Why Learning Fails (and what to do about it) — Alex Quigley

In this interactive 50-minute breakout session, Alex Quigley explores key insights from his latest book Why Learning Fails (and what to do about it). Drawing on the science of memory, motivation, and metacognition, the session will unpack common pitfalls in the learning process and offer practical strategies to help students overcome them. Participants will engage with evidence-informed approaches to improve classroom practice and support more effective, lasting learning.

About the speaker:

Alex Quigley is a blogger and the author of several influential books, including Why Learning Fails (And What To Do About It), Closing the Reading Gap, Closing the Writing Gap, Closing the Vocabulary Gap, and The Confident Teacher.

With over fifteen years of classroom experience, Alex now champions the cause of education from beyond the school gates. He currently works for an educational charity, supporting teachers and school leaders to engage with research evidence and tackle the link between educational outcomes and parental income.