This project explores the importance of partnership working with parents throughout a primary school setting. With basic knowledge of partnership with parents already known, this project, expands previous knowledge and highlights key benefits for all sides of the...
An evaluation of resources and training accessible to primary school teachers in Jersey supporting multilingual learners (MLL)Â
This study examines and assesses teacher accessibility to resources and training to be able to effectively support multilingual learners in Government based schools in Jersey. From a teacher’s perspective, the study illustrates the accessibility and availability that...
The Impact Digital Technology Has on Children and Young People’s Development and LearningÂ
The development of digital technology has allowed Children and Young People (CYP) to use it daily for their academic study, learning, hobbies, entertainment and online socialisation. Whilst the negative impact of digital technology on CYP’s social skills, physical...
Teacher’s Perceptions and Practices with Regards to Understanding Emotional Intelligence Amongst Primary School Aged Children
Emotional Intelligence (EI) has been a concept that has gained a growing amount of attention, this study presents EI within primary school education exploring it’s impact within the classroom. A clear gap within literature is the prioritising of EI within primary...
Is there a correlation between the home-school relationship and Multilingual Learners’ (MLL) educational attainment? A study to explore the support offered to MLL parents in Jersey by schools and class teachers, regarding their children’s learning
This research project examines the correlation between the current underachievement of Multilingual learners (MLL’s) in education and to what extend the home-school relationship contributes to the issue, considering the barriers to communication MLL parents face and...
Risky free-play of children attending low vs high socioeconomic status schools: investigating the accessibility to risk that primary school-aged children have during their free-time.
This research project investigates children’s exposure and opportunity to participate in risky play experiences in Jersey, which have been found to offer a vast array of learning and development benefits for children. Many studies have shown children’s socio-economic...