Prof Carol Costley
| Name | Prof Carol Costley |
|---|---|
| Job title | Professor |
| Research institute | |
| Primary appointment | Education |
| Email address | carol26@mdx.ac.uk |
| ORCID | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7996-8908 |
| Contact category | Academic staff (past) |
Biography
Biography Carol Costley has worked as a Professor of Work and Learning
in the research area that explores how experienced people learn at work. has been in this field of study for over 25 years and engaged in European
research projects and as a teacher of adults studying part time in full time
work. She is well published in the area of work based learning https://www.mdx.ac.uk/news/2020/11/work-based-learning-research-bibliometric-carol-costley
and specialises in doctoral education that is designed for people at work
undertaking part time awards in higher education from certificate to doctorates. Prof
Carol Costley : Middlesex University Research Repository (mdx.ac.uk)
Teaching Carol mainly teaches on the postgraduate research degrees of PhD Work Based Learning, PhD Work Based Learning by Public Works, Doctor of Professional Studies and Doctor of Professional Studies by Public Works Doctoral & Post-Grad Programmes | Middlesex University London (mdx.ac.uk). All her teaching involves a practice-based approach to learning and teaching. her approach to teaching is informed by pedagogical research that is designed to enhance learning in work situations and develop work environmrnt through worker as researcher approaches to curriculum design.
Education and qualifications
Grants
Prizes and Awards
Research outputs
The roles of reflection in professional practice doctorates
Cranfield, S., Boud, D. and Costley, C. 2025. The roles of reflection in professional practice doctorates. in: Hallett, F. (ed.) Debates in Doctoral Education: Challenges and Opportunities London, UK Routledge.Re-thinking housing inspection and regulation: using 360 technology as a new approach in environmental health practice training
Lawson, A., Stewart, J., Turner, E., Passmore, P, and Costley, C. 2024. Re-thinking housing inspection and regulation: using 360 technology as a new approach in environmental health practice training. Compass: Journal of Learning and Teaching. 17 (1), pp. 111-127. https://doi.org/10.21100/compass.v17i1.1503Interprofessional and intraprofessional teamwork and handovers in healthcare: challenges and recommendations from work-based learning
Lazzari, C., Costley, C. and Nikolou-Walker, E. 2024. Interprofessional and intraprofessional teamwork and handovers in healthcare: challenges and recommendations from work-based learning. Farringdon, Oxfordshire Libri Publishing.The pivotal role of student assessment in work-integrated learning
Boud, D., Costley, C., Cranfield, S., Desai, J., Nikolou-Walker, E., Nottingham, P. and Wilson, D. 2023. The pivotal role of student assessment in work-integrated learning. Higher Education Research & Development. 42 (6), pp. 1323-1337. https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2022.2152981The introduction of work-based learning to higher education in the UK
Costley, C. 2022. The introduction of work-based learning to higher education in the UK. Work Based Learning e-Journal International. 11 (1), pp. 56 -63.Equality, diversity and inclusion for work and learning in higher education
Costley, C., Nottingham, P. and Nikolou-Walker, E. 2021. Equality, diversity and inclusion for work and learning in higher education. Work Based Learning e-Journal International. 10 (2), pp. 42-52.Introduction to special edition: access and inclusion in work and learning
Costley, C., Nottingham, P. and Nikolou-Walker, E. 2021. Introduction to special edition: access and inclusion in work and learning. Work Based Learning e-Journal International. 10 (2), pp. 1-3.Definitions of different forms of Work and Learning in Higher Education
Costley, C. 2021. Definitions of different forms of Work and Learning in Higher Education. Work Based Learning e-Journal International. 10 (2), pp. 53-67.The development and impact of professional doctorates
Costley, C. and Boud, D. 2021. The development and impact of professional doctorates. in: Malloch, M., Cairns, L., Evans, K. and O'Connor, B. (ed.) The SAGE handbook of learning and work London Sage. pp. 223-238The role of practice in doctoral degrees. Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 26:3, 257-273, ISSN 1359-6748
