The Problem of Enactment
As teachers, we can know something is the right thing to do, but still not change our practice.
Research School Network: Blogs
Blogs
Year
Reflections on “Modelling Evidence-based practice in initial teacher training: causal effects on teachers skills, knowledge and self efficacy”
A review of the main findings from Ambition Institutes recently published research on modelling in teacher training
Equations in Context
Research School Associate Fahim Rahman explains how he has altered his teaching of equations to increase the use of context
On Explanation
Durrington ELE Tara McVey has a look at all things explanation giving some great and usable tips in this blog
Making a Difference with Effective Tutoring: A summary
A brief summary of the EEF Toolkit on Making a Difference with Effective Tutoring
Evidence Champions
What does effective intervention look like?
Durrington ELE Tara McVey explores the EEF’s recently published Making a Difference with Effective Tutoring guidance report
How effective is Think Pair Share?
A quick dive into some of the many benefits and potential pitfalls of using Think Pair Share in the classroom.
Questioning: Perception vs Practice
A brief look into how teachers’ perceptions of their questioning ability impacts on their capacity to improve their questioning
Evidence Informed Leadership
How has a new evidence review on school environment and leadership validated our approach to profesisonal development?
Read and Repeat: How Every Teacher Can (And Should) Be A Teacher of Reading
New director, same direction
As Chris Runeckles takes over as director of Durrington Research School he looks forward to the coming year