researchED is an educator-led organisation with the goal of bridging the gap between research and practice. This accessible and punchy series, overseen by founder Tom Bennett, tackles the most important topics in education, with a range of experienced contributors exploring the latest evidence and research and how it can apply in a variety of classroom settings.
In this edition, editor Kate Jones explores various principles from cognitive science that can be used to enhance teaching and learning, including cognitive load theory, dual coding theory, interleaving, retrieval practice and spaced practice. Kate has sourced contributions from teachers and researchers including: Jade Pearce, Sarah Cottingham, Adam Boxer, Jonathan Firth, Paul Kirschner and Pedro De Bruyckere, and Lekha Sharma.
Kate Jones is a teacher, an experienced leader, the author of seven books, and the senior associate for teaching and learning at Evidence Based Education.
