Developing a project idea: the fundamentals of evidence-based practice

Here are some research resources to get you started   

Collations

These are collections of resources both generic and prepared for specific purposes. The first two are websites so you will have to browse or search further once you get there. The remaining three are 'Route Maps' organised around specific topics of relevance to English and maths. Hover over each tile to get a brief description of what it links to.

 

 

Dealing with Functional Skills Concerns 

The next group of resources are individual documentsabout English,maths and/or functional skills

• Building Mathematical skills in a vocational context 
• Building evidence into practice 
• What are the most effective forms of maths studdy and assessment post 16?
• Embedded Literacy and Numeracy 

CUREE Research 

 Here are two research reports by CUREE. The first was specifically prepared to examine the position within the sector for teaching English and maths. The second (now a bit dated) covers the whole curriculum

• Further Education and Skills 
• QCDA Building the Evidence Base 

General Practitioner Guidance 

This is a collection of individual documents you might find helpful in your role as a practitioner researcher

• Building Research Capacity
• Peer assessment 
• Leading adult vocational teaching and learning 
• Practitioner engagment in and/or with research and its effect on learners 
• Teachers as researchers 
• Supporting the research-engaged practitioner 
• What do effective FE teachers do to promote learner learning?
• Why practitioner research is important 

Evaluation and Research 

And finally, here are some guides to evaluating practice

• Practitioner action research 
• Starting from scratch: teacher to researcher and back again 
• The DIY evaluation guide 
• Using research findings to improve practice