Alex Quigley

Join Alex Quigley, an expert in evidence-based education and former teacher at the Education Endowment Foundation, as he unpacks the vital shift toward evidence-based strategies in classrooms. He discusses the rolling evolution of lesson observations from simple grading to complex evaluations. The conversation also critiques the idea that one-size-fits-all teaching methods work everywhere, emphasizing tailored approaches and the critical need for early interventions. Delightful anecdotes and insights into literacy challenges make this a must-listen for educators!

Alex Quigley, former teacher and author known for writing about learning and classroom practice, outlines eight predictable ways studying breaks down. He discusses overconfidence, prior-knowledge gaps, planning failures, metacognition, spaced retrieval, tackling disliked topics, deliberate practice, and turning facts into exam-ready synthesis.