When the original Visible Learning(R) was published in 2008, it
instantly became a publishing sensation. Interest in the book was
unparalleled; it sold out in days and was described by the TES as
revealing "teaching's Holy Grail". Now John Hattie returns to this
ground-breaking work. The research underlying this book is now informed
by more than 2,100 meta-analyses (more than double that of the
original), drawn from more than 130,000 studies, and has involved more
than 400 million students from all around the world.
But this is more than just a new edition. This book is a sequel that
highlights the major story, taking in the big picture to reflect on the
implementation in schools of Visible Learning, how it has been
understood - and at times misunderstood - and what future directions
research should take.
Visible Learning: The Sequel reiterates the author's desire to move
beyond claiming what works to what works best by asking crucial
questions such as: Why is the current grammar of schooling so embedded
in so many classrooms, and can we improve it? Why is the learning curve
for teachers after the first few years so flat? How can we develop
teacher mind-frames to focus more on learning and listening? How can we
incorporate research evidence as part of the discussions within schools?
Areas covered include:
- The evidence base and reactions to Visible Learning
- The Visible Learning model
- The intentional alignment of learning and teaching strategies
- The influence of home, students, teachers, classrooms, schools,
learning, and curriculum on achievement
- The impact of technology
Building upon the success of the original, this highly anticipated
sequel expands Hattie's model of teaching and learning based on evidence
of impact and is essential reading for anyone involved in the field of
education either as a researcher, teacher, student, school leader,
teacher trainer, or policy maker.
