Teacher confidence and teaching and learning in data handling
Aim: To examine the effect of teacher confidence on pupil confidence and hence achievement in the teaching and learning of mathematics with particular reference to data handling.
The Evidence People
Primary
Is there truly a shirt of happiness or not? Developing thinking through a Community of Enquiry approach.
Aim: To consider whether a Community of Enquiry approach would improve the ability of Y5 and 6 pupils to discuss issues arising from texts by asking relevant questions. Individual teachers were keen to:
Develop written responses to comprehension texts; or
Improve the quality of questioning and discussion.
Using action learning to support the development of primary teachers mathematical knowledge
Aim: The aim of this doctoral project (with Sussex University) was to improve the mathematical performance of an inner city primary school by developing the subject knowledge, pedagogical skills and the curriculum content knowledge of its teachers.
Exercise for learning
Aim:
To introduce the INPP daily exercise programme and to assess whether it had an impact upon reading.
To train support staff to implement the daily programme.
To inform and involve parents in the project.
Habitats for teacher research
Aim: The report of the survey of practitioner use of research carried out in England in 2011 by the NTRP.
An investigation of How Teachers Can Help Children Become Originators and Creators Rather than Passive Users of ICT Systems
Aim: To see whether selected teaching strategies can promote creative work from children using ICT systems for the production of visual imagery.
How can Primary Schools Encourage Boys to Develop a More Positive Attitude towards Learning?
Aim: To identify strategies that will improve boys attitudes to learning in primary schools.
Promoting good understanding of number concepts and skills
Aim: To identify which teaching methods are more effective in promoting good understanding of number concepts and skills for pupils to make significant progress in number at Key Stage 2.
Does the development of 'pupil voice' activities enhance young learners' experience of school?
The research aimed to address the following questions:
Can the development of pupil voice help move a school from a performance driven culture to a pupil-centred learning culture?
Do pupil voice activities enhance teaching and learning?
Does the growth of pupil voice activities have a positive or negative impact on staff?
Une question de writing?
Aim: To compare approaches to the teaching of writing and handwriting in England and France.