Armsby, P., Costley, C. and Weller, G. 2021. The role of practice in doctoral degrees. Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 26:3, 257-273, ISSN 1359-6748. Taylor & Francis (Routledge).Impacts of a professional practice doctorate: a collaborative enquiry
Boud, D., Costley, C., Marshall, S. and Sutton, B. 2021. Impacts of a professional practice doctorate: a collaborative enquiry. Higher Education Research & Development. 40 (3), pp. 431-445. https://doi.org/10.1080/07294360.2020.1765744Editorial
Armsby, P. and Costley, C. 2019. Editorial. Studies in Continuing Education. 41 (2), pp. 135-141. https://doi.org/10.1080/0158037X.2019.1605086Ethics
Fulton, J. and Costley, C. 2019. Ethics. in: Costley, C. and Fulton, J. (ed.) Methodologies for Practice Research; Approaches for Professional Doctorates London Sage. pp. 77-92Research approaches in professional doctorates: notes on an epistemology of practice
Costley, C. 2019. Research approaches in professional doctorates: notes on an epistemology of practice. in: Costley, C. and Fulton, J. (ed.) Methodologies for Practice Research; Approaches for Professional Doctorates London Sage. pp. 17-32Revisiting search and review for work-based projects
Costley, C. and Nottingham, P. 2018. Revisiting search and review for work-based projects. Innovations in Education and Teaching International. 55 (5), pp. 511-520. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2017.1417885Transdisciplinary qualities in practice doctorates
Costley, C. and Pizzolato, N. 2018. Transdisciplinary qualities in practice doctorates. Studies in Continuing Education. 40 (1), pp. 30-45. https://doi.org/10.1080/0158037X.2017.1394287A review of the basic elements, organizational and theoretical foundations of work-based learning (WBL) in the higher education
Talbot, J., Costley, C., Dremina, M. and Kopnov, V. 2017. A review of the basic elements, organizational and theoretical foundations of work-based learning (WBL) in the higher education. The Education and Science Journal. 19 (6), pp. 91-118. https://doi.org/10.17853/1994-5639-2017-6-91-118The design of doctorate curricula for practising professionals
Armsby, P., Costley, C. and Cranfield, S. 2018. The design of doctorate curricula for practising professionals. Studies in Higher Education. 43 (12), pp. 2226-2237. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2017.1318365A review of the practice of work-based learning (WBL) at higher education level in the UK
Talbot, J., Costley, C., Dremina, M. and Kopnov, V. 2017. A review of the practice of work-based learning (WBL) at higher education level in the UK. The Education and Science Journal. 19 (1), pp. 119-141. https://doi.org/10.17853/1994-5639-2017-1-119-141The Lifelong Learning University in 20 years
Costley, C. 2016. The Lifelong Learning University in 20 years. in: Cendon, E., Moerth, A. and Pellert, A. (ed.) Theorie und Praxis verzahnen Lebenstlanges Lernen an Hochschulen Munster and new York Waxmann. pp. 253-254The impact of work-based research projects at postgraduate level
Costley, C. and Abukari, A. 2015. The impact of work-based research projects at postgraduate level. Journal of Work-Applied Management. 7 (1), pp. 3-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/JWAM-10-2015-006Educational knowledge in professional practice: a transdisciplinary approach
Costley, C. 2015. Educational knowledge in professional practice: a transdisciplinary approach. in: Gibbs, P. (ed.) Transdisciplinary Professional Learning and Practice Springer. pp. 121-133General credit: a recognition of lifewide learning
Costley, C. 2014. General credit: a recognition of lifewide learning. in: Jackson, N. and Willis, J. (ed.) Lifewide learning & education in universities and colleges Lifewide Education.Evaluation of the current status and knowledge contributions of professional doctorates
Costley, C. 2013. Evaluation of the current status and knowledge contributions of professional doctorates. Quality in Higher Education. 19 (1), pp. 7-27. https://doi.org/10.1080/13538322.2013.772465Conflicting values in reflection on professional practice
Siebert, S. and Costley, C. 2013. Conflicting values in reflection on professional practice. Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning. 3 (3), pp. 156-167. https://doi.org/10.1108/HESWBL-07-2011-0032The business value of structured workplace learning
Costley, C. and Critten, P. 2012. The business value of structured workplace learning. Global Focus Magazine. 6 (1), pp. 14-17.The community of workers' university: a pragmatic institution for the future?
