‘Information transmission’ is a popular phrase used to denote the mechanistic communication of expert knowledge that is one way only. The critique of this mode of teaching has become increasingly sophisticated over the years as knowledge about the complexity of communication grows. The phrase was first coined in 1949 by Shannon and Weaver who wanted to mirror the functioning of radio and telephone technologies in human communication.
This Guide is intended for anyone in school leadership especially EdTech leadership because of the focus on pedagogy eg Strategic Leaders in Information Computer Technology (SLICT)
For guidance about undertaking school based research see the three research MESHGuides:
Research Methods: Developing your research design
Areas of potential further enquiry include:
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Perfectionism and able children
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A.I. and high ability
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Stretch and challenge through oracy for more able learners
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High ability in curriculum subjects (ie. Music, Art, Humanities, etc).
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Supporting the wellbeing of more able children
As a co-author of this Guide, I do think there is a unique and significant evidence base here that has reflected the wealth of evidence available. We track through the years and reveal the change in policy, changes to practice and identify common misconceptions. We also point to gaps in research and remaining areas where there is a lack of consensus, such as the definition of more able and even the actual terminology. No other publication to date has this amount of evidence and is so current. The Guide also incorporates an international perspective.
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