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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"LB2361 Curriculum"”.
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An investigation into the dynamics of the National Curriculum Geography working group (1989-1990)
… investigation into the dynamics of the National Curriculum Geography Working Group from its establishment in May 1989 until June 1990 when it was disbanded. The thesis is primarily concerned with the ways in which the Geography Working Group approached its task of devising a National Curriculum …
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Subject media : a study in the sociocultural framing of discourse
… following the OCR AS specification produced for ‘Curriculum 2000’, in its first examination session - January 2001. The purpose of the research is not to scrutinise the accuracy of such assessment, or its value, but to raise questions about subject identity at the institutional level represented …
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The challenges of designing and delivering an appropriate English as a modern foreign language curriculum for primary school aged children in Oman.
… stakeholders’ experiences of the English primary curriculum reform of grades 3 and 4 in Omani state schools. At the macro level, it examines the impetus for reform and its aims. At the micro level, it examines the challenges and opportunities teachers experienced, the quality of support and …
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Policy, curriculum and the teaching of English language in the primary school
This thesis sets out to examine the ways in which changes in political thinking affect policy in respect of the teaching of English language in the primary school. In particular, there is examination of the impact of liberal/progressive and New Right thinking in this area. It also examines how and …
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The lay/professional relationship: the relationship between headteachers and chairs of governing bodies of schools in wales.
This thesis examines the relationship between headteachers and chairs of school governing bodies in Wales, exploring lay involvement in the governance of education. One main rationale for the thesis was the recognition that school governors constitute the biggest group of volunteers in the UK …
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Social empowerment or social control : an exploration of pupils' prior knowledge of citizenship, and its application to appropriate teaching and learning in a junior school
… be taken account of to inform, not only the curriculum, but also teaching and learning. My concern was that without doing so, paradoxically, citizenship might have more to do with social control than the intended outcome of empowerment. A key finding of the study was that teachers taught …
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An exploration of attitudes towards the English curriculum in educational establishments in urban and rural Pakistan
… empirical study of attitudes towards the English curriculum in Pakistan. As such, it represents politically and religiously contentious educational issues in a country where society is highly stratified and religious and political elites determine the education system.
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An international curriculum for global awareness
The aim of an International Curriculum is to ensure that the stipulated pedagogical objectives, content of instruction, teaching-learning strategies and materials will lead to educational achievement. Thus, its role is to outline the social impact on educational systems and highlight the political …
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School day intervention opportunities for increasing 7-11 year old children?s moderate to vigorous physical activity
… opportunities (time inside and outside of the curriculum) and resources in the form of space, equipment and staff for children to learn and develop healthy behaviours, at a time when they are most receptive to behaviour change. The overall aim of the thesis was to identify the different …
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Is cooperative learning an appropriate pedagogy to support the four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence?
… investment in training. At the same time, a new curriculum, called Curriculum for Excellence, is being introduced in Scotland that will bring significant changes to current practice. Underpinning this new curriculum is the development of the ‘four capacities’ of successful learners, confident …
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A phenomenological study of pre-service teachers' subject knowledge in secondary design and technology
This study explored the development of subject knowledge by pre-service teachers of Design and Technology (D&T) in secondary schools in England. In doing so it aimed to throw light on their lived experience of developing subject knowledge whilst on placement in schools. It was anticipated that this …
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Learning difficulties in genetics and the development of related attitudes in Taiwanese junior high schools
This study seeks to explore the problems of genetics learning and to identify possible ways forward. The work was carried out at junior high school level in Taiwan. Genetics is often thought of as a subject or a topic in biology that is difficult to learn and understand, especially for novices. A …
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Developing an active learning approach for the geography pilot GCSE – an action research investigation
… Using a holistic framework intertwining curriculum, learning and assessment, a collaborative action research approach was used to develop an active and innovative learning environment, focusing on the work of two groups of GCSE students following the Pilot GCSE course. A conscious …