Gibbs, P. and Costley, C. 2012. The community of workers' university: a pragmatic institution for the future? Higher Education Quarterly. 66 (1), pp. 90-105. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2273.2011.00507.xWork-based doctorates: professional extension at the highest levels
Costley, C. and Lester, S. 2012. Work-based doctorates: professional extension at the highest levels. Studies in Higher Education. 37 (3), pp. 257-269. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2010.503344Work based learning pedagogies and academic development
Costley, C. and Dikerdem, M. 2011. Work based learning pedagogies and academic development. London, UK Middlesex University.SRA final report: evaluation: work based learning scheme pilot: cohort 1: 2008-2010
Maguire, K., Costley, C. and Scott Hunt, S. 2010. SRA final report: evaluation: work based learning scheme pilot: cohort 1: 2008-2010. Institute for Work Based Learning Middlesex University.Workplace learning and higher education
Costley, C. 2010. Workplace learning and higher education. in: Evans, K., Malloch, M., Cairns, L. and O'Connor, B. (ed.) The SAGE Handbook of Workplace Learning London SAGE Publications. pp. 395-406Work-based learning at higher education level: value, practice and critique
Lester, S. and Costley, C. 2010. Work-based learning at higher education level: value, practice and critique. Studies in Higher Education. 35 (5), pp. 561-575. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075070903216635A literature review of employee learning research.
Costley, C., Abukari, A. and Little, B. 2008. A literature review of employee learning research. York Higher Education Academy.Work based learners’ engagement with the university: an exploratory study
Costley, C., Shukla, N. and Inceoglu, I. 2010. Work based learners’ engagement with the university: an exploratory study. London Middlesex University.Literature review of work based learning: October 2008
Costley, C., Abukari, A. and Little, B. 2010. Literature review of work based learning: October 2008. London Middlesex University.Doing work based research: approaches to enquiry for insider research
Costley, C., Elliott, G. and Gibbs, P. 2010. Doing work based research: approaches to enquiry for insider research. London Sage.Work-based learning impact study
Costley, C. and Abukari, A. 2010. Work-based learning impact study. York, UK Higher Education Academy.Critical perspectives on researching the professional doctorate (Editorial)
Flint, K. and Costley, C. 2010. Critical perspectives on researching the professional doctorate (Editorial). Work Based Learning e-Journal International. 1 (1), pp. 1-14.Doctoral learning that leads to organisational and individual change
Costley, C. 2010. Doctoral learning that leads to organisational and individual change. Work Based Learning e-Journal International. 1 (1), pp. 177-201.Work-based research: approaches to enquiry for insider-researchers.
Costley, C., Elliott, G. and Gibbs, P. 2010. Work-based research: approaches to enquiry for insider-researchers. London Sage.Editorial
Costley, C. and Abukari, A. 2009. Editorial. European Journal of Education. 44 (3), pp. 311-317. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1465-3435.2009.01399.xImpact of work based learning in higher education.
Costley, C. 2007. Impact of work based learning in higher education. York Higher Education Academy.Knowledge work and learning.
Costley, C. 2002. Knowledge work and learning. Work Based Learning (UK) Network annual conference. UWIC, CardiffA way forward: developing APEL in the UK through a productivity model for learning, recognition and development (LRD).
Costley, C. 2004. A way forward: developing APEL in the UK through a productivity model for learning, recognition and development (LRD). APEL national forum: Recognising workplace learning and achievement as a tool to enhance the delivery of foundation degrees.. London Metropolitan University 22 Jul 2004Tensions and struggles concerning work based learning.
Costley, C. 2006. Tensions and struggles concerning work based learning. Conference on European work based learning approaches in higher education.. FlorenceHow higher education is managing the social context of knowledge: a work based learning perspective.
Costley, C. 2006. How higher education is managing the social context of knowledge: a work based learning perspective. Beyond boundaries: new horizons for research into higher education, SRHE annual conference.. University of Sussex, Brighton 12 - 14 Dec 2006Reconstructing APEL to enhance individual and organisational learning.
Costley, C. and Garnett, J. 2007. Reconstructing APEL to enhance individual and organisational learning. Researching transition in lifelong learning: an international conference (Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning). University of Stirling 22 - 24 Jun 2007Work based learning: models and implementations.
Costley, C. 2002. Work based learning: models and implementations. New capability. 5 (1), pp. 1-3.Report on research leading to an options appraisal and feasibility study for the establishment of an all-Wales Workforce Development Centre.
Costley, C., Stephenson, J. and Abukari, A. 2009. Report on research leading to an options appraisal and feasibility study for the establishment of an all-Wales Workforce Development Centre. Cardiff Higher Education Funding Council of Wales.Developing work based learning at doctoral level
Armsby, P. and Costley, C. 2009. Developing work based learning at doctoral level. in: Work based learning: journeys to the core of higher education London Middlesex University Press. pp. 102-117Building doctorates around individual candidates professional experience.
Costley, C. and Stephenson, J. 2008. Building doctorates around individual candidates professional experience. in: Boud, D. and Lee, A. (ed.) Changing Practices of Doctoral Education London and New York Routledge. pp. 171-187The European journal of education [special issue].
