Laura Wild

Biography	Publications Chapter(s) in book Stephenson, M. & Gill, A. (Eds.) In print. Training to be a Primary School Teacher: The CCF and Beyond. London. Learning Matters
Research Interests	Mixed age classes -I have always been fascinated by mixed-age schools, and believe in the importance of the role small schools play in their communities. However, I have found that there has been limited research into the nature of effective teaching in mixed-age classrooms. I aim to build and further pursue the mathematical and pedagogical research in this area. Currently I am working alongside school partners to plan and deliver mathematical content effectively across mixed-age classes. Mastery in primary mathematics -I am currently exploring evidence of greater depth in mathematics in pupils’ responses, and the role of questioning to check pupils’ knowledge systematically Questioning in the now -I am currently investigating the role of direct feedback as a pedagogical tool in the primary classroom from the perspective of practitioners and pupils.

Biography

Publications

Chapter(s) in book

Stephenson, M. & Gill, A. (Eds.) In print. Training to be a Primary School Teacher: The CCF and Beyond. London. Learning Matters

Research Interests

Mixed age classes -I have always been fascinated by mixed-age schools, and believe in the importance of the role small schools play in their communities. However, I have found that there has been limited research into the nature of effective teaching in mixed-age classrooms. I aim to build and further pursue the mathematical and pedagogical research in this area. Currently I am working alongside school partners to plan and deliver mathematical content effectively across mixed-age classes.

Mastery in primary mathematics -I am currently exploring evidence of greater depth in mathematics in pupils’ responses, and the role of questioning to check pupils’ knowledge systematically

Questioning in the now -I am currently investigating the role of direct feedback as a pedagogical tool in the primary classroom from the perspective of practitioners and pupils.