)
  12. Garner, P. and Gittins, C. (2012) Reducing violence against children in schools: dimensions and trends in school-based violence. New York: UNICEF.
  13. Garner, P., Gittins, C. and Burnett, N. (2012) Reducing violence against children in schools: report and commentary on the analysis of a sample of UNICEF Country Programmes. New York: UNICEF.
  14. Garner, P. (2012) Teacher education: dilemmas and tensions for school staff working with pupils with EBD. In: Cole, T., Daniels, H. and Visser, J. (eds.) The Routledge International Companion to Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. London: Routledge. pp. 330-339.

2011

  1. Garner, P. and Forbes, F. (2011) An 'at-risk' curriculum for 'at-risk' students? Invited Presentation presented to: Australian Curriculum Studies Association (ACSA) Biennial Curriculum Conference, Sydney, NSW, 07-09 October 2011.
  2. Garner, P. (2011) Behavioural, emotional and social difficulty (BESD). In: Schools for Special Needs, 2011-2012: the Complete Guide to Special Needs Education in the United Kingdom. 17th ed. London: Kogan Page. pp. 18-23.
  3. Garner, P. (2011) Editorial. Support For Learning. 26(4), p. 143. 0268-2141.
  4. Garner, P. (2011) Editorial. Support For Learning. 26(2), pp. 46-47. 0268-2141.
  5. Garner, P. (2011) Forging ahead in special education. Invited Keynote presented to: Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE) Conference, St Patrick's College, Dublin, 09-11 June 2011.
  6. Garner, P. (2011) Promoting the conditions for positive behaviour, to help every child succeed. Nottingham: National College for School Leadership.
  7. Garner, P. (2011) School Leadership and professional development: the challenge of challenging behaviour. Invited Presentation presented to: Teacher Education Policy in Europe (TEPE) Conference, University of Vienna, 13-15 May 2011.
  8. Garner, P. (2011) School leader characteristics, pupil behaviour and teacher education. Seminar Presentation presented to: Universities' Council for the Education of Teachers (UCET) Annual Conference: Shifting Sands and Stable Foundations: Insecurity and Stability in Teacher Education, Barceló Hinckley Island Hotel, Leicestershire, 03-04 November 2011.

2010

  1. Garner, P. and Rose, R. (2010) A national strategy for supporting teacher educators to prepare teachers for inclusion. In: Forlin, C. (ed.) Teacher Education for Inclusion: Changing Paradigms and Innovative Approaches. London: Routledge. pp. 23-33.
  2. Garner, P. (2010) Editorial. Support for Learning. 25(3), p. 106. 0268-2141.
  3. Garner, P. (2010) Editorial. Support for Learning. 25(2), p. 54. 0268-2141.
  4. Garner, P. (2010) Editorial. Support for Learning. 25(1), pp. 2-3. 0268-2141.
  5. Forlin, C., Slee, R., Rouse, M., Garner, P., Rose, R. and Ashman, A. (2010) Education for inclusion: changing paradigms. Workshop presented to: Inclusive and Supportive Education Congress (ISEC): Promoting Diversity and Inclusive Practice, Queen’s University, Belfast, 02 - 05 August 2010.
  6. Garner, P. (2010) Managing behaviour, managing the standards. In: Hallett, F. and Hallett, G. (eds.) Transforming the Role of the SENCO. Maidenhead: Open University Press. pp. 91-98.
  7. Garner, P. (2010) Promoting conditions for positive behaviour. Invited Keynote presented to: Capita’s 5th National Behaviour and Discipline in Schools Conference, Tara Hotel, London, 30 November 2010.
  8. Garner, P. (2010) SEBD; BESD; or even DEBS - descriptive or prescriptive? Labels and their contribution to good practice. Invited Keynote presented to: 57th Annual National Social Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Association (SEBDA) Conference, Britannia Hotel, Manchester, April 2010.
  9. Rose, R. and Garner, P. (2010) The professional learning of teachers through experience in an international and intercultural context. In: Forlin, C. (ed.) Teacher Education for Inclusion: Changing Paradigms and Innovative Approaches. London: Routledge. pp. 23-33.

2009

  1. Garner, P. (2009) Boy friendly teaching.
  2. Garner, P. (2009) Editorial. Support for Learning. 24(1), pp. 3-4. 0268-2141.
  3. Garner, P. (2009) Involving special schools and their teachers in initial teacher education. Invited Keynote presented to: Western Australian Education Support Principals' and Administrators Association (WAESPAA) Annual State Conference 2009: Building Capacity Through Future Visions, Fremantle, WA, 07-08 May 2009.
  4. Garner, P. (2009) Meeting the needs of students with SEBD: some challenges about current practice in England. Lecture presented to: Erasmus Invitation Lecture, Macedonian University, Thessaloniki, 30 November 2009.
  5. Garner, P. (2009) Special Educational Needs: the Key Concepts. London: Routledge. 9780415207201.

2008

  1. Garner, P. and Clough, P. (2008) Fathers And Sons: In and About Education. Stoke-on-Trent: Trentham Books Ltd. 9781858563701.
  2. Garner, P., Poursanidou, K. and Watson, A. (2008) Hospital—school liaison: perspectives of health and education professionals supporting children with renal transplants. Journal of Child Health Care. 12(4), pp. 253-267. 1367-4935.
  3. Rose, R., Forlin, C., Ashman, A., Garner, P., Rouse, M. and Slee, R. (2008) Reframing teacher education for inclusion. Panel Presentation presented to: Teacher Education for Inclusion: Changing Paradigms and Innovative Approaches Conference, Hong Kong, 29 November 2008.

