Feedback is an integral part of education and there is a substantial body of trials exploring
and confirming its effect on learning. This evidence base comes mostly from studies of …

Educational neuroscience is an interdisciplinary research field that seeks to translate
research findings on neural mechanisms of learning to educational practice and policy and …

This paper presents the results of a systematic review of international studies to establish
whether explicit teaching of critical thinking is effective in enhancing the critical thinking skills …

This article addresses the gap between what works in research and what works in practice.
Currently, research in evidence-based education policy and practice focuses on randomized …

Background: The use of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in education has increased
significantly over the last 15 years. However, their use has also been subject to sustained …

This paper describes a systematic review of international research evidence identifying the
most promising approaches to attracting and retaining teachers in hard-to-staff areas. Only …

An increasing number of Chinese students are now studying abroad in western universities,
and there is a widespread concern among western academics that Chinese students are not …

The UK government is planning to increase the number of pupils attending state-funded
selective grammar schools, claiming that this will assist overall standards, reduce the …

Background: A raft of initiatives and reforms have been introduced in many countries to
attract and recruit school teachers, many of which do not have a clear evidence base, so …

For decades there have been calls by concerned stakeholders to improve the quality of
education research, and some progress has been made towards creating a more secure …