Programme 306, David Didau - Learning Spy pt 1 (22-11-17)

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney. On this week's programme I speak to David Didau, who is also known as "The Learning Spy." I wanted to find out more about his book, What if everything you knew about education was wrong? Among the topics discussed on the programme with David are the following: Opportunity costs in teaching Choices teachers make Criticism of the teacher education he received Who he trusts on questions about education How teachers are acquiring incorrect information about education The lack of evidence behind learning styles and educational outcome On next week's programme I'll bring you the second part of my interview with David.