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State of the Nation: The Science of Learning in Classrooms


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Science of learning research survey showing teacher confidence and school implementation data collected across schools and colleges.

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Ross Morrison McGill founded @TeacherToolkit in 2007 and is widely recognised as one of the leading influencers in education in the UK and across the world. In 2015, he was named among The Sunday Times/Debrett’s 500 Most Influential People in Britain for his impact on...
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What do teachers really know about the science of learning?

Teachers appear confident in their own practice, but less confident that their schools apply the science of learning consistently.

As part of my research for The Teacher Toolkit Guide to the Science of Learning, I’ve been gathering data from teachers to better understand current confidence levels in neuroscience, cognitive science and classroom practice.

You can also view past data collections - state of the nation - for all my book titles.

The data so far ...

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