Evidence into Action

In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by co-host, Rachael Cattrall, EEF Content Specialist Alumna) and expert guests. They discuss the evolution of retrieval practice and insights into cognitive science, including how these principles and practices are being applied in classrooms.

• Dr Tom Perry, Associate Professor, University of Warwick (Start - 24:10)


• Rachel Wilson, Year 6 teacher & Deputy Research Director of Norwich Research School (24:10 - 37:50)


• Mark Miller, Director of Bradford Research School, Dixons Academies Trust (37:50 - End)

Further Resources:

• Cognitive Science Approaches in the Classroom: a Review of the Evidence (summary)


• EEF Podcast: Cognitive Science in the Classroom


• The Processes of Memory: A brief explainer


• Cognitive Load Theory: A brief explainer