All Outputs (34)

Using a modified version of the reflective approach to teaching practicum debriefing in assessing learning outcomes in a university module. (2023)
Journal Article
Minott, M. (2023). Using a modified version of the reflective approach to teaching practicum debriefing in assessing learning outcomes in a university module. Reflective practice, 24(6), 721-735. https://doi.org/10.1080/14623943.2023.2246909

This action research study aimed to ascertain the usefulness of a modified version of the reflective approach to teaching practicum debriefing (MVRATPD) strategy in ascertaining the degree to which students in a United Kingdom university faculty of e... Read More about Using a modified version of the reflective approach to teaching practicum debriefing in assessing learning outcomes in a university module..

Training teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic: using live video for observation of practicum (2022)
Journal Article
Dockerty, K. (2022). Training teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic: using live video for observation of practicum. Research on Education and Media, 14(2), 15-21. https://doi.org/10.2478/rem-2022-0017

This article provides a vignette to exemplify how the training of teachers in primary schools in England was adapted in one context during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the key challenges HEIs and Schools faced was how to continue to assess the pract... Read More about Training teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic: using live video for observation of practicum.

Cross-curricular real-world sustainable dilemmas (2022)
Journal Article
Dockerty, K., & Gleisinger, J. (2022). Cross-curricular real-world sustainable dilemmas. Primary Geography, 34-35

In this vignette of Initial Teacher Training, Kelly introduces the context and Jessie presents a project she devised in which pupils examined a problem-based scenario on a real-world sustainable development issue that was aligned to the National Curr... Read More about Cross-curricular real-world sustainable dilemmas.

Computer-based examinations: unearthing exam invigilators’ perspectives, tacit work-related knowledge, and skills via reflection-on-experience (2022)
Journal Article
Minott, M. A. (2022). Computer-based examinations: unearthing exam invigilators’ perspectives, tacit work-related knowledge, and skills via reflection-on-experience. Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice, 9(3), 15-21. https://doi.org/10.14297/jpaap.v9i3.465

The purpose of this small qualitative study is two-fold: first, to show how ‘reflection-on-experience’ enacted through interviews can unearth the tacit work-related knowledge and skills exam invigilators developed on the job and second, to continue r... Read More about Computer-based examinations: unearthing exam invigilators’ perspectives, tacit work-related knowledge, and skills via reflection-on-experience.

A Case for a Reflective Approach to Teaching Practicum Debriefing with Implications for Teacher Educators and Education. (2021)
Journal Article
Minott, M. (2021). A Case for a Reflective Approach to Teaching Practicum Debriefing with Implications for Teacher Educators and Education. Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal, 13(1), 73-85

Over the past 30 years, the teaching profession has embraced the notion of the teacher as a reflective practitioner, which has led to an increased emphasis on teacher education programmes offering learning experiences that model and encourage reflect... Read More about A Case for a Reflective Approach to Teaching Practicum Debriefing with Implications for Teacher Educators and Education..

Thought piece: to what extent could the reflective approach to teaching practicum debriefing strategy be incorporated in lesson study? (2021)
Journal Article
Minott, M. (2022). Thought piece: to what extent could the reflective approach to teaching practicum debriefing strategy be incorporated in lesson study?. Reflective practice, 23(1), 81-87. https://doi.org/10.1080/14623943.2021.1982687

This thought piece draws the readers’ attention to the pervasive nature of reflection, reflective teaching and learning and the use of questions. Specifically discussed; are the theoretical framework that guides the piece, reflective teaching, the re... Read More about Thought piece: to what extent could the reflective approach to teaching practicum debriefing strategy be incorporated in lesson study?.

Using video as a form of artistic communication: preparing for undergraduate assessment in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) (2021)
Journal Article
Dockerty, K. (2021). Using video as a form of artistic communication: preparing for undergraduate assessment in Initial Teacher Education (ITE). Research on Education and Media, 12(1), 22-33. https://doi.org/10.2478/rem-2020-0004

In a fast-evolving Higher Education (HE) landscape amid the COVID-19 Pandemic the need for a Lecturer in Education to be dynamic and innovative with assessment pedagogy is no longer a desired skill but mandatory. In response to the demand from studen... Read More about Using video as a form of artistic communication: preparing for undergraduate assessment in Initial Teacher Education (ITE).

