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(2008, 1900 words)
The paper looks at children's acquisition of an additional language in a nursery examining the perceptions of parents with regard to the nature and methods of learning. The issues of parent-teacher interaction are considered; the language acquisition process is discussed highlighting the importance of individual attention and suggesting recommendations about the flexibility, usability and accessibility of the concepts and skills taught at the nursery.
(2005, 3300 words)
This paper assesses the Active Schools initiative by looking at each aspect of the program step-by-step, this includes: Activemark/Sportsmark, TOP Play/TOP Sport, Awards For All, Coaching for Teachers among others. The essay also makes reference to the sport development continuum and assesses the emphasis that Active Schools puts on which stage of the continuum.
(2002, 2500 words)
This writing is going to explore contemporary curriculum issues in the early years with reference to play and how it appears in the curriculum. It gives reference to Birth to Three Matters, the Curriculum Guidance to the Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum. It also touches upon key theorists perspectives on play.
(2006, 1000 words)
The paper examines the effects of story telling on schoolchildren arguing its importance as a learning tool in consolidating information, capturing attention, developing creativity, etc. A personal teaching experience related to story-telling tasks is described.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper looks at the methods of acquiring learning skills and the impact of effective education on a person’s life. A positive behaviour strategy is discussed touching on children’s intellectual abilities and their ability to reciprocate sarcasm, humour, etc. The importance of organizing the learning environment is emphasised.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines the technique of ‘miscue analysis’ aimed to evaluate the products of children’s oral reading. Common types of reading errors among younger children are identified; the author’s experience in miscue analysis during the school placement is described highlighting the problems encountered in reading assessment.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper examines the role of investigation in teaching mathematics at school. The concept of investigation is defined; the forms of investigations in mathematics are identified; the keys and obstacles to successful investigations in children are discussed.
(2006, 4000 words)
The first intention of the following paper is to provide an initial view of the way that things are in Greece when it comes to inclusion in the early years in nursery schools. This is attempted through a case study. Through the descriptions and observations of a classroom, inside a typical public school in Athens. This school, and to be more specific this classroom, included a child with Special Educational Needs. The second intention is to compare, contrast and examine the situation with up to date research.
(2003, 2100 words)
This paper investigates the individual components included in a group collaborated medium term plan (MTP). The MTP is based on five lessons and focuses on electricity as a topic within science, for year three children. The MTP is included within the appendices. The paper brakes down the individual elements of the MTP and describes how children's thoughts and ideas may change and develop over a sequence of lessons. It highlights the reasoning behind the creation and layout of a MTP and justifies the activities stated.
(2003, 2100 words)
This paper details how pupil knowledge and understanding progresses from mental to written calculations in addition and subtraction. It looks in depth at the reception to year six ages and describes and evaluates the methods children must learn, (according to the National Numeracy Strategy, 1999). The paper identifies misconceptions which children may have or develop and how to overcome them, listing appropriate resources representations to support children's learning. diagrams are used throughout the paper to illustrate concepts.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper reports on the approach to mathematics known as Realistic Mathematics Education (RME), reviewing its development in the Netherlands, the concept of horizontal and vertical mathematization, the practices of RME teaching at school, the ways of raising attainment levels in numeracy, etc.
(2006, 2600 words)
This paper examines and thoroughly discusses the history of inclusive education and how it was introduced. It goes on to further discuss the effects it has had on society and in the general, mainstream, educational system. The inclusion of children with special needs is also discussed and furthermore, the various policies that have lead to inclusive education being introduced in the UK are presented briefly.
(2006, 4500 words)
This paper looks at how the subject leader could best utilise their role into achieving the best learning outcomes in the high-school setting. Different aspects regarding their roles and responsibilities are looked into, and special emphasis is given on how they can achieve an effective collaborative learning environment between the teachers and the students in the high-school setting.
(2003, 3800 words)
The aim of this assignment is to investigate how the development of key skills within Physical Education has been received in schools, with a main focus on Information Communication Technology (ICT) and teachers opinions surrounding this key skill. Fundamentally, I wanted to understand what motivates teachers to use ICT, and the impact ICT has on Physical Education when integrated at Key Stage 3. Key issues also to be taken into consideration were funding, training, resources, age and finding the time to implement this key skill without losing practical time. It was important that key findings were also compared against research documented in the literature.
