Research Hub: Free Teacher Resources for Bangladesh (BD)
Turning Global Evidence into Everyday Teaching
At Evidence-Based Teacher Development (EBTD), our mission has always been to make research useful — not hidden in journals, but alive in classrooms across Bangladesh.
The EBTD Research Hub is where that mission comes to life. It’s the heart of what we do: a freely accessible, always-growing library of research summaries, guides, frameworks, and classroom tools — built to help teachers, tutors, and school leaders use evidence confidently in their own context.
We don’t believe access to world-class ideas should depend on cost or connections. Everything here is free to explore, free to download, and written for clarity — not jargon.
Each section of the hub translates trusted global studies into practical steps for teachers in Bangladesh (BD), connecting you to approaches that have been proven to improve learning and leadership.
Why the Research Hub Exists
Too often, professional development starts with opinion or fashion rather than evidence.
The Research Hub was created to change that — to give every teacher, regardless of location or budget, a place to explore what actually works.
Our aim is simple:
- Bridge the gap between research and real classrooms.
- Make global findings accessible, relevant, and affordable.
- Build a shared understanding of how to improve teaching and leadership through evidence.
Every resource here has been reviewed by EBTD’s academic team and tested against the realities of Bangladeshi schools: large class sizes, bilingual classrooms, exam-driven systems, and limited materials.
How the Hub Feeds EBTD’s Work
The Research Hub isn’t just a library — it’s the engine behind every EBTD programme.
Each of our Teacher Training modules, Leadership pathways, and Tutor Training courses draws directly from this evidence base.
The same principles shape our frameworks like:
- The BRIDGE Self-Review Tool: helping schools evaluate and improve practice.
- The Guide to Better Assessment: building fair, balanced systems that reveal learning, not just scores.
- The Classroom Talk Series: designed to help students think, reason, and communicate effectively.
- Guide to Memory: turning understanding into long-term learning that lasts.
By drawing on this hub, our training remains dynamic, transparent, and grounded in the latest global research — ensuring teachers always know why a strategy works, not just how to use it.
Explore the Key Sections
The Research Hub is organised into clear, teacher-focused areas so you can find what you need quickly:
Effective Implementation
Practical guidance on how to plan, test, and embed change in schools.
Classroom Talk
Evidence-based approaches to help students reason, collaborate, and learn through dialogue.
Exam Board Comparison
Neutral side-by-side breakdowns of international exam boards used in Bangladesh.
EBTD Guide to Memory
Translate cognitive science into practical classroom design.
Guide to Better Assessment
Move beyond marks to meaningful feedback and learning insight.
BRIDGE Framework
A self-review tool for honest reflection and continuous school improvement.
Research Summaries by EBTD
Concise reviews of high-impact studies adapted for Bangladeshi classrooms.
Free Assessment MOOCs
Self-paced online courses to strengthen your understanding of assessment and pedagogy.
Influential Educators & Thinkers
Profiles and key ideas from global education researchers and leaders.
Curriculum Design
Tools and frameworks for coherent, knowledge-rich curriculum planning.
Early Years Teaching
Play-based and literacy-rich approaches for early and primary classrooms.
Leadership Resources
Evidence-based materials to support coaching, mentoring, and school leadership.
Teaching Resources
Downloadable planning templates, classroom tools, and checklists.
Global Insights and Guides
Syntheses of international best practice with relevance for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh: Local Research & Case Studies
Real examples of innovation and improvement from Bangladeshi schools.
UK Evidence and Reports
Classroom-ready insights from the EEF and other UK bodies.
A Living, Evolving Library
This hub is constantly growing. We regularly add:
- New summaries of international studies from EEF, UNESCO, UNICEF, and the OECD.
- Bangladeshi pilot projects and case studies, in partnership with schools and NGOs.
- Updates from EBTD podcasts and training sessions, so teachers can connect what they hear to what they do.
You can explore freely, share materials with colleagues, and use them to guide staff discussions or school reviews.
If you find something useful, please share it — and if there’s something missing, let us know through our Contact page.
Questions and Answers
What is the EBTD Research Hub?
It’s a free online library that translates global educational research into practical strategies for teachers and leaders in Bangladesh. It underpins all our training and helps teachers use evidence confidently.
Why is it free?
Because professional growth shouldn’t depend on cost. Our mission is to make credible, evidence-based resources available to every teacher in Bangladesh.
How is the research chosen?
We curate studies with strong evidence of impact from trusted bodies such as the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), UNESCO, and major universities — then localise them through Bangladeshi case studies and pilot schools.
Who can use it?
Anyone — teachers, tutors, school leaders, policymakers, or trainers. The content is open and adaptable for personal learning or professional development.
How does it connect to EBTD’s other work?
Everything we teach, from Teacher Training in Bangladesh (BD) to Leadership Development and the Tutor Training Pathway, originates from the evidence and insights housed here.
Continue Exploring
If you’re new to EBTD, start with these related areas:
- Teacher Training in Bangladesh (BD) – practical modules built from the Hub’s evidence.
- Leadership Development – turn research into strategy and culture change.
- Tutor Training Pathway – build the next generation of evidence-informed tutors.
- Podcasts – hear the evidence come alive through teacher voices and debate.
Together, these areas form a single system: the EBTD ecosystem — designed to empower educators in Bangladesh with the insight, confidence, and community needed to improve learning for every child.
This Research Hub is updated regularly. If we’ve missed something useful, please contact us.
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