Preece, D. and Zhao, Y. (2014) An evaluation of Bag Books multi-sensory stories. Northampton: The University of Northampton. (Unpublished)
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| Item Type: | Monograph (Research Report) |
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| Abstract: | This report presents the findings of a research study commissioned by the Bag Books Charity and carried out by researchers from the Centre for Education and Research within the School of Education at the University of Northampton. The research was carried out between September and December 2013. The research was undertaken to answer the following research questions: How are Bag Books being used in schools with learners with profound and multiple learning difficulties/other special educational needs? What is the perceived impact of Bag Books from the perspectives of those using them/aware of them? What do users like and dislike about the products, and what suggestions do they have for improvement? The study identifies that Bag Books are used in a multiplicity of ways with a wide range of students across the whole range of special educational needs, in large groups, small groups and individually. Most storytelling sessions observed did not adhere to Bag Books guidelines. Bag Books are felt to be a helpful tool for supporting students’ learning, supporting the delivery of the curriculum – not only with regard to English but across subject areas – and supporting assessment. A number of factors that respondents liked about Bag Books are discussed. These relate to the stories, the materials and children’s reactions to them. Areas of concern are also noted, and respondents’ suggestions for improvements or development are identified. These relate to the stories, the materials, modes of presentation and information. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | PMLD, profound and multiple learning difficulties, storytelling, sensory, multi-sensory |
| Subjects: |
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1042 Storytelling L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education > LC4001 Children and youth with disabilities. Learning disabled children and youth L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1028 Educational research |
| Creators: | Preece, David and Zhao, Yu |
| Funders or Sponsors: | Bag Books Charity |
| Publisher: | The University of Northampton |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Special Needs Education and Research University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research |
| Date: | June 2014 |
| Date Type: | Completion |
| Place of Publication: | Northampton |
| Number of Pages: | 34 |
| Language: | English |
| Status: | Unpublished |
| Institution: | The University of Northampton |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/6658 |
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