Pedagogy

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

Friday

24th Apr 2026

Do we really know what ‘good listening’ looks like?
Listening in class is associated with behaviours like sitting still and making eye contact, but these expectations can be difficult for some children to meet, says Rebekah Boylan
Ear illustration

Wednesday

22nd Apr 2026

Why funny teachers aren’t (usually) better teachers
Humour is one of the traits that students value most in their teachers. But can cracking jokes actually make your teaching better? Mark Roberts takes a look at the research
Laurel and hardy

Tuesday

21st Apr 2026

Why confidence matters as much as knowledge in Year 6 Sats
In the run-up to Sats, paying attention to how pupils feel about their learning is just as important as academic preparation, says Year 6 teacher Tom Hullyer
Boy on a diving board

Wednesday

15th Apr 2026

What neuroscience tells us about teaching young children
We know that the youngest pupils’ brains work differently to adult brains, and scientific research has now uncovered some of the secrets to keeping early years children engaged in their learning, argues neuroscientist Sam Wass
Brain montage

Tuesday

14th Apr 2026

Paul Black: how his work improved learning worldwide
Following the death of education researcher Paul Black, his colleague and co-author Dylan Wiliam reflects on the legacy of his work on assessment and classroom practice
Paul Black

Tuesday

7th Apr 2026

Why oracy is the perfect antidote to AI exploitation
In an age when AI can deliver facts in a fraction of a second, educators need to focus on doing what tech cannot do – exploring knowledge and understanding through talk, says Alex Hebbes
Why oracy is so important in education in the age of AI

Tuesday

31st Mar 2026

5 ‘superpower’ prompts that boost primary pupils’ maths resilience
Pupils’ lack of perseverance with tackling maths problems led this international teacher to introduce a checklist of five simple questions designed to develop their metacognitive skills
Metacognition in schools: the 'superpower' prompts that help pupils build resilience in maths

Tuesday

24th Mar 2026

The benefits of ‘loose parts’ play in the early years
Undirected play with small materials can support a wide range of learning outcomes, but practitioners need time and support to use the approach well, writes Lucy Fox
EYFS loose parts

Monday

23rd Mar 2026

How this school group is using AI to reimagine primary teaching
Could the use of AI help pupils to acquire knowledge faster and free up time for interdisciplinary projects, like running an Airbnb or building a drone? Inspired Education thinks so
AI has the potential to transform primary education, says Inspired Education

Friday

20th Mar 2026

Why early years settings need to reduce noise and ‘visual clutter’
Pre-school children’s brains are less able to filter out visual and auditory distractions – but their settings are among the noisiest and busiest, says early years expert
Why early years settings need to address noise and visual 'clutter'

Thursday

19th Mar 2026

How a new approach to vocabulary has transformed our reading scores
At a primary school in Leicester, a novel way of leading vocabulary retrieval lessons has boosted Sats scores and helped to develop a love of reading among pupils. Ellen Peirson-Hagger hears how it works
wooden letters coming out of a head.

Thursday

12th Mar 2026

How to make your action research matter
Too often, teachers’ action research projects fail to have the whole-school impact that they should, argues Sally Franklin. Here are five key questions to ask to put that right
F1 car with toy key