📘 Books That Stick: The Science of Learning - 99 Studies That Every Teacher Needs to Know

A visual guide that helps you go beyond “research says…” and actually name the evidence one study at a time.

❓ What’s It All About?

This book takes 99 key studies from education and psychology and breaks each one down into an easy-to-digest double-page spread. Each entry includes a clear summary of the research, links to related studies, and practical implications for the classroom. It’s split into themed sections covering everything from learning, memory, and metacognition to resilience, behaviour, mindset, teacher expectations, parental influence, and cognitive biases. Think of it as your go-to handbook for research-informed practice — clear, concise, and genuinely usable.

👀 Why I Picked It Up

I wanted a way to deepen conversations about evidence in school without always falling back on summaries of research. This book gives you specific studies to draw from which brings real weight to CPD and professional learning. It’s helped staff move from generic “Research says…” to “There’s a study that shows…” and that shift builds confidence. Plus, it’s one of the most approachable research resources I’ve found.

💡 What Stuck With Me

• 📚 The double-page layout makes the studies instantly accessible.

• 🧠 It’s packed with powerful examples to use with older pupils and parents - things like the impact of sleep, reading at home, and even school uniforms.

• 🤝 It’s a great way to bring staff into research without overwhelming them — one study at a time, with clear impact.

🎯 Who Should Give It a Go

Anyone leading CPD or building a research-informed culture will find this gold. Teachers looking to level up their understanding of learning science will appreciate how clear it is. Also great for student leaders, upper primary/secondary classrooms, and conversations with parents. It’s a proper all-rounder.

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