Research projects have included:

1993-94:

• Bermondsey Memories - oral history and primary schools
• ‘Improving Student Learning’ (Action research: Foundation Teaching Studies course - Nottingham Trent University)
• ‘Primary Art Teaching’ 
• ‘Investigation into children's and teachers' strategies for learning through art'

1997-98:

Cox, S. and Scott, C. (co-directors) Project 2000 - An investigation into Teacher Satisfaction, Motivation and Health - English phase of an international study.
Cox, S. (director) Partnership project with Smith, G and Unity Primary School, Nottingham. 'Investigating the Use of Sketchbooks'

2002:

Cox, S. and Robinson Pant, A. (co-directors) (Funding: CfBT)‘Empowering Children through Visual Communication.’ This project explored how visual means could be used to improve communication, participation and decision making between children and between adults and children. Communication in school councils was the starting point.

2003:

Cox, S.(director) ‘Creative Partnership Project’ (Funding: Arts Council and DfES): ‘Exploring and Developing Alternatives to Linear Models of Curriculum Planning and Teaching in Primary Classrooms.’ This followed up her interests in children’s role in curriculum decision making, focusing on the development of a ‘process’ approach to planning, working to develop practice with a group of primary school teachers.

2004:

Cox, S. and Robinson Pant, A., (co-directors) Funding: CfBT: ‘Children Decide: power, participation and purpose in the primary classroom.’ The findings of the previous project, particularly around power relations, gave rise to this second project, which aimed for children and teachers to develop a more collaborative approach to making decisions.

2006:

Cox, S., (Principal Investigator), Robinson Pant, A. and co –organisers from Leeds and Birmingham universities. Funding: ESRC Seminar Series: Children as Decision Makers

2008:

Robinson-Pant, A. (Principal Investigator), Cox, S., Watson, J., and Yarker, P. ‘Exploring the global dimension: a study of attitudes, values and understanding among teacher and pupils in four Cambridgeshire schools' (Funding from Camfed)

Publications

Research Reports:

Cox, Sue and Robinson Pant, A (2003) Empowering Children Through Visual Communication Norwich: UEA ISBN 0-9539983-7-1 
Cox, S; Currie, D; Frederick, K.; Jarvis, D.; Lawes, S.; Millner, E.; Nudd, K.; Robinson-Pant, A.; Stubbs, I.; Taylor, T.; White, D. (2006) Children Decide: Power; Participation and Purpose in the Primary Classroom
Cox, S; Currie, D; Frederick, K.; Jarvis, D.; Lawes, S.; Millner, E.; Nudd, K.; Robinson-Pant, A.; Stubbs, I.; Taylor, T.; White, D. (2007) Children Decide: Power; Participation and Purpose in the Primary Classroom: A guide for Teachers based on a research project funded by CfBT CfBT Guidance
Robinson- Pant, A., Cox, S., Watson, J., Yarker, P. (2008) Report on Camfed project

Articles in National and International Refereed Journals:

Cox, S (1998) 'Oral History - Primary Children and Older People Working Together' (pp 36-43) Education 3-13. March 
Scott, C., Cox S., Dinham S (1999) The Occupational Motivation, Satisfaction, and Health of English School Teachers (pp 287 – 308) Educational Psychology Vol 19, No. 3 
Cox, S. (2000) ‘Critical Enquiry in Art in the Primary School’ (pp 54 – 63) The International Journal of Art and Design Education Vol 19 No. 1 
Cox, S and Robinson-Pant, A (2005) ‘Challenging Perceptions of School Councils in the Primary School’ in Education 3-13 Vol 33 No. 2 
Cox, S (2005) Intention and Meaning in Young Children’s Drawing International Journal of Art and Design Education Vol 24 No.2 
Cox, S and Robinson-Pant, A (2006) Enhancing Participation in Primary School and Class Councils through Visual Communication Cambridge Journal of Education Vol.36 No 4
Cox, S and Robinson-Pant, A (2008) Power, participation and decision making in the primary classroom: children as action researchers Educational Action Research – an international journal 16:4 (December, 2008) Forthcoming.

