Pearson-Exploring-Effective-Pedagogy-in-Primary-Schools

All of the above could be researched further but this report testifies that a great deal isalready known about what promotes good outcomes for children. The challenge is to put thisknowledge into practice and embed it in policies and classrooms. The report has identified anumber of strategies which, if given a higher profile in initial teacher training and the continuousprofessional development of teachers, would improve practice and therefore provide bettereducational experiences that enhance children’s learning and improve academic and socialbehaviouraloutcomes. These findings are of particular relevance to policy makers at bothnational and local level who have responsibility for investing in, and designing programmesfor, the development of educational leaders and teachers. Good programmes that genuinelyimprove practice and pedagogy ultimately increase children’s life chances. As Michael Fullan(1991:17) stated:Educational change depends on what teachers do and think. It’s as simple and complex as that.Evidence from Research | 41