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Question: Ghandi said ‘Whatever you do may seem insignificant, but it is most important that you do it.’ Discuss the actions that an individual can take to promote greater inclusion.

(OU E243 TMA 04)

Answer: To achieve the promotion of greater inclusion successful change needs to be facilitated. Sometimes in certain situations the level of change required can be immense and individuals may hold the belief that their contributions are trivial in the grand scheme of things. Contrary to this view Ghandi’s quote in the title would imply that the input everyone has is important, it is therefore imperativ......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

Question: ‘The real concern about citizenship education is not that schools will indoctrinate pupils but that they will not challenge pupils’ assumptions (i.e. democratic, active citizenship etc.) sufficiently’. Discuss with reference to debates about the desirability of citizenship education in the curriculum of primary and middle schools?

Answer: This essay will argue and support with evidence that greater concern should be shown for the potential of indoctrination in citizenship education through the ideologies, nature and purpose of citizenship education in the national curriculum for primary and middle schools rather than expressing anxiety over the sufficient challenging of pupils assumptions Citizenship education is highly controve......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

Question: A report analysing and commenting upon an investigation carried out in a primary school Grade: 1st Class

Answer: Science provides children with many opportunities to develop skills such as observation, researching, exploration, data handling and investigating. All the previously mentioned are important within the National Curriculum for science. However, it is the skill of ‘investigation’ in particular which carries greater weighting in key stages one and two. As cited in Sherrington (1993, p.55) Feasey ......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

Question: The progression in children’s ideas regarding a healthy lifestyle, a constructivist perspective.

Answer: Evidence proves that progression in children’s ideas regarding a healthy lifestyle can only be produced through learning. Other methods have also been scrutinized namely strategies for policy development, changes in school organisation and management which are not as effective as learning. However, learning must be ‘constructive’ and build upon children’s previous experiences and existin......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

Question: What are the risk factors that lead some children to become bullies and others to adopt bullying strategies; evaluate school, classroom and individual interventions? Discuss with reference to relevant research evidence.

Answer: There is evidence to support that children show ‘risk factors’ that can predispose bullying or victim behaviour. The stereotypical bully and portrayed in the media as tall, strong, academically inept, seeking power and vice versa for victims is inaccurate. As research proves that bullies and victims originate from all types of families regardless of socio-economic status and cultural backgro......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

Question: A written report reflecting upon the teaching of English in primary schools today, with reference to lessons observed in school

Answer: This assignment will endeavour to address the National Literacy Strategy since its implementation in September 1998. I will critically discuss its usefulness in English lessons, within primary school classrooms, through lesson observation in my attachment school. I will contemplate its aims and discuss the resources that strive to support it. This assignment will also reflect upon and relate to an......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

Question: A report on use of ICT to support teaching and learning in primary science. Grade 1st Class

Answer: “Information technology is all around us… Our pupils are surrounded by examples of IT handling information at breathtaking speeds and efficiency” Compton and Mann (1996, p.70) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has had a huge impact on the society in which we live over the last decade, especially within the education system. National Curriculum (1999, p.96) “ ICT prepares pupil......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

Question: Critically examine the dilemmas schools, teachers and students face in seeking to ‘close the gender gap’ in performance; what do you consider to be the three most important issues concerning gender equality currently facing schools and why do they have such importance, and do constructions of masculinity and femininity contribute to gender differences in educational performance?

Answer: Girls are outperforming boys in academic exams. However, this does not apply to ‘all boys’ and ‘all girls’, neither is it true for every subject. This essay questions the claims made based on the statistical evidence and looks at social, individual and school factors that contribute to the observed gender gap in educational achievement. This will be a critical evaluation, especially aft......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

Question: The World Wide Web has been a major vehicle of ‘globalization’. Assess the potential gains and losses to children’s education?

Answer: This essay will critically analyse both positive and negative influences of the highly controversial globalisation of the Web on children’s education both inside and outside the school, which although mainly advantageous may enhance some the problems faced by society. Fears of the Web taking over the role of the teacher and books will also be discussed, although it will be emphasised that the t......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

Question: A written report based upon the evidence collected in a primary school regarding assessment in English

Answer: As Headington (2000) notes “Assessment refers to the work which teachers undertake to determine the learning and the learning needs of pupils”. Assessment is a vital part of learning. Teachers need to know what children know in order to ensure that they are taught effectively. Gipps (1996) reiterates this idea and states “Assessment does not stand outside teaching and learning but stands in ......(short extract) to download the full answer, please Sign in or Register then make a payment or submit an essay

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