Costley, C. 2008. The European journal of education [special issue]. Carfax. https://doi.org/0141-8211Critiquing work-based learning in higher education: a review
Costley, C. and Armsby, P. 2008. Critiquing work-based learning in higher education: a review. in: Garnett, J. and Young, D. (ed.) Work-based learning futures II: proceedings University Vocational Awards Council. pp. 7-21Research influences on a professional doctorate
Costley, C. and Armsby, P. 2007. Research influences on a professional doctorate. Research in Post-Compulsory Education. 12 (3), pp. 343-357. https://doi.org/10.1080/13596740701559803Methodologies for undergraduates doing practitioner investigations at work
Costley, C. and Armsby, P. 2007. Methodologies for undergraduates doing practitioner investigations at work. Journal of Workplace Learning. 19 (3), pp. 131-145. https://doi.org/10.1108/13665620710735611From project supervision to advising: new conceptions of the practice
Boud, D. and Costley, C. 2007. From project supervision to advising: new conceptions of the practice. Innovations in Education and Teaching International. 44 (2), pp. 119-130. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703290701241034Assessment and evaluation in higher education. Volume 32, 2007 - Issue 1: Work‐based learning: assessment and evaluation in higher education [special issue]
Costley, C. 2007. Assessment and evaluation in higher education. Volume 32, 2007 - Issue 1: Work‐based learning: assessment and evaluation in higher education [special issue]. Taylor and Francis.Special Issue: The worker as researcher. Journal of workplace learning. Volume 19 Issue 3 [special issue]
Costley, C. 2007. Special Issue: The worker as researcher. Journal of workplace learning. Volume 19 Issue 3 [special issue]. MCB University Press Ltd..Approaches to and uses of work-based research knowledge.
Costley, C. 2007. Approaches to and uses of work-based research knowledge. Work based learning: a multi-dimensional approach to knowledge.. Middlesex University 05 - 06 Jul 2007 pp. 28-33Ethical considerations for practitioner-researchers.
Costley, C. 2007. Ethical considerations for practitioner-researchers. in: Researching work and learning: 5th international conference on researching work and learning (RWL5): conference proceedings, Cape Town, South Africa, 2-5 December 2007. Bellville, South Africa University of the Western Cape. pp. 97-111The impact of a professional doctorate centred on the candidate's work
Costley, C. and Stephenson, J. 2007. The impact of a professional doctorate centred on the candidate's work. Work Based Learning e-Journal International.Developing the ethics of worker-researchers through phronesis
Gibbs, P., Costley, C., Armsby, P. and Trakakis, A. 2007. Developing the ethics of worker-researchers through phronesis. Teaching in Higher Education. 12 (3), pp. 365-375. https://doi.org/10.1080/13562510701278716Work-based learning assessed as a field or a mode of study
Costley, C. and Armsby, P. 2007. Work-based learning assessed as a field or a mode of study. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education. 32 (1), pp. 21-33. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602930600848267Work‐based learning: assessment and evaluation in higher education
Costley, C. 2006. Work‐based learning: assessment and evaluation in higher education. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education. 32 (1), pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602930600848184An ethics of community and care for practitioner researchers
Gibbs, P. and Costley, C. 2006. An ethics of community and care for practitioner researchers. International Journal of Research & Method in Education. 29 (2), pp. 239-249. https://doi.org/10.1080/17437270600891689Work-based learning; discipline, field or discursive space or what?
Gibbs, P. and Costley, C. 2006. Work-based learning; discipline, field or discursive space or what? Research in Post-Compulsory Education. 11 (3), pp. 341-350. https://doi.org/10.1080/13596740600916575The legitimisation of knowledge: a work based learning perspective of APEL
Armsby, P., Costley, C. and Garnett, J. 2006. The legitimisation of knowledge: a work based learning perspective of APEL. International Journal of Lifelong Education. 25 (4), pp. 369-383. https://doi.org/10.1080/02601370600772368Work based learning as a field of study in higher education.
Costley, C. 2006. Work based learning as a field of study in higher education. in: Hager, P. and Brown, T. (ed.) Challenges for integrating work and learning: selected papers from the 4th international conference on researching work and learning. Bradford Emerald Publishing Limited.Work based projects: the worker as researcher.
Costley, C. 2006. Work based projects: the worker as researcher. Work based projects 2006.Practitioner-led enquiry as development of professional practice.
