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Evaluation of teachers’ use of research evidence for primary school students’ literacy outcomes: A randomised controlled trial in China

Year: 2025

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: The effectiveness of using research evidence in improving teaching remains underexplored. This study reports on a randomised controlled trial in China evaluating the impacts of teachers’ use of research evidence for students’ Chinese literacy, with 153 teachers and 6791 students participating. The study indicated a modest improvement in students’ Chinese test scores from the intervention (+0.07), coupled with a slight reduction in the time spent on Chinese literacy homework (-0.06). While the impact is small, teachers’ use of research evidence in teaching has been shown to be feasible and cost-effective in Chinese teaching contexts. This allows for wider implementation even within limited budgets.

Source: Studies In Educational Evaluation

DOI: 10.1016/j.stueduc.2025.101532

Authors: Wenqing Chen, Stephen Gorard

Institution: Durham University

Language: English

Topic: Educational Assessment and Improvement

Subfield: Information Systems and Management

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,570