1. Meg Attwood The Value of Practitioner Research

2. Introduction Work in FE college Programme Leader - Foundation Degree in Early Years

3. Initial Research Initial research through MAEd Open University ‘Why HE students Choose to Study in an FE College’ Semi-structured interviews Key questions -

4. Value of Practitioner Researcher Related to real life practice Extends and up dates knowledge and skills Useful CPD Adding to education knowledge base

5. Improvement in Teaching Reflection on knowledge Reflection on practice New perspectives Lesson planning - content

6. Lessons Learned from Students Deeper understanding of their needs Familiar environment to study Family commitments Local

7. Inspiration to Continue Study Value of initial research ‘Through the Looking Glass’ journal Research through EdD – professionally orientated.