Handbooks for teachers – now available to download

We invite you to use the latest handbooks for teachers on how to support pupils to learn effectively at school and at home.

The handbooks are tailored to each educational stage and are now available to download: 

The handbooks are based on Polish and international research on effective learning and good educational practices. They were prepared jointly by experts from the Educational Research Institute, practising teachers from the Center for Citizenship Education and researchers from SWPS University. They contain a review of the legal basis for changes in homework and the mechanisms and determinants of learning, but above all, they have specific information and tips on how to support pupils to want and be able to learn independently. Among other things, the handbooks present the six learning strategies that research shows to be the most effective, how to plan lessons so that students get the most out of them, discuss issues such as giving feedback and motivating students.  The handbooks also include lesson plans with examples of homework and specific ideas and examples from school practice.

Other handbooks for pupils, school principals and parents/guardians will soon be available from IBE’s website:

  • How to learn in an enjoyable and effective way? Handbook for pupils in grades 1–3
  • How to learn in an enjoyable and effective way? Handbook for pupils in grades 4–8
  • How to learn in an enjoyable and effective way? Handbook for post-primary school pupils
  • How to support pupils and teachers in organising and monitoring the self-directed learning of pupils? Handbook for school directors
  • How to support your child and adolescent in self-directed learning? Handbook for the parents of pupils

The Ministry of National Education for teachers