Research 2010/2011 - High quality research papaprs for business education, economics education and enterprise education

This unit is a repository for high quality papers recently written by colleagues and PGCE students in England and Wales following Masters level courses in business education, economics education and enterprise education during 2010/2011.  As these papers have been identified as high quality, they are likely to be published in a journal in the future. In the meantime, we are pleased to publish these papers here to support those of you who are seeking data from  the latest research in enterprise, business and economics education.

The EBEA is grateful to the authors and tutors for agreeing to share these materials.


Papers are listed in alphabetical order of authors and unless otherwise stated,  are in  pdf formatZIP Also included are PowerPoint presentations from University of Worcester PGCE students who are required to present their work formally to colleagues in school and to peers and tutor in University as part of their assessment.


 


How effective is Personal Finance Education in enhancing the financial literacy and capability amongst secondary school pupils?
Reema Ali, Swansea Metropolitan University  | Download

The Impact of Enterprise Education on a student from a socially deprived background. A Case Study Approach.
Helen Armitage, Edge Hill University | Download

Developing the independent learning skills of sixth-form students
David Bissington, University of Worcester | Download paperDownload presentation

Are pupils’ perceptions of peer-assessment influenced by learning about mindsets and changes in the brain’s structure brought about by thinking and learning?
Susan Castle, Gloucestershire Initial Teacher Education Partnership | Download

Developing higher order questioning skills in the business studies classroom
Adam Edwards, University of Worcester | Download paper | Download presentation

 What is the current state of pupils’ financial education in School X, and what methods are best at improving this?
Lois Evans, Swansea Metropolitan University  | Download

Developing, implementing and evaluating an Assessment for Learning (AFL) Approach in Travel and Tourism Education
Emer Frayne, Swansea Metropolitan University  | Download


Teaching controversial issues in business studies
Charlotte Houghton, University of Worcester | Download paper | Download presentation

Using ICT to promote active learning in business studies
Edward James, University of Worcester | Download paper | Download presentation

Developing a critical understanding of students’ role in their community as part of business and economics education
Edward Joyce, University of Worcester | Download paper | Download presentation

How appropriate is the use of peer assessment in the teaching and learning of the International Baccalaureate?
Roberta Keys, University of Worcester | Download paper


What Impacts can Assessment for Learning Techniques have on the Quality of Pupils’ Answers to Examination Questions?
Stuart Parr, Swansea Metropolitan University | Download

An Evaluation of the Impacts that Participation in an Enterprise Education Project can have on Year 9 Pupils’ Attitudes towards Business Studies, and the Effects on the Likelihood of Pupils Choosing to Study Business Studies at GCSE level.
Stuart Parr, Swansea Metropolitan University | Download

Can Assessment for Learning (AFL) increase student attainment at examination through the use of self-assessment?
Richard Schofield, Swansea Metropolitan University | Download

Developing higher order thinking skills in business studies
Virginia Sharpe, University of Worcester | Download paper |  Download presentation 

Using assessment for learning in business studies
Laura Smith, University of Worcester | Download |  Download presentation

What are the underlying reasons behind the underachievement of boys in the UK at Key Stage 4 (KS4)?
Elizabeth Terry, Institute of Education | Download 

An analysis and critical evaluation of a recent Government Policy in relation to assessment: The Government’s proposed return to linear GCSE Examinations
Victoria Terry, Nottingham Trenty University | Download

Homework: is it an effective means of formative assessment?
Augustin Venero, Institute Of Education | Download

An investigation into the effectiveness of Peer Assessment in relation to age; whether it is deemed more successful for Year 10 or Year 13 pupils
Laura Whitcombe, Swansea Metropolitan University | Download