JoTTER - volume 13
About this collection
Recent Submissions
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Moving beyond exposition: an action research project exploring the extent to which Year 10 students’ appreciation of context might enhance their understanding of, and response to, poems studied for GCSE English Literature
(Faculty of Education, 2021-07-01)In an educational climate where cultural capital, knowledge and literary heritage are prized, the requirement for GCSE English Literature candidates to show an understanding of the social, historical and literary context ... -
“Once upon a time…”: A proposed case study of pupils’ perspectives on Reading for Pleasure in Year 5 and 6
(Faculty of Education, 2021-07-01)This proposed case study looks to explore how pupils view Reading for Pleasure in year 5 and 6 and how this may influence future pedagogical practice of teachers in their classrooms, with regards to the promotion of Reading ... -
A critical analysis of the benefits and problems of shifting in and out of mathematical register in a Year 9 class
(Faculty of Education, 2022-05-01)This case study examines the differences between mathematical and everyday language, the need for both kinds of speech in the classroom, as well as some of the problems that can occur. Lesson observations, written work and ... -
To what extent does the use of metacognitive strategies support Year 12 physics students’ learning of thermal physics?
(Faculty of Education, 2022-05-01)Thermal physics is well-known for presenting conceptual challenges that prove highly resistant to traditional teaching and learning. These challenges often stem from students only developing a surface-level understanding ...
