Pedagogy

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

Wednesday

11th Mar 2026

Why schools should stop pushing reading for pleasure
Reading for pleasure has become central to school literacy strategies, but there are increasing calls to ditch it, with research suggesting it has done little to turn pupils into avid readers
Coke vs water

Tuesday

10th Mar 2026

What if... setting by ability was banned in schools?
As part of our thought experiment series, David Hatchett argues that banning setting in schools would greatly enhance outcomes for students and the skillsets of teachers
What if setting by ability was banned in schools?

Friday

20th Feb 2026

4 types of question every teacher must know - and use
An international teacher outlines how the art of questioning can be the difference between a good lesson and a great one
Drop of water on leaf

Wednesday

18th Feb 2026

Why students are reluctant to take risks - and what to do about it
Research tells us that young people are unlikely to take an academic risk if we haven’t set the conditions to make them feel safe enough to do so, says Chris Wynn
Free climber

Thursday

12th Feb 2026

Why your retrieval practice might not be working
The benefits of spaced retrieval practice are well known, but the importance of introducing variability in this process is often overlooked, writes Mark Roberts
Dog jumping in water after toy balls

Tuesday

10th Feb 2026

How critical thinking disappeared from the classroom
A series of well-intentioned reforms has led to a system that prioritises exam results over deep thinking, says Alice Whitby – but it’s not too late to reverse this
Heads coming up with lightbulb moment

Friday

6th Feb 2026

School-readiness focus for new Best Start in Life ‘champion’
The DfE’s appointment of Sue Robb comes amid concerns that too many children are arriving in Reception lacking basic skills
Sue Robb

Monday

2nd Feb 2026

Holistic education must be designed - not left to chance
If we want students to leave school with truly meaningful experiences and skills, we must ensure that these are built into school life in a logical, structured way
Students in school with blueprint overlay

Thursday

29th Jan 2026

Supporting speech and language: lessons from a specialist school
The number of children with speech and language challenges is increasing. Ellen Peirson-Hagger hears from one specialist setting about the techniques it uses to support learning that all schools could adopt
Speech bubbles

Tuesday

27th Jan 2026

How to teach about the Holocaust in the digital age
To address the risk of children encountering misinformation online, the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance has updated its recommendations for teaching and learning about the Holocaust
Holocaust memorial in Berlin

Tuesday

20th Jan 2026

The problem with ‘making it local’ in the curriculum
Drawing on local context can make learning feel more relevant for pupils, but if this principle is taken too far, it risks narrowing their horizons, writes Mark Enser
Town centre sign

Wednesday

7th Jan 2026

How ‘process goals’ can improve student performance
Research shows that some types of goals are much more likely to lead to academic success, writes Mark Roberts, as he explains how teachers can help students to set them
Children playing darts