(2002, 3700 words)
The following assignment will attempt to investigate female participation rates within a selected Secondary School and the reasonings behind the apparent lack of interest from adolescent females towards sport participation. The study will draw on the personal feelings and experiences of young females from Years 7 and 9, regarding sports participation and to whether subjects felt they had missed out on the benefits often claimed for participation in physical activity and sport, such as the attainment of a range of physical competencies that in turn can contribute to the positive factors of self-confidence and self-esteem. Finally, the investigation will draw together key findings and results and suggest possible applications that could be adopted within the schools current practice in order to increase female participation rates.
(2006, 2500 words)
The purpose of this essay is to outline and discuss the benefits that compulsory education has brought to the United Kingdom. Initially, a literature review is presented and then the main key-issues are discussed in detail
(2004, 4500 words)
In this essay the basic elements of communication will be presented in relation to the teaching and learning environment and, more specifically, how learners communicate and work in groups. Also, a review about two communication theories will be presented. Student teacher will then present her own views and approaches and illustrate ways to develop competence to communicate more successfully with learners from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and create a comfortable classroom atmosphere that will promote effective communication and learning.
(2004, 2500 words)
Two methods which can be used in order to achieve this differentiation are setting and ability grouping. Setting involves clustering children across a year group and therefore a minimum two-phase entry is a prerequisite. Ability grouping takes place within the classroom where the children are split into groups according to their level of achievement and are given tasks matched to that identified ability. This essay discusses the strengths and weaknesses of these two methods to differentiate in numeracy.
(2004, 2500 words)
The role of the mathematics subject leader has become increasingly demanding over the last fifteen years. In order to implement the National Numeracy Strategy effectively all subject leaders have to deliver In-Service Education for Teachers (INSET) sessions, observe and monitor standards of mathematics teaching throughout the school and liase with their local education authority (LEA) NNS consultants. This essay critically analyses an interview with a mathematics subject leader in an English primary school with reference to the role of the subject leader and the demands and tensions within the role linked to government initiatives
(2005, 2000 words)
This paper reviews and critically analyses a specific research article. The article involves a study of the patterns of interaction and response in whole class teaching between boys and girls. The review involves examining the study's methodology, analysis of information and data and the main findings. Observation and interaction is involved in the study.
(2004, 2000 words)
The present paper discusses current critical issues of English educational policy. The discussion is opened with the importance of compulsory education, which is viewed as the most crucial part of the formal education. The state's responsibility to provide certain educational provisions is also reviewed. Later on, the writer reviews the importance of the education and potential beneficiaries of the educational process. This revision considers different beneficiaries as individuals, state and society. Current state's objectives in relation to education are explored. The paper discusses the changes that took place, in terms of changing role of the state in the educational process. Then, recent proposals regarding the amendments of the educational policy are reviewed in terms of their congruence with state's objectives. Because of the complexity of the issue the writer tries to undertake impartial approach, analysis the affect of the proposal on various stakeholders.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper studies the problems related to childrens education at early ages drawing on a review of literature on child psychology and learning processes. Physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of younger children are discussed highlighting the problems faced by a practitioner and identifying the roles of practitioners in childrens upbringing.
(2004, 8000 words)
This case study sets out to explore the effects of introducing children to relational division strategies for written calculations on childrens competence and understanding of division. In this study, a group of 6 Year 4 high ability pupils were introduced to relational methods of calculating written division algorithms The pupils were taught 2 methods for calculating division questions taken from Skemps (1987) activities to promote relational understanding. None of the pupils had previously been taught either of these methods. Childrens levels of competence in written division calculations were ascertained at the start and end of the research project. The pupils ability was assessed using a set of bare and contextual division questions. Concept mapping was used to assess the pupils development of the underlying concepts of division and they responded to an interview at the start of the research project designed to assess whether their learning of division strategies was based on relational understanding or rote learning.
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