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Reviews from Teachers Using the Book
"No resource is perfect for all contexts, but the well-thumbed and annotated copies of this book lying around our schools is evidence that, in our context, giving every teacher a copy has been beneficial."
George Casley, CATS College London
"I’ve used The Science of Learning extensively when leading on Teaching and Learning at West Coventry Academy. I produced readers of key studies for teachers and based a lot of the whole-school CPD sessions I designed around the accessible, easily digestible infographics and summaries"
Bertram Richter, Coventry Academy
"As a CPD lead in the school, I have been able to refer back to the book to create resources for CPD sessions and foster meaningful conversations and discussions between the teachers in the school."
Brad Williams, Co-op Academy, Walkden
Reviews from the 1st Edition:
‘This is the book I have been waiting for. Ever since I first started working with teachers on preservice and inservice programs (US) and teacher training and inset courses (UK) in the 1980s, I wished there were a book that presented seminal studies in education and psychology in an accessible way, and drawing out implications for practice. This is it. In this wonderfully readable book, Bradley Busch and Edward Watson present 77 key studies from education and psychology, spanning over 60 years that every teacher should know about. Whether you are just beginning as a teacher, or a seasoned veteran, there will be something here that will be directly relevant to your practice, and, perhaps more importantly, will make you think. Highly recommended.’
Dylan Wiliam, Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at UCL, UK
‘This book will prove irresistible to anyone keen to understand more about essential educational research findings in the most accessible manner possible. The authors identify the most influential and important findings of research relating to key issues in classrooms such as effective teaching, student behaviours, the impact of family and practice that develops skilled learners. Busch & Watson offer a concise, punchy and engaging resource for everyone seeking to help children and young people learn in the most effective way. An absolute must for every school.’
Professor Dame Alison Peacock, Chief Executive at The Chartered College of Teaching, UK
‘The Science of Learning is a timely and precious gift to teachers. We know that research and evidence, used well, are vital complements to teachers’ experience and professional judgement, but finding the most relevant research, understanding what it shows, and knowing how to implement these findings accurately can be really tricky. No wonder that despite the burgeoning interest in research among teachers there is still limited application of research in teachers’ practice. This book provides an appealing and trustworthy solution: a range of fascinating studies – from large-scale and replicated to small and quirky – has been selected and their findings summarised with brilliant clarity. The discussions are brief but nuanced, and the sections on ‘classroom implications’ offer thoughtful suggestions about how this knowledge can inform teachers’ practice. The explanations are simple but not simplistic – a remarkable achievement. Interpreting research accurately and applying it intelligently are not easy tasks. This book has made them far easier. Every teacher should be given a copy.’
Jonnie Noakes, Head of Teaching and Learning at Eton College, UK
‘This is the educational research book I have been waiting for!
As a profession, it is important that we are evidence-informed so that our most precious resource – time – is well spent on activities that will have the most impact on learning and progress for our students. But we are caught in the catch-22 scenario of not having enough time to engage fully with the research studies themselves. Add to this the problems of academic paywalls, complex and frequently impenetrable presentation and language style, and the sheer volume of educational research available, and the opportunity cost becomes too high for a busy teacher to read the journal articles that might just help them be more effective.
Fortunately, Busch and Watson have the solution in this instantly-accessible summary of 77 vital research studies that every teacher should know. The vibrant, infographic-style presentation leaps off the page, and the structure of the book lends itself to browsing and dipping in-and-out rather than cover-to-cover reading. You can digest the key findings from an important study in just a few minutes – ideal for a busy teacher, whether in training, in the first few years of their career or wearing the badge of experience.
The studies themselves are well-chosen, covering the fields of memory, motivation and metacognition as well as behaviour, bias and parenting. The interleaved structure encourages the reader to see the connections between the studies too, building up a coherent overall picture of what might, actually, work in the classroom.
Busch and Watson have come up with that rarity: an educational must-read. I will be recommending it to every teacher I know!’
Chris Hildrew, Headteacher at Churchill Academy, UK
‘Two key questions facing classroom teachers today are firstly, what research do I need to know? and secondly, how can I use it in my classroom? This book is a highly practicable guide to the often impenetrable field of education research and is a very useful compass for school leaders, classroom teachers and parents alike in seeking which evidence-based strategies to implement.’
