Secondary school pupils and English Literature (2019)
Thesis
Dutton, F. J. (2019). Secondary school pupils and English Literature. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/417801

This research is centred on the school subject of GCSE English Literature and the experiences of current secondary-school pupils following the recent changes to the discipline. It is an exploration of their views towards GCSE English Literature as ta... Read More about Secondary school pupils and English Literature.

Succeeding against the odds: can schools ‘compensate for society’? (2016)
Journal Article
(2016). Succeeding against the odds: can schools ‘compensate for society’?. Education 3-13, 8-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2015.1122318

Education researchers, policy-makers and practitioners in the UK have debated the question of what, and how much, schools can do to mitigate the effects of parental background on educational outcomes over the last half a century. A range of programme... Read More about Succeeding against the odds: can schools ‘compensate for society’?.

Becoming a secondary English teacher: men constructing professional identities
Thesis
(2011). Becoming a secondary English teacher: men constructing professional identities

This is a qualitative study of a small group of men on a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Education programme based in a university education department, as they undergo the process of learning to become secondary English teachers. Contributing t... Read More about Becoming a secondary English teacher: men constructing professional identities.

Dare to be different, dare to progress: a case study of a Key Stage 4 Pupil Referral Unit 2009-12
Thesis
(2015). Dare to be different, dare to progress: a case study of a Key Stage 4 Pupil Referral Unit 2009-12

‘Dare to be different, dare to progress’ explores the educational experiences of a group of 14 – 16 year old students referred to a pupil referral unit (PRU) during the period 2009 – 2012 using both quantitative and qualitative data sources. The quan... Read More about Dare to be different, dare to progress: a case study of a Key Stage 4 Pupil Referral Unit 2009-12.

Perspectives on student behaviour management in High Schools in Ghana: exploring potential for positive behaviour management in policy and practice
Thesis
(2017). Perspectives on student behaviour management in High Schools in Ghana: exploring potential for positive behaviour management in policy and practice

Violence against students in the name of school discipline has led in many instances to hardship, and in extreme situations, the death of students in the Ghanaian secondary system (see myjoyonline.com, 2015). As a former secondary school teacher and... Read More about Perspectives on student behaviour management in High Schools in Ghana: exploring potential for positive behaviour management in policy and practice.

An investigation into decision making within secondary schools on information and communications technology inside the same Northern county of England
Thesis
Middleton, A. R. (2016). An investigation into decision making within secondary schools on information and communications technology inside the same Northern county of England

In 1997, New Labour introduced a national ICT strategy for schools and went on to spend over £3.54 billion on educational technology. This exploratory study examines whether changes to government funding for educational technology has altered the vie... Read More about An investigation into decision making within secondary schools on information and communications technology inside the same Northern county of England.