The Evidence People
I always enjoy ResearchEd but the London conference on Saturday really broke previous records for sessions I was keen to get to - tricky decisions at every point!
Personal highlights
There was all the usual thought and analysis about quality and about what kind of research is useful for what purpose. But there were increasing numbers of examples of high quality disciplined practitioner enquiry (eg a really good qualitative investigation into how to make the new English curriculum
I guess we are all enjoying the longer days and lighter evenings – although more warmth and sunshine (and less hail!) would be nice. But somehow longer evenings move me towards longer time horizons. One of the most exciting aspects of CUREE’s work is the way research helps us notice the scale of the learning journeys of teachers and of the profession as a whole over time. The attempts of different
Here we are looking forwards to the glories of an English spring and an Easter break. It’s good to have a rhythm to steady us in the turmoil of so much headline change in the education system. I was reflecting on the scale of the changes at a conference at the weekend as we analysed challenges facing the system and the areas of policy that might be holding us all back. Mathew Taylor from RSA properly (and entertainingly) pointed us towards the challenges
This article looks at research evidence about the characteristics of effective professional learning, and the skills of professional learners. It also explains how to make the most of learning opportunities within the school. By developing your own understanding of professional learning and learners, you can become more confident about the choices you have to make with limited resources.
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