The Teacher CPD Academy
About the Book Series
This exciting new series from the bestselling authors of The Science of Learning and Teaching and Learning Illuminated offers a deep dive in key areas that matter to teachers through a lens of cognitive science. Each book draws on the latest research into cognitive science and applies it to a core area of teaching with supporting examples, case studies and graphics.
Demystifying Adaptive Teaching: How to Teach to the Top
1st Edition
By Jade Pearce
December 04, 2025
Adaptive teaching allows all pupils to access the curriculum, progress, and learn. This exciting book explores the research behind adaptive teaching and provides teachers with practical, evidence-informed strategies to implement adaptive teaching in the classroom. Addressing the three pillars of ...
Unlocking Oracy: Enhancing Student Learning and Personal Development
1st Edition
By Nikki Sullivan, Kelly Heaton, Lucy Lowde
October 01, 2025
Oracy plays a pivotal role in education, both as a goal in and of itself and through the role it can play in securing learning. This exciting new book explores how Oracy can support academic success and develop confident communicators who can effectively engage with the world around them and ...
The Scaffolding Effect: Supporting All Students to Succeed
1st Edition
By Rachel Ball, Alex Fairlamb
July 31, 2025
Scaffolding is the support teachers provide students so they can successfully progress from novice to expert and is a crucial part of teaching and classroom management. This exciting book explores the research behind scaffolding and adaptive teaching whilst also debunking the myths and ...
Evidence-Informed Wisdom: Making Better Decisions in Education
1st Edition
By Bradley Busch, Edward Watson, Matthew Shaw
June 20, 2025
How did the Allies use statistical analysis to reduce the number of plane crashes in WWII? What colour stands out the most if you want to grab someone’s attention? And what happens if you tell children that Santa isn’t real? This new book from the bestselling authors of The Science of Learning and ...
Creativity for Teachers: A Cognitive Science Approach
1st Edition
By Claire Badger, Jonathan Firth
March 24, 2025
Creativity is a word that is widely used in education, but in ways that are not always consistent or in line with research. This exciting new book explores how creativity is not something additional, but which is infused throughout learning, relevant to every subject and student. Taking a cognitive...
Do I Have Your Attention? Understanding Memory Constraints and Maximizing Learning
1st Edition
By Blake Harvard
January 29, 2025
Do I Have Your Attention? explores memory processing, how students learn, and offers practical guidance to help teachers tailor their instruction to be the most efficient and effective for learning. Drawing on evidence from cognitive science, Part I offers an easy-to-understand explanation of the ...
The Homework Conundrum: How to Stop the Dog From Eating Homework
1st Edition
By Jovita M. Castelino
November 29, 2024
Homework has a key role to play in strengthening memory, building attainment and helping students to develop transferable, life-long study skills. If done right, regular, good-quality homework has the potential to bridge achievement gaps and help all students become successful, confident learners. ...