Research in Secondary Geography with ICT

The PGCE in Secondary Geography with ICT at Bath Spa University explicitly emphasises the use of new technologies to enhance the teaching and learning of Geography in the classroom and in the field:

Quality Teaching and Learning Through ICT in geography (screenshots have been removed from this document to allow publishing)

Teaching and Learning in geography through the use of visual resources

Planning Evaluation and Assessment in Geography at KS3

Effective preparation for the pastoral responsibilities of the secondary school teacher is equally important in PGCE:

What are the professional expectations and responsibilities of a teacher in the context of the effective school?

The Every Child Matters Agenda in 2 Contrasting Schools

Research in Adult Basic Education and ESOL

While working as an ESOL lecturer in an FE college, I had the opportunity to study for a Cert Ed in Adult Education with an ESOL Specialism. The vital social value of education was fully revealed and the importance of differentiated learning which allows all students to access learning formed a consistent theme in the course. Recognotion of SPLDs and how affected students can be supported was a rich field of research.

Selected Writing:

Supporting Students with SpLDs (Dyslexia)

Outline of Extended AssignmentSupporting Students with SpLDs (Dyslexia)

Profile of a Learner in Need of Support

Scheme of Work Supporting Students with Dyslexia

Rationale for the Scheme of Work

Extracts from my reflective Professional Development Journal

A reflective approach allows classroom incidents, both positive and challenging, to inform and develop the teacher.

Contrasting my Acquired Spanish with my "Learnt" French - Accuracy v Fluency


ICT for ICT's sake?

Effective Vocabulary Teaching and the Importance of Phonology

Critical Evaluation of Teaching, Learning and Resources

An extended critical self-evaluation of teaching and learning of advanced writing including lesson plan,
teaching materials, and example of one student's work.

Case-Studies:

Values, Inclusion and Support - Managing Cultural, Structural and Personal Barriers to Learning

Language Maintenance in Bristol's Somali Community - Project on examining students in the context of their language and cultural background and learning needs

A research project designed to inform CoBC on demography and aspirations of student body in ESOL Unit

Research in EFL

From August 2001 to June 2002 I completed the Cambridge DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults) in Valencia, Spain. This course required in-depth research on language skills, Second Language Acquisition Theory, Syllabus Design and strategies for supporting individual learners. All research assignments required a teaching element in which theory wa sput into practice. A thorough and effective training experience which emphasised a learner-centred approach to EFL teaching.

Selected Writing:

Receptive Skills - Teaching Reading for Comprehension

Teaching grammr in EFL with SLA - The Past Pefect

Productive Skills - A Process Approach to Writing

Phonology - The benefits of a Supra-Segmental Approach to Phonology in EFL

Course Planning in EFL with a Modular, Notional Approach