Update 1

Sometimes there’s nothing better on earth than someone asking you a question.

Lisa Taddeo, Three Women

Last Friday’s recall day was really helpful in terms of providing an opportunity to have discussions about enquiry with like minded practitioners. I wouldn’t say it left me feeling focused and invigorated – I now feel like I have so many ideas and possible tasks to undertake! – but i’m choosing to view this as a positive. Moreover, I’ve found a fantastic support network in my fellow TLP participants.

The key things that were highlighted to me are:

  • My enquiry will likely result in qualitative evidence that is based around change in policy and change in learners’ experiences.
  • I need to gather the views of pupils, staff and parents (i.e. all stakeholders) to gain perceptual data of the school community. I will most likely do this as an interview process and use the results as case studies. There may need to be a short survey for some qualitative data.
  • I should think of different ways of asking the same question and it may be useful to have another member of staff ask the questions so the pupils don’t just say what I would like to hear.

So far what’s working well is the evidence I have accumulated regarding pupils’ views on gender. My enquiry is very specific to the context of my school and I need to ensure I make my ‘why’ clear to others. I am also part of a working group within the City of Edinburgh Council to examine a Culturally Inclusive Curriculum and I keen to make links to this within my enquiry.

I now realise I have a lot to move forward with and all that’s left to do is be proactive! I feel motivated by being told that Education Scotland aren’t looking for ‘best’ practice, but rather ‘interesting’ practice, and this will influence my enquiry over the next few months.

 

 

 

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