Completed projects

Developing Pedagogy and Practice 2009

Project title	Leader	Institution
Developing NQTs e-pedagogies for inclusion	Dr Nigel Beacham	University of Aberdeen
Exploring the Rules of Engagement via Exemplars: enhancing staff and student dialogue about assessment and learning practice	Professor Kay Sambell	Northumbria University
Research Informed Pedagogy for the 21st Century Teacher	Mr Simon Hoult	Canterbury Christ Church University
Researching beginning science, maths and english teachers' pedagogies. Applying learning theory to inform enriched planning and practice.	Dr Debra McGregor	University of Wolverhampton
The CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Needs of Mentors in Post-Compulsory ITT (Initial Teacher Training)	Dr Ewan Ingleby	University of Teesside
Tipping out the Boot Grit: the use of on-going feedback devices to enhance feedback dialogue	Dr Jan McArthur	University of Edinburgh
Understanding Pedagogy in Online Doctoral Learning	Ms Sheena Banks	University of Sheffield

Developing Pedagogy and Practice 2010/11

Project title	Leader	Institution
Assessment Reassessed: A student and lecturer collaborative enquiry	Dr Will Curtis	De Montfort University
Balancing the demands of in-school placement with out-of-school study	Dr Debbie Holley	Anglia Ruskin University
Supporting STEM: providing intervention strategies for borderline ITE students in STEM subjects to increase their success	Mrs Ruth Edwards	University of Southampton
Teacher Educators' experience and use of reflection in the Lifelong Learning Sector	Ms Liz McKenzie	University of Plymouth

Development (2000-08)

