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Walls, Helen; Johnston, Michael – Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties, 2023
In the present study, the effects of teachers' beliefs and practices about writing pedagogy on students' progress were investigated in the context of the New Zealand primary school system. A total of 626 teachers completed a survey on their beliefs and practices. Principal component analysis of beliefs isolated three dimensions, reflecting…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Writing Instruction, Elementary School Teachers
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Philpot, Rod; Gerdin, Göran; Smith, Wayne; Linnér, Susanne; Schenker, Katarina; Westlie, Knut; Mordal Moen, Kjersti; Larsson, Lena – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2021
Background: A focus on equity, democracy and social justice in HPE is pertinent in an era where there are growing concerns about the impact of neoliberal globalisation and precariousness of society (Kirk 2020). Although there is advocacy for teaching approaches in HPE that address issues of social justice, there is limited empirical research of…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Social Action, Critical Theory, Reflective Teaching
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Gadd, Murray; Parr, Judy M. – set: Research Information for Teachers, 2022
This article, based on a 2-year study of working strategically with Years 5 to 8 priority learners, concludes that what is effective writing instruction for all students is particularly effective for priority learners. It also suggests, however, that knowing your students well and making adaptations to some dimensions of effective writing…
Descriptors: Writing Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Teaching Methods, Writing Achievement