Exam Preparation: Concerns of London Upper Secondary School Students with Implications for Teachers and Teaching (2020)
Journal Article
Minott, M. A. (2020). Exam Preparation: Concerns of London Upper Secondary School Students with Implications for Teachers and Teaching. Journal of Educational Research and Practice, 10(1), 338-350. https://doi.org/10.5590/jerap.2020.10.1.21

The aim of this qualitative case study was to ascertain factors impacting the examination preparation process and causing concerns for London upper secondary students, to learn steps taken to reduce and/or resolve the concerns, and to discuss the imp... Read More about Exam Preparation: Concerns of London Upper Secondary School Students with Implications for Teachers and Teaching.

To what extent is 'thinking on your feet'/reflection-in-action relevant to the role of Further and Higher Education examination invigilators? Implications for examination policy and practice. (2020)
Journal Article
Minott, M. (2020). To what extent is 'thinking on your feet'/reflection-in-action relevant to the role of Further and Higher Education examination invigilators? Implications for examination policy and practice. Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice, 8(1), 52-58. https://doi.org/10.14297/jpaap.v8i1.398

The aim of this small-scale grounded approach qualitative study was to examine the extent to which the skill of 'thinking on your feet'/reflection-in-action is relevant to the role of further and higher education examination invigilators, particularl... Read More about To what extent is 'thinking on your feet'/reflection-in-action relevant to the role of Further and Higher Education examination invigilators? Implications for examination policy and practice..

“Teacher characteristics they value”: London upper secondary students’ perspectives (2020)
Journal Article
Minott, M. (2022). “Teacher characteristics they value”: London upper secondary students’ perspectives. Educational studies, 48(1), 33-43. https://doi.org/10.1080/03055698.2020.1740879

The purpose of this qualitative study is to provide answers to the research question, “What teacher characteristics do London upper Secondary school students value?” Using convenient or opportunity sampling, 51 Grade 12 and 13 students ages 16–18 in... Read More about “Teacher characteristics they value”: London upper secondary students’ perspectives.

Building work-related knowledge about examination invigilation through reflective journaling (2020)
Journal Article
Minott, M. (2020). Building work-related knowledge about examination invigilation through reflective journaling. Journal of Workplace Learning, 32(2), 97-107. https://doi.org/10.1108/JWL-06-2019-0068

Purpose: The purpose of the self-study is two-fold: first, to aid in redressing the lack of attention given to the professional development i.e., the building of practical or work-related knowledge of examination invigilators and second, to forward t... Read More about Building work-related knowledge about examination invigilation through reflective journaling.

Narrating Sovereignty: The Covenant Chain in Intercultural Diplomacy (2019)
Journal Article
Hatton, H. (2019). Narrating Sovereignty: The Covenant Chain in Intercultural Diplomacy. Journal of early American history, 9(2-3), 118-144. https://doi.org/10.1163/18770703-00902015

This article considers Haudenosaunee recitals of the history of the Covenant Chain as a powerful communicative mechanism to define and assert sovereign identity and rights in the context of intercultural diplomacy. It reflects initially on the metaph... Read More about Narrating Sovereignty: The Covenant Chain in Intercultural Diplomacy.

Encouraging Postgraduate Dissertation Students’ Deep Reflection-on-Learning: A Case for a Reflective Approach to Evaluating Students’ Learning (2019)
Journal Article
Minott, M. (2019). Encouraging Postgraduate Dissertation Students’ Deep Reflection-on-Learning: A Case for a Reflective Approach to Evaluating Students’ Learning. Journal of Education and Practice, 10(33), 29-36. https://doi.org/10.7176/jep/10-33-06

Over the past 30 years, the teaching profession has embraced the notion of the teacher as a reflective practitioner, which has led to an increased emphasis on teacher education programs offering learning experiences that model and encourage reflectiv... Read More about Encouraging Postgraduate Dissertation Students’ Deep Reflection-on-Learning: A Case for a Reflective Approach to Evaluating Students’ Learning.

Models of SEND: the impact of political and economic influences on policy and provision (2019)
Journal Article
Rolfe, S. (2020). Models of SEND: the impact of political and economic influences on policy and provision. British Journal of Special Education, 46(4), 423-444. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8578.12284

The content and direction of policy can be impacted upon by broader political and economic influences that are of central concern to the government in office. With regard to education, the concepts of inclusion and SEND are at the forefront of... Read More about Models of SEND: the impact of political and economic influences on policy and provision.

Developing pre-service teacher knowledge using online forums: supporting confident and competent teaching practices (2019)
Journal Article
Dockerty, K. (2019). Developing pre-service teacher knowledge using online forums: supporting confident and competent teaching practices. Journal of education for teaching : JET, 45(4), 402-416. https://doi.org/10.1080/02607476.2019.1639260

This small study examines how one group (n = 59) of first-year undergraduate students developed their knowledge through co-construction using an online forum as a platform as part of a three-year Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme. Professional... Read More about Developing pre-service teacher knowledge using online forums: supporting confident and competent teaching practices.

A multinational perspective on aspects of schooling to which Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) could contribute. (2019)
Journal Article
Minott, M. (2019). A multinational perspective on aspects of schooling to which Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) could contribute. Teacher Education Advancement Network Journal, 11(1), 95-105

The purpose of this grounded approach study is to provide answers to the research question ‘what aspect(s) of schooling could newly qualified teachers contribute to, and why?’ Via emails, 22 newly qualified teachers (NQTs) from 10 countries provided... Read More about A multinational perspective on aspects of schooling to which Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) could contribute..

Regulation of the dystrophin-associated glycoprotein complex composition by the metabolic properties of muscle fibres (2019)
Journal Article
Omairi, S., Hau, K. L., Collins-Hooper, H., Scott, C., Vaiyapuri, S., Torelli, S., …Patel, K. (2019). Regulation of the dystrophin-associated glycoprotein complex composition by the metabolic properties of muscle fibres. Scientific reports, 9(1), Article 2770. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-39532-4

The dystrophin-glycoprotein complex (DGC) links the muscle cytoskeleton to the extracellular matrix and is responsible for force transduction and protects the muscle fibres from contraction induced damage. Mutations in components of the DGC are respo... Read More about Regulation of the dystrophin-associated glycoprotein complex composition by the metabolic properties of muscle fibres.

An Understanding of the Experience of switching from Secondary to Primary school Teaching (2018)
Journal Article
Minott, M. (2018). An Understanding of the Experience of switching from Secondary to Primary school Teaching. Teacher education & practice : the journal of the Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, 31(3), 435-447

The aim of this study was to gain an understanding of the experience of teachers who made the switch from secondary to primary school teaching. Two teachers who had made the switch participated in an in-depth interview. The data analysis process was... Read More about An Understanding of the Experience of switching from Secondary to Primary school Teaching.

Observer, observed and observations: Initial Teacher Education English tutors’ feedback on lessons taught by student teachers of English (2018)
Journal Article
Stevens, D., & Lowing, K. (2018). Observer, observed and observations: Initial Teacher Education English tutors’ feedback on lessons taught by student teachers of English. English in Education, 42(2), 182-198. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1754-8845.2008.00015.x

We reflect here on research into the process of giving and receiving lesson-observational feedback for student teachers. Key questions and areas are: How effective is post-lesson observation feedback in developing student teachers’ understanding of t... Read More about Observer, observed and observations: Initial Teacher Education English tutors’ feedback on lessons taught by student teachers of English.

Deep learning : enriching teacher training through mobile technology and international collaboration (2018)
Journal Article
Naylor, A., & Gibbs, J. (2018). Deep learning : enriching teacher training through mobile technology and international collaboration. International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning, 10(1), 62-77. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJMBL.2018010105

This article presents results from an international collaboration between college students and pre-service teachers in Norway and the UK. This research is part of a large, international project exploring and developing the interrelationship between m... Read More about Deep learning : enriching teacher training through mobile technology and international collaboration.