Positive findings are around twice as likely to be published as negative findings. This is a cancer at the core of evidence-based medicine.
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Teaching needs an ecosystem that supports evidence-based practice. It will need better systems to disseminate the results of research more widely, but also a better understanding of research, so that teachers can be critical consumers of evidence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Teaching must be supported by an ecosystem that promotes and utilizes research effectively.
Ben Goldacre emphasizes the importance of an educational environment that fosters evidence-based teaching practices. He argues that not only should research findings be more widely shared, but teachers must also develop the skills to critically analyze and apply this research in their teaching methodologies, ensuring that education is continually improved through informed practices.
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EducationResearchEvidence-Based PracticeTeachingSystem
In practice
Example use cases
During a faculty meeting, a teacher could cite this quote to advocate for professional development focused on research skills.
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