Conversations around education research in my school
Is this research reliable, and is it relevant to our setting? Any teacher, in any school, in any setting can use these two questions as a starting point, no matter where they are in their educational research journey. By prioritising reliability and relevance, and fostering a culture of inquiry, schools can create environments where educational research truly drives improvement.
What next? How to use education research to supercharge your professional development
So, after completing your ECT years, it is normal to think: what next? You may find yourself settling into the rhythm of teaching life and be thankful that the paperwork and self-reflections are now behind you. However, you will feel more invigorated and confident in your career if you maintain a positive trajectory with your professional development.
Teaching Commission Roundtable discussion
We asked colleagues to consider their responses to three key questions as part of this Teaching Commission roundtable: what are the factors affecting the recruitment and retention of global majority teachers…
Supporting effective education through education technology
The Secretary of State has today announced a range of initiatives to support education settings in using EdTech safely and effectively to support teaching and learning.
Your voice in research and policy
As the year comes to an end, we are writing with an update from the Research and Policy department. This list is not exhaustive but it exemplifies how we aim to represent the profession in research and policy circles.
Rethinking Accountability
It has been argued that there is an urgent need to rethink the accountability system in England. The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) was created by the Education (Schools) Act 1992
Chartered College of Teaching Launches Research Champions to Promote Evidence-Informed Practice in Schools
The Chartered College of Teaching has launched a new initiative that will see teachers promote ongoing professional learning and evidence-informed approaches within their schools.
Introducing: Research Mark
Kitemarks are a useful way for schools to both develop aspects of their practice at all levels, as well as to showcase their achievements to their wider community.
Cognitive science in education – Teachers’ questions for research
As the professional body for teachers, we see it as one of our main responsibilities to support the development of evidence-informed practice in education and to help narrow the research-practice gap.
Chartered College of Teaching and ImpactED launch new CPD partnership to develop teacher expertise
A new partnership between the Chartered College of Teaching and ImpactEd will support school leaders to develop skills in education research and inquiry, putting evidence-based research in the hands of practitioners.
