Summary of My Main Project Findings in 100 Words

As I predicted this was a difficult exercise! However, I found it really satisfying to outline my main findings in such a concise form. I think this would use useful in the Critical Review either in the introduction or to summarise the findings of my inquiry. Furthermore, it has made me consider how I will present my findings in my oral presentation.

Summary of My Main Project Findings in 100 words including the main benefits to my practice:

In alignment with literature, I have discovered that engaged pupils are interested and involved in their classwork. I understand the importance of instilling affective (emotional) engagement within the multi-dimensional construct (Fredricks, Blumenfeld and Paris, 2004). Practitioners engage students through task variety and group work, utilising effective teacher-student-relationships (Furrer and Skinner 2003), autonomy support (Jang, Reeve and Deci, 2012) and modeling to build confidence, manifesting itself in planning. I will apply and adapt these strategies and knowledge within my practices, with the capacity to carry out further research into the benefits of learning through Drama (Fleming, 2012) in relation to English.

(Word Count: 100 words)

Reference List

Fleming, M. (2012) The Arts in Education: An Introduction to aesthetics, theory and pedagogy New York: Routledge

Fredricks, J. A., Blumenfeld, P. C. and Paris A. H. (2004) ‘School Engagement: Potential of the Concept, State of the Evidence’ Review of Educational Research, 74 (1), 59-109

Furrer, C. and Skinner, E. (2003) ‘Sense of Relatedness as a Factor in Children’s Academic Engagement and Performance’ Journal of Education Psychology, 95 (1), 148-162

Jang, H., Reeve, J. and Deci, E. L. (2010) ‘Engaging Students in Learning Activities: It Is Not Autonomy Support or Structure but Autonomy Support and Structure’ Journal of Educational Psychology, 102 (3), 588-600