Reassessing 'Ability' Grouping: Improving Practice for Equity and Attainment

Author:   Becky Francis (UCL Institute of Education, UK.) ,  Becky Taylor (UCL Institute of Education, UK) ,  Antonina Tereshchenko (UCL Institute of Eduction, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781138348653


Pages:   180
Publication Date:   07 August 2019
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Becky Francis (UCL Institute of Education, UK.) ,  Becky Taylor (UCL Institute of Education, UK) ,  Antonina Tereshchenko (UCL Institute of Eduction, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.408kg
ISBN:  

9781138348653


ISBN 10:   1138348651
Pages:   180
Publication Date:   07 August 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 ‘Ability grouping’ – what is it and why do we do it?; Chapter 3 The Best Practice in Grouping Students study: explaining our methods; Chapter 4 The impact of attainment grouping on pupil self-confidence; Chapter 5 Pupils’ experiences of different grouping practices; Chapter 6 The impact of attainment grouping on pedagogy and practice; Chapter 7 Why is good practice in setting so hard to achieve?; Chapter 8 Doing mixed attainment grouping well; Chapter 9 Reflections; Chapter 10 Recommendations

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"""This book provides a fresh look at a long-standing challenge for educators. Through original research and a well-balanced sifting of the evidence, the authors provide practical advice that teachers and school leaders will find helpful, however they resolve the dilemma of organizing pupils for instruction."" — Adam Gamoran, William T. Grant Foundation ""An important and insightful book that tackles one of the most contentious topics in education. Reassessing ‘Ability’ Grouping offers an extensive review of the evidence on academic grouping, and, just as importantly, invaluable practical guidance for teachers on how to best deliver mixed-ability classes."" — Lee Elliot Major, Professor of Social Mobility, University of Exeter"


This book provides a fresh look at a long-standing challenge for educators. Through original research and a well-balanced sifting of the evidence, the authors provide practical advice that teachers and school leaders will find helpful, however they resolve the dilemma of organizing pupils for instruction. - Adam Gamoran, William T. Grant Foundation


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Becky Francis is Director of the UCL Institute of Education, UK. Becky Taylor is Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research, UCL Institute of Education, UK. Antonina Tereshchenko is Research Fellow in the Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research, UCL Institute of Education, UK.

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