Abstract Quality in early childhood education and care (ECEC) is a contested concept and has generally been conceptualised by inter‐related indicators such as staff qualifications, educational environment, policy or child‐to‐staff ratios. There has been a more limited emphasis on how young children might perceive and experience quality.
Nikki Fairchild, Éva Mikuska
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Study on the failure effect of gas tunnel blasting considering the influence of delay time and its engineering application. [PDF]
Sun Y +6 more
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‘Where are the adults?’: Troubling child‐activism and children's political participation
Abstract Children's political participation is a well‐established theme in childhood studies. In this article we offer an original account of child activism that takes into account the entangled and emergent aspect of children as activists. We begin with a historical and a conceptual review, noting the importance of mid‐20th century developments such ...
Sharon Hunter, Claire Cassidy
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Numerical analysis and engineering application of bolt support technology for controlling coal body sliding. [PDF]
Wang C, Ma S.
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Abstract This paper uses empirical data from a longitudinal qualitative study conducted with aspirant teachers in England to propose (re)definitions of the concepts of ‘status’ and ‘safety’ as a framework with which to understand and improve teacher recruitment.
Emily MacLeod
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Study on deformation characteristics and support technology of roadway in deep complex stress field. [PDF]
Li SJ +6 more
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Understanding exam access arrangements in practice: Challenges and opportunities
Abstract Secondary students with specific learning difficulties (SpLD) often face challenges with academic tasks, particularly with high‐stakes examinations. Exam access arrangements (EAA) are provided as reasonable adjustments to reduce disadvantage for students with SpLD.
Catherine Antalek +2 more
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Effect of grain network structure on macroproperties and strain energy of marble under unconfined compression using 2D continuum-based voronoi models. [PDF]
Ghorbani S.
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Abstract Cooperative learning is a widely adopted teaching method to improve academic achievement. This review synthesises existing research on the use of cooperative learning within a school setting for pupils aged 11–16 years. Such a review has not been undertaken to date and will present an evidence base for educators considering implementation ...
Patricia Hampson +2 more
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A numerical study of the mechanical properties and rock bridge coalescence of discrete distribution jointed rock masses under uniaxial loading. [PDF]
Huang D, Wei G, Xiao Z, Jin Q.
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