Teaching Assistants’ perceptions on their role in supporting children’s learning in one primary school
Abstract The significant increase in the number of Teaching Assistants (TAs) throughout England has influenced the changes to their roles and responsibilities. Due to the rising extent of pupil needs and the considerable lack of available funding, more…
The cyclic connection between physical and mental health: from local case study to the globe
Abstract Higher Education (HE) students in England are more likely than other demographic to experience poor mental health. Through a case study approach focusing upon Nat, a 20-year-old HE student based in Cambridge, it will be argued that there is a…
Teaching Tradition: The reinforcement of Victorian gender ideals in Peter and Wendy
Abstract This essay analyses J.M. Barrie’s Peter and Wendy (1911) as a didactic tool that reinforces restrictive Victorian gender ideals amidst the cultural tensions posed by the emerging ‘New Woman’ movement. It argues that the novel shapes young male…
An exploration into children’s play preferences and gender in early years settings.
Abstract This research project aims to explore whether children (n=6) naturally gravitate towards toys that align with their gender. It was hypothesised that girls would prefer to play with feminine toys, and boys would prefer to play with masculine toys…
What are early years practitioners’ perspectives on fostering autonomy in toddlers in an early years setting?
Abstract This project researches the perspectives of early years practitioners on fostering autonomy in toddlers within an early years setting. Autonomy is a key element of child development, as it allows children to make their own decisions and promotes…
How may Taylor’s critical policy analysis framework be used to enhance the potential impact of the Core Content Framework and what are the implications for organisational policies and practice?
MA Education Abstract This article critically examines the implications of the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Core Content Framework (CCF), introduced in England, on organisational policies and practice, particularly within teacher…
A Refugee Crisis: What are refugees, living with PTSD, experiences of counselling? A systematised review of the literature.
Abstract This review aims to provide an overview of qualitive literature exploring the experiences of refugees with PTSD in counselling while also exploring the barriers to mental health support refugees may face when migrating to a westernised democracy…
To What Extent Do Key Stage Two Teachers Think That Mathematics Anxiety is Negatively Impacting Their Students’ Attainment in Mathematics?
Abstract This article focuses on how Maths Anxiety [MA] negatively impacts attainment in Key Stage Two [KS2] children. This exploration covers a unique are of MA by seeking the persepctives of teachers’ working with younger students. The study looks to…
Increasing Self-Efficacy:Critically Reflecting upon Teaching and Learning via Brookfield and Gibbs
Abstract This reflective piece is divided into two sections. The first provides critical reflection from a trainee teacher perspective upon a significant incident (Tripp, 2011) related to behaviour management within a larger than average sized Church of…
The impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, E-Learning and Digital Poverty on Academic Progression: University Students’ Perspectives
Abstract The sudden outbreak of a deadly disease called COVID – 19 caused by a coronavirus and the subsequent evolving technological advancements have led Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) to immerse their learning methods through digital learning…