Issue - meetings

The Teacher Voice Project: RVE in the Curriculum for Wales

The RVE Adviser explained that there is a new Curriculum for Wales project focusing on Teacher Voice.  Teachers working with students ages 3 to 16 across Wales are encouraged to answer a Questionnaire on the implementation, delivery and support they need to ensure that RVE is a positive experience for both teachers and the pupils in schools.  It is hoped to obtain a broad and balanced viewpoint.

The study is being led by researchers from St Giles Centre, Bishop Grosseteste University, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Neath Port Talbot Education Support and Llanishen High School working in collaboration with WASACRE and SACs.

Participants are asked to complete a voluntary, anonymous 25 to 30 minutes survey about their experiences with RVE.  It is hoped that the findings will be shared with all educational bodies, WASACRE/SACs, local authorities and Welsh Government to support further curriculum development and professional development.

A Member commented that it was noteworthy that the universities mentioned are linked to the executive officers of WASACRE as opposed to a totally independent university and this should be borne in mind when considering outcomes.

It was confirmed that the universities have to adhere to a strict code of ethics when undertaking research.