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Third culture indigenous kids in Nigeria : neo-colonial tensions and conflicts of identity (2015)
Thesis
Emenike, N. W. (2015). Third culture indigenous kids in Nigeria : neo-colonial tensions and conflicts of identity. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219006

This thesis investigates neo-colonial tensions and conflicts of identity of indigenous students attending international schools in Nigeria. Nigeria is not an exception to the countries with growing numbers of international schools. Their educational... Read More about Third culture indigenous kids in Nigeria : neo-colonial tensions and conflicts of identity.

A question of balance : accountability and autonomy in twenty-first century English state schools (2015)
Thesis
Godfrey, R. P. (2015). A question of balance : accountability and autonomy in twenty-first century English state schools. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217166

Accountability has always been important in taxpayer-funded English state schools. This accountability has become more complex over the past 30 years as policymakers have introduced market forces into public education.

The Education Reform Act, (l... Read More about A question of balance : accountability and autonomy in twenty-first century English state schools.

Every voice matters: developing learning through collaborative observation within the collegial and dialogic culture of a learning organisation in the primary school (2013)
Thesis
Birks, G. D. (2013). Every voice matters: developing learning through collaborative observation within the collegial and dialogic culture of a learning organisation in the primary school. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214661

This thesis argues that the voices of both pupils and teachers must be heard to maximise classroom learning, and that including pupils in lesson observations is a useful mechanism to support listening to all voices and promote learning when it is par... Read More about Every voice matters: developing learning through collaborative observation within the collegial and dialogic culture of a learning organisation in the primary school.

Voices, disability and inclusion : a case study of students’ narrated learning experiences : focus on service provision and support for disabled students in higher education in Zimbabwe (2013)
Thesis
Phiri, P. M. (2013). Voices, disability and inclusion : a case study of students’ narrated learning experiences : focus on service provision and support for disabled students in higher education in Zimbabwe. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214158

The provision of special education for disabled students has seemingly improved in African countries during the past decade (UNESCO, 1997) and more options for studies are being offered. Although a number of disabled students enrol in universities, t... Read More about Voices, disability and inclusion : a case study of students’ narrated learning experiences : focus on service provision and support for disabled students in higher education in Zimbabwe.

An integrated professionalism in further education: a time for phronesis? (2012)
Journal Article
Plowright, D., & Barr, G. (2012). An integrated professionalism in further education: a time for phronesis?. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 36(1), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877X.2011.590584

The aim of this article is to examine the role taken by the Institute for Learning (IfL) in England to promote the nature of professionalism in the lifelong learning sector. It raises the possibility that the decisions taken by the IfL, since its inc... Read More about An integrated professionalism in further education: a time for phronesis?.

English language education at Guangxi University, China：challenges, responses and recommendations (2011)
Thesis
Liang, W. Y. (2011). English language education at Guangxi University, China：challenges, responses and recommendations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212030

This study is concerned with the growing expectation of the quality of English language education in China’s universities under the pressure of globalization as well as a developing Chinese society. Since the 1980s, four national curricula for Englis... Read More about English language education at Guangxi University, China：challenges, responses and recommendations.

School self-evaluation : can headteachers meet the new challenge? (2008)
Journal Article
Plowright, D., & Godfrey, R. (2008). School self-evaluation : can headteachers meet the new challenge?. International studies in educational administration, 36(3), 35-58

School self-evaluation is now being used in many international contexts in order to contribute to raising standards of pupil achievement. This paper narrows the focus down to secondary school leaders in England and how well they use the new Ofsted on... Read More about School self-evaluation : can headteachers meet the new challenge?.

Using self-evaluation for inspection: How well prepared are primary school headteachers? (2008)
Journal Article
Plowright, D. (2008). Using self-evaluation for inspection: How well prepared are primary school headteachers?. School Leadership and Management, 28(2), 101-126. https://doi.org/10.1080/13632430801969799

This article explores the extent to which primary school headteachers are prepared for the increasing contribution that self-evaluation is now expected to make to raising standards. Data were collected from headteachers in one local authority in Engl... Read More about Using self-evaluation for inspection: How well prepared are primary school headteachers?.