'Irresistible Learning: Embedding a culture of research in schools' by Graham Chisnell is a book for leaders who want to embed a culture of research in their schools.
With Chisnell's clear, actionable steps and real-world insights, it will help you to foster a culture of inquiry and improvement.
What the book covers
The publisher describes two halves:
- A Research Cycle that takes a teacher or leader through carrying out their own practitioner research, to build confidence and purpose as a researcher.
- A range of systems for building a culture of research across the school, in which every member of staff's voice is valued and can influence the school's strategic development.
The publisher's description does not name the stages of the cycle or the systems, so they are not listed here.
Who it is for
Class teachers starting practitioner enquiry, and headteachers or research leads who want staff enquiry to feed school improvement rather than sit alongside it. It suits a school setting up enquiry groups or a research lead role.
About the book
- Author: Graham Chisnell, education consultant and author, a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching (Chartered College author profile).
- Publisher: Hachette UK. On sale 25 June 2021.
- ISBN: paperback 9781913622626; ebooks 9781914351273 and 9781914351266.
Sources: Hachette UK listing and Graham Chisnell's article for the Chartered College of Teaching, checked 13 October 2026.