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‘It is not a topic that should be assessed by a test’: Understanding teachers' assessment literacy in the teaching of ‘difficult histories’ such as the Holocaust

open access: yesBritish Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This paper explores how history teachers in secondary education in England (a) see their role as assessors and (b) how they make decisions about assessing a difficult history: learning about the Holocaust. Assessment literacy (AL) is recognised as a potentially valuable aspect of good teaching and central to supporting students' learning ...
Mary Richardson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prosocial behaviour in primary and secondary school students. Effects of the CYBUPRE intervention

open access: yesBritish Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Prosocial behaviour is regarded as a critical factor in reducing aggressive behaviours among peers, both in physical settings and virtual spaces. This variable facilitates the enhancement of social relationships, promoting empathy, deep listening, physical and verbal service, and even solidarity, among other benefits.
Mercedes Chicote‐Beato   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cooperative learning strategies to raise attainment in mathematics with pupils aged 11–16 years: A systematic literature review

open access: yesBritish Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
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
wiley   +1 more source

IT readiness in small and medium‐sized enterprises

Industrial Management & Data Systems, 2011
PurposeSeveral studies have documented that information technology (IT) projects often do not successfully meet defined objectives regarding time, budget, and functionality. There can be multiple causes for this, and an important factor in this context is the extent to which a company is ready for an IT project.
Anders Haug   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Enterprise Architecture for Small and Medium Enterprise Growth

2011
A key constraint for growing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is the business skills required to grow the enterprises through the stages of transformation. Criticism against growth stage models for SMEs is of concern, since these models contain the typical knowledge that appeals to managers of small enterprises as guidance in how to manage growth ...
Dina Jacobs   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

Small and Medium Enterprises Across the Globe

Small Business Economics, 2007
This paper analyzes the relationship between the relative size of the small and medium enterprise (SME) Sector and the business environment in 76 countries. The paper first describes a new and unique cross-country database that presents consistent and comparable information on the contribution of the SME sector to total employment in manufacturing and ...
Ayyagari, M.   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Mobile solutions in small and medium enterprises

2016 8th International Conference on Electronics, Computers and Artificial Intelligence (ECAI), 2016
The paper concerns the problem of using and implementing mobile solutions in SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises). Some of the existing examples of mobile solutions are analyzed and characterized. A significant part of the paper is a presentation of the research on mobile solutions which can be used to manage the business activities in SMEs.
Zdzislaw Polkowski   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

Requirements engineering in small and medium enterprises

Requirements Engineering, 1998
Little is known about requirements engineering practices in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This paper summarises the results of a workshop on requirements engineering held with practitioners from 10 SMEs. The current state-of-the-practice, as reported by the practitioners, differs significantly, and so do their individual problems due to ...
Erik Kamsties   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

TOGAF Adaption for Small and Medium Enterprises

2013
Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) includes the planning, management, control and improvement of enterprise architecture. The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) is the best known and most trusted enterprise architecture standard used to improve the operational efficiency. It brings many benefits, but is also associated with costs.
Rebekka Alm, Matthias Wißotzki
openaire   +1 more source

Environmental Innovations in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises

Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, 2002
Supporting and accelerating the adoption and diffusion of environmental innovations amongst small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) is a major challenge to environmental policy makers. Research suggests that whilst SMEs possess high flexibility, their innovative capacity may be limited to incremental changes within their existing technology system ...
Hansen, Ole Erik   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

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