Problems of primary and secondary school teacher training quality assurance and countermeasures

2015 ◽  
pp. 313-316
Author(s):  
LiZhi Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Secondary School Teacher ◽  
Training Quality ◽  
Primary And Secondary School

scholarly journals Primary-Secondary Transition – Building Hopes and Diminishing Fears Through Drama

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
William D. Barlow
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Secondary Transition ◽  
Secondary School Teacher ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The West ◽  
Teacher Observations ◽  
Primary And Secondary School

This case study explores how pupils might address the issues of bullying and friendships during primary-secondary transition through drama conventions. The research was implemented on the west coast of Scotland during the final four weeks of primary education in three associated primary seven classes. Research methods included pupil questionnaires (primary and secondary school), teacher observations, researcher’s diary, semi-structured interviews (teachers) and a focus group (pupils). The data suggest that some pupils conceptualized their primary-secondary transition as ‘moving up’. However, as the drama developed pupils recognized the multiple and multi-dimensional aspects of their transition. In addition, pupil and teachers indicated that when pupils engage with a drama transition curriculum, it supports the promotion of friendships while diminishes fears and provides strategies for those who might encounter bullying.

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