Professor Carl Hughes
Head of School / Professor
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Yr Athro
Yr Athro Ymchwil Addysgol ac Ymddygiadol
Professor of Educational and Behavioural Research
Arweinydd Strategol ar gyfer Hyfforddiant Athrawon a Gallu Ymchwil Rhanbarthol
Strategic Lead for Teacher Training and Regional Research Capacity
Cyfarwyddwr, Sefydliad Cydweithredol ar dros Ymchwil Addysg, Tystiolaeth ac Effaith (CIEREI)
Director, Collaborative Institute of Education Research, Evidence and Impact (CIEREI)
Dirprwy Bennaeth y Coleg (Dysgu ac Addysgu)
Deputy Head, Teaching and Learning, College of Health and Behavioural Science (CoHaBS)
Ysgol Seicoleg ac Ysgol Addysg
School of Psychology and School of Education
E-bost/ Email: c.hughes@bangor.ac.uk
Ffon / Phone: 01248 383278
Prifysgol Bangor, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG
Bangor University, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG
@prifysgolbangor /PrifysgolBangor
- 2025
- Published
An Evaluation of Secondary School Students’ Use and Understanding of Learning Strategies to Study and Revise for Science Examinations
Sultana, F., Watkins, R., Al Baghal, T. & Hughes, C., 17 Jan 2025, In: Education Sciences. 15, 101Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2024
- Published
Where Are the Costs? Using an Economic Analysis of Educational Interventions Approach to Improve the Evaluation of a Regional School Improvement Programme
Tiesteel, E., Watkins, R., Stringer, C., Grigorie, A., Sultana, F. & Hughes, C., 29 Aug 2024, In: Education Sciences. 14, 957Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- E-pub ahead of print
Collective effort to enhance the quality of research evidence in intellectual and developmental disabilities: a case study of an academic-practice network
Grindle, C., Roberts-Tyler, E., Denne, L., Sapiets, S., Apanasionok, M., Hughes, C., Hastings, R., Gore, N., Baker, P. & McDowell, C., 29 Apr 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Tizard Learning Disability Review.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Co-designing learning spaces with learners: Lessons from a Welsh primary school classroom
McQueen, R., Pullen, M., Chapman, S., Hann, S., Beauchamp, G., Crick, T., Davies, O., Hughes, C., Lewis, C. & Owen, K., 28 Mar 2024, In: Wales Journal of Education. Focus on Practice, 4.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2023
- Accepted/In press
The influence of COVID-19 on the independent study habits of learners
Sultana, F., Watkins, R. & Hughes, C., 6 Dec 2023, (Accepted/In press)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
- Published
Investigating the impact of the pandemic on children’s, teacher’s and parent’s health and wellbeing in SEN contexts.
Noone, S., Hulson-Jones, A., Hooper, N., Pegram, J. & Hughes, C., 12 Nov 2023, Welsh Government. 58 p. (Online: Welsh Government)Research output: Book/Report › Other report › peer-review
- Published
Parental technoference and adolescents’ mental health and violent behaviour: a scoping review
Dixon, D., Sharp, C., Hughes, K. & Hughes, C., 19 Oct 2023, In: BMC Public Health. 23, 1, 13 p., 2053.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Understanding the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on aspects of literacy provision in schools across Wales.
Roberts-Tyler, E., Hulson-Jones, A., Tiesteel, E., Sultana, F., May, R. & Hughes, C., 12 Sept 2023, Online: Welsh Government. 158 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
- Published
Review of the Pupil Development Grant: Final Report
Tiesteel, E., Hughes, C., Sultana, F., Grigorie, A., Whiteley, H., Edwards, R. T., Lynch, L., Egan, D. & Sibieta, L., 6 Sept 2023, Welsh Government. 152 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
- Published
Effects of implementation support on children’s reading outcomes following an online early reading programme: a cluster-randomised controlled trial
Roberts-Tyler, E., Roberts, S., Watkins, R., Hughes, C., Hastings, R. & Gillespie, D., Sept 2023, In: British Journal of Educational Technology. 54, 5, p. 1373-1396 51 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Towards a critical understanding of Wales’ present for future generations
French, G., Beckett, L., Hughes, C. & Thirsk, G., 15 Jul 2023, Child poverty in Wales: Exploring the Challenges for Schooling Future Generations. Beckett, L. (ed.). University of Wales PressResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
- 2022
- Published
Emotional and behavioural problems of children with autism spectrum disorder attending mainstream schools
Hastings, S. E., Hastings, R. P., Swales, M. A. & Hughes, J. C., 3 Sept 2022, In: International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. 68, 5, p. 633-640 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Factors From Middle Childhood That Predict Academic Attainment at 15–17 Years in the UK: A Systematic Review
Williams, M., Clarkson, S., Hastings, R. P., Watkins, R., McTague, P. & Hughes, C., 11 Apr 2022, In: Frontiers in Education. 7, 849765.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
- Published
Assessing the range and evidence-base of interventions in a cluster of schools
Pegram, J., Watkins, R. C., Hoerger, M. & Hughes, C., Apr 2022, In: Review of Education. 10, 1, e3336.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
