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Diagnosis, treatment and progression: Using research in the classroom

CPD Action research
Evidence is everywhere – but what are teachers to think? Ben Durbin says teaching can be enhanced by the use of evidence in practice and, inspired by medical practice, gives three steps for its effective use

Earlier this year I signed up for Twitter. Besides learning to understand the #lingo and @social_conventions of this strange new world, the main challenge I found was writing my “bio”. How do I sum myself up in just 20 or so words? 

Following a quick browse of people’s descriptions, I discovered that a popular choice is to simply list the different “hats” we all wear. For example: Parent, football fan, film buff, physicist.

I am a mathematician by background, maintain an amateur fascination with history, and have a professional interest in how research can help make the world – and in particular our schools – better. 

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