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Holme, Richard; Schofield, Susie; Lakin, Elizabeth – Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal, 2020
This paper considers the under researched area relating to defining and conceptualising non-formal teacher professional development. It makes the case for adopting the general term grassroots professional development, specifically when this is self-directed activity led by educators. The article serves the purpose of being a position paper for…
Descriptors: Nonformal Education, Faculty Development, Program Effectiveness, Communities of Practice
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Perry, Emily; Boodt, Sarah – Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal, 2019
Teacher educators are crucial for the quality of the teaching workforce and therefore to the outcomes of learners. However, teachers frequently become teacher educators with little or no professional development to support them in these roles. In this paper we report on a professional development programme which aimed to address this gap in…
Descriptors: Teacher Educators, Teachers, Faculty Development, Foreign Countries
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Leech, Catherine – Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal, 2019
This project seeks to answer the question of which intervention practices are most effective for raising the academic attainment of GCSE maths pupils in England. The findings will have the potential to alleviate teacher workload and to raise pupil attainment by refining the intervention schemes employed in schools. The results will therefore also…
Descriptors: Intervention, Program Effectiveness, Educational Attainment, Exit Examinations
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Douglas, Alaster Scott – Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal, 2019
This study compares interview data from four pre-service teachers who took part in an ethnographic study in 2006 whilst on their teacher education course and then were interviewed again in 2015 about their subsequent careers. Their conceptualisations of knowing and of becoming a teacher are explored in order to comment on the process of learning…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teacher Education Programs, Preservice Teacher Education, Educational Philosophy
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Majer, Vanessa – Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal, 2019
Textbooks on dyslexia ascertain that writing strategies designed for dyslexic students are effective, some suggesting their suitability for all students. However, there is a lack of empirical evidence to substantiate these claims (Glazzard, 2011). This paper examines these claims, by presenting the findings from research into writing strategies…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teacher Education Programs, Preservice Teacher Education, Educational Philosophy
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Dudley, Kate – Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal, 2019
The ever-changing world of qualifications for the Early Years workforce depends on a wide range of factors. A dichotomy between the need for industry practice and academic skills is present within the current sector as changes to qualifications continue to develop. This paper explores one route of qualification into Early Years, the BTEC (Business…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Teachers, Teacher Education, Higher Education
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Brennan, Victoria; Mallabaum, Andrea; Seton, Linda – Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal, 2018
The aim of this current research is to investigate teachers' perceptions of the purpose and impact of chemistry/science outreach work. Considering views of educators, both in training and practice, is an important area to explore as teachers are the gatekeepers to these experiences and consciously or subconsciously have their own views about the…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Secondary School Teachers, Science Education, Outreach Programs
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Ahmed, Kamal – Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal, 2018
Critical thinking (CT) and critical writing (CW) skills are no doubt one of the core requirements and necessary tools required in Higher Education (HE). Previous research has highlighted the need as well as the benefits of supporting students with critical thinking, yet few have identified strategies which can be used effectively to promote…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Writing Skills, Study Skills, Skill Development
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Cobb, Wendy; Haisman-Smith, Nick; Jordan-Daus, Kerry – Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal, 2017
'Working in partnership to transform society through education' is the inspirational mission statement of our Faculty of Education. But what can and does 'working in partnership' mean in practice? This paper outlines a partnership development story with a charity and a university Faculty. There is limited research surrounding academic partnerships…
Descriptors: Empowerment, Change Agents, Partnerships in Education, Teacher Educators
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Hewitt, Shirley; Buxton, Sarah; Thomas, Ani – Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal, 2017
This article details a study in which student teachers were invited to attend Dramatherapy workshops to help support the development of their self-efficacy and emotional resilience. The aims of the intervention were to improve outcomes and student retention on teacher training programmes. Following the completion of the programme, students…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Resilience (Psychology), Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers