With its emphasis on effective teaching practice in primary schools, this research will be useful to those wanting to understand, and improve, young pupils’ experiences in the classroom.
Exploring effective pedagogy in primary schools: evidence from research
Synopsis
This large-scale and quantitative study follows a cohort of over 3,000 pupils from before they started school to the end of compulsory education, using measures of pupil achievement to identify the schools in which pupils make most progress.
It finds that highly organised, resourceful teachers help develop self-reliant pupils; clear learning objectives helped with shared understanding amongst classes; and well-developed homework builds on what is learnt in class.
The study analyses hundreds of hours of classroom observations, along with data from the Effective Pre-School, Primary and Secondary Education (EPPSE 3-16) research study, to pinpoint the most effective practices and compares these with practices across the globe. The EPPSE is a large-scale, longitudinal study that followed the progress of over 3,000 children from the ages of 3- to 16-years-old.