Carl Hendrick, author of What Does This Look Like in the Classroom?, UK
‘Like me, I trust you will enjoy reading, dipping into, thinking about, following up, questioning and asking for more – as you touch this book. This is my ‘book of the decade’.’
John Hattie, Laureate Professor at Melbourne University, Australia
‘The presentation of the topics in 77 succinct sections make this a really accessible, easy to use book. It's not daunting to just tackle one topic at a time, and in total the articles add up to really practical and useful knowledge, presented clearly.’
Sarah Brew, Parents in Touch
‘If you’re a teacher who wants to find out about many interesting findings from educational research, without having to spend precious free periods or leisure time looking for it, you should buy this book. And if you’re a team leader, buying a copy for each member of your team would not be a bad investment – especially if you used selected studies as the basis for team discussions.’
Terry Freedman, Schools Week
‘This is a really excellent resource for the busy teacher, education student or study support tutor with plenty of food for thought and easy to understand classroom or teaching suggestions.’
Jan Beechey MCILIP, Dyslexia Review
About the Author
Edward Watson is the founder of InnerDrive, UK.
Bradley Busch is a chartered psychologist at InnerDrive, UK
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars A book every teacher needs to have
A resource I draw on again and again. I have it in print and kindle format and often gift it to my ECT mentees.
5.0 out of 5 stars Provides Relevant Research
An amazing resource for every teacher and administrator. Provides updated research on relevant issues in the 21st century.
4.0 out of 5 stars I love the research!
The research and actual facts provided with references to the studies is awesome. I haven’t read through the entire book just yet, but I have either learned a lot or have been provided actual studies to back up why I do what I do in the classroom. There are of course some things that just don’t really relate to me which is why I went back and forth on taking a star away. I ended up with 4 stars because if anyone is looking at the reviews I want them to really understand that sometimes things may not relate or you might have to dig to find a relationship to your practices. I would still highly recommend this book!
5.0 out of 5 stars Parent Gifts
I've given these to several parents as gifts.
Easy to digest. Well written. Useful. Must read!
This book is an outstandingly clear and uncomplicated way to gain knowledge from ninety-nine terrific educational journals.In it, I found many useful and thought-provoking journals that were decoded and presented in a way that is understandable even by teachers that are not familiar with academic reading.Every paper is also presented with illustrations that help with the processing of the information included in it, gladly following the suggestions about dual coding that one of the studies proposes.Much like the dual coding example, the authors of the book take any useful content that might affect the design of the book and how it will be consumed and apply it. Thanks to this ethos, the book is a delight to read and definitely a must-read for anyone that cares about the profession. It also has many studies targeted at parents, which made me reflect on what type of parent would I be if I had children.Five stars, no doubt one of the most useful books about education I have read so far!
Concise, useful, saves reading the whole papers
Summarises key points wonderfully and each paper summary has a section on 'application in the classroom' which makes it perfect for educators. Also helped me find papers to reference for my PGCE essays.
The best book for busy educators to access high level research
I always wanted to get the 1st edition of this book and never quite got round to it. Now I have the 2nd edition, I feel that I missed a trick. The succinct summaries of educational research study finding, related research and classroom implications (plus clear cross referencing to other studies in the book) is so quick to access and take actions from (that have an evidence base). This is the holy grail for teachers who want to check what they are doing is rigorous and valid, or to change their practice to something with more than just an anecdotal background. Every teacher should have access to it.
School SENCO/ Inclusion lead sidekick
Love, love, love this! So easy to read with bite size chunks of information. A perfect sidekick for the EEF implementation cycle, with gathering information. A must have for any school leaders wanting to implement things and support their team in understanding why.
The perfect bridge from research to classroom
This book has been an immediate hit in my school. For staff that want to bring research into the classroom and maybe don't have the time to read lots on a full teaching timetable, this book breaks down some of the most important studies into an easy to follow format, offering succinct summaries of the study and what the classroom implications might be. Thoroughly recommend!
