Research School Network: Blog Posts
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Effective retrieval in the classroom. Are we considering its impact on cognitive load?
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Vital Vocabulary: putting research evidence to work
Putting research evidence to work
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Exploring Disciplinary Literacy in Science
What relevance does the concept of disciplinary literacy have for science teachers, asks George Duoblys
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Implementation: Engaging People
The EEF’s new implementation guidance report places a focus on engaging people
Modelling effective mathematical discussion: questions to support the video
Maths – it’s good to talk! But what are we talking about…?
We need to consider structure and modelling, but also whether our tasks are worth talking about…
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Engage and unite: moving beyond buy-in
With the launch of the EEF School’s Guide to Implementation, Phil Stock considers how to involve staff in school decision-making
Utilising the power of manipulatives to support progress in computing
Applying Recommendation 2 of the primary maths guidance report to computing
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New edition of EEF guidance on effective implementation
The Education Endowment Foundation have published the latest edition of one of their most popular guidance reports.
NEW EDITION OF EEF GUIDANCE ON EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION
This fantastic resource supports all school leaders to implement change effectively
Transforming feedback in Design and Technology: Building a Culture of Reflection and Growth
Implementing the guidance report on ‘Teacher Feedback to Improve Pupil Learning’ at classroom level
NEW EEF Implementation Guidance Report
How can we help all children to write better in science?
How I use Spaced Practice in Science
Mx Pip Goodwin, Interim Assistant Headteacher of Teaching and Learning at Wymondham High Academy
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Vital Vocabulary: putting research evidence to work
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Implementation matters: leadership learning on NPQ programmes and putting evidence into practice in schools
Year 3 Writing Project at St John the Baptist Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
Ben Serruys, Deputy Director of the Julian Teaching School Hub
New Edition of EEF Guidance on Effective Implementation
This guidance report unpacks how to implement new approaches well, emphasising the importance of a people-centred approach
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Scaffolding to Support Working Memory Demands: Questions for Reflection
We share questions and resources to unpick the EEF’s Voices from the Classroom
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Blog five | What can you expect when participating in an EEF project?
The process can still be a novel and uncertain one, and so here we outline what to expect when participating in an EEF project.
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Learning Behaviours
Behaviour is often thought of as something negative that gets in the way of learning.
Looking at a new class through the learning behaviours lens
Understanding Effective Learning Behaviours
We explore the key components of effective learning behaviours, their importance, and how they can be fostered in schools.
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Supporting young children’s emotional learning behaviours
David Windle discusses putting the SEL Guidance into practice in nursery-aged children
How can we help all children to write better in KS3 English?
Stepping up: 15 steps for ensuring disadvantaged pupils thrive
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Improving Feedback by Improving Subject Knowledge
Investing in Subject Knowledge has Multiple Benefits
How can we help all children to write better in secondary schools?
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Addressing rural disadvantages: Navigating service accessibility challenges – blog 3 of small rural school series
The much anticipated final blog from Mari Palmer in her series on small rural schools.
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Re-establishing rich, rigorous and reflective relationships with your parents
Sonia shares a range of EEF resources and tools that the schools can employ to support effective work with parents.
Secondary Case study: student leadership of extracurricular clubs
Utilising sixth formers to boost the extracurricular offer
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Supporting student success: the power of metacognition in the classroom
Stewart Pinnock explains how metacognition can empower students to become active agents in their learning.
The Evidence Base behind Attendance Interventions
The importance of attendance means that there is a growing demand for a review of the research into attendance interventions.
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Implementing a whole school approach to developing learning behaviours.
The first in a series of blogs from Hayley Wood.
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Learning Behaviours: Equipping Pupils And Staff With The Necessary Tools
Teacher at Billesley Primary School, Zainab Altaf, draws on personal experience & EEF guidance to explore SEL fundamentals
Network-wide blogs
These blogs have been written on behalf of the wider Research Schools Network rather than an individual Research School
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Blog: The updated Early Years Toolkit: A welcome addition for the early years sector
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Blog: Let’s Talk Maths
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