Will Words Work?
This study explored whether expanding the vocabulary of vocational GCSE English resit learners would improve their grades.
This study explored whether expanding the vocabulary of vocational GCSE English resit learners would improve their grades.
This paper explored the apparent contradiction between a focus on assessment criteria - potentially killing creativity - when creative writing forms a large part of the GCSE English exam content.
This research considers why 'learning intentions' are frequently shared and displayed, but not utilised, resulting in teachers and learners failing to see their value.
Conducted during lockdown, this project aimed to improve the responses to creative writing tasks from high needs learners by developing their use of descriptive vocabulary.
A project exploring enriching vocational learners’ vocabularies by adopting a deliberate, explicit approach.
This project explored building resilience and a growth mindset in GCSE English Language and Functional Skills students by encouraging them to explore their perceptions of themselves as learners.
Kendal College and South Lakes Community Learning aimed at developing a learner-led strategy, incorporating emojis to ignite learner motivation, engagement and build resilience in English and ESOL.
A thesis submitted as part of the ETF/sunCETT MPhil Practitioner Research Programme.
An ETF/sunCETT (2019 -20) MA Short Course research report and poster exploring the use of Graphic Novels in GCSE English classes.
An ETF/sunCETT (2019 -20) MA Short Course research report and poster exploring utilising the learner voice.