2007

  1. Garner, P. (2007) Member of Editorial Board.
  2. Garner, P. (2007) Member of Editorial Board. Bulgarian Journal of Special Education. Sofia: University of Sofia.
  3. Garner, P. (2007) Member of Editorial Board. International Journal of Adolescence and Youth. Bicester, Oxfordshire: AB Academic Publishers. 0267-3843.
  4. Garner, P. (2007) Editor. International Journal of Special Education. 0827-3383. [Consulting editor]
  5. Garner, P. (2007) Member of Editorial Board. Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. Oxford: Routledge. 1363-2752.
  6. Garner, P. (2007) Member of Editorial Board. International Journal on School Disaffection. Stoke-on-Trent: Trentham Books. 1478-8497.
  7. Garner, P. (2007) Behaviour and the curriculum. Paper presented to: Training and Development Agency Subject Network Conference, London, 15 March 2007.
  8. Garner, P. (2007) Careers Wales. Keynote presented to: NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) Launch, Cardiff, Wales, 19 July 2007. Keynote respondent
  9. Garner, P. (2007) Children who challenge: a ‘behaviour for learning’ response. Paper presented to: University of Greenwich, London, 4 October 2007.
  10. Garner, P. (2007) EBD and inclusion: have policy and practice changed? Invited Presentation presented to: Institute for Learning, University of Hull, 15 October 2007.
  11. Garner, P. (2007) From general to inclusive education: current global perspectives. Other presented to: Seminar, University of Shaoxing, China, 3 December 2007.
  12. Garner, P. (2007) Has the needle stuck? The worrying implications of policy re-invention. The David Wills/Robert Laslett Lecture. Paper presented to: Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Association National Conference (SEBDA), University of Warwick, Coventry, 23 March 2007.
  13. Garner, P. (2007) Indiscipline and exclusion and better schools for all. Invited Presentation presented to: Inside Government Forum, 9 October 2007.
  14. Garner, P. and Davies, J. D., (eds.) (2007) Key Questions in Behaviour. Exeter: Learning Matters. 9781844451272.
  15. Garner, P. (2007) Pupil behaviour. Paper presented to: The Assembly for Wales, Cardiff, Wales, 22 June 2007.
  16. Garner, P. (2007) Some ‘new’ approaches in educational research: helping to redefine teachers’ professional development. Paper presented to: University of Shaoxing, China, 3 December 2007.
  17. Garner, P. (2007) The roles and responsibilities of teachers and others in identifying and assessing learning disabilities. Paper presented to: British Council, Zagreb, Croatia, 6 November 2007.
  18. Garner, P. (2007) Using pupil voice. Paper presented to: National Association for Special Educational Needs, London, 19 October 2007.
  19. Garner, P. (2007) What is real research? Exploring issues at the heart of research. Keynote presented to: Challenges and opportunities within practitioner research, St Angela's College. Sligo, Ireland, 11-12 May 2007.

2005

  1. Garner, P. (2005) 'Nice to see you!' Primary schools and educational inclusion. In: Gonzalez, R., Herrero, M. and Ruiz, B. (eds.) Family School Community Partnerships Merging into Social Development. Oviedo: Grup SM. pp. 307-328.
  2. Clough, P., Garner, P., Patrick, J. T. and Yuen, F., (eds.) (2005) Handbook of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. London: Sage. 0761940669.

2003

  1. Garner, P., Poursanidou, K., Stephenson, R. and Watson, A. (2003) Educational difficulties and support needs of children following renal transplantations: student, parent and teacher perspectives. International Journal of Adolescence and Youth. 11(2), pp. 157-180. 0267-3843.

2001

  1. O'Brien, T. and Garner, P., (eds.) (2001) Untold stories: learning support assistants and their work. Stoke on Trent: Trentham Books. 1858562503.
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Other publications


Books and book chapters

  • Garner, P. (2005) 'Behaviour for Learning: A Positive Approach to Managing Classroom Behaviour', in S. Capel, M. Leask & T. Turner (eds) Learning to Teach in the Secondary School. London: Routledge.
  • Garner, P. (2005) ' "Nice to see you!" Primary schools and educational inclusion', in R. Gonzalez, M. Perez-Herrero & B. Rodriguez-Ruiz (eds) Family-School Community Partnerships Merging into Social Development. Oviedo: Grup SM
  • Clough, P., Garner, P., Pardeck, T. & Yuen, F. (2005) Handbook of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. London: Sage Publishers
  • Garner, P. (2005) 'England: New Labour, new schooling?', in K. Mazurek & M. Winzer (eds) Schooling Around the World: Debates, Challenges, and Practices. New York: Allyn & Bacon.

Conference Papers

  • Garner, P. (2005) 'Taking Behaviour out of the Box'. Invited Keynote paper to Australian Federation of Special Education Administrators Annual Conference, Fremantle, Western Australia October 11 - 14
  • Garner, P. (2005) 'Behaviour, Behaviour, Behaviour. Subverting the inclusion agenda by centralised policy-making'. Inclusive & Supportive Education Congress, Strathclyde University, August 2.
  • Garner, P. (2005) 'Pedagogy, Partnership and Passion: defining SEN and educational inclusion'. Mary Immaculate College, Limerick 10 June 2005
  • Garner, P. (2005) 'From Tradition to Adventure: promoting positive approaches to learning behaviour'. Invited Keynote Paper, Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council Head-teachers' Conference, Gateshead Marriott Hotel, 25 November
  • Garner, P. (2005) 'Redefining Professional Development: responding to the needs of teachers' Invited Keynote Paper to Innovations in Teaching and Learning International Seminar, Korea Institute of Curriculum and Evaluation (KICE) Seoul 10 November 2005

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