From evidence-informed to evidence-based: An evidence building framework for education
Owen, K., Watkins, R. & Hughes, C., Apr 2022, In: Review of Education. 10, 1, 25 p., e3342.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Universal delivery of a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills programme (DBT STEPS-A) for adolescents in a mainstream school: Feasibility study
Hastings, S., Swales, M., Hughes, C. & Hastings, R. P., 14 Mar 2022, In: Discover Psychology. 2, 1, 21.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2021
- Published
Headsprout® Early Reading for children with severe intellectual disabilities: a single blind randomised controlled trial
Grindle, C., Murray, C., Hastings, R., Bailey, T., Forster, H., Taj, S., Paris, A., Lovell, M., Jackson Brown, F. & Hughes, C., Oct 2021, In: Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs. 21, 4, p. 334-344Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Adapting Active Support Interactive Training to a special school context to upskill classroom staff and increase engagement in pupils
Evans, C., Toogood, S., Owen-Leeds, S., Dwyfor, L., Jorammanawar, S., Issa, N. & Hughes, C., Sept 2021, In: British Journal of Special Education. 48, 3, p. 369-392Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Teaching conventional early reading skills to children with intellectual disabilities in special schools in the UK: a survey of current practices and perceived barriers
Roberts-Tyler, E. J., Beverley, M., Hughes, J. C. & Hastings, R. P., Aug 2021, In: European Journal of Special Needs Education. 36, 4, p. 485-501 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Assessing the Social Validity of the SAFMEDS Strategy From the Perspective of Teachers and Children
Owen, K., Hughes, C., Beverley, M. & Watkins, R., 7 Jul 2021, In: Frontiers in Education. 6, 15 p., 681952.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Implementation Support Improves Outcomes of a Fluency-Based Mathematics Strategy: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial
Owen, K., Hunter, S., Watkins, R., Payne, J., Bailey, T., Gray, C., Hastings, R. & Hughes, C., 3 Jul 2021, In: Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness. 14, 3, p. 523-542Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2020
- Unpublished
Datblygu Cynllun Adeiladu Hyder Iaith Gymraeg
Parry, D., Gruffydd, I., Hughes, L. A. & Hughes, C., 9 Oct 2020, (Unpublished) 82 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
- Published
Using an Instructional Fluency Approach to Teach Addition Skills in a Pupil Referral Unit: A Pilot Study
Owen, K., Watkins, R., Beverley, M. & Hughes, C., 1 Sept 2020, In: Wales Journal of Education. 22, 2, p. 67-97Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Growing Tomorrow's Teachers Together: The CaBan Initial Teacher Education Partnership
Griffiths, J., Bamber, S., French, G., Bethan, H., Jones, G., Jones, R. C., Jones, S. W., Maelor, G., Wordsworth, H. J. & Hughes, C., 1 May 2020, In: Wales Journal of Education. 22, 1, p. 209-231 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Teaching Children with Autism Reading Comprehension Skills using Online Reading Instruction: Preliminary Evaluation of Headsprout Reading Comprehension
Grindle, C., University, B., Tyler, E., Saville, M., Hughes, J., Hastings, R. & Jackson Brown, F., Apr 2020, In: Journal of International Special Needs Education. 23, 1, p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Evaluating a computer‐based reading programme with children with Intellectual Disabilities: feasibility and pilot research
Roberts-Tyler, E., Hughes, J. & Hastings, R., Jan 2020, In: Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs. 20, 1, p. 14-26 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2019
- Unpublished
Datblygu Cynllun Adeiladu Hyder yn yr Iaith Gymraeg: Adroddiad ar gyfer Y Ganolfan Dysgu Cymraeg Genedlaethol gan Brifysgol Bangor
Parry, D., Hughes, L. A., Gruffydd, I. & Hughes, C., 30 Sept 2019, (Unpublished) 121 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
- Published
The Collaborative Institute for Education Research, Evidence and Impact: a Case Study in Developing Regional Research Capacity in Wales
Tyler, E., Watkins, R., Roberts, S., Hoerger, M., Hastings, R., Hulson-Jones, A. & Hughes, J., 1 Mar 2019, In: Wales Journal of Education. 21, 1, p. 89-108 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Implementation Support Improves Outcomes of a SAFMEDS Numeracy Strategy: A Cluster- Randomized Controlled Trial
Owen, K., Hunter, S., Watkins, R., Payne, J. & Hughes, J., 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
- 2018
- Published
Effective or efficacious? Randomization of Precision Teaching support across 63 schools in the context of a SAFMEDS numeracy intervention
Owen, K., Hunter, S., Payne, J., Watkins, R. & Hughes, J., Sept 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Improving Essential Numeracy Skills in Primary Schoolchildren Using a Brief Fluency-building Intervention: A Randomised Control Trial
Beverley, M., Hughes, J. C. & Hastings, R., 1 Mar 2018, In: Wales Journal of Education. 20, 1, p. 114-134Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Research Note: The Collaborative Institute for Education Research, Evidence and Impact (CIEREI)
