Paul Howard-Jones joins me to discuss how and why teachers use (and don't use) research to inform their teaching. This is part of my Research in Action mini-series, where I interview a researcher from the Mathematics Education Centre at Loughborough University about their chosen area of interest, and the implications for maths teaching and learning. You can access the show notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/research-in-action-20/ Time-stamps: Paul's background. (4:15) Why research doesn’t play out as well in the classroom? (10:36) How do researchers and educators work together? (16:27) The shift towards evidence of impact in research. (22:30) Understanding the why and how of the research. (29:23) Implementation adaptation and sustainment. (36:26) How to break down barriers to research. (43:10) Advice for teachers who value research. (48:51) Fostering a culture of innovation in the classroom. (54:06) The research community’s take on practical classroom techniques. (59:30) What Paul is currently working on in the field. (1:05:53)

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