Welcome to Impact: NFER’s research news for schools. Articles in the sixth issue include one which is particularly pertinent following the tragic events in Norway over the summer. David Kerr describes a number of factors which can assist teachers and others working with young people in building resilience to extremism. The benefits of global citizenship teaching in promoting understanding and tolerance are discussed in Juliet Sizmur’s article on the evaluation of the Global Schools Partnerships Programme. In other articles our researchers discuss work they have been carrying out in areas such as effective school governance, key stage 3 science teaching and gathering views from teachers on improving teaching practice.
I hope you'll find the articles in Impact interesting and informative; if you have any comments or suggestions for future editions please get in touch.
Jane Parrack, Editor
j.parrack@nfer.ac.uk
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Articles from the sixth issue:
Contents and editorial
What's in this issue?
Financial education in schools
NFER's omnibus survey highlights scant provision
Key stage 3 science teachers give their views ofAPP
Ease of implementation depends on support from senior leadership teams
Governance models in schools
How the personal attributes of governors are key to effective governance
What's in progress at NFER?
Food growing activities; Citizens in transition; PISA main survey; 'Starting Out'
Teaching approaches can help young people build their resilience to extremism
What makes for effective interventions?
Improving teaching practice
Ten key messages from teachers
Global school partnerships
Developing global citizens
Helping children to SHINE through creative learning
"When you come here it's like they teach you something but they turn it into fun"
The Food for Life Partenership Programme: An evaluation
Encouraging healthy eating and improving food awareness