As the Research Schools Network moves to offer greater levels of exemplification of evidence, a recent study into the effects of modelling evidence-based practice in initial teacher training provides further confirmation that using videos to model examples is an effective way to improve delivery of techniques.
The EEF is currently developing its provision of exemplification materials, and video models of practice are a key component of how this will happen, offering leaders of professional development a bank of resources to integrate in programmes. One source of videos is the new Early Years Evidence Store, developed to support the DfE Stronger Practice Hubs, and those working within the early years, which includes a series of ‘approach in action’ video models.
Central to the 2022 Effective Professional Development Guidance Report from EEF are 14 mechanisms; the core building blocks of programmes of professional development. These are supported by empirical evidence and underpinned by a systematic review and meta-analysis (Sims et al, 2021), which sought to provide new insights into the identification of characteristics of effective professional development.
