Putting evidence into practice in education involves using research to inform decisions about teaching and learning practices…
It sounds simple enough, but those of us working in schools know the complexity involved in this process.
Schools and classrooms are fast-paced, multi-faceted environments, so it’s essential that school leaders take steps to make sure that any new practices ‘fit’ their own setting.
Here, I would like to share my reflections on implementing evidence based practice, its impact on our school , and how it relates to the EEF’s Putting evidence to work – A school’s guide to implementation.
In order to improve, the first challenge for school leaders is to accurately identify an area for development, or a problem in need of solving.