Books:

Cox, S and Watts, R (Eds.) (2007) Teaching Art and Design 3-11 – the essential guide London: Consortium (Chapter contributions – see below)
Cox, S., Dyer, C., Robinson Pant, A., Schweisfurth, M., (Eds.) (2009) Children as Decision Makers in Education London: Continuum (Paperback edition published 2011) (Chapter contribution – see below)
Herne, S., Cox, S., Watts, R., (2009) Readings in Primary Art Education London: Intellect (Chapter contribution – see below)
Cox, S (2011) New Perspectives on Primary Education Buckingham: Open University Press

Chapters in books:

Cox, S (1994) 'Reflection and Student Learning - Students Learning to Teach: a report on a foundation teaching studies course for students intending to become primary school teachers’ (pp 381 – 399) in Improving Student Learning Gibbs. G. (Ed) Oxford: Centre for Staff Development ISBN 1 873576 36 6 
Cox, S (1996) 'Discussion of a pilot project to focus the thinking of B.Ed. students' (pp 155-174) in Professional Development Through Action Research in Educational Settings O.Hanlon C. (Ed.) London: Falmer Press ISBN 0-7507-0507-8
Cox, S (2001) ‘Narratives of Narratives’ (pp 51 – 59) in Conference Narratives – Reinterpreting evidence-based practice: a narrative approach Members of Collaborative Action Research Network (Ed.) Norwich: CARN ISBN 0 904510 26 3 
Cox, S (2001) ‘Approaches to Learning and Teaching’ (pp 56-68) in Teaching Children 3-11 – a students’ guide Cockburn A. (Ed.) London: Paul Chapman ISBN 0-7619-5488-0
Cox, S (2004) ‘Teachers’ Values and Professional Practice in Primary Schools’ in Browne, A and Haylock, D (Eds.) Professional Issues for Primary Teachers London: Paul Chapman
Cox, S and Robinson Pant, A (2005) ‘Communicative practices and participation in school councils in the United Kingdom’ in Street, B.V. (Ed.) in Literacy Across Educational Contexts Philadelphia: Caslon Publishing
Cox, S (2006) ‘Approaches to Learning and Teaching’ in Cockburn, A and Handscomb, G. ( Eds.) Teaching Children 3-11: A Student’s Guide (2nd Edition)
Cox, S. (2000) ‘Critical Enquiry in Art in the Primary School’ (see above) re-printed in Hickman, R (Ed) (2005) Critical Studies in Art and Design Education Bristol UK; Portland U.S.A.: Intellect
Cox, S (2005) Intention and Meaning in Young Children’s Drawing reprinted (see above) from International Journal of Art and Design Education Vol 24 No.2 in Herne, S., Cox, S., Watts, R., (2009) Readings in Primary Art Education London: Intellect 
Cox, S, Herne, S. and McAuliffe, D. (2009) Art and Design in Foundation and Primary Settings in Herne, S., Cox, S., Watts, R., (2009) Readings in Primary Art Education London: Intellect (see above)
Cox, S. (2009) Art and Design Processes: Textiles in Herne, S., Cox, S., Watts, R., (2009) Readings in Primary Art Education London: Intellect (see above)
Cox, S. (2009) Organisation of Art and Design in Herne, S., Cox, S., Watts, R., (2009) Readings in Primary Art Education London: Intellect (see above)
Cox, S. (2009) Art and Design and Equal Opportunities in Herne, S., Cox, S., Watts, R., (2009) Readings in Primary Art Education London: Intellect (see above)
Cox, S and Robinson-Pant (2009) ‘Children as researchers: a question of risk?’ in Cox, S., Dyer, C., Robinson Pant, A., Schweisfurth, M., (Eds.) (2009) Children as Decision Makers in Education London: Continuum (see above).
Herne, S., Cox, S. and Watts, R. (2009) ‘Introduction: Research in Primary Art Education’ (pp9-21) in Herne, S., Cox, S., Watts, R., (2009) Readings in Primary Art Education London: Intellect (see above)
Cox, S (2011) ‘Approaches to Learning and Teaching’ in Cockburn, A and Handscomb, G. ( Eds.) Teaching Children 3-11: A Student’s Guide (3rd Edition)

