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Evaluating a personal questionnaire method for the appraisal of student concerns: A pilot study
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Topham, P. Evaluating a personal questionnaire method for the appraisal of student concerns: A pilot study

The aim of this project was to evaluate the use of personal questionnaires as a form of enquiry into the individual experience of university students, and as a possible guide to student support processes. The general background to the work is a univ... Read More about Evaluating a personal questionnaire method for the appraisal of student concerns: A pilot study.

Short-term effectiveness of drain-blocking in suppressing enzymic peat decomposition and DOC export
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enzymic peat decomposition and DOC export

It has become evident that there is a general problem of increasing colour in the water draining from areas of accumulated peat in upland Britain. It was agreed in early 2007 to set up a preliminary investigation into the causes of change in colour u... Read More about Short-term effectiveness of drain-blocking in suppressing enzymic peat decomposition and DOC export.

Reporting difference in Dungannon
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Jempson, M. Reporting difference in Dungannon

Analysis of media coverage of ‘foreigners’ in Dungannon; journalistic study of attitudes on the ground; commentary and recommendations for Action plan to improve, coverage and community relations.

Preparing teachers for management and leadership of multi-agency assessment of vulnerability: building capacity in ITT, TDA
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Davies, J. D., Ryan, J., Tarr, J., Last, K., Kushner, S., & Rose, R. Preparing teachers for management and leadership of multi-agency assessment of vulnerability: building capacity in ITT, TDA

Teachers are increasingly being encouraged and/or are under statutory requirements to collaborate in multi-agency procedures for dealing with vulnerable and at-risk children and children with special educational needs. A main aim of this project was... Read More about Preparing teachers for management and leadership of multi-agency assessment of vulnerability: building capacity in ITT, TDA.

Feeling stupid: A survey of university students’ experience of social anxiety in learning situations
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Topham, P. Feeling stupid: A survey of university students’ experience of social anxiety in learning situations

In this study, 300 university students at UWE Bristol reported on their experiences of social anxiety in learning situations. Participants were self-selected using an initial screening tool and were invited to complete a web-based questionnaire. Desc... Read More about Feeling stupid: A survey of university students’ experience of social anxiety in learning situations.

Integrated children’s services: Evaluating practice to support learning for new roles
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Oliver, B. Integrated children’s services: Evaluating practice to support learning for new roles

The Every Child Matters agenda is leading to significant change for the children’s workforce. Higher Education can play a significant role in this process, appropriately aligning student learning with the new ways of working. However, it has been not... Read More about Integrated children’s services: Evaluating practice to support learning for new roles.

KKTC'deki ilk okuma-yazma öğretimi ile ilgili uygulamalar ve bunlara ilişkin öğretmen görüş ve değerlendirmeleri [Teacher views and evaluations related to the elementary reading instruction practices in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus]
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Babayigit, S., & Konedrali, G. KKTC'deki ilk okuma-yazma öğretimi ile ilgili uygulamalar ve bunlara ilişkin öğretmen görüş ve değerlendirmeleri [Teacher views and evaluations related to the elementary reading instruction practices in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus]

Bu anket çalışmasındaki temel amaçlar şu şekilde özetlenebilir: (a) KKTC’deki ilk okuma-yazma ile ilgili uygulamaları kapsamlı ve sistemli bir şekilde tespit etmek; (b) öğretmenlerin bu uygulamalar hakkındaki görüş ve değerlendirmelerini saptamak; (c... Read More about KKTC'deki ilk okuma-yazma öğretimi ile ilgili uygulamalar ve bunlara ilişkin öğretmen görüş ve değerlendirmeleri [Teacher views and evaluations related to the elementary reading instruction practices in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus].

An independent review of monitoring measures undertaken in Neath Port Talbot in respect of particulate matter (PM10)
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Hayes, E. T., & Chatterton, T. An independent review of monitoring measures undertaken in Neath Port Talbot in respect of particulate matter (PM10)

The purpose of this Executive Summary is not to provide a comprehensive summation of all the observations and conclusions identified during this study but rather provide a synopsis of the main findings of this independent review. The points raised in... Read More about An independent review of monitoring measures undertaken in Neath Port Talbot in respect of particulate matter (PM10).

Testing interactive CDRoms of communication skills for working with people with learning disabilities
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Moore, L., & Scarborough, K. Testing interactive CDRoms of communication skills for working with people with learning disabilities

There is evidence to show that UK health professionals need to improve how they care for people with learning disabilities. Reports from MENCAP have highlighted professionals lack of knowledge and skills about learning disabilities resulting in poor... Read More about Testing interactive CDRoms of communication skills for working with people with learning disabilities.