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Studies suggest ‘self-explanation’ can help pupils to reflect and make progress, finds Alex Quigley

Quality coaching could help to stop teachers from quitting, but it needs to be based on solid evidence of what works in schools – not histrionics, writes Alex Quigley

Schools ditching their textbooks for tablets and laptops may be being a bit hasty, research suggests. Paper texts trump digital devices for learning and reading comprehension, writes Alex Quigley

Retrospective rewards for good attendance are common in schools, but research suggests they could actually have a demotivating effect, writes Alex Quigley

Have we got motivation all wrong in our schools? Alex Quigley examines the research to find out

Teachers seeking out research to tackle issues in the classroom need to have a good ‘mental model’ of learning – and their hunt for a solution should start with a solid enquiry question, writes Alex Quigley