Mr Ron Casey

Ron Casey is a Senior Research Fellow at the Research Centre for Talent Development at Brunel University. He is responsible for research and the theoretical development of the Centre’s work.

Ron Casey and Valsa Koshy founded the Brunel Able Childen’s Education Centre . In 2000 he established the Urban Schoars Programme and designed the specification for that programme. His research interests include: the search for and fulfilment of Submerged Talent in urban Areas, giftedness in Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Creativity and the Development of subject –specific Key- Concepts Models for Teaching and Learning of Higher Ability Students.

Ron Casey’s special expertise is in policy issues and the role of education as a contributor of greater social mobility and self-fulfilment. His previous experience included 25 years as Head of mathematics in inner-London schools; this experience has helped to shape his belief that suitable interventions can support teenagers to achieve their full potential.

Memberships

• Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society
• Associate member of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts

Research Details

Research projects

• The Urban Scholars Programme, a 4-year intervention programme providing enriched learning experiences for students aged 12 -18, from inner London schools. Many of the students come from socially deprived areas where students’ talents may not lead to successful examination results and high aspirations. A total of 500 studenst have attended the programme since 2000.The Urban Scholars programme is offered, based on the belief that education is at the core of an enlightened and fulfilling life.
• The development of a Key Concepts model for learning mathematics. This model has been used for setting up and evaluating ‘Centres for Excellence in mathematics.
• Parental Influences on Raising Achievement – funded by the DfES
• An international study of Widening Participation. This study was carried out in Kerala, India where, according to UN statistics, the Human Development Index for Kerala is double that for India

Publications

Journal Papers

(2013) Casey, R. and Koshy, V., Gifted and talented education: The English policy highway at a crossroads?, Journal for the Education of the Gifted 36 (1) : 44- 54

(2011) Casey, R., Portman Smith, C. and Koshy, V., Opportunities and challenges of working with gifted and talented students in an urban context: A university-based intervention program, Gifted Child Today 34 (1) : 35- 43

(2010) Koshy, V., Pinheiro-Torres, C. and Casey, R., Teachers’ responses to the gifted and talented policy in the UK: A review of the landscape, Gifted Education International 27 (2) : 206- 218

(2009) Koshy, V., Ernest, P. and Casey, R., Mathematically gifted and talented learners: Theory and practice, International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology 40 (2) : 213- 228

(2008) Koshy, V., Casey, R. and Taylor, A., The urban student and higher education in the UK, Gifted Education International 24 (1) : 5- 19

(2005) Koshy, V. and Casey, R., Actualising mathematical promise: Possible contributing factors, Gifted Education International 20 (3) : 293- 305

(1998) Koshy, V. and Casey, R., A national curriculum and the sovereignty of higher ability learners, Gifted Child Quarterly 42 (4) : 253- 260

Book Chapters

(2011) Casey, R., A framework for teaching mathematically promising pupils. In: Koshy, V. and Murray, J. eds. Unlocking Mathematics Teaching. London : Routledge 124- 149

(2005) Casey, R. and Koshy, V., Submerged talent in inner cities: Inclusion by intervention. In: Smith, CMM. ed. Including the gifted and talented: Making inclusion work for more gifted and able learners. London : Routledge 87- 101

(2002) Casey, R., A framework for teaching mathematically promising pupils. In: Koshy, V. and Murray, J. eds. Unlocking numeracy: A guide for primary schools. London : David Fulton 122- 145

(2001) Casey, R. and Koshy, V., Submerged talent and world class recognition. In: Richardson, C. ed. Assessing Gifted and Talented Children: Papers Presented at an International Seminar, London, February 2001. London : Qualifications and Curriculum Authority 105- 116