The following articles were published during 2020 and included within the Issue 2 Mailing.
Francome, T. (2020) Mixed-ability Maths Groups Influence Pupils’ Mindsets, Teachers’ Mindsets and Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices, Researching Education, 1(2).
The Coronavirus outbreak showcased the adaptability and resilience of teachers. However, teachers face a further challenge as schools return. Because social-distancing means many will be teaching mathematics in mixed-attainment groups – a practice often uncommon in secondary schools.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4283371
Siraj, I., Kingston, D. & Melhuish, E. (2020) Can Professional Development in the Early Years bring about improved outcomes for children?, Researching Education, 1(2).
Can staff training be a waste of time and money, or might it be the best investment that any early years provision can make?
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4283377
Gripton, C. (2020) How do children experience ‘ability’ in primary school? Researching Education, 1(2).
The impact of ‘ability-informed’ practices upon individual children is difficult to predict and raises questions about their use.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4283385
Lalli, G. (2020) Come dine with me! School mealtime and ‘social learning’, Researching Education, 1(2)
Many schools see pupil mealtime as an opportunity for useful social interaction – as well as nutrition
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4283391
Bates, A. (2020) ‘Swimming against the tide’: character education and the importance of recognition, Researching Education, 1(2)
Teaching children about ‘desirable’ traits is a nice idea but unlikely to succeed
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4283395
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