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Technology used to improve boys’ English

Humayun — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:11:50 +0000

What do Colorado, Bowland School, Gazegill Farm and the ActivExpression pod have in common? They all help improve boys’ performance in English at Bowland School. – Download presentation to learn how!

Jeannie Credie and Andrew Fletcher

jon_w — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 08:52:28 +0000

Jeannie Credie has been teaching for seven years. She studied English at The University of Sheffield, before beginning a PGCE in English and Special Educational Needs at The Manchester Metropolitan University. She completed her NQT year at Primet High School, Colne, where she continued to work for three years before moving to Bowland High School. Jeannie is currently Curriculum Team Leader for English and Media Studies. Jeannie’s areas of professional interest are: raising achievement and the use of technology in the classroom.

Andrew Fletcher has been teaching for nearly five years in the North West of England. After studying English and Philosophy at The University of Liverpool, he undertook the Graduate Teaching Programme. He trained and worked at Ribblesdale High School before moving to Bowland, where he has been teaching for two years. Andrew’s areas of professional interest include: the performing arts; the underachievement of boys and use of technology in the classroom.

Mountain Climbing for Beginners

jon_w — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:16:46 +0000

Bowland High School has been working on a project to improve the writing skills and motivation of lower achieving boys. Incorporating new handheld technology in the classroom and involving an international rock climber and a film maker in working with the boys.

The project has certainly been thinking outside of pupils’ usual cultural and social context by making links with pupils in Eaglecrest School in Colorado.

To read an interim report on Bowland High School’s initiative click below:

Bowland High School