Project title	Leader	Institution
Accredited Continuing Professional Development: the motivational and inhibiting factors affecting the completion of courses by teachers	Tony Rea	Oxford Brookes University
An ESCalate/Institute of Education Workshop on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education April 2003	Dr Kelly Coate and Dr Andrew Brown	Institute of Education, University of London
An evaluation of the pedagogical uses and cognitive applications to subject specialism teaching in post-compulsory education of the 'chronological' approach described in the best selling text book "Teaching & Training in Post-Compulsory Education"	Dr Dennis Hayes	Canterbury Christ Church University College
Animation in Education: Its impact on learning, creativity and behaviour	Britta Pollmuller	Norwich School of Art and Design
Assessment and Mentoring of Work-Based Learning in Foundation Degrees	Claire Taylor	Bishop Grosseteste College
Bilingual teaching in ITET in HEIs in Wales	Professor Gareth Roberts	School of Education, University of Wales, Bangor
Breaking the Anxiety Chain - the role of ITT institutions in reducing maths anxiety in primary teacher trainees.	Dr Marcus Witt	Bath Spa University
CETTlers	Ms Diane Thurston	Newcastle College
Collaborative Professional Enquiry	Dr Jenny Reeves	University of Stirling and the Partnership for Professional Enquiry
Coming from Behind: an investigation of learning issues in the process of widening participation in higher education	Dr Jenny Moon	University of Exeter
Decision Making and Student Progression in Transition Project (udecide) : Proposal for Customised Materials for Selected Groups of Learners	Helen Cormack / Kenny Anderson	Glasgow University
Designing for Interaction in an Online CPD Programme	Dr Andrew Sackville	Edge Hill College of Higher Education
Developing a Critical Professional Learning CPD Framework and Network for the Children’s Workforce at Postgraduate Level	Dr Mike Calvert	York St John University
Developing a systematic approach towards Impact field research	Dr Steven Coombs	Bath Spa University
Developing an electronic science subject audit for primary trainee teachers	Keith Ross	University of Gloucestershire
Developing and evaluating a collaborative research tool	John Grey	University of Sunderland
Developing Assessment Use for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education	Dr Val Klenowski	Institute of Education, University of London
Developing collaborative academic writing communities and a collaborative writer's toolbox	Dr Jane Speedy	University of Bristol
Developing Good Pedagogical Practice in Research Training Programmes for Professional Doctorate Education	Dr Alexis Taylor	Brunel University
Developing professionally relevant research and study skills for mature students as preparation and induction for HE	Mr Scott Buckler	Institute of Education, University College Worcester
Developing research capabilities in FE lecturers through practitioner led action research	Ian Minty	Lews Castle College, UHI Millennium Institute
Developing Teaching and Learning Programmes for New Lecturers in Higher Education to allow for exploration of the link between research and teaching: a collaborative UK/Canadian Project	Lisa Lucas	University of Bristol
Developing the partnership between out of school educational agencies and initial teacher education	Dr John McCullagh	Stranmillis University College
Developing the use of computer-mediated communication (CMC) to facilitate reflective journal writing in the professional education of teachers – Online dialogue journals.	Moira Hulme	School of Education, University of Wolverhampton
Developing web-based materials to support the induction of new academic staff working on education courses in Higher Education	Dr Jean Murray	Brunel University
Dyslexia and work-based learning: a resource for mentors	Dr Heather Wharrad, Dr Fiona McCandless, Mrs Jo Sanderson-Mann	School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Nottingham
E-Research: using multimedia for research methods teaching and learning	Mr Vic Lally	University of Sheffield
Educational Development: The Views of Academics	Dr Kym Fraser	Warwick University
Effective use of CHAT in online learning	Anita Pincas	Institute of Education, University of London
Effective use of learning technologies (ICT) with campus-based students	Anita Pincas	Institute of Education, University of London
Encouraging the use of evidence to inform practice among teachers early in their careers	Dr Stephen Bigger	Institute of Education, University College Worcester
Enhancing the effectiveness of student feedback and support in a distance learning context	Chris Kynch	St Martin's College, Lancaster and Ambleside
Exploring the use of an on-line environment to develop the learning biographies of mature students on a foundation degree programme.	Alan Bainbridge	Canterbury Christ Church University College
Exploring Ubuntu through music education	Jenny Hughes	University College Worcester
Forging the links: Raising Awareness of Diversity Issues in Primary and Secondary MFL ITE	Ms Farhana Zaman	Nottingham Trent University
Hearing the student voice: involving students in curriculum design and development	Ms Fiona Campbell	Napier University
Investigating good practices in preparing new teachers for inclusive schools and classrooms.	Dr Eileen Winter	Graduate School of Education, Queen’s University
Investigating good practices in the induction of teacher educators into Higher Education	Dr. Jean Murray	Brunel University
Learning through dialogue: using examples of teacher-pupil discourse to deepen understanding of classroom learning processes	David Skidmore and Louise Poulson	University of Bath
Lifelong Education Research Networking (LERN) Phase Two	Professor Geoff Chivers	Loughborough University
Making real the learning to learn (L2L) rhetoric embedded in an ITE Learning and Teaching Strategy	Dr Linda Rush	University College Chester
New Trade Union Education Curriculum Agendas	Daniel Vulliamy	University of Hull
Professional development for those leading quality enhancement initiatives	Professor Ranald Macdonald	Sheffield Hallam University
Promoting and encouraging the effective use of the student voice to enhance professional development in learning, teaching and assessment within higher education	Fiona Campbell	Napier University
Promoting good practice and innovations in learning and teaching: developing a multi-institutional learning and teaching forum	Ms Alison Swanson	University of Dundee
Recognising and supporting PhD students crossing conceptual thresholds	Professor Gina Wisker	University of Brighton
Reflective Journelling for the Development of Abilities	Dr Elisabet Weedon	University of Edinburgh
Research skills enhancement for vocational Lifelong Learning Professionals in HE	Professor Geoff Chivers	Centre for Hazard and Risk Management, Loughborough University
Secondary PGCE students’ use of ICT in science teaching: case studies of practice	Dr Rob Toplis	Brunel University
Sharing Our Experience: people with learning difficulties supporting change through learning disability studies in Higher Education	Craig Blyth	University of Manchester
Strategic Development of Online Communities: Learning from the Experience of Others to Enhance Provision for ITT (Learning and Skills)	Mr Keith Webb	University of Huddersfield-The Consortium for PCET
Student social anxiety; an exploratory study	Graham Russell	University of Plymouth
Supplementary Materials to help QTS trainees overcome areas of weakness identified in the Mathematics Audits	Mr Euros Davies, Mrs Jan Morgan	North East Wales Institute
Synchronised Integration of Art and Science in the Primary School	Dr. Ivor Hickey	St Mary's University College
The development of expertise and resources to support mentors in training PGCE secondary science students to use the Internet within their teaching	John Twidle, Peter Sorensen, Ann Childs, Janet Godwin	Loughborough University
The Enabling School: within school factors that may support teachers in completing postgraduate professional development activity	Dr. Amanda Pill	University of Gloucestershire
The on-line tutorial: developing and evaluating resources & disseminating experience	Dr Kerry Shephard	University of Southampton-Education
The Reflective Practitioner: Undergraduate Independent Study Modules in Education Studies.	Jean Williams	De Montfort University
The use of web-based materials to support teaching by PGCE secondary science students	John Twidle	Loughborough University
The use, evaluation and contribution of teaching observation for quality assurance (QA) and quality improvement (QI) in teaching in HE	Ms Sue Oosthuizen	University of Cambridge
UK ITE Network for Education for Sustainable Development/global citizenship	Professor Sally Inman	London South Bank University
Understanding students’ prior experiences of assessment and feedback	Dr Graham Holden	Sheffield Hallam University
Using ICTs to enhance the learning environment	Dr Kate O'Riordan	University of Sussex-Continuing Education
Validation of a Steiner-Waldorf teacher education programme: auditing the programme	Dr Iddo Oberski and Prof Peter Cope	University of Stirling
Welsh-language access technology interface: enabling a fuller educational experience through the medium of Welsh for blind and partially-sighted students	Dr K Janet Pritchard	University of Wales, Bangor
“The Secrets of Biblioland” – development, use and evaluation of the pilot version of an educational interactive game designed to support students in understanding issues in relation to referencing, the construction of bibliographies and plagiarism	Elena Moschini	London Metropolitan University - Department of Applied Social Sciences

