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Tuesday

19th Nov 2024

Primary reading research: why we must challenge received wisdom
Certain research studies achieve legendary status in education, such as the 1988 baseball study on reading comprehension, writes Christian Bokhove. But what does it really tell us?
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Monday

18th Nov 2024

Ofsted judging teachers? Here we go again...
The news that Ofsted is proposing inspecting teaching as a standalone category is unwelcome in the sector, and for very good reason, argues Zoe Enser
Ofsted judging teachers? Here we go again...

Sunday

17th Nov 2024

Has cognitive science really improved teaching and learning?
It’s a fixture of classrooms across the land, but what impact has the ubiquity of cognitive science had on young people’s learning? Alex Quigley explores
Has cognitive science really improved teaching and learning?

Thursday

14th Nov 2024

The data is clear: we have a reading crisis among young people
Three new reports into reading are canaries in the coalmine, writes Megan Dixon, and we need to listen to their warnings
Canary in coal mine

Wednesday

13th Nov 2024

Why we need research-informed teaching that’s specific to primary
Primary teaching needs to heed the messaging from cognitive science that is so prevalent in secondary schools, but adapt it to fit more closely with age and stage, says Emma Turner
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Sunday

10th Nov 2024

Your students’ brains are programmed to avoid thinking
Ever feel like your students are actively trying to avoid mental effort? That’s perfectly natural, according to researchers
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Thursday

7th Nov 2024

The holy grail for students: less effort, more learning
New research has found that the right kind of effort can make all the difference when it comes to achievement, says Alex Quigley
The holy grail for students: less effort, more learning

Wednesday

6th Nov 2024

The struggle to spot (and develop) effective teachers
How we evaluate teaching and attempt to improve it is complex – but the research is starting to provide answers, argues teacher effectiveness expert Matthew A Kraft
The struggle to spot (and develop) effective teachers

Tuesday

5th Nov 2024

5 questions to ask to keep staff safe from violence
It’s an uncomfortable reality that attacks against school staff do happen, writes Jarlath O’Brien, but there are steps that leaders can take to reduce the risk
5 questions to ask to keep staff safe from violence

Monday

28th Oct 2024

Is the oracy focus just another ‘next big thing’?
When you’re in education long enough, you will see the same themes reappear – but we need to make oracy more than a fad, says Mark Enser
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Sunday

27th Oct 2024

How can you know if research applies to your classroom?
Applying the conclusions of research is a complex process, writes Christian Bokhove, but some simple approaches can make it easier
How can you know if a research finding applies to your classroom?

Wednesday

23rd Oct 2024

The error code: can embracing mistakes really boost outcomes?
Research suggests letting children fail – or even making them do so – can improve learning. But does that work in the classroom? David Robson finds out
The error code: can embracing errors really boost outcomes?