Research based portfolio
Order Description
Research based portfolio – main sections

Area or focus (e.g. communication, social interaction……..)

Evidence (annotated bibliography in appendices; interviews with teachers, observations)

Key points:
What are the key points you wish to make relating to research evidence? These can be bullet points, e.g.,
• Social/play skills
• Social rules
Interpretation and evaluation

1. Why did you select this strategy?
2. What theory informs or underpins the strategies which you have selected to research? E.g., does the strategy address lack of theory of mind or weak central coherence?
3. What does the research article include? What are the claimed outcomes? What do you think will be the benefit of the strategy for children or families?
4. What have you learned from your research into the strategy?
5. Suggestions for future development of the strategy e.g., is more research needed? Could the strategy be used in home setting?