'The Writers' Zone': A Study of the Impact of Targeting Verbal Reasoning on Student Performance and Behaviour |
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| Authors: | Sarah Steadman |
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| Institution: | Head of Sixth Form, The Bromfords School, Essex |
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| Abstract: | ‘The Writers' Zone’ project took place in an 11–18 mixed comprehensive in south‐east Essex. It involved 16 Year 7 boys identified as having a high level of performance in non‐verbal reasoning but low levels of performance in verbal reasoning. They were isolated from normal lessons for a fortnight to follow an alternative curriculum focusing specifically on writing. This article details the structure of the project and evaluates its success in accessing writing potential. |
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| Keywords: | Cognitive abilities tests learning styles self-esteem verbal reasoning writing |
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