The effect of grammar teaching (sentence combining) in English on 5 to 16 year olds’ accuracy and
The second of two reviews of research evidence using the EPPI review protocol that consider the relationship between grammar teaching and written composition concludes that sentence-combining is one effective way of improving the syntactic maturity of 5 – 16 year olds.
Ways forward with ICT
This is a web based resource, and is one of the General Teaching Council’s Research for Teachers (formerly Research of the Month (ROM)) case studies. The full title of the study is 'Ways forward with ICT: effective pedagogy using information and communications technology for literacy and numeracy in primary schools'.
QCA Annual report on curriculum and assessment: Maths 2004/5
This is the QCA 2004/05 annual report for maths. It is a review of findings from a wide field of significant sources including subject associations, Ofsted, the Basic Skills Agency, King’s College London and the Mathematics Education Review Group of the Evidence for Policy and Practice Information Co-ordinating (EPPI) Centre.
The Annual Report of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Schools 2004/05: Science in Secondary School
This is a short report which draws on the evidence gathered during school inspections from September 2003 to July 2005. It is the last in a series and reflects upon changes since Ofsted inspections began.
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Ever wondered how a computer processes data into information? This unit will help you to understand the distinction between the two and examines how a computer-based society impacts on daily life. You will learn what computers can do with data to produce information and how computers can be used to work with data and search for it, control machines, and support commercial operations.
Labelling
Labelling I am completing a research project on the effect of labelling children and what this does to their self esteem and attainment. It is based around the primary aged child but not a specific key stage. Any information you could give me would be great. I have looked at a few journals on the effect of informal and formal labelling.
4.4 Summary
Ever wondered how a computer processes data into information? This unit will help you to understand the distinction between the two and examines how a computer-based society impacts on daily life. You will learn what computers can do with data to produce information and how computers can be used to work with data and search for it, control machines, and support commercial operations.
3.2 Human beings, data, signs and symbols
Ever wondered how a computer processes data into information? This unit will help you to understand the distinction between the two and examines how a computer-based society impacts on daily life. You will learn what computers can do with data to produce information and how computers can be used to work with data and search for it, control machines, and support commercial operations.
Geography Nested hierarchies
Geography Nested hierarchies My dissertaion is based on children's understandings of nested hierarchies in geography. Could you tell me if any research has been carried out on this area recently?
Supporting E-learning Communities in ITT Series: A Partnership Approach to Developing the Use of Tab
This is arguably the best report in this series and could be a model for any future reports.
It is well structured with a sound rationale for the development activities based upon a utilisation of the evidence base.
The role of teachers in the assessment of learning
This is a pamphlet from the Assessment Reform Group that resulted from the Assessment Systems for the Future project funded by the Nuffield Foundation, published in 2003. The assertion is that assessment focused on testing will divert teaching and learning, and ultimately have a negative impact on children and schools. Evidence demonstrates that in England the current testing regime results in a curriculum that is narrowed, pupils at the borders of levels are focused upon at the expense of other
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Learning Through Play - Mathematical Development
This resource is a 15 minute Teachers TV programme which reports on one example from a 2004 project involving over 40 schools in Wales that piloted a play based curriculum for 3 – 7 year olds. The programme gives examples of the practices in mathematics of one school’s work with a Nursery and Foundation Stage unit.
The Stern Review (2006) The economics of climate change
Commissioned by the Treasury under Gordon Brown, this lengthy independent review critically examines, analyses and presents the scientific and economic evidence for the impact of climate change around the world.
Gender and education: the evidence on pupils in England
Described as a ‘topic paper’, this 2007 document draws together a range of evidence on gender differences of pupils from the Reception Year to the Sixth Form, including current statistics, international performance data, as well as research reports.
Every Child Matters and Teacher Education: a UCET Position Paper
This paper outlines UCET's position on the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda as it impacts on higher education-based teacher education. It draws out the implications for the sector in general ‘while devoting special attention to the major developments that are taking place in regard to the early years' (p6).
Secondary 14-19 Vocational - Professional Catering
This is a web based video programme from Teachers TV as part of their 14-19 Vocational Series, which focuses on a case study of how collaboration between a school and a Further Education College can provide appropriate vocational education for school pupils in professional catering and commercial restaurants.
Secondary 14-19 Vocational - Construction Trades
This is a web based video programme from Teachers TV as part of their 14-19 Vocational Series which focuses on a case study of how collaboration between a school, a Further Education College and training providers can raise achievement and boost progression into further education, training and work in construction.
What do specialists do in CPD programmes for which there is evidence of positive outcomes for pupils
EPPI-Centre have released a review titled "What do specialists do in CPD programmes for which there is evidence of positive outcomes for pupils and teachers?"
It investigates the role and work of specialists in CPD for which there is evidence of positive outcomes for pupils.
Lessons From the Front: 1,000 New Teachers Speak Up
This report, marking Teach First's fifth anniversary, has been launched today (14 November) at the House of Lords. Based on a survey of Teach First graduates, it recommends breaking down large schools into a series of small schools, each serving about 150 pupils.
