When the original Visible Learning ® was published in 2008 it instantly became a publishing
sensation. Interest in the book was unparalleled it sold out in days and was described by the
TES as revealing "teaching's Holy Grail". Now John Hattie returns to this ground-breaking work.
The research underlying this book is now informed by more than 2 100 meta-analyses (more than
double that of the original) drawn from more than 130 000 studies and has involved more than
400 million students from all around the world. But this is more than just a new edition. This
book is a sequel that highlights the major story taking in the big picture to reflect on the
implementation in schools of Visible Learning how it has been understood - and at times
misunderstood - and what future directions research should take. Visible Learning: The Sequel
reiterates the author's desire to move beyond claiming what works to what works best by asking
crucial questions such as: Why is the current grammar of schooling so embedded in so many
classrooms and can we improve it? Why is the learning curve for teachers after the first few
years so flat? How can we develop teacher mind-frames to focus more on learning and listening?
How can we incorporate research evidence as part of the discussions within schools? Areas
covered include: The evidence base and reactions to Visible Learning The Visible Learning model
The intentional alignment of learning and teaching strategies The influence of home students
teachers classrooms schools learning and curriculum on achievement The impact of technology
Building upon the success of the original this highly anticipated sequel expands Hattie's
model of teaching and learning based on evidence of impact and is essential reading for anyone
involved in the field of education either as a researcher teacher student school leader
teacher trainer or policy maker.
