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Subject knowledge Websites

Hi, I am Staring GTP (Graduate Teacher Programme) this September; Training in K3, year 3. I need to increase my subject knowledge for “English, Maths, and Science” Is there any good website that deal with just increasing subject knowledge for Trainees. Thank you.

01.09.10

School culture

I am currently undertaking a cultural analysis of my school using the onion model 'manifestations of culture at different depths' from Hofstede and Hofstede (2005). Is there any information avaliable on school culture, particularly using this approach or in general around school mission statements and how that effects the school ethos and day to day operating. This is for M-level work. I have...

01.09.10

Government policy Primary

Hi, I'm a new GTP student. For an assignment I would like articles on the new 'Conservative Liberal Democrat policy on the primary curriculum' and particularly their response to the Cambridge Primary Review. I have found some general press coverage and have the coalition agreement, but my seach using the above key words in quotation marks and haven't had any results published after the new...

26.08.10

Addition Calculation

I am about to start an assignment for part of a course called MAST ( Maths Specialist Teacher Programe) I am going to research why we use the numberline method for addition rather than column additon method ? This links with my schools current policy where column methods are only introduced when children are secure level 4 mathematicians. I have looked at several books by Ian Thompson and Julie...

23.08.10

Controversial issues

Hi I hope you can help I am writing an essay about sensitive topics in the school curriculum particularly in science and I really can't find any research or journals which discuss the topic am look for information about teaching evolution to religous children and about smoking when a lot of pupils will have family who smoke or have died from the associated diseases. Thanks I will be grateful...

20.08.10

Peer influence Participation

Hello there, I part of my SCITT course am looking to undertake an action research project on - The "Peer Effect" in relation to the take up of Study Support at KS3 and KS4. I have found a number of papers on the benefits of Study Support and Extended Learning, however the influence of the peer group on participation seems to be rarley mentioned. The one exception being a small headed section in...

20.08.10

ICT Relevance education

Hi, I am studying for my MTL and am writing about incidents that change the way I teach. I want to write about how I now try and link my ICT lessons with real life as I have had several students that think that ICT as a discrete subject is a waste of time. I have tried several searches including relevant, relevance, real life etc but have not found any material that is useful. Please could you...

17.08.10

Fathers Parent participation

I am currently writing my literature review for my dissertation. I am looking at father’s involvement in children’s education. I have found lots of useful items for parent involvement generally but nothing specific to fathers? Also, something that conflicts with the view that parental involvement is good/ improves children’s attainment.

30.07.10

Autism Assessment methods

I work with post 16 learners with autistic spectrum conditions and I am looking for diagnostic assessment tools specific to the triad of ASC conditions and sensory perception difficulties, to assess support need within educational settings specific to ASC .

28.07.10

Teacher effectiveness

I'm trying to find any research into the characteristics that are known to make an ITT applicant into a good (successful) teacher in the long term. Is this for example linked to academic achievement at university (does a 1st class degree influence success against a 2:2 or othwerwise), psychological characteristcis or otherwise. Essentially I'm trying to research if we can influence the chance of...

28.07.10

Probability Primary

Hello! I am writing an assignment discussing the progression of mathematical understanding. Specifically in relation to using and understanding probability within KS1. This involves investigating processess, associated skills involved in the mathematical area and also the subject principles. This is so to find ways to support the development of the child's understanding of probability having...

28.07.10

PE Further education

Hi, I am going into my third year, and I have changed my mind about my research idea. I now would like to go into further / post compulsory education. My idea is to link the future of sport in further education policy and a local sports colleges, only I don't know if this would pass as a dissertation topic. I like the idea of a comparison between what the policy suggest and what is actually...

27.07.10

Autism Inclusion Integration

I wonder if you can help me some more. I realise now that I need to give you a lot more information! I am writing an assignment at Masters Level about Inclusion vs Integration. I have been very interested in the Ellis/Blamires short article you previously referred me to. I have to refer the assignment to my own practise which is at Key Stages 1 and 2. I work in a Resourced Provision for...

27.07.10

Virtual learning environments

I am currently writing an assignment with the following title: 'The Use of Virtual Learning Environments to Enhance Learning and Assessment in Secondary Schools'. I am considering whether VLEs are meeting the government's goals for 'personalised learning'. I have done lots of searching on Becta and of previously asked questions on this website, but am struggling to find information about the...

27.07.10

Music Subject choice

Can you find me anything on whether the use of technology at KS3 makes it more likely students will choose Music as an option at KS4? Thankyou.

09.07.10

Computer software EAL

Dear E Librarian, I would be very grateful if you could direct me towards any information, research related to my dissertation question. – To develop a software resource for use with EAL learners who have Urdu as their first language. Thank you

09.07.10

Numeracy Educational history

I am writing an assignment on primary numeracy. Are there any journals/books available that highlight how numeracy has been taught in primary education over the years? Thanking you in advance

07.07.10

Literature reviews

Hi, Currently trying to do a literature review for university. My aim is to develop a sensory garden for under two's. However i am struggling with how to begin the review, I've tried looking for literature review examples on line. Also how to start the review with the aim to linking it to current legislation and research. I would be grateful for any assistance. Many thanks

07.07.10

Disability School transport

Hi. Thank you for your last help - I managed 93% in my assignment and a large part of that was down to your help. I am now working on an assignment with the title "What is the impact of disability on children's experiences of childhood?" and I have to critically evaluate 4 studies. I would like to focus on the "school transport/school bus" and am trying to find any relevant studies to children's...

01.07.10

National Curriculum

The introduction to my 2000 word assignment comparing and contrasting the Cambridge Review with the Rose Report is on the history of the National Curriculum, I would welcome advice on searching the website as this is my first attempt.

28.06.10