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Lee, Nicolette – Studies in Higher Education, 2015
System models are commonly used in tertiary education as a mechanism for describing the interacting components of educational phenomena, but have hitherto been uncritically accepted. This paper provides a critical review of existing systems models, including the 3P model defined Biggs, and outlines their conceptual challenges. A revised model…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Systems Approach, Models, Curriculum Research
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Mahony, Pat; Menter, Ian; Hextall, Ian – British Educational Research Journal, 2004
This article reports on the emotional impact of Threshold Assessment on teachers and schools. Using data from an ESRC funded project, 'The impact of Performance Threshold Assessment on teachers' work' (ESRC R000239286), we seek to contribute to a growing literature on teachers' emotions by sharing some of the insights gained from 76 interviews…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Emotional Response, Incentives, Teacher Salaries
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Preece, Jenny; Janvier, Claude – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Reports a study to examine the role of context on the ability to interpret graphs. Graph tests involving 2 ecological contexts were presented to 14- and 15-year-old students (n=23) in the form of an interview. Results indicated how students used their contextual knowledge in interpreting the graphs. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Context Effect, Data Interpretation
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Cao, Yiqian; Philp, Jenefer – System: An International Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics, 2006
This article reports on a study that investigated the dual characteristics of willingness to communicate (WTC) in a second language (L2): trait-like WTC and situational WTC. By adopting methods of classroom observation, participant interviews and questionnaires, consistency between L2 learners' self-report WTC and their actual WTC behavior in an…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Second Language Learning, Familiarity, Interviews
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McCartney, Cameron; Schrag, Francis – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1990
Investigates the role of social studies department heads and principals in five schools involved in a project studying higher-order thinking skills. Identifies similarities and differences between department heads and administrators. Develops indicators of the success of the five schools in promoting higher-order thinking in social studies…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Comparative Analysis, Context Effect, Curriculum Development
Clark, Margaret M.; And Others – 1985
This report is based on an in-depth study of early education in five multicultural primary schools in England's West Midlands. The aim of the study was to identify developments and features of organization that facilitate communication between teachers and children and among the children themselves. Specifically examined were the abilities of 247…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Bilingual Students, Communication Problems, Communication Skills
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Yon, Maria; Passe, Jeff – Journal of Social Studies Research, 1990
Examines relationships between an elementary social studies methods course and three student teachers' beliefs and practices. Discovers significant connections between the methods course and student teacher beliefs but finds contextual constraints on implementing planning and instructional practices suggested by the methods course. Argues studies…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Case Studies, Classroom Observation Techniques, Context Effect