Articles in Professional Journals:

Cox, S. and Warren, K. (1994) (pp 14 –15) 'Van Goghs - Two a Penny' Arts Education - Journal of National Foundation for Arts Education. October
Cox, S. and Waters, R. (1996) 'Drawn to a Conclusion' (pp 14 –16) Journal of National Foundation for Arts Education. January
Cox, S. (1998) ‘The Primary Curriculum - The State of the Art’ (pp 52-53) Forum. June
Cox, S and Smith G. (2000) ‘Drawing Lots – children using sketchbooks’ (pp 20 –21) Art and Craft (Scholastic) March

Articles in newspaper supplements:

Cox, S. (1981) 'Educating Iban Children in Sarawak' The Asia Magazine, South China Morning Post.
Cox, S. (1997) 'Too Quick on the Draw' The Times Educational Supplement 9th May

Book Reviews:

In: Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education Vol. 19 No 1 1994; (one review); British Journal of Educational Psychology Vol.71 Part 2 June 2001 (one review); British Journal of Education Studies Vol. 46, No. 3 (one review); Cambridge Journal of Education vol. 38:1 March 2008 (one review).

Conference papers, including international conferences include:

September 1993 Cox, S. 'Students Learning to Teach - a report on a foundation teaching studies course for students intending to become primary school teachers' - Improving Student Learning: Warwick University.
April 1995 Cox, S. 'Discussion of a pilot action research project to focus the thinking of B.Ed (Primary) Students' - Collaborative Action Research Network - International Conference: University of Birmingham U.K.
October 1997 Cox, S. 'Critical Thinking in Visual Art in the Primary School' - Collaborative Action Research Network - International Conference: Watford, UK.
April 1998 Scott, C., Cox. S., Dinham, S. (Paper presented by S.Cox) 'An English study of teacher motivation, satisfaction and health'. (22 pages) American Educational Research Association - International Conference, San Diego, U.S.A. Published electronically: ERIC Resources in Education (ED 419797).
August 1998 Scott, C., Cox S., Dinham S. and Gray A. (Paper presented by S. Cox) 'The State of the Profession: A study of Teacher Satisfaction, Motivation and Health in England.'- British Educational Research Association - International Conference: Belfast, N. Ireland.
October 2000 Cox, S. ‘Issues’ paper - Collaborative Action Research Network - International Conference: Rugby.
September 2003 Cox, S., Robinson- Pant, A. and Millner, E.: Presentation on ‘Empowering Children through Visual Communication’ at ‘Opening up Classrooms’ - UEA, Norwich - MA conference.
September 2004 Cox, S., Robinson-Pant, A., Jarvis, D., Millner, E. and Taylor, T. ‘Developing Children’s Participation in Decision Making in Primary Schools’ British Educational Research Association – International Conference: Manchester University.
November 2005 Cox, S. and Robinson-Pant, A. Children Decide: power, participation and decision making in the primary classroom. Practitioner and Action Research/Collaborative Action Research Network – International
Conference: Utrecht, Holland.
June 2006: Cox, S and Robinson Pant, A. Keynote presentation: Children as Researchers at SOS Villages/UEA International conference: Researching Children

Sue Cox is the co-ordinator of the MA (Advanced Educational Practice) and MTL courses in the School of Education and Lifelong Learning. She teaches on these courses and on the Primary PGCE where she has responsibility for Professional Studies and Art and Design.