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Research News

There's lots of interesting research going on throughout educational circles. Here's a round up of some of the latest. 

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Net Generation or not?

In an article in the June 2010 edition of the British Educational Research Journal, two researchers from Oxford University test the notion that there is a generation gap between those born since the explosion of computer use in the 1980's and previous generations. 

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Comparative analysis of the use of Scots language and literature

Celia Craig, retired Principal Teacher of English as Westhill Academy, Aberdeenshire, provides a picture of the state and status of the Scots language as used and viewed by a wide range of pupils.

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Upgrading mathematics knowledge among upper primary school teachers 

Over recent weeks there have been scare stories in various parts of the press suggesting that teachers in Scottish primary schools, especially those teaching upper primary classes, are seriously deficient in mathematics.

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A case study in primary mathematics education

Dundee University researchers express their concerns over the recent coverage of their research, stating that it was reported out of context ......