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Bullock and Wikeley 1999

This paper takes an evaluative look at an action-planning initiative, which aimed to improve pupils' learning in Year 9.
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Bullock, K., Wikeley, F. (1999). Improving Learning In Year 9: Making Use Of Personal Learning Plans. Educational Studies. Vol. 25. pp. 19-33.

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Focus

This paper takes an evaluative look at an action-planning initiative, which aimed to improve pupils' learning in Year 9. The cornerstone of the process was a one-to-one discussion between pupils and tutors, which focused on their short- and long-term goals and identified targets for improvement. After the dialogue, the pupil wrote a personal learning plan. This was used to monitor development and to inform activities related to Records of Achievement in Year 10.

Key findings

Findings suggested that, overall, this age group benefited from action-planning processes. Pupils gained through greater understanding of their own abilities and improved communication and planning skills. However, links between strategies for lifelong learning and the activities in Year 9 had not been made. There were different effects of the initiative for males and females.

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