Teacher Leader Abstracts
The abstracts completed by Teacher Leaders can be obtained by clicking on the relevant title. The abstract explains the purpose of the Teacher Leader action research work and refers specifically to the results or conclusions of the study; it gives a brief overview of the work that has been undertaken.
Lorraine Brookbanks from Swindon Academy - ‘Can an enquiry based literacy project better engage low-attaining boys in single-sex English lessons?'
Cat Butler from Lambeth Academy - 'The implementation and evaluation of Assessment for Learning Strategies to improve MFL controlled conditions written work at KS4'
John Velasco from Manchester Academy - 'Using ActivExpression with Year 9 Students'
Christopher Brown from Walthamstow Academy - 'An investigation into different Assessment for Learning strategies in KS3 music'
Jennifer Holt from Barnsley Academy - 'Assessing the appropriateness of using test results and questions from nationally produced KS2 Science SATs papers as the basis for intervention'
Tim Bayliss from Lincoln Minster School - 'An evaluation of student perceptions of a range of interactive electronic whiteboard (IWB) techniques used in secondary Key Stage 3 Geography - specifically a justification and critical evaluation of various IWB techniques to determine which best engage and involve students, which they most enjoy, respond to and perceive as useful'
Eloise Martin from Lambeth Academy - 'Developing strategies to diagnose, monitor and improve performance of Gifted and Talented students in Modern Foreign Languages'
Oonagh Cassidy from Manchester Academy - 'How can teachers improve teaching and learning for Year 7 students with Special educational Needs' and 'How can Manchester Academy improve the transition process between primary and secondary school'
Gordon Stephenson from Hull Collegiate School - 'An analysis of how a more inclusive language classroom can be created for dyslexic pupils of Modern Foriegn Languages in Key Stage 3 and 4' and 'The development of strategies to identify, support and challenge the exceptionally-able or 'gifted' pupils of Modern Foriegn Languages (Key Stages 3, 4 and 5) in Hull Collegiate School'
Caroline Bowmer from Sunderland High School - 'Raising A-Level Chemistry attainment via interaction with the students'
Matthew Atkinson from Ashford School - Does horizontal setting of Yr7 Science pupils improve pupil progress when compared to vertical setting?
