Achievement for All 3As - University Learning in Schools

The project was based on the Brilliant Club model of partnering PhD researchers with schools, to improvement teaching practice, pupil achievement and pupil attitudes. 15 PhD students were matched with 15 KS3 teachers to create innovative subject resources, boost teacher subject knowledge and improve pupil outcomes in key subjects.

After training the researchers and teachers chose an advanced subject topic and developed it into an academic module for KS3 students. Learning resources were designed to stretch and stimulate pupils to develop critical thinking skills.

At project end teachers reported an improvement in subject knowledge and increased confidence in teaching methods. Overall pupils made higher than expected progress and felt more engaged with the subject content.

I’ve got students who really have appreciated that opportunity to look at things in depth, who have really appreciated the fact that they may have been stretched a little.

Online resources - a range of materials designed by teacher and researcher pairs that can be used flexibly across an array of topics

Lisa Knowles: [email protected]