Richard Riggs

Does a mandatory reading programme have a positive impact on attitudes to reading among Year 10 boys, or does it deny them autonomy, reinforcing a negative perception of reading as a chore?

Context A frequent talking point at parents’ evenings is the perception amongst teachers and parents that reading for pleasure plummets around the age of 13, particularly amongst boys. This is backed by research. For example, Hall and Coles (2002) report “a clear

An investigation into how effective marking is and how it could be improved

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Authors: Richard Riggs and Nick Hudson Summary: Teachers spend a lot of time marking students’ work. We wanted to ensure that marking was productive and helped students to make progress. The initial problem: Is marking as productive as it could be? Do