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While teachers tend to see closing the gap for disadvantaged students as an important part of their role, some of the day-to-day practices within schools may be inadvertently exacerbating societal divisions, finds Chris Parr

The number in a class can profoundly affect educational outcomes – but more research is needed, says US academic

How can teachers help to ensure that what students learn sticks in their brains? Here Chris Parr talks to an expert

From sparks and whizzbangs in the chemistry lab to the class novel’s unexpected plot twist, confounding students’ expectations taps into the system by which we educate ourselves about life, by activating the brain reward system. So what’s not to like about ‘prediction error’? Chris Parr explores the latest concept looking to gain a foothold in how children are taught

The downside to social media is well documented, with the likes of Facebook and Snapchat supposedly responsible for everything from cyberbullying to pupils not getting enough sleep. But a leading academic argues that social networking platforms have vast pedagogical potential, writes Chris Parr

Adults often take speaking and listening for granted – but these complex processes involve skills that must be learned