Research Insights

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

Children today spend less time outdoors than prisoners.With Prof Helen Bilton

How can we support academic leaders to be successful? With Prof Alan Floyd

Imagine arriving at school and not understanding a word. That’s the reality for many EAL students.With Dr Naomi Flynn

If students aren’t using new words, they’re forgetting them.Passive learning doesn’t work. With Dr Pengchong (Anthony) Zhang

The gender gap isn’t just a women’s issue. It’s an education issue. With Dr Karen Jones

If a child is falling behind in reading… It’s not because they aren’t trying.  With Dr Daisy Powell

Creativity isn’t just for art class. It’s a powerful tool for teaching reading and writing. With Dr Anna Tsakalaki

Many parents think helping means homework. But real involvement goes beyond worksheets. With Dr Maria Kambouri

Language learning isn’t always child’s play – find out why. With Prof Suzanne Graham

Why reading is essential for building vocabulary and why this matters. With Prof Holly Joseph

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

What we learn about the past really matters

Are computer games the key to unlocking grammar? With Dr Rowena Kasprowicz