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Twitter chat round-up: advice for NQTs on using research in the classroom
Our latest Twitter #NQTsurgery was all about education research – and our panel of experts had a huge supply of useful advice for teachers (old and new) who want to make sure their practice is evidence-based.
We've rounded up the highlights below, but you can check out the whole chat by looking at the #NQTsurgery on Twitter. Don't forget to visit EdResearch, our trove of summaries of and links to the latest findings. If you want to discuss your practice, debate ideas or share resources, visit EdTalk – our newly launched meeting place for teachers.
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Where should NQTs begin with education research?
And what are some good places to find reliable research?
Jill Berry: There are some useful digests out there. See this, for example, from @teacherhead https://teacherhead.com/2017/06/03/teaching-and-learning-research-summaries-a-collection-for-easy-access/ …
Colleen Young: Agree - these examples so useful for busy teachers, have been creating my own collection!
Gary Jones: I'd also look at @AceThatTest website - as long with How2s @olivercavigliol
I'd also have a look at the @deansforimpact and their recent handbook on deliberate practice
Jennifer Wilson: I'm wary of anything that claims to have 'the solution'. Sometimes that makes me want to read it, others I avoid.
Ellie Russell: You'd do better finding who in your school is already doing reading and signposting for others... and talk to them!
How should NQTs respond when dealing with seemingly contradictory research on a topic?
When pushed for time, how much should NQTs be prioritising reading research?
Jennifer Wilson: I agree. Sometimes this is where choosing who to follow on Twitter carefully can be good. Useful signposts but not too much
Bradley Busch: I worry that some nqts try to do everything all at once.Nail the basics. Don't sacrifice your wellbeing to try to read everything
Gary Jones: Absolutely - the focus should be making the most of the expertise around you and not re-inventing the wheel
How should you go about implementing something that sounds like it could work in your classroom?
Are there any pieces of research that you would recommend?
Bradley Busch: I think if there is one study every teacher needs to know it would be this one...http://blog.innerdrive.co.uk/studies/1-the-one-about-memory …
Gary Jones: Sweller and cognitive load also essential reading
this is also worth a look
http://www.cem.org/blog/what-is-worth-reading-for-teachers-interested-in-research/ … @ProfCoe
Jill Berry: @ChrisMoyse Research in 100 words posters https://chrismoyse.wordpress.com/2016/04/17/research-in-100-words/
John Socha: An old one but its conclusions are are pertinent as ever: Cambridge Primary Review