Research Insights

This video series features research staff from the Institute of Education answering ‘big questions’ about education.

Why is outside important to young children’s development? With Prof Helen Bilton

How can we run universities successfully? With Prof Alan Floyd

What are the challenges faced by teachers of children with English as an additional language? With Dr Naomi Flynn

How can foreign language vocabulary knowledge be effectively developed in the classroom context? With Dr Pengchong (Anthony) Zhang

How can we close the gender gap? With Dr Karen Jones

How do children learn how to read? With Dr Daisy Powell

Can reading and writing be taught creatively? With Dr Anna Tsakalaki

How can we encourage parents to be more involved in their children’s education? With Dr Maria Kambouri

What does it mean to be an ideal university student? With Dr Billy Wong

What are the challenges faced by teachers of children with English as an additional language? With Dr Naomi Flynn

Are younger language learners always better language learners? With Prof Suzanne Graham

How can reading help children to build their vocabularies? With Prof Holly Joseph

What if maths was taught through storytelling? With Dr Natthapoj Vincent Trakulphadetkrai

What should young people learn in history? With Prof Rebecca Harris

Can computer games make learning grammar fun? With Dr Rowena Kasprowicz