The Hidden Problem When we talk about the attainment gap, we often focus on:- effort- behaviour- attendance- interventionBut in History classrooms, the biggest barrier is often far simpler, and far less visible:Students cannot access the language of the subject.Until we address this, progress will always be limited. What the research tells us A consistent findingContinueContinue reading “Literacy is the Real Barrier: Why Disadvantaged Students Struggle in History (and What We Can Do About It)”
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Unlocking Student Engagement: Innovative Approaches for Teachers
As educators in the UK, we face the ongoing challenge of keeping our students engaged in the learning process. With the educational landscape constantly evolving, it’s essential for teachers to explore innovative approaches to captivate students’ interest and foster a love for learning. In this article, we’ll delve into creative strategies to unlock student engagementContinueContinue reading “Unlocking Student Engagement: Innovative Approaches for Teachers”
COIL helps Coventry University build international relations during COVID-19 pandemic
A record number of more than 7,000 Coventry University students worked on projects with students in 52 countries around the world in the last year, as the university adapted to the impact of Covid on overseas travel. Coventry University’s Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) programme saw 7,129 Coventry University students participate in 170 different projectsContinueContinue reading “COIL helps Coventry University build international relations during COVID-19 pandemic”
Margate Bookie is back.Writing Journey returns for a second round to inspire young people across the county
After a hugely successful first run Margate Bookie’s Writing Journey is back. The series of six writing workshops give young people not in education or training high quality tutoring from highly respected local writers. Running from Tuesday 2 November to Tuesday 9 December, 12-2pm via Zoom, the programme is curated by Sam Gayton, the children’s author who’s beenContinueContinue reading “Margate Bookie is back.Writing Journey returns for a second round to inspire young people across the county”
WORLD LITERACY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED TODAY
Julian Lennon received the award today, on International Literacy Day, for his outstanding contribution to literacy along with international organisations and individuals who have contributed to literacy improvements around the world also being recognized. Julian Lennon, the English-born singer/songwriter, filmmaker, author, photographer and humanitarian, is recognized today by the World Literacy Awards for his philanthropicContinueContinue reading “WORLD LITERACY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED TODAY”
BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR WINS AT WORLD LITERACY AWARDS 2021
Professor Bronwen Thomas received the award today, on International Literacy Day, for her Academic research work on literacy in the digital age. The announcement was made at the World Literacy Awards, an online ceremony hosted by the World Literacy Foundation. The awards were judged by a 16-strong panel which included writer, director, producer, DowntonContinueContinue reading “BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR WINS AT WORLD LITERACY AWARDS 2021”
NOT FOR PROFIT, MALAIKA, WINS AT WORLD LITERACY AWARDS 2021
Malaika, a life-changing nonprofit organisation in The Democratic Republic of the Congo received the award today, on International Literacy Day, September 8 2021. Malaika has won a World Literacy Award for their significant contribution to literacy by an organisation. The announcement was made at the World Literacy Award online event hosted by the World LiteracyContinueContinue reading “NOT FOR PROFIT, MALAIKA, WINS AT WORLD LITERACY AWARDS 2021”
JULIAN LENNON HONOURED WITH WORLD LITERACY AWARD ALONG WITH UK CHARITY FOUNDER AND BRITISH DIGITAL LITERACY ACADEMIC
Julian Lennon received the award today, on International Literacy Day, for his outstanding contribution to literacy along with UK winners, international projects and individuals who have contributed to literacy improvements around the world. The awards were judged by a 16-strong panel which included writer, director, producer, Downton Abbey creator, Julian Fellowes, author and screenwriter VictoriaContinueContinue reading “JULIAN LENNON HONOURED WITH WORLD LITERACY AWARD ALONG WITH UK CHARITY FOUNDER AND BRITISH DIGITAL LITERACY ACADEMIC”
NIESR awarded major grant to study the impact of COVID-19 on children’s educational, language, social & emotional outcomes
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research is delighted to have been awarded a grant from the Nuffield Foundation, worth approximately £500K, to examine the impact that the school closures and lockdowns related to Covid-19 will have on children’s language development, social & emotional skills, and educational outcomes. The work will be led byContinueContinue reading “NIESR awarded major grant to study the impact of COVID-19 on children’s educational, language, social & emotional outcomes”
NFER statement: Carole Willis’ response to the PAC report
Commenting on today’s House of Commons Public Accounts Committee’s report, National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) chief executive, Carole Willis, said: “NFER’s early research into the impact of Covid-19 on education showed that, despite the introduction of remote education, teachers estimated that their pupils missed significant learning. NFER’s more recent studies have demonstrated that forContinueContinue reading “NFER statement: Carole Willis’ response to the PAC report”