Kitchens, women and perception : from the inside, looking out
Subtitled 'A study of kitchens in a rural area of Cochabamba, Bolivia', this MA thesis by Mariana Butrón Oporto was presented at Lund University, Sweden in 2002. "The objective of the present research is to make a study of kitchens in rural communities of Chimore Bolivia. The research assumes that the women spend more time in the kitchens, and in consequence are the most exposed group to the kitchen conditions, and that the management and characteristics of the kitchen have effects on the healt
Institute of Social and Economic Research, University of Alaska
The Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University of Alaska Anchorage was established in 1961 and aims to conduct "non-partisan research that helps people understand social and economic systems and supports informed public and private decision-making". It is Alaska's oldest public policy research organization and maintains "the state's largest economic database and forecasts population and employment growth". There is information on projects, a link to the e-newsletter "Rsea
Institute for Survey and Policy Research, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
The Institute for Survey & Policy Research (ISPR), established as the Social Science Research Facility (SSRF) in 1968, is a survey research organization of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. ISPR provides "consulting on all aspects of survey research to university staff, and students and to local governments, non-profit agencies, and businesses". There is information on research projects and a link to the centre's quarterly review of economic and social issues, 'Monitoring Wisconsin'.
Leicestershire Statistics and Research Online (LSRO)
Leicestershire Statistics and Research Online (LSRO) is an excellent example of a community resource developed by a consortium of public bodies. It draws together in one place publically accessible statistics, data sets and official reports relating to Leicestershire. It is possible for users to search for the latest information and generate graphs and data relating to their local community. All aspects of local government services, policing, health services and population areas are covered. Tec
'Excellence' is future for UK research!
Member of The Council for Science and Technology Professor Alan Hughes explains why despite anticipated cuts in scientific funding, the future for science research in the UK has an excellent outlook.
Stem Cells in Research and in the Clinic
Prof. John Bryant : Course
The Ethics of Stem Cell Research and Cloning
Prof. John Bryant : Course
The Ethics of Stem Cell and Cloning Research
Prof. John Bryant : Course
Stem cells in Research and in the Clinic
Prof. John Bryant : Course
Raising Achievement in Writing through Action Research: The Croydon Writing Project (1999-2000)
This is a write-up of action research to raise standards in writing at Key Stages 0, 1 and 2. The project involved 22 teachers working with 523 pupils.
National Teacher Research Panel
Information on and links to The National Teacher Research Panel
Supporting pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) in mainstream primary schools: a
This is a systematic review using the eppi protocol that updated an earlier review on the effectiveness of strategies for supporting children with EBD in mainstream classes in primary schools and extended the scope to include how teachers and trainee teachers could be supported.
Research in practice: supporting evidence-informed practice with children and families
This is a large website focusing on evidence-informed practice with children and families.
PE ITTE Advice: PE ITTE tutors and research
A unit from the PE ITE Subject Induction Pack and Programme on PE ITTE tutors and research.
Music-ITE: Research Approaches in Music Education
A unit from the Music-ITE Subject Induction Pack and Programme on Research Approaches in Music Education.
(R&DA 12) Consistent, effective support, feedback and formal assessment of student teachers on block
This research identified critical issues in efforts to secure consistent, effective, support, feedback and formal assessment of student teachers on block placement. The report demonstrates systematic practices in case study research.
Supported by TTA Research and Development Award
The Research Informed Practice Site (TRIPS)
The Research Informed Practice Site (TRIPS) provides digests of recent educational research that are intended for practitioners. These are organised by themes and key questions to facilitate access. The site includes a glossary of educational terms.
General Teaching Council for England: Research for Teachers
The 'Research for Teachers' (formerly 'Research of the Month') section of the GTCE website contains research summaries aimed at supporting teachers in utilising the implications of research in their classrooms.
