Assessment is an important part of any education system. Without assessment, we cannot be sure that students are learning anything, because, as many countries have found, the amount of time students spend in school is a poor guide to how much they have actually learned (Pritchett, 2013). However, assessment is often unpopular with key stakeholders […]
This printable PDF poster includes explanations of a range of key terms from education research, including causation; effect size; Hawthorne effect; practitioner research; control group; empirical research; intervention; randomised controlled trial; correlation; ethics; literature review; sample size; data; evidence-informed practice; peer review; and teacher journal clubs. Download now
Vision for the twenty-first century The World Economic Forum (WEF) Report: New Vision for Education (2015) is based on a detailed analysis of research literature and defines what it considers to be the most crucial skills for twenty-first century citizens worldwide. The WEF states that: To thrive in a rapidly evolving, technology-mediated world, students must […]
What’s the idea? The aim of this guide is to consider how we can motivate, engage and support children with special educational needs (SEN) to participate in arts activities from a distance. We know that the arts can be a ‘life-enhancing and essential part of our existence’ for all (Cultural Learning Alliance, 2017 p. 1). […]
Fulbridge Academy is a large 4 form inner-city school with over 900 children. 70 per cent of children use English as an additional language (EAL), with over 200 eligible for Pupil Premium. The academy has adopted an experiential and thematic approach to the curriculum, with themed spaces to immerse pupils in particular topics. Adopting direct […]
What’s the idea? Remote online learning has become the new norm in light of the pandemic. But how appropriate is this for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the Early Years? This guide offers alternative ways in which educators can encourage learning at home without the use of IT. What does the research say? […]
