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2025

Heron, Gavin and Black, Kate (2025) The role of deliberation in correcting and validating intuition : a holy grail for childcare professionals or a false dawn? British Journal of Social Work, 55 (1). pp. 243-260. ISSN 1468-263X

2023

Heron, Gavin and Black, Kate (2023) The role of uncertainty in professionals' thinking about children who harm other people. British Journal of Social Work, 53 (5). pp. 2922-2939. ISSN 1468-263X

Heron, Gavin and Lightowler, Claire (2023) Reconceptualizing protective factors in response to risk with vulnerable children. Journal of Social Work, 23 (2). 205–220. ISSN 1468-0173

2020

Cassidy, Claire and Heron, Gavin (2020) Breaking into secure : Introducing philosophical discussions to young people in secure accommodation. Journal of Social Work, 20 (3). pp. 287-306. ISSN 1468-0173

Heron, Gavin and Lightowler, Claire (2020) Examining professionals' critical thinking about children who pose a serious threat to others. British Journal of Social Work, 50 (2). pp. 598-615. ISSN 0045-3102

2018

Heron, Gavin and Steckley, Laura (2018) Digital storytelling using co-production with vulnerable young people. Journal of Social Work. ISSN 1468-0173

Heron, Gavin and Cassidy, Claire (2018) Using practical philosophy to enhance the self-regulation of children in secure accommodation. Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, 23 (3). pp. 254-269. ISSN 1363-2752

2017

Cassidy, Claire and Heron, Gavin (2017) Young people in secure accommodation : self-regulation through Community of Philosophical Inquiry. In: International Council for Philosophical Inquiry with Children, 2017-06-28 - 2017-07-01.

Cassidy, Claire and Heron, Gavin (2017) Using the rules of practical philosophy to enhance the self-regulation of young people in secure accommodation. In: CELCIS: Scottish Institute for Residential Child Care, 2017-06-07.

2015

Heron, Gavin and McGoldrick, Roisin and Wilson, Roy (2015) Exploring the influence of feedback on student social workers' understanding of childcare and protection. British Journal of Social Work, 45 (8). 2317–2334. ISSN 0045-3102

Cassidy, Claire and Heron, Gavin and Christie, Donald (2015) Using philosophical inquiry to support vulnerable young people's identities and transitions. In: International Council for Philosophy Inquiry with Children, 2015-06-24 - 2015-06-27, University of British Columbia.

2014

Heron, Gavin; Kalliola, S, ed. (2014) Social work education : a framework for evaluating feedback on student social workers understanding of child care and protection. In: Evaluation as a Tool for Research, Learning and Making Things Better. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle, pp. 143-157. ISBN 978-1443856379

Heron, Gavin and Green Lister, Pam (2014) Influence of National Qualifications Frameworks in conceptualising feedback to students. Journal of Social Work, 33 (4). pp. 420-434. ISSN 1468-0173

2013

Heron, Gavin and Lerpiniere, Jennifer Anne (2013) Re-engineering the multiple choice question exam for social work. European Journal of Social Work. ISSN 1468-2664

2011

Heron, Gavin (2011) Examining principles of formative and summative feedback. British Journal of Social Work, 42 (2). pp. 276-295. ISSN 0045-3102

2010

Heron, Gavin and Lerpiniere, Jennifer Anne and Church, Stephanie (2010) Portfolios and practice-based learning : a student perspective. The Journal of Practice Teaching in Health and Social Work, 10 (1). pp. 5-26. 4. ISSN 1460-6690

Heron, Gavin (2010) MCQ exams : empowering students in the assessment process. In: 7th Annual Enhancement Themes Conference Graduates for the 21st Century: Integrating the Enhancement Themes, 2010-03-02 - 2010-03-03. (Unpublished)

2009

Heron, Gavin and Pilkington, Kevin (2009) Examining the terminology of race issues in assessments for international exchange students. International Social Work, 52 (3). pp. 387-399. ISSN 0020-8728

2008

Heron, G. (2008) Using students' written feedback on 'race' issues to enhance self-regulated learning. British Journal of Social Work, 38 (2). pp. 376-394. ISSN 0045-3102

2006

Heron, G. (2006) Evidence-based policies for residential childcare staff : who benefits from a minimalist approach to education and training? Evidence and Policy, 2 (1). pp. 47-62.

Heron, G. (2006) Critical thinking in social care and social work: searching student assignments for the evidence. Social Work Education, 25 (3). pp. 209-224. ISSN 0261-5479

2004

Heron, Gavin and Murray, Rowena (2004) The place of writing in social work: bridging the theory-practice divide. Journal of Social Work, 4 (2). pp. 199-214. ISSN 1468-0173

Heron, G. (2004) Evidencing anti-racism in student assignments: where has all the racism gone? Qualitative Social Work, 3 (3). pp. 277-295. ISSN 1473-3250

2003

Heron, Gavin and Chakrabarti, Mono, University of Strathclyde (2003) Exploring the perceptions of staff towards children and young people living in community-based children's homes. Journal of Social Work, 3 (1). pp. 81-98. ISSN 1468-0173

2002

Heron, G. and Chakrabarti, M.R. (2002) Examining the perceptions and attitudes of staff working in community based children's homes: are their needs being met? Qualitative Social Work, 1 (3). pp. 341-358. ISSN 1473-3250

Heron, Gavin and Chakrabarti, Mono, University of Strathclyde (2002) Impact of Scottish vocational qualifications on residential child care : have they fulfilled the promise? Social Work Education, 21 (2). pp. 183-197. ISSN 0261-5479