This 30 minute BBC Radio 4 interview with John Hattie is great food for thought for all who wish to make learning happen. He discusses the importance of passion in great teaching, and also many other things that have marginal or even negative effects. He also mentions getting learners talking, rather than just listening to, or watching teachers. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04dmxwl What he says about children learning extends well to higher and further education teaching.