How my research has made a difference

Ahead of a review into the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, Sarabjit Borrill FSET ATS adopted a new approach to teaching seven adult learners, which may influence their own teaching.

As part of the Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) programme, participants are required to undertake a quality improvement project. This editorial provides an overview of a project focused on the role of learning environments – both online and physical – in learner engagement.

SET’s Professional Status team reviewed 60+ quality improvement projects submitted as part of the October 2020 ATS cohort, including one from Vivienne Stockill, Lecturer at Heart of Worcestershire College. This editorial provides an overview of Vivienne’s improvement project which focused on models for better evaluating continuing professional development (CPD). 

In this article, we explore the concept of growth mindset as a powerful way to support the learning of teachers and students.  

In preparation for Earth Day, we are sharing seven easy ways to reduce paper in your learning environment.   

Adult community education helps to bring local communities together, improving mental health and reducing pressures on services, as well as assisting people into employment. David Adams takes a look at a sector that is thriving, despite considerable pressures.