Papers by Carole Botwright
This literature review was conducted during the conditions of the third UK lockdown in response t... more This literature review was conducted during the conditions of the third UK lockdown in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic and looks at a variety of research, mostly through peer reviewed articles but also via eBooks printed since the National College of School Leadership review of 2003 (Bennett et al.). It considers the definitions offered in the interim
between 2003 and the present. It examines where Bennett’s declared lack of a framework leaves distributed leadership, how it can be misinterpreted and considers who has the autonomy to allow this distribution to occur. Finally, it considers how leadership has been affected by the pandemic.
Written for presentation, this is a short reflection of the difficulties faced by a teacher in a... more Written for presentation, this is a short reflection of the difficulties faced by a teacher in a SEN school faced with the ambivalence of differentiation in order to attempt equality of access to learning materials. This was a component of a MA module.
An examination of the role of the salon in the Enlightenment, looking specifically at the motivat... more An examination of the role of the salon in the Enlightenment, looking specifically at the motivations of female salonnieres, they way in which their salons were organised, and how their salons may have influenced male participants. This essay looks at some of the leading French female Salonnieres in particular, and their contribution in the period leading up to the French Revolution.
This thesis is an exploration into the possibilities of cross age peer mentoring in a school for ... more This thesis is an exploration into the possibilities of cross age peer mentoring in a school for Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). Specifically, it focuses on the biggest barrier: mentor/mentee matching. In Special Education, it is constantly challenging to adapt mainstream practice to fit the needs and abilities of the learners. The thesis begins with a review of current and recent research on mentoring and the various strands which contribute: School Based Mentoring (SBM), cross age peer mentoring, safeguarding issues around both mentoring and vulnerable young people, mentor training and matching mentors with mentees. This provided a framework for research design, and the following methodology illustrates the ways in which the research methods available were limited by the abilities of the learners. The research consisted of a small-scale exploratory idiographic case study. The research took place in three stages. The first stage was to read current literature for question 1 in order to explore the possibilities. The second stage was to analyse the data from the initial meeting between two sets of mentor/mentee matches and look for signs of either success or failure in the matching process. The third stage was to consider, in the light of either success or failure, whether this could be an additional tool to aid transition to high school with reference to the Special Education and Disabilities Act (2014). This is a previously unresearched area as far as I am able to ascertain and current literature reflects that more research is needed in both matching theory and separately in Special Education. I observed that on this occasion there are possibilities for success based on careful matching. As this is a small-scale study, I am not claiming a generalisable hypothesis.
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This paper explains the motivation for establishing a Reading for Pleasure ethos in general, expl... more This paper explains the motivation for establishing a Reading for Pleasure ethos in general, explains the additional challenges for pupil with MLD SEN (UK), and how this can positively impact on pupil progress if embedded in whole school practice. It includes references to recent UK Government papers and the Ofsted (Inspection) handbook.
This historiography written for my BA in 2006 considers the discussion started by Tawney through ... more This historiography written for my BA in 2006 considers the discussion started by Tawney through Trevor-Roper to Spufford on the development of the gentry in the UK and offers critiques of researchers' methods in forming their arguments.
Written in 2016 and looking back at my own menteeship, I examine the challenges and difficulties ... more Written in 2016 and looking back at my own menteeship, I examine the challenges and difficulties for both the mentor and the mentee under the no longer existing Graduate Teaching Programme in England. This incorporates research on various aspects of mentoring in education and the essay formed a part of the module I completed as a part of my Masters in Education.
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Papers by Carole Botwright
between 2003 and the present. It examines where Bennett’s declared lack of a framework leaves distributed leadership, how it can be misinterpreted and considers who has the autonomy to allow this distribution to occur. Finally, it considers how leadership has been affected by the pandemic.
Drafts by Carole Botwright
between 2003 and the present. It examines where Bennett’s declared lack of a framework leaves distributed leadership, how it can be misinterpreted and considers who has the autonomy to allow this distribution to occur. Finally, it considers how leadership has been affected by the pandemic.