Louisa Coles

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National Scientific and Technical Research Council

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University of Cassino and Southern Latium

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International Co-authorship in Academic Journals

International Journal of the Book, 2007

A brief overview of the authors' recent research which explores the subject using a bibliome... more

Publishing in international journals

Scientometrics, 2007

Abstract This paper examines patterns of Chinese authorship, focusing particularly on internation... more

Evidence‐based practice in teaching: an information perspective

Journal of Documentation, 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to explore UK teachers' use of research‐based informat... more PurposeThe purpose of this research is to explore UK teachers' use of research‐based information, with a particular focus on issues relating to access to information in schools, information literacy, and the role of the school librarian and school library services.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopts a mixed methodology. In‐depth qualitative data gathered through vignette interviews (n=28), group exercises (four groups of between three and five teachers) and a discussion forum were supplemented by quantitative data gathered through surveys of teachers (n=312), head teachers (n=78), school librarians (n=78) and school library services (n=26).FindingsTeachers' professional use of research information reflects a preference for predigested information and informal sources. Although professional bodies and government departments promote the use of research by teachers and provide a range of customised web sites for information, lack of ready local access to information and...

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Teachers' approaches to finding and using research evidence: an information literacy perspective

Educational Research, 2007

... The UK government&#x27;s focus on the continuing professional development of teachers, th... more ... The UK government&#x27;s focus on the continuing professional development of teachers, the standards and ... The over-representation of Scottish teachers in survey responses is most likely to have ... the overall patterns of types of sources used or the central issue of information literacy. ...

Teachers and ICT: current use and future needs

British Journal of Educational Technology, 2000

In Scotland, ICT is clearly integral to the existing curriculum in primary and secondary educatio... more In Scotland, ICT is clearly integral to the existing curriculum in primary and secondary education, see, for example, the 5-14 Development Programme or Higher Still in which information technology is identified as one of the core skills areas (HSDU, 1998). In light of current UK-wide developments such as the National Grid for Learning (NGfL) and the New Opportunities Fund (NOF) funded training in ICT for teachers and librarians, it is all the more important to understand teachers' ICT skills and knowledge needs, to discover their priorities for future development and to establish what will encourage teachers to adopt ICT where appropriate in their professional lives as classroom practitioners, as planners and managers and as learners. An investigation of the ICT skills and knowledge needs of teachers working in Scotland was therefore commissioned by the Scottish Office and completed by the authors. This paper reports on that study indicating relatively low use of ICT and a number of key issues which have implications for teacher training and development. The full report is available on the Scottish Executive website (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/).

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Cientific Co-Authorship in China: N of Co-Authoring the Impact of Elsevier Journals

Citeseer

Analysis of milk samples indicated their contamination by some heavy metals residues, exhibiting ... more Analysis of milk samples indicated their contamination by some heavy metals residues, exhibiting a wide array of hazardous impacts on human health. It can be observed that levels of mercury in milk is higher, followed by levels of lead, Arsenic, and cadmium. The statistical analysis of obtained data revealed that all examined milk samples having Pb, Cd, As and Hg levels above the recommended permissible limit.

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The Use of Research by Teachers: information literacy, access and attitudes

Final report on a study funded by ESRC, 2003

... Executive Summary Page 8. Page 9. i Aim: The aim of the study was to examine teachers' c... more

Teachers' ICT Skills and Knowledge Needs. Interchange 58

The aims of this research were to: investigate teachers' needs for knowledge and skills in relati... more The aims of this research were to: investigate teachers' needs for knowledge and skills in relation to the effective use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and suggest ways of enhancing future design and delivery of self-and staff-development in order to increase and improve the level of ICT use in Scottish schools. First, a survey of primary and secondary teachers was undertaken to provide basic data on the current levels of ICT use in schools, teachers' experience of ICT training to date, and their perceptions of their ICT knowledge and skills needs. A number of scenario interviews were carried out to provide a more in-depth understanding of these issues and the contextual factors which influence teachers' responses to ICT and ICT training. Interviews were also held with technicians and librarians in secondary schools; headteachers were surveyed on their perceptions of the needs of teachers, and school ethos and policies on ICT, and a short questionnaire survey of education authorities was conducted. The study highlighted a number of issues relating teachers' use and requirements of, and attitudes to ICT. These findings are grouped and discussed in this report under the following subject headings: use of ICT; problems and challenges; attitudes, skills and training; and organizational culture. Recommendations relating to training and development; ready access to ICT; and ongoing support and advice beyond initial training are provided. (AEF)

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International Co-authorship in Academic Journals

International Journal of the Book, 2007

A brief overview of the authors' recent research which explores the subject using a bibliome... more

Publishing in international journals

Scientometrics, 2007

Abstract This paper examines patterns of Chinese authorship, focusing particularly on internation... more

Evidence‐based practice in teaching: an information perspective

Journal of Documentation, 2007

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Teachers' approaches to finding and using research evidence: an information literacy perspective

Educational Research, 2007