John Hattie

John Hattie

"My role, as teacher, is to evaluate the effect I have on my students"

Professor John Hattie is an award-winning education researcher and best-selling author with over 25 years of experience examining what works best in student learning and achievement. His research, better known as Visible Learning, is a culmination of over 25 years synthesizing more than 1,500 meta-analyses comprising more than 90,000 studies involving over 300 million students around the world. He has presented and keynoted in over 350 international conferences and has received numerous recognitions for his contributions to education. His notable publications include Visible Learning, Visible Learning for Teachers, Visible Learning and the Science of How We Learn, and Visible Learning for Mathematics, Grades K-12

What topics and genre does John Hattie write about?

John Hattie writes evidence-based education and pedagogical research focused on what works best for student learning and achievement, with practical guidance for teachers, school leaders, and K-12 classrooms.

Which of his books are most notable or influential?

Notable works include Visible Learning; Visible Learning for Teachers; Visible Learning and the Science of How We Learn; and Visible Learning for Mathematics, Grades K-12. These titles summarize and apply his large-scale meta-analytic research.

Where should I start if I'm a teacher new to his work?

Begin with Visible Learning for Teachers for practical classroom strategies and Visible Learning for the research synthesis; then follow with subject- or grade-specific books such as Visible Learning for Mathematics or the Teaching Mathematics in the Visible Learning Classroom titles.

Does he offer books for specific subjects or grade levels?

Yes. There are subject- and grade-specific books, including Visible Learning for Mathematics, Visible Learning for Science, Visible Learning for Literacy, and multiple Teaching Mathematics in the Visible Learning Classroom volumes for different grade ranges.

Are his books research-based and who are they aimed at?

Yes. His work synthesizes thousands of meta-analyses and millions of students to identify high-impact practices. The books are aimed at teachers, teacher educators, school leaders, and others interested in evidence-informed classroom and school improvement.

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