Research School Network: Evidence Informed Approaches to Improving Teaching in English Explore how evidence informed practice can improve teaching in English

Who is it aimed at?

English teachers and curriculum leaders.

What will be covered?

• How to work with research evidence.
• Evidence-informed strategies and case studies aimed at improving reading and writing in English lessons.
• Key principles of English curriculum design.
• Guidance on how to implement the strategies across an English department or wider network of teachers.

What will you know/​be able to do by the end of the programme?

• How the following areas of research can be applied to English teaching
  • Cognitive science
  • Formative assessment
  • Metacognition
  • Feedback
  • Disciplinary literacy

What will be the potential impact on teachers and pupils as a result of this training?

• Teachers will develop an evidence-informed approach to classroom practice.
• Curriculum design will allow for greater retention for knowledge.
• Ultimately, pupils will have a greater opportunity for success in terminal exams.

Further Reading

Improving Literacy in Secondary Schools ‑EEF Guidance Report