Evaluation of the original SoW
The initial SoW was created following the completion of a needs analysis. The following table provides an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the initial SoW.
The initial SoW consisted of an eleven week programme and a festival finale in the twelfth week. However, due to school constraints, it was deemed impossible to facilitate the festival. As such, the SoW was adapted into a fourteen week programme. This is located in the modified SoW page.
Various adaptations and modifications were made to improve the initial SoW. Examples of modifications and justifications are detailed below.
Meeting the aims of the original SoW
The original SoW consisted of three overarching aims. These were:
- To increase or sustain the cognitive multi-ability ratings of all pupils to at least level 5
- To increase or sustain the social multi-ability ratings of all pupils to at least level 5
- To increase or sustain the creative multi-ability ratings of all pupils to at least level 5
To assess whether these aims were met, a participant re-assessment was completed at the end of the final session. A final assessment form was created which revisited the multi-ability self-assessment wheels used during the initial needs analysis. Results of the assessments can be accessed by clicking this link. The quantitative data collected from the re-assessment was analysed and compared with the results of the initial needs analysis to determine if participant attainment levels had increased. The table below indicates the difference of attainment levels from the first self-assessment to the final re-assessment.
By comparing the difference in attainment levels and the final assessment, it is apparent that all participants except Ella Walsh attained self-assessment levels of at least 5 for the cognitive, social and creative abilities. However her initial results indicated that she perceived herself to be at level 6 for all of the multi-abilities (also, she was the highest achiever in the initial analysis). As such, it must be considered that this individual may have failed to understand the re-assessment process. Excluding this instance, all participants achieved the desired aims of the project outlined within the original SoW.
Some participants also recorded attainment levels 6 and 7 for the various abilities. See quantitative analysis for a full breakdown.
The analysis indicated that Daniel Horton and Jessica Fenwick had improved the most out of the group. This was reflected in their effort and attainment levels within the 14 sessions. The results of the re-assessment were used to provide a final needs analysis of the group (detailed below).
Final Needs Analysis
Strengths of the group:
- Personal ability: Out of a possible score of 80, the group attained 63.5 for this section, with four participants scoring level 7, two scoring level 6.5 and three scoring level 6.
- Social ability: Out of a possible score of 80, the group attained 61.5 for this section, with one participant scoring level 7, six participants scoring level 6.5 and one participant scoring level 6.
- The group tended to perform better in game situations, in oppose to skills and activities.
- Group learning was increased with the introduction of visual aids (whiteboard).
Weaknesses of the group:
- Creative ability: Out of a possible score of 80, the group attained 56.5 for this section, with only six participants scoring level 6 or above.
- Cognitive ability: Despite receiving the most focus within the SoW, out a possible score of 80, the group attained 54 for this section, with only three participants scoring level 6 or above.
- Behavioural issues: The group were often poorly behaved and did not listen to instructions given by the coach. Although this cannot be applied to all of the group, some were often disruptive and problematic.
- Ability: Despite being identified as G&T pupils, there was clearly a dichotomous upper- and lower-end of the spectrum within the class.
Recommended Future SoW
A brief future SoW is provided below detailing how to improve the group further.
