Pedagogy

The latest research and advice covering the theory and practice of teaching, including teaching methods and tips

Thursday

15th Oct 2026

The rising problem of ‘hasty reading’ and what teachers can do about it
Teenagers are increasingly likely to rush through a text and give a quick, wrong answer, according to Pisa tests. Alex Quigley offers advice on what to do if this is happening in your class
Girl reading pages fast

Monday

28th Sep 2026

How should teachers respond to students’ incorrect answers?
Students will inevitably give wrong answers during questioning, but what teachers say in response really matters, writes Mark Roberts, who looks to research for advice
Throwing away rubbish

Friday

25th Sep 2026

Is England’s early years sector really among the best in the world?
A recent OECD study ranked England’s early years system as one of the most effective internationally, writes Julian Grenier, but there are still challenges to address
Little girl with paper crown

Wednesday

23rd Sep 2026

Homework is vanishing: should teachers save it?
Should homework be reconsidered in an age of teacher overwork, chronic absenteeism and changing family dynamics? Holly Korbey investigates
Teenagers in school and hanging out

Monday

21st Sep 2026

What’s going wrong with SEND in ITT - and how can we fix it?
As a new report highlights gaps in how we prepare new teachers to meet the needs of pupils with SEND, Margaret Mulholland explains what can be done to improve things
Primary classroom

Wednesday

16th Sep 2026

Japan is a world leader for maths - what can we learn?
With Japan ranking top for maths among OECD countries in Pisa 2025, Zofia Niemtus speaks to UK primary teachers attempting to replicate Japanese approaches to the subject
Montage of England and Japan maths
Play-based learning helps boost maths in KS1, study reveals
Teaching Year 2 pupils to reason about maths through games and practical activities boosted attainment, EEF trial finds
Play-based learning helps boost maths in KS1, finds study

Friday

11th Sep 2026

Dual coding in the classroom: when is it effective?
Past research into combining words and pictures to help pupils learn has been mixed, but a new study sheds some light on how teachers can make the most of the practice
Book with pictures bursting out

Thursday

10th Sep 2026

How we drove a huge increase in our GLD score in 3 years
A primary school leader outlines how a thorough redesign of its nursery site and more staff training had a huge impact on good level of development outcomes
Child cutting an apple

Tuesday

8th Sep 2026

Reading from birth: how to build early literacy skills
For very young children, reading does not need to focus on the printed word, says Dr Karen Boardman, but should include playful experiences that support the development of crucial literacy skills
Young children playing drums

Wednesday

2nd Sep 2026

The 5 golden rules of classroom seating plans
Should you seat pupils alphabetically or pair high and low prior attainers? Mark Roberts takes a look at what research tells us about seating plans
Five different chairs

Tuesday

1st Sep 2026

Should English teachers be asked to teach sex education?
New RSE guidance recommends reinforcing learning about sex and relationships across the curriculum, including in subjects like English. But what would this look like?
Sex education book