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A Cascade of Chaos: A Phenomenological Inquiry into the Experiences of Primary School Teaching Staff Working with Children who Live in Poverty

Researcher: Jayne Butler
Degree: PGT
Programme: MEd Psychology of Education
Keywords: Education and Language Interview Qualitative Reflexive Thematic Analysis Teacher
Methods: Qualitative
Categories: Education & language

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A case study examining the factors that influence year 9 student choices regarding GCSE subject options.

Researcher: Michael Allen
Degree: PGT
Programme: MA Leadership in Learning
Keywords: Digital technologies Education and Language Mainstream Mixed Methods research Perspectives Secondary Teacher
Methods: Mixed method
Categories: Education & language

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A case study exploring experiences and perceptions of mentoring in the context of the Early Career Framework

Researcher: Michael Dermody
Degree: PGT
Programme: MA Leadership in Learning
Keywords: Education and Language Interview Mainstream Peer supervision Qualitative Survey
Methods: Qualitative
Categories: Education & language Policy

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A case study investigating what effective homework looks like using teacher and student feedback in a digital age.

Researcher: Leelaa Agravat
Degree: PGT
Programme: MA Leadership in Learning
Keywords: Education and Language Focus group Homework policy Qualitative Student Survey
Methods: Qualitative
Categories: Education & language Digital

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A case study to investigate the value of Trauma Informed Theory in Leadership Strategies within an Educational Setting

Researcher: Rachel Navin
Degree: PGT
Programme: MA Leadership in Learning
Keywords: Education Education and Language Emotion Learning environment Observation Qualitative Wellbeing
Methods: Qualitative
Categories: Education & language Policy

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ADHD: Inclusive Educational Practices

Researcher: Sophie Wilson
Degree: PGT
Programme: PGCE Inclusive Educational Practice
Keywords: ADHD Education and Language Inclusion Neurodiversity Primary
Methods: Qualitative
Categories: Education & language

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“A good transition is just key” Supporting Autistic Students in the Transition to University: A Qualitative Exploration of the Views and Experiences of Disability Support Staff

Researcher: Jade Davies
Degree: PGT
Programme: MEd Psychology of Education
Keywords: Autism Education Education and Language Interview Qualitative Secondary Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) University Wellbeing
Methods: Qualitative
Categories: Education & language

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A Literature Review: Digital Edutainment for Young People's Sexual Health in Sub-Saharan Africa

Researcher: Mofei Bai
Degree: PGT
Programme: MA Digital Technologies, Communication, and Education
Keywords: Adolescent Digital Health literature review Secondary Data
Methods: Qualitative
Categories: Education & language Health Digital

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An action research investigation into the effects of science specific literacy on students’ ability to improve scientific writing.

Researcher: Tracie Smallwood
Degree: PGT
Programme: MA Leadership in Learning
Keywords: Education Education and Language Mainstream Qualitative Secondary Secondary Data Student
Methods: Qualitative
Categories: Education & language

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An exploration into a Primary School Teacher’s Classroom Role in promoting positive mental well-being amongst pupils in a KS2 class

Researcher: Michael McAndrew
Degree: PGT
Programme: MA Leadership in Learning
Keywords: Education and Language Mainstream Primary Qualitative Wellbeing
Methods: Qualitative
Categories: Education & language Health

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An exploration of mainstream secondary school teaching assistants’ perceive neurodiversity.

Researcher: Kathryn Bracewell
Degree: PGT
Programme: MEd Psychology of Education
Keywords: Education Education and Language Neurodiversity Qualitative Secondary Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Teacher
Methods: Qualitative
Categories: Education & language Health

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An Exploration of Reception Teachers’ Perceptions of the Factors Influencing Young Children’s School Readiness

Researcher: Annie Owens
Degree: PGT
Programme: MEd Psychology of Education
Keywords: Interview Primary Pupil Qualitative School readiness Teacher
Methods: Qualitative
Categories: Education & language

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An exploration of the experiences of teaching assistants supporting children with autism spectrum disorder in mainstream secondary schools

Researcher: Clarice Cartman-Frost
Degree: PGT
Programme: MEd Psychology of Education
Keywords: Neurodiversity Qualitative Reflexive Thematic Analysis School support Secondary Semi-structured interviews Teaching assistants
Methods: Qualitative
Categories: Education & language

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An Exploration on how Primary School Teachers Facilitate Collaborative Learning for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Researcher: Husna Mushtaq
Degree: PGT
Programme: MEd Psychology of Education
Keywords: Education and Language Learning environment Primary Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Teacher
Methods: Qualitative
Categories: Education & language

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An exploratory study of primary school staff perspectives on the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment and the efficacy of Education, Health and Care plans in meeting children’s individual needs.

Researcher: Zaynab Ally
Degree: PGT
Programme: MEd Psychology of Education
Keywords: Education Education and Language Primary Qualitative Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Teacher Wellbeing
Methods: Qualitative
Categories: Education & language Health

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An investigation of practitioners’ perception of children with English as an Additional Language and their approach to teaching EAL pupils in the early years foundation stage

Researcher: Ana Pilar Colmenero Lorenzo
Degree: PGT
Programme: MEd Psychology of Education
Keywords: Education and Language Interview Perspectives Primary Qualitative Survey Teacher
Methods: Qualitative
Categories: Education & language

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A qualitative exploration of how the cost of living crisis affects young people of colour’s wellbeing in school

Researcher: Oliver Beaumont
Degree: PGT
Programme: MEd Psychology of Education
Keywords: Education and Language Focus group Perspectives Qualitative Secondary Wellbeing
Methods: Qualitative
Categories: Education & language Health

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A Quiet Child Navigating Loud Land: A Qualitative Study of How Teachers Perceive the Impact of Introverted Personality Traits on Student Learning

Researcher: Amber Thompson
Degree: PGT
Programme: MEd Psychology of Education
Keywords: Interview Introverted students Personality Primary Qualitative Teacher
Methods: Qualitative
Categories: Education & language

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A reflexive thematic analysis investigating the impact of teacher-parent relationships on teacher wellbeing

Researcher: Shelbie Tetlow
Degree: PGT
Programme: MEd Psychology of Education
Keywords: Interview Parent Qualitative Teacher Wellbeing
Methods: Quantitative
Categories: Education & language Health

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A study into strategies to limit the rate of school exclusions amongst disadvantaged primary-aged children.

Researcher: Laura Aspinwall
Degree: PGT
Programme: MA Leadership in Learning
Keywords: Education and Language Interview Learning environment Mixed Methods research Perspectives Qualitative Teacher
Methods: Mixed method
Categories: Education & language

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