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Hi everyone, I've been offered an interview for a PFEA position from the Learning Enhancement Department and can't find what this position is about. Does anyone have any idea about what this acronym is? Many thanks! Laura

Are you a secondary school teacher or Headteacher in the UK (England and Wales) or overseas? Would you like to participate in an exciting new research project investigating what makes effective student writing?  The University of Bath is embarking on the British Academic Written English Secondary School (BAWESS) project.  This is a three-year project to collect student texts in the exam years (GCSE/A level/iGCSE/IB) with the intention of building a vast database of texts (a “corpus”) which can be used to examine the development of disciplinary literacies and ascertain what makes effective student writing.  The findings will inform the creation of educational resources, teacher training and CPD with the intention of fine-tuning the writing skills of students from all backgrounds, and to empower them to achieve their full potential in secondary school, higher education and beyond.  To find out more about how your school can participate, and the benefits we offer to your school and teachers through getting involved, follow the link below:   https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/how-your-school-college-or-sixth-form-college-can-take-part-in-the-the-bawess-project/ 

My name is Ben and I’m currently studying a degree in Human Behavioural Studies. For my dissertation I’m investigating individual differences within teachers and teaching assistants, specifically looking at whether personality type and motivation type can affect their suitability for their career. As I’m sure you are aware, the education system is currently experiencing a staffing crisis. Recent studies indicate that only 33% of teachers who qualified in the last 5-years are still teaching, while 44% of current teachers and 73% of current teaching assistants are considering a career change. The overall aim of my study is to suggest that personality and motivation assessments could be used as part of the recruitment process for both teachers and teaching assistants. With the potential outcomes being improved teacher retention rates, more engaged teaching assistants, and ultimately an improved education setting for students to thrive. I’d very much appreciate it if you would take the time to complete my questionnaire (link below). https://forms.office.com/e/ts1w7zsrU2 This research is totally anonymous and confidential, and should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. Thank-you in advance for your support with my research. Kind regards, Ben