Our research and insights

Gathering global experience and sharing our knowledge to improve quality and inclusivity of education for all

9 results

Evidence that counts: what happens when teachers apply scientific methods to their practice

As the debate about the nature and generation of education evidence becomes centre stage globally this report leads the way. Twelve teacher-led randomised controlled trials and other styles of experimental research demonstrate the potential of serving teachers to carry out research that applies scientific method with rigour. The teachers planned, conducted, analysed and wrote up their research, which they have presented in a conference poster format.

Teaching as a research-engaged profession

This is the first in a series of three reports that collectively provide a commentary on research awareness and research use within schools in England.

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Language trends Wales 2015/16

Language Trends Wales 2015/16 is the second in a series of annual reports on foreign language teaching in Welsh schools.

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Teachers: building high-performing and and improving education systems

This review addresses the characteristics of effective teachers, tackles the problems in recruiting and securing the best candidates to teaching roles and identifies best practice in not only recruiting, but also deploying and retaining teachers.

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Investigating critical learning episodes: a practical guide for continuing professional development

This handbook serves as a resource for CPD policy makers, organisers and leaders who wish to develop programmes of learning that are effective, challenging and relevant to teachers of varying levels of experience.

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Improving coaching: evolution not revolution

This report is based on collaborative research with thirteen schools in four regions of England.

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Is initial teacher training failing to meet the needs of all our young people?

The proposition explores whether our teachers are disadvantaged by inadequate and reductionist routes to Qualified Teacher Status.

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Teacher workload reduction research

We are excited to announce that we are again recruiting teachers and schools to work with us and the Department for Education on a teacher workload reduction research programme.

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International comparative study in mathematics teacher training

The aim of this study was to seek an understanding of good practice in the training of (primary and secondary) teachers of mathematics.

Teacher development research

Evidence that counts: what happens when teachers apply scientific methods to their practice

Teaching as a research-engaged profession

Language trends Wales 2015/16

Teachers: building high-performing and and improving education systems

Investigating critical learning episodes: a practical guide for continuing professional development

Improving coaching: evolution not revolution

Is initial teacher training failing to meet the needs of all our young people?

Teacher workload reduction research

International comparative study in mathematics teacher training

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