There will also be a cultural measure of ideation (children's ability to generate ideas and articulate them to others) spanning all five
cultural learning trials.
Not exact matches
The aim of the
trials is to find out if different
cultural learning approaches can boost primary pupils» achievement.
«Not only will the new
trials provide
cultural learning opportunities to thousands of primary pupils who might not otherwise have the opportunity, but they will give us much needed evidence on the impact of different approaches.»
«Schools derive a wide range of benefits from engagement in
cultural learning activities and these randomised control
trials are part of a wider programme of research to develop a broader understanding of how schools can benefit most,» Taylor said.
The
trial, which is expected to be run in 200 schools, will cover a range of
cultural learning experiences including visiting venues, seeing theatre performances and exhibitions as well as
learning through practical activity.
Sir Kevan Collins, the EEF's chief executive, said the
trials would allow
cultural learning opportunities to thousands of primary pupils «who might not otherwise have the opportunity», and provide «much - needed evidence on the impact of different approaches».
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) announced five
trials to test the impact of different «
cultural learning strategies» as part of the «Learning about culture» programme, which is will be rolled out to 9,000 pupils across 400 primary schools from September ne
learning strategies» as part of the «
Learning about culture» programme, which is will be rolled out to 9,000 pupils across 400 primary schools from September ne
Learning about culture» programme, which is will be rolled out to 9,000 pupils across 400 primary schools from September next year.
Learn about Aboriginal culture and the indigenous inhabitants at the Ngaro Sea
Trial cultural site, swim in rainwater pools and crystal waterfalls.