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Imported From: United States
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
Reviews from Teachers Using the Book
"No resource is perfect for all contexts, but the well-thumbed and annotated copies of this book lying around our schools is evidence that, in our context, giving every teacher a copy has been beneficial."
George Casley, CATS College London
"I’ve used The Science of Learning extensively when leading on Teaching and Learning at West Coventry Academy. I produced readers of key studies for teachers and based a lot of the whole-school CPD sessions I designed around the accessible, easily digestible infographics and summaries"
Bertram Richter, Coventry Academy
"As a CPD lead in the school, I have been able to refer back to the book to create resources for CPD sessions and foster meaningful conversations and discussions between the teachers in the school."
Brad Williams, Co-op Academy, Walkden
Reviews from the 1st Edition:
‘This is the book I have been waiting for. Ever since I first started working with teachers on preservice and inservice programs (US) and teacher training and inset courses (UK) in the 1980s, I wished there were a book that presented seminal studies in education and psychology in an accessible way, and drawing out implications for practice. This is it. In this wonderfully readable book, Bradley Busch and Edward Watson present 77 key studies from education and psychology, spanning over 60 years that every teacher should know about. Whether you are just beginning as a teacher, or a seasoned veteran, there will be something here that will be directly relevant to your practice, and, perhaps more importantly, will make you think. Highly recommended.’
Dylan Wiliam, Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at UCL, UK
‘This book will prove irresistible to anyone keen to understand more about essential educational research findings in the most accessible manner possible. The authors identify the most influential and important findings of research relating to key issues in classrooms such as effective teaching, student behaviours, the impact of family and practice that develops skilled learners. Busch & Watson offer a concise, punchy and engaging resource for everyone seeking to help children and young people learn in the most effective way. An absolute must for every school.’
Professor Dame Alison Peacock, Chief Executive at The Chartered College of Teaching, UK
‘The Science of Learning is a timely and precious gift to teachers. We know that research and evidence, used well, are vital complements to teachers’ experience and professional judgement, but finding the most relevant research, understanding what it shows, and knowing how to implement these findings accurately can be really tricky. No wonder that despite the burgeoning interest in research among teachers there is still limited application of research in teachers’ practice. This book provides an appealing and trustworthy solution: a range of fascinating studies – from large-scale and replicated to small and quirky – has been selected and their findings summarised with brilliant clarity. The discussions are brief but nuanced, and the sections on ‘classroom implications’ offer thoughtful suggestions about how this knowledge can inform teachers’ practice. The explanations are simple but not simplistic – a remarkable achievement. Interpreting research accurately and applying it intelligently are not easy tasks. This book has made them far easier. Every teacher should be given a copy.’
Jonnie Noakes, Head of Teaching and Learning at Eton College, UK
‘This is the educational research book I have been waiting for!
As a profession, it is important that we are evidence-informed so that our most precious resource – time – is well spent on activities that will have the most impact on learning and progress for our students. But we are caught in the catch-22 scenario of not having enough time to engage fully with the research studies themselves. Add to this the problems of academic paywalls, complex and frequently impenetrable presentation and language style, and the sheer volume of educational research available, and the opportunity cost becomes too high for a busy teacher to read the journal articles that might just help them be more effective.
Fortunately, Busch and Watson have the solution in this instantly-accessible summary of 77 vital research studies that every teacher should know. The vibrant, infographic-style presentation leaps off the page, and the structure of the book lends itself to browsing and dipping in-and-out rather than cover-to-cover reading. You can digest the key findings from an important study in just a few minutes – ideal for a busy teacher, whether in training, in the first few years of their career or wearing the badge of experience.
The studies themselves are well-chosen, covering the fields of memory, motivation and metacognition as well as behaviour, bias and parenting. The interleaved structure encourages the reader to see the connections between the studies too, building up a coherent overall picture of what might, actually, work in the classroom.
Busch and Watson have come up with that rarity: an educational must-read. I will be recommending it to every teacher I know!’
Chris Hildrew, Headteacher at Churchill Academy, UK
‘Two key questions facing classroom teachers today are firstly, what research do I need to know? and secondly, how can I use it in my classroom? This book is a highly practicable guide to the often impenetrable field of education research and is a very useful compass for school leaders, classroom teachers and parents alike in seeking which evidence-based strategies to implement.’
