Teaching and Learning
The Teaching and Learning area contains links to literature reviews and resources about generic aspects of learning and teaching. For specific topics, such as research related to AfL or literacy, for example, see our Hot Topics section.
What makes great pedagogy?
Between 2012 and 2014, IOE, Sheffield Hallam University and the ISOS Partnership were commissioned by NCTL to lead the National Research Themes project. Close to 100 teaching school alliances took part in school-based enquiry around 1 of 3 national themes. Literature reviews were written to stimulate thinking and cohere the findings. They can be accessed by clicking on the questions below.
The case studies and reports resulting from this project can be found here.
- Theme 1: What makes great pedagogy?
- Theme 2: What makes great professional development which leads to consistently great pedagogy?
- Theme 3: How can leaders lead successful teaching school alliances which enable the development of consistently great pedagogy?
The case studies and reports resulting from this project can be found here.
What makes great teaching?
This report by Rob Coe and colleagues for The Sutton Trust in 2014 reviews the elements of teaching with the strongest evidence of improving attainment.
The Nature of Learning
This OECD research from 2012 explores what schooling, teaching and, most especially, learning look like in a rapidly changing world. The summary for practitioners can be found here and this link takes you to the main Innovative Learning Environments project site.
Chris Watkins – a resource for learning
This site contains a wealth of research and resources developed by Chris Watkins to support learning. The publications page in particular features Chris’ research in this area.
