The researchED Guide to Education Myths: An evidence-informed guide for teachers

by Craig Barton (Editor), Tom Bennett (Editor)

Overview

researchED is an educator-led organisation with the goal of bridging the gap between research and practice. This accessible and punchy series, overseen by founder Tom Bennett, tackles the most important topics in education, with a range of experienced contributors exploring the latest evidence and research and how it can apply in a variety of classroom settings.In this edition, Craig Barton busts the most damaging myths in education, editing contributions from writers including: Doug Lemov; Bob and Elizabeth Bjork; Mark Enser; and Claire Sealy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781912906390
Publisher:	Hodder Education Group
Publication date:	10/15/2019
Series:	The researchED Series
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.30(h) x (d)

About the Author

Craig Barton is a maths teacher in the north of England; the host of the hugely popular Mr Barton Maths podcast; and author of the best-selling 'How I Wish I'd Taught Maths'. Tom Bennett is the founder of researchED.

Table of Contents

Foreword Tom Bennett 7

Introduction Craig Barton 11

Education myths: an origin story Mark Enser 19

Memorable experiences are the best way to help children remember things Clare Sealy 29

Screentopia Doug Lemov 41

The differentiation myth Greg Ashman 49

The myth that blocking one's study or practice by topic or skill enhances learning Robert Elizabeth Bjork 57

Teacher-led instruction and student-centred learning are opposites Tom Sherrington 71

Attachment myths Andrew Old 83

Don't shoot the mythbuster Harry Fletcher-Wood 93