Evidence into Action
Education Endowment Foundation (EEF)
Evidence into Action is a podcast from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF).
This podcast welcomes experts in the field of education – fantastic researchers with important things to say, alongside a wealth of brilliant teachers and school leaders. Our mission is straightforward: to tackle the most important educational topics and offer you plenty of evidence-based ideas to reflect on and, hopefully, be able to put into action.
This podcast welcomes experts in the field of education – fantastic researchers with important things to say, alongside a wealth of brilliant teachers and school leaders. Our mission is straightforward: to tackle the most important educational topics and offer you plenty of evidence-based ideas to reflect on and, hopefully, be able to put into action.
Episodes
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Jun 8, 2021 • 52min
Exploring the complexities of reading comprehension
In this episode, regular host Alex Quigley is joined by Caroline Bilton, assistant headteacher at Cragside Primary School and the EEF’s literacy specialist, to discuss teaching reading comprehension with our expert panel:
Professor Kate Nation, experimental psychologist and expert on language and literacy development in school children, explains the process of learning to comprehend text; (Start – 19:43);
Hydeh Fayez, Year 5 teacher and evidence lead in education, highlights the importance of exposing children to high-quality texts; (19:48 – 31:41); and
Stella Jones, Director of Teaching and Learning at Tower End Associate Research School, describes her school’s approach to improving pupils’ reading fluency. (31:48 – End)
Further resources:
EEF Improving Literacy in KS2 Guidance Report (Published November 2021) and additional tools
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Mar 23, 2021 • 1h 1min
Setting pupils up for success in maths
In this discussion, Simon Cox, a maths content specialist and secondary teacher, highlights shifts in teaching techniques, emphasizing assessment and manipulatives. Craig Barton, former teacher and author, dives into tackling misconceptions in maths with diagnostic questions. Fliss James, an Early Years educator, passionately advocates for play-based learning, stressing its vital role in early mathematical development. Together, they explore strategies to foster a solid foundation for students, addressing challenges and celebrating effective teaching practices.
Nov 30, 2020 • 44min
Making the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils
This episode focuses on how schools can ‘Make the Difference for Disadvantaged Pupils’. We explore the big picture of the challenges faced by disadvantaged pupils.
Host, EEF National Content Manager, Alex Quigley, is joined by expert guests including:
Natalie Perrera, Executive Director and Head of Research at the Education Policy Institute
Professor Becky Francis, the CEO of the EEF
Sonia Thompson, the headteacher of St Matthew’s C of E Primary School, in Birmingham.
Resources and links:
The EEF Guide to the Pupil Premium (Updated September 2024) and associated resources