Taylor, E., Watkins, R. C., Roberts, S., Hoerger, M., Hulson-Jones, A., Hughes, J. & Hastings, R., 1 Mar 2018, In: Wales Journal of Education. 20, 1, p. 138-139Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
- Published
Increasing support staff fluency with the content of Behavior Support Plans: An application of Precision Teaching
Branch, A., Hastings, R. P., Beverley, M. & Hughes, J. C., Mar 2018, In: Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability. 43, 3, p. 213-222 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
XL-LAN Literacy And Numeracy: End of Pilot Review
Owen, K., Hughes, C. & Payne, J., 2018, XLP.Research output: Other contribution
- 2017
- Published
Re-thinking Educational Attainment and Poverty (REAP) - in Rural Wales
ap Gruffudd, G., Spencer, L., Payne, J., Wilde, A., Watkins, R., Jones, S., Thomas, E. M., Hughes, C. & O'Connor, B., 1 Nov 2017, Bangor University. 130 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
- Published
UK parents’ beliefs about applied behaviour analysis as an approach to autism education
Denne, L., Hastings, R. & Hughes, J., Oct 2017, In: European Journal of Special Needs Education. 32, 4, p. 543-555 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2016
- Published
Evaluation of an online reading programme to improve pupils' reading skills in primary schools: Outcomes from two implementation studies
Watkins, R. C., Hulson-Jones, A., Tyler, E., Hastings, R., Beverley, M. & Hughes, C., 1 Nov 2016, In: Wales Journal of Education. 18, 2, p. 81-104Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Using SAFMEDS to assist language learners to acquire second language vocabulary
Beverley, M., Hughes, J. C. & Hastings, R., Nov 2016, In: European Journal of Behavior Analysis. 17, 2, p. 131-141Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Increasing high school students’ maths skills with the use of SAFMEDS class-wide
Hunter, S., Beverley, M., Parkinson, J. & Hughes, J. C., 2016, In: European Journal of Behavior Analysis. 17, 2, p. 154-165 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2015
- Published
Assessing competencies in applied behavior analysis for tutors working with children with autism in a school-based setting
Denne, L. D., Thomas, E., Hastings, R. P. & Hughes, J. C., 28 Sept 2015, In: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 20, p. 67-77Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
In memoriam: C. Fergus Lowe 1946–2014
Erjavec, M., Horne, P., Hughes, C. & Sharp, C., 17 Sept 2015, In: Journal of Experimental Analysis of Behavior. 104, 2, p. 93-95Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Translating evidence-based practice into a comprehensive educational model within an autism-specific special school
Lambert-Lee, K. A., Jones, R., O'Sullivan, J., Hastings, R. P., Douglas-Cobane, E., Thomas, E. J., Hughes, C. & Griffith, G., 10 Mar 2015, In: British Journal of Special Education. 42, 1, p. 69-86Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Teaching Early Reading Skills to Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Using Computer-Delivered Instruction: A Pilot Study
Tyler, E. J., Hughes, J. C., Wilson, M. M., Beverley, M., Hastings, R. & Williams, B. M., 1 Mar 2015, In: Journal of International Special Needs Education. 18, 1, p. 1-11Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Using applied behaviour analysis as standard practice in a UK special needs school
Hoerger, M. L., Philpott, H. P., Walker-Jones, E. M., Foran, D., Hoerger, M., Philpott, H., Jones, E. W., Hughes, J. C. & Morgan, J., 29 Jan 2015, In: British Journal of Special Education. 42, 1, p. 34-52Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Improving early reading skills for beginning readers using an online programme as supplementary instruction.
Tyler, E. J., Hughes, J. C., Beverley, M. & Hastings, R. P., 14 Jan 2015, In: European Journal of Psychology of Education. 30, 3, p. 281-294Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2014
- Published
SAFMEDS cards for effective STEM learning
Hunter, S. H., Parkinson, J. A., Beverley, M., Hunter, S., Hughes, J. C. & Parkinson, J., 1 May 2014.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
- 2013
- Published
Using the toolbox series for literacy with adult struggling readers
Hulson-Jones, A. L., Hastings, R., Hulson-Jones, A., Hughes, J. C., Hastings, R. P. & Beverley, M., 15 Dec 2013, In: European Journal of Behavior Analysis. 14, 2, p. 349-359Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing a core competencies framework for positive behavioural support: issues and recommendations
Denne, L. D., Noone, S. J., Gore, N. J., Toogood, S., Hughes, J. C., Hastings, R. P., Allen, D., Baker, P. & McGill, P., Sept 2013, In: International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support. 3, 2, p. 24-31 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of Computer Simulation Training on In Vivo Discrete Trial Teaching
Eldevik, S., Ondire, I., Hughes, J. C., Grindle, C. F., Randell, T. & Remington, B., 1 Mar 2013, In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 43, 3, p. 569-578Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Definition and scope for positive behavioural support
Gore, N. J., McGill, P., Toogood, S., Allen, D., Hughes, J. C., Baker, P., Hastings, R. P., Noone, S. J. & Denne, L. D., 2013, In: International Journal of Positive Behavioural Support. 3, 2, p. 14-23 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review