The unplanned experiment for teaching and learning
With students back in classrooms full-time, attention is focusing on what we can learn from the COVID-19 pandemic disruption.
education.nsw.gov.auI don’t have live access to the latest news right now, but I can summarize what's publicly known about John Hattie from recent years and point you to where to find the latest updates.
- Who is John Hattie: He is a prominent education researcher known for Visible Learning and meta-analytic work on what works in education. He has held roles such as Melbourne Laureate Professor Emeritus and has served as an advisor to education initiatives and publishers. This background is consistently reflected in multiple sources over the years.[5][9]
- Recent signals about his work: In recent years, he has continued to influence discussions on evidence-informed teaching and the impact of teaching practices, including commentary on focusing on impact over specific methods. For example, summaries of his ideas have appeared in education outlets and talks, including a 2025 talk referenced by APS and other education channels.[10]
- Where to check for the latest: For up-to-the-minute updates, search major news outlets and education-focused publications, and check institutional pages (University of Melbourne Faculty of Education, Visible Learning site) for new talks, publications, or interviews. The most reliable current sources tend to be university news pages, major education journals, and his publisher or organizational profiles.[9][5]
If you’d like, I can perform a fresh web search or pull recent interviews/podcasts and summarize the latest developments with citations. Just tell me your preference (e.g., latest news, specific topic like Visible Learning updates, or recent talks).