Pedagogy

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

Tuesday

24th Dec 2024

What is formative assessment?
91¶¶Òõ looks into the origins of formative assessment and how it is used in classrooms
What is formative assessment?
EYFS: How ditching our maths scheme is transforming teaching
Prescriptive schemes may make teaching seem simpler, says Helen Pinnington, but they can disconnect staff from vital skills
Numbered cans bean bag

Sunday

22nd Dec 2024

Why every school should (not) use setting
The evidence on setting and streaming by ability is limited but points to it having a negative impact on lower-attaining pupils – so why do most English schools still use it? John Morgan investigates
Why every school should (not) use setting

Monday

16th Dec 2024

3 ways live modelling revolutionised my students’ writing
Writing long responses was always an issue for students, says Zoe Enser, until live modelling bridged the gap between knowing and showing
Pens

Sunday

15th Dec 2024

Primary maths: 4 lessons from China’s master teachers
We explore the remarkably successful workings of Chinese master teachers and find simple approaches that can be applied in classrooms anywhere
Three Chinese pupils sums maths

Friday

13th Dec 2024

Are special schools being left out of the mainstream inclusion push?
National efforts to make schools more inclusive risk ignoring the huge amount of expertise in the specialist sector, say headteachers
Inclusion push needs more special school input, leaders warn
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Thursday

12th Dec 2024

Why effective adaptive teaching means changing our focus
With an increased focus on adaptive teaching, it’s time to radically reconsider where our lessons are aimed, argues Margaret Mulholland
Why effective adaptive teaching means changing our focus

Tuesday

10th Dec 2024

3 ways to build useful retrieval practice into your lessons
In the latest instalment of Mark Enser’s look at retrieval, he explains why it doesn’t just have to be a quiz at the beginning of class – it can be easily woven throughout the lesson
Boy throwing boomerang

Sunday

8th Dec 2024

Timss: could a focus on spatial reasoning improve maths scores?
The latest Timss international rankings show English pupils’ weakness in key areas of maths – and our lack of focus on spatial reasoning is a major factor, argues Emily Farran
Timss: could a focus on spatial reasoning improve England’s maths performance?

Thursday

5th Dec 2024

How to use drama to explore diversity and difficulty with students
In difficult times, the arts are more important than ever, writes Hetty Steele, and drama is helping her students explore the complex world around them
How I use drama to explore diversity and difficulty with my students

Wednesday

4th Dec 2024

4 ways to make education research more helpful
Most teachers consult research before making changes to their practice, according to a new EEF report. Harry Madgwick explains how to make this process smoother
4 ways to make education research more helpful

Monday

25th Nov 2024

6 ways to make your retrieval quiz more effective
Some simple tweaks to your lesson-starter quizzes can make them more worthwhile for everyone, writes Mark Enser
Child thinking