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Lessons from research

Making sense of academic thinking for the classroom

  • Woman and child reading in a library

    For some children, reading feels like a cryptic code. We can help them crack it

    With many children struggling with reading in some way, there’s a wealth of evidence to help teachers support students
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    Research every teacher should know: the value of student evaluation

    Bradley Busch explains how psychology research into the effectiveness of student evaluation of learning and teachers
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    Drowned in sound: how listening to music hinders learning

    Students may plead otherwise – but research shows that playing your favourite tunes while studying gets in the way of revision
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    Research every teacher should know: self-control and learning

    In his series of articles on how psychology research can inform teaching, Bradley Busch picks an academic study and makes sense of it for the classroom. This time: research looking at self-control
  • Bullying and whispering school kids in uniform

    Bullying is still rife in schools. Here's how teachers can tackle it

    The most effective interventions for bullying involve the pupils themselves – and build empathy between those affected
  • School boy receiving award at science fair

    Research every teacher should know: growth mindset

    In his series of articles on how psychology research can inform teaching, Bradley Busch picks an academic study and makes sense of it for the classroom. This time: an influential research project on growth mindset
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    How can schools use research to better inform teaching practice?

    To tackle misinformation about what works in teaching, schools must find effective ways to help teachers understand the implications of research
  • Having high expectations of each and every student and then providing the necessary support needed to achieve that level is key to students achieving to their best ability.

    Research every teacher should know: setting expectations

    In his series of articles on how psychology research can inform teaching, Bradley Busch picks an academic study and makes sense of it for the classroom. This time: a research project on expectations
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    Teachers: your guide to learning strategies that really work

    In an extract from his book on bridging the gap between research and teaching practice, Carl Hendrick picks key techniques for teaching effectively
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    What every teacher should know about ... memory

    In a new series of articles on how psychology research can inform teaching, Bradley Busch picks an academic study – and makes sense of it for the classroom. This time: a project on long-term memory
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