Carl Hendrick, author of What Does This Look Like in the Classroom?, UK
‘Like me, I trust you will enjoy reading, dipping into, thinking about, following up, questioning and asking for more – as you touch this book. This is my ‘book of the decade’.’
John Hattie, Laureate Professor at Melbourne University, Australia
‘The presentation of the topics in 77 succinct sections make this a really accessible, easy to use book. It's not daunting to just tackle one topic at a time, and in total the articles add up to really practical and useful knowledge, presented clearly.’
Sarah Brew, Parents in Touch
‘If you’re a teacher who wants to find out about many interesting findings from educational research, without having to spend precious free periods or leisure time looking for it, you should buy this book. And if you’re a team leader, buying a copy for each member of your team would not be a bad investment – especially if you used selected studies as the basis for team discussions.’
Terry Freedman, Schools Week
‘This is a really excellent resource for the busy teacher, education student or study support tutor with plenty of food for thought and easy to understand classroom or teaching suggestions.’
Jan Beechey MCILIP, Dyslexia Review
About the Author
Edward Watson is the founder of InnerDrive, UK.
Bradley Busch is a chartered psychologist at InnerDrive, UK
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars A book every teacher needs to have
A resource I draw on again and again. I have it in print and kindle format and often gift it to my ECT mentees.
5.0 out of 5 stars Provides Relevant Research
An amazing resource for every teacher and administrator. Provides updated research on relevant issues in the 21st century.
4.0 out of 5 stars I love the research!
The research and actual facts provided with references to the studies is awesome. I haven’t read through the entire book just yet, but I have either learned a lot or have been provided actual studies to back up why I do what I do in the classroom. There are of course some things that just don’t really relate to me which is why I went back and forth on taking a star away. I ended up with 4 stars because if anyone is looking at the reviews I want them to really understand that sometimes things may not relate or you might have to dig to find a relationship to your practices. I would still highly recommend this book!
5.0 out of 5 stars Parent Gifts
I've given these to several parents as gifts.
Easy to digest. Well written. Useful. Must read!
This book is an outstandingly clear and uncomplicated way to gain knowledge from ninety-nine terrific educational journals.In it, I found many useful and thought-provoking journals that were decoded and presented in a way that is understandable even by teachers that are not familiar with academic reading.Every paper is also presented with illustrations that help with the processing of the information included in it, gladly following the suggestions about dual coding that one of the studies proposes.Much like the dual coding example, the authors of the book take any useful content that might affect the design of the book and how it will be consumed and apply it. Thanks to this ethos, the book is a delight to read and definitely a must-read for anyone that cares about the profession. It also has many studies targeted at parents, which made me reflect on what type of parent would I be if I had children.Five stars, no doubt one of the most useful books about education I have read so far!
Concise, useful, saves reading the whole papers
Summarises key points wonderfully and each paper summary has a section on 'application in the classroom' which makes it perfect for educators. Also helped me find papers to reference for my PGCE essays.
The best book for busy educators to access high level research
I always wanted to get the 1st edition of this book and never quite got round to it. Now I have the 2nd edition, I feel that I missed a trick. The succinct summaries of educational research study finding, related research and classroom implications (plus clear cross referencing to other studies in the book) is so quick to access and take actions from (that have an evidence base). This is the holy grail for teachers who want to check what they are doing is rigorous and valid, or to change their practice to something with more than just an anecdotal background. Every teacher should have access to it.
School SENCO/ Inclusion lead sidekick
Love, love, love this! So easy to read with bite size chunks of information. A perfect sidekick for the EEF implementation cycle, with gathering information. A must have for any school leaders wanting to implement things and support their team in understanding why.
The perfect bridge from research to classroom
This book has been an immediate hit in my school. For staff that want to bring research into the classroom and maybe don't have the time to read lots on a full teaching timetable, this book breaks down some of the most important studies into an easy to follow format, offering succinct summaries of the study and what the classroom implications might be. Thoroughly recommend!
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