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Nash, Poppy; Schlösser, Annette – Educational Studies, 2015
This paper reports a case study on working closely with a secondary school, to enhance understanding of disruptive behaviour, through the use of bespoke Continuing Professional Development (CPD) materials. This project evolved from the researchers' previous research on the extent to which teachers believe disruptive pupils can control their…
Descriptors: Secondary Schools, Case Studies, Student Behavior, Behavior Problems
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Driessen, Geert; Merry, Michael S. – Educational Studies, 2011
In many Western countries the pressure exerted on immigrants to integrate has become intense in recent years. Efforts to preserve their ethnic identity through multicultural recognition has now been replaced by the requirements of active civic participation and assimilation. Of course integration is considered important not only for the immigrant…
Descriptors: Ethnicity, Numeracy, Immigrants, Mathematics Achievement
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Shieh, Ruey S.; Chang, Sung-Lu; Liu, Eric Zhi-Feng – Educational Studies, 2011
This study investigates the attitudes of a group of low-status women towards computers through a deliberately designed computer training programme. Four aspects of the women's attitudes were examined, including computer anxiety, confidence, liking and usefulness. Data sources consist of pre- and post-surveys and interviews with the participants.…
Descriptors: Females, Computer Attitudes, Womens Studies, Socioeconomic Status
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Maun, Ian; Trend, Roger – Educational Studies, 2009
This empirical research involves the investigation of teachers' perceptions of a school transfer scheme whereby children aged 11+ years transfer permanently from primary to secondary school four weeks before the end of the summer term, in mid-June, in a small English town. Expressed perceptions of the secondary school staff concerning the…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Questionnaires, Transfer Policy, Transfer Programs
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Vogrinc, Janez; Zuljan, Milena Valencic – Educational Studies, 2009
Quality performance of the increasingly important professional role of the teacher requires a continued learning and professional growth of every individual. Action research represents one of the important factors in teachers' professional development, in particular when it is designed as a collaborative process involving teachers and researchers.…
Descriptors: Action Research, Professional Development, Teacher Researchers, Research Methodology
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Valencic, Milena; Vogrinc, Janez – Educational Studies, 2007
The induction period is a very important time in the career of a teacher and has a long-term influence on the teacher's professional development, efficacy, job satisfaction and the length of his/her career. One of the key roles in this period is played by the trainee's mentor. This paper presents the results of the extensive project…
Descriptors: Mentors, Trainees, Professional Development, Teacher Attitudes