This case study is from one of 15 collaborative projects, across a range of cross-sector partnerships, that were commissioned by the Education and Training Foundation to evaluate the role of Advanced Practitioners, exploring the functions and values of the AP role.
A case study of a project that aimed to support teachers undertaking action research, focus on developing specialist pedagogies, and form an updateable resources for practitioners across the FE sector.
This toolkit has been produced to support the work of Advanced Practitioners (APs). It builds on an original set of cards used to develop the skills of teaching and learning coaches who, using a peer to peer coaching model, work with staff to improve specific aspects of their delivery. The cards are practical tools aimed at supporting APs to drive quality improvements in teaching, learning and assessment across provision. They can be used when working one to one with collages as well as with small groups and department teams.
Academic Research: Open-access research journal portals – examples
ONS are the UK’s largest independent producer of official statistics and its recognised national statistical institute. they are responsible for collecting and publishing statistics related to the economy, population and society (including education, adult learning and qualifications) at national, regional and local levels. They conduct the census in England and Wales every 10 years.
PISA is a triennial international survey which aims to evaluate education systems worldwide by testing the skills and knowledge of 15-year-old students. The international comparisons are used by some governments to inform their policies.
CERI carries out research that covers learning at all ages, from birth to old age. It goes beyond the formal education system. Specific emphasis is put on accumulating statistical evidence to the value of its research work.
The National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy, language and numeracy (NRDC) was established by the UK government in 2002 as part of its Skills for Life strategy that aimed to improve the literacy, numeracy and language skills of adults in England. On this website you will find over 150 publications, including research reports, research reviews and policy analysis.
NRDC closed its doors on 31st December 2015 but research publications are still available on its website.
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research is Britain's longest established independent research institute, founded in 1938. The vision of its founders was to carry out research to improve understanding of the economic and social forces that affect people’s lives, and the ways in which policy can bring about change. The Institute is independent of all party political interests. They receive no core funding from government and are not affiliated to any single university.
nfer is the UK's largest independent provider of research, assessment and information services for education, training and children's services. Their purpose is to provide independent evidence which improves education and training and hence the lives of learners. Its ambition is to be the research organisation of first choice for those who wish to make a positive difference to learners.
