1.3.1 Introduction
This unit will help you to identify and use information in Science and Nature, whether for your work, study or personal purposes. Experiment with some of the key resources in this subject area, and learn about the skills which will enable you to plan searches for information, so you can find what you are looking for more easily. Discover the meaning of information quality, and learn how to evaluate the information you come across. You will also be introduced to the many different ways of organis
1.2.1 Planning Your Search
This unit will help you to identify and use information in Science and Nature, whether for your work, study or personal purposes. Experiment with some of the key resources in this subject area, and learn about the skills which will enable you to plan searches for information, so you can find what you are looking for more easily. Discover the meaning of information quality, and learn how to evaluate the information you come across. You will also be introduced to the many different ways of organis
1.1.4 Evaluating Information
This unit will help you to identify and use information in Science and Nature, whether for your work, study or personal purposes. Experiment with some of the key resources in this subject area, and learn about the skills which will enable you to plan searches for information, so you can find what you are looking for more easily. Discover the meaning of information quality, and learn how to evaluate the information you come across. You will also be introduced to the many different ways of organis
What are the effects of ability grouping on GCSE attainment?
This is a digest of a study published in 2005 which followed 6000 British pupils from Year 9 through to their GCSE examinations in Year 11. Prior attainment in Key Stage 2 and 3 national tests was compared with achievement at GCSE, and then related to the amount of setting experienced from Years 7 to 11.
Market research
Market research I'm required to design a self-study resource which could be used to support low attaining (below grade C) pupils when completing individual GCSE project work for Design & Technology. the resource should enable them to effectively present market research of their products. Please could you suggest any websites that may have some good examples?
2.2 Civil and criminal law
The law is an interesting and lively subject that touches upon all aspects of everyday life. But how are laws in the UK made and who makes them? This unit will introduce you to the key players in law making in the UK and provide some helpful tips on study techniques.
Learning to change
This unit is for people who are thinking about making changes in their lives, such as returning to study or taking a different direction at work. It will help you build on what you already know; consider the choices open to you; use your skills and qualities to achieve change; and make plans for the future.
Are we really grouping pupils for success?
This National Strategies (NS) document is presented as a set of guidance for school leaders to accompany the research findings from the DfES study, Pupil Grouping Strategies and Practices at Key Stage 2 and 3: Case Studies of 24 Schools in England (RR796).
2.7 Summary
Whether you're a professional musician, play music with your friends on the weekends or just like to listen to CDs, music technology affects your life. In this unit, you will learn some of the basics of music technology, starting with what sound is, how it is created and how it travels.
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.
The status of teachers and the teaching profession: views from inside and outside the profession –
This research report, published in 2006, presents the interim findings from a four year study of the status of teachers and the teaching profession in England, commissioned by the Department of Education and Skills (DfES) in 2002.
Report on the 1o Congrès Internacional Noves Tendències en la formació Permanent del Profesorat (
By the start of this largely Castillian language conference, 612 people had registered and there were almost 200 papers, including oral and poster presentations. The participants included a Minister of Education, representatives of local and regional authorities, teacher educators and researchers. They came from many European countries and virtually all Latin American countries.
1.1 Analysis, interpretation and evaluation
This unit is essential reading if you want to look at, and think about, people's ideas, practices and products to try to understand what they mean. Developing your skill in analysis–interpretation–evaluation and communication is a good and worthwhile investment. Aimed at learners of arts and humanities subjects, you will find this unit invaluable whether you are new to study or more experienced.
Working with Adults: A systematic literature review on how training and professional development act
This resource is the report from a study conducted by the Working with adults Review Group, for the EPPI-centre (part of the Social Science Research Unit at the Institute of Education, London). The study investigated the international research literature published between 1988 and 2006 from studies concerning the training and professional development of teaching assistants (TAs). The aim was to provide an overview of current training and professional development of TAs for policymakers, teachers
Introduction to improving your skills in problem solving
This unit focuses on higher level skills. Skills development is complementary to other learning – it cannot be done in isolation. The higher level skills in this material aim to raise your awareness of the processes of learning and development – other subject-based material must supply the context and motivation for this. Key skills underpin the ability to carry out successfully, and improve on, a wide range of tasks in higher education, employment and wherever there is a continuation of le
Developing a strategy
This unit focuses on higher level skills. Skills development is complementary to other learning – it cannot be done in isolation. The higher level skills in this material aim to raise your awareness of the processes of learning and development – other subject-based material must supply the context and motivation for this. Key skills underpin the ability to carry out successfully, and improve on, a wide range of tasks in higher education, employment and wherever there is a continuation of le
Sure Start Children’s Centres: Building Brighter Futures
This is a resource published by the Department for Children, Schools and Families explaining the role and purpose of Sure Start Children’s Centres. It summarises what the Sure Start Centres do, how they do it and explains how they are intended to close the achievement gap between the most disadvantaged children in England and the rest.
TDA Standards case study: Subject knowledge and application
A case study charting the experiences of trainees on a secondary PGCE programme in RE, including the ways in which the provider tailored provision to prepare trainees for their work in a wide range of settings where religious education is delivered.
IASFM 12 Conference: Boundaries of Identity
This podcast was recorded at the second plenary event of the 12th International Association for the Study of Forced Migration (IASFM) conference. This podcast was recorded at the second plenary event of the 12th International Association for the Study of Forced Migration (IASFM) conference, which was held on Tuesday 30th June 2009 in Nicosia, Cyprus. Chaired by John Nassari, including Chris Dolan, Gaim Kibreab, Olga Dimitriou and Deidre Clancy.
