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Comparison of online, blended and face-to-face modes for in-service discipline-specific professional development in primary science
No full textA primary science programme for in-service teachers in England from the Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project has run face-to-face, online and ‘blended’ (mix of both) since 2019, allowing for a comparison of modes of delivery. This preliminary study aims to consider how these different modes impacted the discipline-specific professional development, especially in terms of practical work and primary science assessment. This article considers attendance, teacher viewpoints and described impact on practice from qualitative surveys completed by course attendees. Whilst the majority of teachers in the sample said that they preferred face-to-face professional learning, many acknowledged that the online mode supported their attendance, particularly for more rural schools. When describing formative use of assessment information to support learning in science, participants quoted a similar range of practice, irrespective of training mode. This study supports the global discussion regarding continuing online professional learning, with questions raised regarding teacher agency
Etosha-Kunene conservation conversations: an introduction
No full textThis introductory chapter describes how the Etosha-Kunene Histories research project, for which this edited volume forms a key contribution, addresses the challenge of conserving biodiversity-rich landscapes in Namibia’s north-central and north-west regions, while reconciling historical contexts of social exclusion and marginalisation. This edited volume, originating from an international workshop held in July 2022, explores the intricate interplay between local and global events shaping the “Etosha-Kunene” conservation landscape. The workshop featured diverse participants from Namibian institutions, international universities, and various conservation organisations. Our discussions emphasised the complex histories and contemporary dynamics of conservation policies, highlighting the tension between biodiversity protection and social equity. The volume is organised into five parts: historical policy analysis, post-Independence conservation approaches, ecological management issues, the impact of historical contexts on contemporary landscapes and communities, and lion conservation within Community-Based Natural Resource Management frameworks. This work aims to contribute to sustainable and inclusive conservation practices that honour both the region’s natural and cultural heritage
Giraffes and their impact on key tree species in the Etendeka Tourism Concession, north-west Namibia
No full textWe report on a study that researched the impacts of browsing giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis) on trees important for pollinators—namely, Maerua schinzii (ringwood tree) and Boscia albitrunca (shepherd’s tree)—within the Etendeka Tourism Concession area to the west of Etosha National Park. Giraffe are selective browsers, and the tallest land animal. Historically, giraffe populations have been amplified here through translocations designed to enhance the tourism product of the concession, which is situated in mopane (Colophospermum mopane) savanna, semi-desert and savanna transition vegetation zones. Due to browsing by giraffe, M. schinzii and B. albitrunca trees develop a distinctive shape with only a small, round, high-up canopy of leaves above a very high browse line, with some trees dying as a result. The study also explored five different techniques to protect these trees from further browse damage by giraffes
The Lonesome Death of Eng Bunker [creator, performer]
No full textOn January 17th 1874, Eng Bunker woke to discover his brother Chang was dead. The twin brothers, Siamese immigrants and entertainers who had carved out an uneasy space in the rotten heart of the American Dream, were conjoined by a band of cartilage and shared a liver. This is the story of Eng’s final hours; alone for the first time in his life. Using puppetry, music and striptease, this is a gothic horror about the brutal cost of assimilation, being entirely alone in the universe, and about waking up tethered to a dead body
Make Room! Creative conversation workshops researching LGBTQIA+ accessibility: survey findings report, March 2024
No full text‘Make Room!’ was a research project exploring accessibility for LGBTQIA+ disabled people.
We explored the accessibility of LGBTQIA+ events and how they could be improved.
The research was completed through creative conversation workshops and surveys engaging people throughout the South West.
This report is about the small-scale survey we did to find out more about experiences of accessibility in LGBTQIA+ venues across the South West of England
Evidence into Action, Ep 21: primary science [podcast]
No full textIn this instalment of the Education Endowment Foundation's podcast, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host Grace Cocker (EEF Content Specialist for maths) and expert guests including:
Sarah Earle (Reader in Education, Bath Spa University),
Ben Rogers (Director of Curriculum and Pedagogy, Paradigm Trust), and
Mikaela Moore (Director of Primary Science, Delta Academy Trust).
They discuss high-quality science teaching that fosters progress and children’s interest in science
Women’s leadership experiences: examining the intersectionality of race and gender
No full textThis chapter explores the intersection of race-ethnicity and gender in leadership focusing on Black and Asian women leaders. It discusses how their experiences are affected by race, racism, and gender discrimination, and emphasizes the importance of understanding leadership experiences of underrepresented groups. The chapter also examines established leadership styles, leadership theories by discussing Hofstede’s traditional but influential cultural dimensions model and the GLOBE model, and the influence of race and gender in leadership, particularly in political and business contexts. It advances for a deeper understanding of leadership processes and experiences through an intersectional lens
The impact of introducing alcohol‐free beer options in bars and public houses on alcohol sales and revenue: a randomised crossover field trial
Get PDFAims: The study aimed to estimate the impact of introducing a draught alcohol‐free beer, thereby increasing the relative availability of these products, on alcohol sales and monetary takings in bars and pubs in England. Design: Randomised crossover field trial. Setting: England. Participants: Fourteen venues that did not previously sell draught alcohol‐free beer. Intervention and comparator: Venues completed two intervention periods and two control periods in a randomised order over 8 weeks. Intervention periods involved replacing one draught alcoholic beer with an alcohol‐free beer. Control periods operated business as usual. Measurements: The primary outcome was mean weekly volume (in litres) of draught alcoholic beer sold. The secondary outcome was mean weekly revenue [in GBP (£)] from all drinks. Analyses adjusted for randomised order, special events, season and busyness. Findings: The adjusted mean difference in weekly sales of draught alcoholic beer was −20 L [95% confidence interval (CI) = −41 to +0.4], equivalent to a 4% reduction (95% CI = 8% reduction to 0.1% increase) in the volume of alcoholic draught beer sold when draught alcohol‐free beer was available. Excluding venues that failed at least one fidelity check resulted in an adjusted mean difference of −29 L per week (95% CI = −53 to −5), equivalent to a 5% reduction (95% CI = 8% reduction to 0.8% reduction). The adjusted mean difference in weekly revenue was +61 GBP per week (95% CI = −328 to +450), equivalent to a 1% increase (95% CI = 5% decrease to 7% increase) when draught alcohol‐free beer was available. Conclusions: Introducing a draught alcohol‐free beer in bars and pubs in England reduced the volume of draught alcoholic beer sold by 4% to 5%, with no evidence of the intervention impacting net revenue