John Hattie: fashionable teaching methods are a distraction
Focus on impact and deep evaluation far more important than whatever is in vogue, renowned education researcher says
www.timeshighereducation.comHere’s a quick update on John Hattie’s more recent activity and coverage.
- Recent appearances and discussions: He has been featured in podcasts and talks reflecting on five decades of education research, including discussions about evidence-based teaching, impact, and the role of AI in learning. These sources include interview and podcast formats where he discusses his Visible Learning framework and its ongoing updates.[2][4][9]
- Media coverage and public commentary: Several articles and opinion pieces over the past few years have revisited his work on Visible Learning, both defending its core approach and critiquing methodological aspects raised by critics, with ongoing attention to how schools apply evidence to teaching practice.[3][6]
- Context and background: Hattie continues to be associated with Melbourne’s education research community and remains a prominent voice in debates about evidence-based education policies and classroom practice, often cited in discussions about measurement, feedback, and assessment in learning.[9][3]
If you’d like, I can narrow this to:
- Specific latest appearances (podcast episodes or talks) with dates and platforms
- Primary critiques or defenses of Visible Learning from the past couple of years
- A brief summary of his current stance on AI in education and implications for classrooms
Would you prefer a focused summary on one of these areas or a broader, up-to-date round-up with links?
Citations:
- Latest education discussions and interviews featuring John Hattie[2]
- Recent reflections on teaching, evidence, and AI in education[4]
- General overview and ongoing influence in education research[3]
- Interviews and public talks from 2025 and beyond[9]