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The identity of Higher Education lecturers in Further Education Colleges
Thesis
McGhie, L. (2017). The identity of Higher Education lecturers in Further Education Colleges

This study explores the identity of Higher Education Lecturers in UK Further Education Colleges [HE in FE]. This sector accounts for 8-10% of HE and offers cheaper, local options to students than traditional HE, supporting successive governments’ tar... Read More about The identity of Higher Education lecturers in Further Education Colleges.

Oral reading errors and metalinguistic knowledge: a study of remedial readers in the Secondary school
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(1988). Oral reading errors and metalinguistic knowledge: a study of remedial readers in the Secondary school

Both the oral reading errors and the metalinguistic knowledge of 52 eleven year old Secondary school remedial readers were investigated during 9 reading task/structured interview sessions.
The children read three texts which were of similar linguist... Read More about Oral reading errors and metalinguistic knowledge: a study of remedial readers in the Secondary school.

A study of the influence of selected variables on pupils' choice of science subjects in Sierra Leone secondary schools
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Lavaly, A. (1985). A study of the influence of selected variables on pupils' choice of science subjects in Sierra Leone secondary schools

This thesis describes a study into selected factors affecting the choice of science subjects by Sierra Leone secondary pupils for study in forms 4 and 5 of the Secondary School.
The main focus in the present work was on factors and variables which r... Read More about A study of the influence of selected variables on pupils' choice of science subjects in Sierra Leone secondary schools.

The development, diffusion and adoption of the regionally developed JMB 'A' level course in environmental science
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(1983). The development, diffusion and adoption of the regionally developed JMB 'A' level course in environmental science

This present study traces the origin, development, diffusion and adoption of a non-funded and regionally developed science syllabus - the JMB Environmental Science 'A' level - as a contrast to previous studies which were of national, and funded, Nuff... Read More about The development, diffusion and adoption of the regionally developed JMB 'A' level course in environmental science.

A consultative management model of staff development in Colleges of Further Education
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(1983). A consultative management model of staff development in Colleges of Further Education

Over the last forty years there has been a growing awareness that staff development in Further Education has been neglected in terms of , research into its purpose, modes of operation and methods of evaluation.
Ever since the 1944 Education Act conc... Read More about A consultative management model of staff development in Colleges of Further Education.

Scholars not schools! an evaluation of the success of the voluntary agencies in encouraging the development of schooling in the borough of Hanley prior to the establishment of the first school board
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(1982). Scholars not schools! an evaluation of the success of the voluntary agencies in encouraging the development of schooling in the borough of Hanley prior to the establishment of the first school board

This study is an examination of the nature and extent of schooling in the borough of Hanley at the time of the census in 1871« Making use of the census returns, data contained in the rate books for the borough, and individual school records, it exami... Read More about Scholars not schools! an evaluation of the success of the voluntary agencies in encouraging the development of schooling in the borough of Hanley prior to the establishment of the first school board.

A study of observational attainment in practical work in school chemistry
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(1981). A study of observational attainment in practical work in school chemistry

The research described in this thesis concerns three separate, but interrelated aspects of observation in chemical education at the secondary school level:
a) The effect of different modes of task definition and presentation upon students' observati... Read More about A study of observational attainment in practical work in school chemistry.

Ethnicity, politics and education: a study in the development of Malayan education and its policy implementation process 1955-1970
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(1983). Ethnicity, politics and education: a study in the development of Malayan education and its policy implementation process 1955-1970

Basically, the problems of Malayan education centred around the 'language of instruction in schools' and its position in the national system of education. What invoked the controversy was over the claim of legitimacy each ethnic group had over their... Read More about Ethnicity, politics and education: a study in the development of Malayan education and its policy implementation process 1955-1970.

A theoretical and empirical study of factors affecting girls' education in Syria, with special reference to five villages
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(1984). A theoretical and empirical study of factors affecting girls' education in Syria, with special reference to five villages

Syria, a newly independent country, has emerged from long colonial domination to find itself confronted with a considerable number of social, economic and educational problems. Amongst these is the poor school attendance of girls, a problem which thi... Read More about A theoretical and empirical study of factors affecting girls' education in Syria, with special reference to five villages.

Selected cognitive styles and aspects of their relationship to problem-solving: an empirical study using problems in physics
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(1984). Selected cognitive styles and aspects of their relationship to problem-solving: an empirical study using problems in physics

The aim of the investigation was to explore relationships that might exist between problem-solving activities and a selection of cognitive styles in the context of 'A' Level Physics.
A preliminary discussion of the nature of cognitive styles and... Read More about Selected cognitive styles and aspects of their relationship to problem-solving: an empirical study using problems in physics.

The historical development of modern sports and physical education in Iraq
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(1984). The historical development of modern sports and physical education in Iraq

The purpose of this study is to detail and examine the historical development of modern sports and physical education in Iraq and to review their present condition. In order to achieve this, the historical perspectives of sports and physical educatio... Read More about The historical development of modern sports and physical education in Iraq.

Problem-solving in the context of the General Certificate of Education Ordinary level chemistry examination
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(1984). Problem-solving in the context of the General Certificate of Education Ordinary level chemistry examination

The work described in this thesis concerns the problem-solving behaviour of students towards short-answer, non-mathematical items in Ordinary level chemistry examinations. The literature of problem-solving is selectively reviewed and an information p... Read More about Problem-solving in the context of the General Certificate of Education Ordinary level chemistry examination.