NAME: Hilra Vinha DATE: 12 Jan 07
SESSION No. 5 Present: HV & MN
Discussed assignments
MN reported JS assignment marked and is good – due back soon.
Difficulty finding everything needed for GC assignment – books loaned.
Clough book finished with and returned.
Issue of KB assignment – need material on Blackboard or emailed.
Next meeting – changed to be online instant messenger discussion.
Discussed need to practice writing and getting feedback on writing
HV looking into possibilities of proof-readers for English
MN recommended idea of reciprocal exchange with another student e.g. Jo Watson
Also agreed HV soon will start producing short bits of writing for supervisions. First being ‘website’ style personal story of what brings her to the study and what the study will be.
At a later date to write about lit review chapter plans.
MN fed back on PAC meeting – list of conferences and good journal outlets. Agreed HV to consider BERA paper for student conference in 07/08. Possibly ECER another year. Money is available.
Discussed SEN/inclusion in the media.
Action Points for next session:
Short-term Goals: Dates:
Complete second compulsory unit
Small writing task
Longer term goals: Dates:
Complete Research Training programme
Read English literature on inclusion
Familiarisation with
UK context for inclusion
Semester 1 phase of proposal
Revisit issue of opportunities for teaching in 6 months time