Research

The latest from the world of education research including pedagogical studies, national school survey data and classroom case studies

Wednesday

19th Jun 2024

Scottish students to be questioned about use of AI
Teaching AI literacy in schools is ‘so important’ – but the first step is understanding how students are already using artificial intelligence, says research lead
Secondary students' use of AI forms focus of new research

Wednesday

12th Jun 2024

Most bullying in secondary ‘linked to sexuality or gender’
School leaders believe their staff need ‘increased confidence’ in handling bullying incidents, according to a DfE-funded report
Schools should be supported to diversify curriculum, DfE funded study says.

Tuesday

11th Jun 2024

How to create powerful peer support groups for neurodivergent students
Peer support groups can be transformative for young people, writes researcher Charlotte Webber as she offers new help to schools to set them up
How to create powerful peer support groups for neurodivergent students

Monday

10th Jun 2024

Is TikTok harming pupils’ attention spans?
The endless deluge of short videos watched by young people raises concerns about pupils’ ability to maintain focus. But what does the research say?
Tiktok video phone

Thursday

6th Jun 2024

Teacher workload mounting in Scotland, research finds
Survey of teachers for EIS union shows how much work they are doing beyond their contracted hours – and the impact this has on their lives
Teacher workload mounting in Scotland, research finds

Wednesday

5th Jun 2024

How the cost-of-living crisis is still impacting schools
New research shows how schools and teachers are providing unprecedented support to pupils as living standards remain low
shopping basket

Monday

3rd Jun 2024

Half of educators use AI for teaching, finds SQA survey
Plagiarism and ‘integrity of assessments’ are common concerns about AI among teachers and school leaders
Half of educators using AI for teaching, finds SQA survey

Wednesday

29th May 2024

How to stop working memory making learning harder 
In this extract from his new book Why Learning Fails (And What to Do About It), Alex Quigley breaks down working memory, and offers ways to work with it
Post it memory

Friday

24th May 2024

Can education research really be useful in classrooms?
Findings from classroom studies can be tricky to apply, says Christian Bokhove, but there is value in taking a closer look
Can education research really be useful in classrooms?

Tuesday

21st May 2024

Nearly 1 in 3 female students ‘very worried’ about climate change
Findings from the International Baccalaureate come as schools report growing levels of anxiety around the impact of climate change
Nearly 1 in 3 female pupils ‘very worried’ about climate change
Exclusive
Learning about climate change: 5 key issues for teachers
Climate change was the focus of award-winning research by Glasgow teacher and researcher Kirstin Campbell, who shares some of the most important messages to emerge
Polar bear

Monday

20th May 2024

How daisy chains can boost spoken language skills
With new research linking fine motor skills and language ability, perhaps some old-fashioned learning activities should make a comeback, writes Megan Dixon
child with flowers daisy