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Understanding authentic early experience in undergraduate medical education
Thesis
(2011). Understanding authentic early experience in undergraduate medical education

Authentic early experience describes new medical students undertaking ‘human contact in a social or clinical context that enhances learning of health, illness or disease, and the role of the health professional’ (Littlewood et al. 2005). This thesis... Read More about Understanding authentic early experience in undergraduate medical education.

Academics in transition - Internationalisation of academic professionals in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union
Thesis
professionals in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union

This thesis investigates the experiences of internationalisation among academics from Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, focusing on the role of internationalisation in the construction of academic identity, practice and approaches to univer... Read More about Academics in transition - Internationalisation of academic professionals in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.

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

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

Comparative evaluation of different methods for the assessment of attitudes to science
Thesis
(1984). Comparative evaluation of different methods for the assessment of attitudes to science

In the field of science education a considerable decree of confussion has existed over specifying appropriate constructs and assessment techniques to ascertain measures of a pupil's attitude towards science. In a conceptual analysis of the items from... Read More about Comparative evaluation of different methods for the assessment of attitudes to science.

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
Thesis
(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
Thesis
(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
Thesis
(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.

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

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