Hot Topic

Project title	Leader	Institution
'Wordle soup - how to make feedback more nourishing'	Miss Rebecca Bell	Nottingham Trent University
Enabling practice learning in a context of scarce resources and competing claims	Mr Jim Reid
Faciltating peer coaching	Dr Jane Essex	Keele University
Friday Fry Up Event	Mrs Lynn Boyle	University of Dundee
Fundamental Movement Skills	Ms Rachael Jefferson-Buchanan	Bath Spa University - Education
Getting started with Diigo social bookmarking - a checklist	Miss Anne-Florence Dujardin	Sheffield Hallam University
Is it possible to assess social bookmarking activities?	Miss Anne-Florence Dujardin	Sheffield Hallam University
Screencasting feedback	Mr James Nelson	Stranmillis University College
Silence as a trigger for support: using online learner support tools	Mrs Karen Fitzgibbon	University of Glamorgan
Supporting social bookmarking activities	Miss Anne-Florence Dujardin	Sheffield Hallam University

Research

Project title	Leader	Institution
A UK community of ITE practice in Education for Sustainable Development	Professor Sally Inman	London South Bank University
COASTAL: (Curriculum,Outcomes,And Sustainable Teaching, Assessment,Learning) Sustainable Development in HE	Professor Gina Wisker	University of Brighton
Conceptualising learning and teaching for the ‘new lifelong learning sector’	Mr Andrew Holmes	University of Hull-Continuing Education
Dual identities: enhancing the in-service teacher-trainee experience in further education	Mr Kevin Orr	University of Huddersfield
Employer Concepts of Graduate Employability	Dr Geoffrey Hinchliffe	University of East Anglia-Continuing Education
Interactive and collaborative blended learning for undergraduates	Mike Jeffries	University of Exeter
Meeting the Every Child Matters agenda and the challenge for employers: a tale of two cities	Dr Sean MacBlain	University College Plymouth St Mark & St John
mLearning: Development and Delivery - creating opportunity and enterprise within the HE in FE context	Stephen Rose	Somerset College of Arts and Technology
Narrowing the gap: alternative modes of engaging employers	Mrs Claire Taylor	Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln
Promoting Education for Sustainable development in Schools and Colleges through HE action	Dr Peter Hopkinson	University of Bradford
Using reflective dialogue to assess professional learning	Mrs Ruth Pilkington	University of Central Lancashire
Using video for the identification and assessment of learning in initial teacher education	Dr John McCullagh	Stranmillis University College

Sharing Ideas

Project title	Leader	Institution
ePIC and web 2.0 tools	Dr Aileen McGuigan	University of Dundee
Interactive use of video conferencing in ITT	Ms Jan Machalski	Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln

Student (2006-9)

Project title	Leader	Institution
Constructing Resiliencies: Support through Learning in Nunavut, Canada	Ms Heather Moquin	University of Glasgow
Developing early algebraic reasoning in primary classrooms: Student and teacher perspectives	Ms Jodie Hunter	University of Plymouth-Education
Exploring the use of video as a method to promote doctoral students self-reflection on their research experiences	Ms Carol Taylor	Sheffield Hallam University-Education
Supporting the Academic Writing of Widening Participation Students	Miss Joelle Adams	University of Bath-Education
The Education of Gifted and Talented children in Music	Miss Angela Jaap	University of Glasgow

Student 2010

Project title	Leader	Institution
Access student perceptions of factors that impact upon their learning journey	Mrs Laura Mears	University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
Is University really for everyone?	Miss Alice Collett	Bath Spa University
Supporting the Professional Learning of Induction Year Teachers in Scotland	Ms Rachel Shanks	University of Aberdeen

Themed Funding: Graduates with Impact

Project title	Leader	Institution
Understanding the value of extra-curricular activities in creating graduates with impact in education	Mrs Jacqueline Stevenson	Leeds Metropolitan University

Themed funding: Student Well-being

Project title	Leader	Institution
Trainee teachers' physical and mental wellbeing: a study of university and school experience provision.	Miss Jan Huyton and Lalage Sanders	University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
Troublesome Encounters: Strategies for managing the wellbeing of Postgraduate Education students during their learning processes	Prof Gina Wisker	University of Brighton

Themed funding: Teacher Educators for the 21st Century

Project title	Leader	Institution
Face-zine the Future: Moving to online teaching	Dr Pamela Cowan	Queen's University, Belfast
Promoting cohesion, challenging expectations: educating the teachers of tomorrow for race equality and diversity in 21st century schools.	Mr Peter Hick	Manchester Metropolitan University
The Work of Teacher Education	Dr Viv Ellis	University of Oxford

Themed Funding: Work Based Learning

Project title	Leader	Institution
An investigation into the impact and effectiveness of beginning and early career primary teachers, trained on a work-based learning route, in the delivery of primary languages at Key Stage 2	Prof Vivienne Griffiths	Canterbury Christ Church University
Work-based Learning Pedagogies and Academic Development	Professor Carol Crossley	Middlesex University