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Learning to Learn: Teacher Research in the Zone of Proximal Development. (2006)
Journal Article
Hall, E., Leat, D., Wall, K., Higgins, S., & Edwards, G. (2006). Learning to Learn: Teacher Research in the Zone of Proximal Development. Teacher Development, 10(2), 140-166. https://doi.org/10.1080/13664530600773119

This article draws on an action research project in primary and secondary schools which was funded through the Campaign for Learning, and supported by Newcastle University with a focus on 'Learning to Learn'. This is a potentially useful concept for... Read More about Learning to Learn: Teacher Research in the Zone of Proximal Development..

Identity relevant feedback and its impact on performance (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Beckmann, N., Wood, R., & Roberts, V. (2006, December). Identity relevant feedback and its impact on performance. Presented at 26th International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP), Athens, Greece

A critique of the impact of policy and funding (2006)
Book Chapter
Colole, G., Smith, J., & White, S. (2006). A critique of the impact of policy and funding. In G. Conole, & M. Oliver (Eds.), Contemporary perspectives in e-learning research : themes, methods and impact on practice (38-54). Routledge

Developing Digital Portfolios: investigating how digital portfolios can facilitate pupil talk about learning. (2006)
Journal Article
Wall, K., Higgins, S., Miller, J., & Packard, N. (2006). Developing Digital Portfolios: investigating how digital portfolios can facilitate pupil talk about learning. Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 15(3), 261-273. https://doi.org/10.1080/14759390600923535

The Digital Portfolio Project at Newcastle University aimed over one year (2002/2003) to support teachers in producing, storing and accessing assessment portfolios of learner's work using information and communications technology (ICT). This paper dr... Read More about Developing Digital Portfolios: investigating how digital portfolios can facilitate pupil talk about learning..

Facilitating metacognitive talk: a research and learning tool. (2006)
Journal Article
Wall, K., & Higgins, S. (2006). Facilitating metacognitive talk: a research and learning tool. International Journal of Research & Method in Education, 29(1), 39-53. https://doi.org/10.1080/01406720500537353

This paper describes a research tool which aims to gather data about pupils' views of learning and teaching, with a particular focus on their thinking about their learning (metacognition). The approach has proved to be an adaptable and effective tech... Read More about Facilitating metacognitive talk: a research and learning tool..

School and parent interaction by household language and poverty status: 2002-03 (2006)
Report
Hampden-Thompson, G., Enyeart, C., Diehl, J., & Scotchmer, M. (2006). School and parent interaction by household language and poverty status: 2002-03. US Department of Education

Language minority parents may face a number of challenges when trying to communicate or become involved with their child?s school. This Issue Brief describes school-to-home communication practices and opportunities for parent involvement at school as... Read More about School and parent interaction by household language and poverty status: 2002-03.

Difficulties and Dilemmas in the Assessment of Special Educational Needs. (2006)
Journal Article
Tymms, P., & Elliott, J. (2006). Difficulties and Dilemmas in the Assessment of Special Educational Needs

This paper considers conceptual and methodological difficulties concerning the assessment of children's special educational needs. It argues that the resurgence of the medical meodel of diagnosis and categorisation often offers little to those who se... Read More about Difficulties and Dilemmas in the Assessment of Special Educational Needs..