Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-Analyses Relating to Achievement
John Hattie
This unique and ground-breaking book is the result of 15 years research and synthesises over 800 meta-analyses on the influences on achievement in school-aged students. It builds a story about the power of teachers, feedback, and a model of learning and understanding. The research involves many millions of students and represents the largest ever evidence based research into what actually works in schools to improve learning. Areas covered include the influence of the student, home, school, curricula, teacher, and teaching strategies. A model of teaching and learning is developed based on the notion of visible teaching and visible learning.
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Although the current evidence based fad has turned into a debate about test scores, this book is about using evidence to build and defend a model of teaching and learning. A major contribution is a fascinating benchmark/dashboard for comparing many innovations in teaching and schools.
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Reviews for Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-Analyses Relating to Achievement
Times Educational Supplement, November 21, 2008 'Hattie's extensive research paints a compelling picture of evidence that is hard to ignore'
Pitsa Binnion, Shine, April 2010