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'Higgins is our greatest education evidence map-maker, a pioneer who has bridged the divide between the worlds of academia and classroom practice. His meta-syntheses, summarised in our toolkit, have transformed the working lives of teachers. Evidence does not deliver crude diktats of 'what works' in learning, but it is the best bet to enlighten and empower education professionals - that's Higgins' 'meta' take-home message.' Lee Elliot Major, Chief Executive, The Sutton Trust 'As a former teacher, Professor Higgins makes sure that his informed analysis never loses sight of the ultimate goal - to improve learning in the classroom. This is an interesting, accessible and personal account, underpinned with concrete discussion of how meta-analysis can inform our approach to teaching and learning, and what its limitations are. Essential reading for anyone who wants to use evidence to make a difference.' Danielle Mason, Head of Research, Education Endowment Foundation 'Professor Higgins writes persuasively about the power of educational research to improve teaching and learning. Meta-analysis emphasises the importance of looking at the totality of evidence on a given issue, and not merely cherry-picking convenient and attractive results. This book is a great introduction to the art and science of meta-analysis, showing how research synthesis can give us 'big picture' answers to important practical questions.' James Thomas, University College London `Higgins is our greatest education evidence map-maker, a pioneer who has bridged the divide between the worlds of academia and classroom practice. His meta-syntheses, summarised in our toolkit, have transformed the working lives of teachers. Evidence does not deliver crude diktats of `what works' in learning, but it is the best bet to enlighten and empower education professionals - that's Higgins' `meta' take-home message.' Lee Elliot Major, Chief Executive, The Sutton Trust `As a former teacher, Professor Higgins makes sure that his informed analysis never loses sight of the ultimate goal - to improve learning in the classroom. This is an interesting, accessible and personal account, underpinned with concrete discussion of how meta-analysis can inform our approach to teaching and learning, and what its limitations are. Essential reading for anyone who wants to use evidence to make a difference.' Danielle Mason, Head of Research, Education Endowment Foundation `Professor Higgins writes persuasively about the power of educational research to improve teaching and learning. Meta-analysis emphasises the importance of looking at the totality of evidence on a given issue, and not merely cherry-picking convenient and attractive results. This book is a great introduction to the art and science of meta-analysis, showing how research synthesis can give us `big picture' answers to important practical questions.' James Thomas, University College London

Advance praise: 'Higgins is our greatest education evidence map-maker, a pioneer who has bridged the divide between the worlds of academia and classroom practice. His meta-syntheses, summarised in our toolkit, have transformed the working lives of teachers. Evidence does not deliver crude diktats of 'what works' in learning, but it is the best bet to enlighten and empower education professionals - that's Higgins' 'meta' take-home message.' Lee Elliot Major, Chief Executive, The Sutton Trust Advance praise: 'As a former teacher, Professor Higgins makes sure that his informed analysis never loses sight of the ultimate goal - to improve learning in the classroom. This is an interesting, accessible and personal account, underpinned with concrete discussion of how meta-analysis can inform our approach to teaching and learning, and what its limitations are. Essential reading for anyone who wants to use evidence to make a difference.' Danielle Mason, Head of Research, Education Endowment Foundation Advance praise: 'Professor Higgins writes persuasively about the power of educational research to improve teaching and learning. Meta-analysis emphasises the importance of looking at the totality of evidence on a given issue, and not merely cherry-picking convenient and attractive results. This book is a great introduction to the art and science of meta-analysis, showing how research synthesis can give us 'big picture' answers to important practical questions.' James Thomas, University College London

'Higgins is our greatest education evidence map-maker. A pioneer who has bridged the divide between the worlds of academia and classroom practice. His meta-syntheses, summarised in our toolkit, have transformed the working lives of teachers. Evidence does not deliver crude diktats of 'what works' in learning, but it is the best bet to enlighten and empower education professionals - that's Higgins' 'meta' take home message.' Dr Lee Elliot Major, Chief Executive, The Sutton Trust, Author 'As a former teacher, Professor Higgins makes sure that his informed analysis never loses sight of the ultimate goal - to improve learning in the classroom. This is an interesting, accessible and personal account, underpinned with concrete discussion of how meta-analysis can inform our approach to teaching and learning, and what its limitations are. Essential reading for anyone who wants to use evidence to make a difference.' Danielle Mason, Head of Research, Education Endowment Foundation, Author

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Steven Higgins is Professor of Education at the University of Durham. He was the lead author of the 'Sutton Trust-Education Endowment Foundation Teaching and Learning Toolkit' (2014) and led an Economic and Social Research Council researcher development initiative on meta-analysis.

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