| Description | This report presents the findings of a study consisting of 2 projects concerning primary to secondary transitions and the use of group work. |
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| ISBN | 978075596984 (Web Only) |
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| Official Print Publication Date | |
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| Website Publication Date | February 08, 2008 |
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K. J. Topping, A. Thurston, A. Tolmie* , D. Christie +, P. Murray, E. Karagiannidou +
University of Dundee, Institute of Education London* and University of Strathclyde +
ISBN 978 0 7559 6981 4 (Web only publication)
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CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION, CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Background to the study
1.3 The theoretical background to the research
1.4 Outline of the current project
1.5 Overarching aims and objectives of the study
1.6 Structure of the report
CHAPTER TWO: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 Sampling
2.2 Implementation of the project
2.3 Measures
2.4 Observation
2.5 Analysis approach
CHAPTER THREE: RESULTS AND FINDINGS
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Transition project
3.3 Collaborative learning/Groupwork project
3.4 Experimental effects - individual analysis
3.5 Experimental effects - relation to quality of group work
3.6 Overall summary
CHAPTER FOUR: DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION
4.1 Transition project
4.2 Collaborative learning/Groupwork project
4.3 Policy and practice implications
REFERENCES
ANNEX 1: FURTHER INFORMATION AND MATERIALS ARISING FROM PROJECT
ANNEX 2: INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS/CLASSES OUTCOMES
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.
This web only report was published by Education Analytical Services, Scottish Government, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ. If you have any enquiries about this reports please contact the Dissemination Officer on 0131-244-0894; by e-mail on recs.admin@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or visit our education research website www.scotland.gov.uk/insight.
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