Teacher quality: What it is, why it matters, and how to get more of it
Dylan Wiliam, UCL Institute of Education, UK Introduction There is increasing consensus, among both researchers and policymakers, that teacher quality is both variable and consequential; some teachers are more effective than others, and the differences are both large and significant for the students they teach. Predictably, this has led to a variety of proposals for […]
Developing pedagogical reflection in Early Years teachers through using objects and photographs
Lucy Parker, Ludwick Nursery School, UK This article draws on findings from a small-scale research project that explored the formation of pedagogical beliefs in female Early Years teachers (Parker, 2017). The study sought to provide an opportunity to listen to Early Years teachers’ ideas, and gain a greater understanding of their pedagogy and how their […]
A case for providing bespoke internal CPD to help ensure equable SEND provisions across the profession
Caitlin Parker, Special Educational Needs Coordinator, The Academy of Contemporary Music, UK Lewis A Baker, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Surrey, UK To meet the diversity of learning needs within the classroom, teachers face the challenge of keeping abreast of developments in educational research in order to implement sound curriculum design and […]
Supporting early career teachers through an evidence-based coaching programme
Beng Huat See, Durham University Evidence Centre for Education, UK Leslie Blanchard, Leadership Development Institute, Louisiana State University, USA Kulwinder Maude, Durham University Evidence Centre for Education, UK David Kryštof, Institute of Lifelong Learning, Mendel University, Czech Republic Christine Callender, University College London, IOE, UK Samantha Wilkes, Leeds Trinity University, UK Introduction One of the […]
In it for the long haul: Building trusting relationships with parents
Jean Gross, independent consultant and author, UK Nicola Noble, co-headteacher, Surrey Square Primary School, UK; Trustee, Magic Breakfast, UK Liz Robinson, Co-Director, Big Education, UK; Trustee, National Literacy Trust, UK A large body of research (Castro et al., 2015) has found substantial associations between students’ attainment and the extent of their parents’ engagement with their […]
Education in times of crisis: Effective approaches to distance learning
Sharing teachers’ expertise and experiences Report summary
