James Barron 
It is essential to work in partnership with employers and other stakeholders as both can provide major benefits for the education and training available. The first important area is financial, with the addition of the apprenticeship levy, employers are more motivated than ever to make use of the training funds available and train new and … Read more
It is rare for any organisation to work in isolation, there are normally interactions with stakeholders and external bodies, this is especially the case within education and the following are third parties that have a role within the teaching sector: ESFA The Education Skills Funding Agency is responsible for all matters relating to funding within … Read more
Abstract This article delves into the crucial role of professional values in the teaching realm, emphasising integrity, motivation, curriculum expertise, assessment proficiency, and behaviour management. Drawing from personal experiences in the industry, it underscores the importance of modelling professionalism, aligning teaching with industry standards, and ensuring that instructional methods are in sync with student needs … Read more
Abstract This document delves into the concept of professionalism, highlighting the attributes and qualities that typify individuals trained in professional roles. Drawing from various sources, it outlines recognises professions and investigates different models for defining a profession, particularly Millerson’s “Model of Professionalism” and Hoyle’s “Model on Professionality”. Special emphasis is given to the dual roles … Read more
Copyright and intellectual property rights is an important aspect within my area of expertise, it is something that I am passionate about as a software developer, having my work pirated is extremely frustrating and being able to educate from personal experience is very effective, for example, when I hear a student discussing software they have … Read more
It is essential to consider the legal requirements and responsibilities when creating and utilising resources. The primary legal aspect is intellectual property protection which helps you to stop people stealing or copying your resources or work you have created. (Gov.uk, 2013) This protection must also be considered when using resources that you have not created … Read more
Abstract This document provides an exhaustive examination of the importance of policies and procedures in teaching establishments, highlighting how they shape the fabric of educational institutions. It underscores how such policies emerge from broader legislative frameworks, ensuring tailored relevance for specific educational contexts. Key policies covered include the Equality Policy, which champions inclusivity and diversity, … Read more
A wide variety of factors will influence educational policy, these include social, political and economic. A social factor influences a considerable number of individuals within society, a political factor relates to government policy and practices, and finally, economic factors include aspects that affect the economy, specifically financial matters. “Just 17% of those working in Technology … Read more
There are many factors that are early identifiers that a student is at risk of disengaging from learning, the first being poor engagement within class. If a student suddenly stops engaging by not answering questions, completing tasks etc., it is highly likely they are disengaging from learning and every effort must be made to ensure … Read more
Assisting learners to engage with their learning can be an essential element of being a tutor, especially at key points throughout the year. It is very common for students to approach the end of their course and lose motivation to finish their course. At times like this it is necessary for tutors to have strategies … Read more