Costley, C. 2006. Practitioner-led enquiry as development of professional practice. Professional lifelong learning: beyond reflective practice. University of Leeds 03 Jul 2006Researching others: care as an ethic for practitioner researchers
Costley, C. and Gibbs, P. 2006. Researching others: care as an ethic for practitioner researchers. Studies in Higher Education. 31 (1), pp. 89-98. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075070500392375The impact of workplace doctorates: a review of 10 case studies at Middlesex University suggests they promote candidates personal credibility, capability and continuing development.
Costley, C. and Stephenson, J. 2005. The impact of workplace doctorates: a review of 10 case studies at Middlesex University suggests they promote candidates personal credibility, capability and continuing development. American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting. Montreal 11 - 15 Apr 2005Bridging rhetoric and reality: accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL) in the UK.
Garnett, J., Portwood, D. and Costley, C. 2004. Bridging rhetoric and reality: accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL) in the UK. Bolton University Vocational Awards Council. https://doi.org/090731113XWork based learning opportunities for lifelong earning (21-22 November; Intercollege, Cyprus): conference proceedings.
Costley, C. and Vrasidas, C. 2003. Work based learning opportunities for lifelong earning (21-22 November; Intercollege, Cyprus): conference proceedings. Middlesex University.Research approaches selected by practitioner researchers on a professional doctorate
Armsby, P. and Costley, C. 2003. Research approaches selected by practitioner researchers on a professional doctorate. in: Work based learning opportunities for lifelong learning (21-22 November; Intercollege, Cyprus): conference proceedings. Middlesex University. pp. 161-168Practice-based research methodologies for practitioner-researchers
Armsby, P. and Costley, C. 2002. Practice-based research methodologies for practitioner-researchers. Middlesex University.Organizational and employee interests in programs of work based learning
Costley, C. 2001. Organizational and employee interests in programs of work based learning. The Learning Organization. 8 (2), pp. 58-63. https://doi.org/10.1108/09696470110387991Learning organization [special issue]
Costley, C. 2001. Learning organization [special issue]. MCB University Press. https://doi.org/0969-6474Context and intertextuality in work based learning.
Costley, C. 2001. Context and intertextuality in work based learning. in: 2nd International conference on researching work and learning: conference proceedings, University of Calgary, 26-28 July 2001. Calgary University of Calgary. Faculty of Continuing Education..Research driven projects.
Armsby, P. and Costley, C. 2000. Research driven projects. in: Portwood, D. and Costley, C. (ed.) Work based learning and the university: new perspectives and practices Birmingham SEDA.Work based learning: an accessible curriculum
Costley, C. 2000. Work based learning: an accessible curriculum. Widening participation and lifelong learning : the journal of the Institute for Access Studies and the European Access Network.. 2 (2), pp. 33-39.Overview: where to next?
Portwood, D. and Costley, C. 2000. Overview: where to next? in: Portwood, D. and Costley, C. (ed.) Work based learning and the university: new perspectives and practices. Birmingham, UK SEDA.Models of work based learning in the undergraduate curriculum.
Armsby, P., Costley, C. and Kennedy, P. 2000. Models of work based learning in the undergraduate curriculum. in: Symes, C. (ed.) Working knowledge: productive learning at work: proceedings [of the] international conference (Sydney, Australia, December 10-13, 2000). Sydney Research Centre for Vocational Education and Training, University of Technology, Sydney.The boundaries and frontiers of work based knowledge
Costley, C. 2000. The boundaries and frontiers of work based knowledge. in: Portwood, D. and Costley, C. (ed.) Work based learning and the university: new perspectives and practices Birmingham SEDA.Citation and related argumentation strategies in reflective essays by work based learners
Costley, C. and Doncaster, K. 2000. Citation and related argumentation strategies in reflective essays by work based learners. in: Mitchell, S. and Andrews, R. (ed.) Learning to argue in higher education Portsmouth Heinemann-Boynton/Cook. pp. 107-118Work based learning and the university: new perspectives and practices
Portwood, D. and Costley, C. 2000. Work based learning and the university: new perspectives and practices. Birmingham SEDA.Work based knowledge: creation, recognition and use - a paradigm shift for higher education
Costley, C., Doncaster, K., Garnett, J. and Ferreira, I. 1999. Work based knowledge: creation, recognition and use - a paradigm shift for higher education. in: Researching work and learning: a first international conference: conference proceedings. Leeds School of Continuing Education, University of Leeds. pp. 53-60Music and gender at Key Stage Three (11–14): an action research project
Costley, C. 1993. Music and gender at Key Stage Three (11–14): an action research project. British Journal of Music Education. 10 (3), pp. 197-203. https://doi.org/10.1017/S02650517000017537144
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