The Education Research Reading Room (ERRR Podcast) brings together passionate teachers and educators with inspiring education researchers and thought leaders for engaging and informative discussion on key issues in the education space. Each episode we contact a prominent figure in the education land…
Ollie Lovell: Secondary school teacher and lover of learning. Passionate about all things eduction. @ollie_lovell
Melbourne, Australia
The Education Research Reading Room podcast is a must-listen for anyone in the field of education who is serious about improving outcomes for children. With its informative episodes, valuable advice, and diverse perspectives, this podcast offers a wealth of knowledge that will leave listeners wanting more. Whether you're an educator, researcher, or someone interested in the science behind learning, this podcast provides research-informed strategies that challenge conventional wisdom. It goes beyond the usual "waffle" and delves into practical approaches based on cutting-edge research.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the caliber of its guests. The host, Oliver Caviglioli, consistently brings on world leaders in education who are at the forefront of driving positive change in the field. These experts offer unique insights that we may not encounter in our usual professional learning experiences. For example, if you work in assistive technology or special education like me, you'll find that many of these guests bring fresh ideas and perspectives to your specific area of focus. This podcast serves as a reminder of why we entered the field of education and helps us apply big ideas about learning to our daily practice.
Another standout feature of this podcast is its ability to provide research-focused content without sacrificing depth or clarity. Each episode is well-prepared by the host, who listens attentively to his guests and regularly summarizes key points to maintain listener focus. These summaries not only reveal important information but also encourage further clarification from both guests and host alike. The subject matter and choice of guests ensure that listeners receive a comprehensive look into the purpose, craft, and science behind education, teaching, and learning.
While it's challenging to find any faults with this podcast, one potential downside could be its overwhelming volume of information for some listeners. With so many insightful episodes available, it can be difficult to know where to start or which topics might be most relevant to your needs. However, once you dive into an episode, you'll quickly realize that the wealth of information is worth the initial overwhelm. The content is valuable and provides a deep understanding of educational research, making it an excellent resource for educators looking to improve their practice.
In conclusion, The Education Research Reading Room podcast is an extraordinary resource that offers a depth of knowledge and expertise unlike any other in the field of education. With its exceptional lineup of guests, carefully prepared interviews, and focus on research-backed ideas and strategies, this podcast surpasses many traditional professional development avenues. Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned educator seeking to enhance your skills, this podcast will provide invaluable insights and inspiration. I feel fortunate to have discovered this gem among the vast sea of education podcasts and highly recommend it to all those passionate about improving education outcomes for children.
This episode we're speaking with Benjamin Riley. Ben is the founder of Cognitive Resonance, a think-and-do tank devoted to helping people to understand human cognition and generative AI. Previously, Ben founded and led Deans for Impact, a US-based nonprofit organization that works to improve initial teacher education using cognitive science. As Ben says, he likes to get people thinking, about thinking!This ep goes much wider in scope than usual. But I feel that's fitting given the unique point we're currently at in global politics. Hope you find it interesting at the very least!Full Show notes at https://www.ollielovell.com/benriley/
Host Ollie Lovell speaks with Alex Evans, Deputy Headteacher at St Luke's Church of England School about the St Luke's change journey that moved the school from the bottom 20% of schools nationally, to the top 20%, within 4 years. This is a story of systematic instructional and curricular change, leveraging the power of Instructional Coaching. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/alexevans
In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with the worlds most popular Parenting author, Steve Biddulph, on his new book, 'Wild Creature Mind'. This discussion explores the roots of our anxieties, with important implications in particular for how we support young people (and anyone close to us) at crucial times in their lives.Full show notes at: https://www.ollielovell.com/stevebiddulph/
In this episode of the ERRR Podcast, renowed mathematics education David Morkunas describes the ins and outs of writing high quality mathematics lessons, and particularly how these principals are embedded into the Explicit Mathematics Program. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/davidmorkunas
In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with acclaimed school principal Steve Capp to hear what it takes to turn around not one, but two primary schools. Steve shares countless pearls of wisdom on everything from pedagogy to management. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/stevecapp
Professor Jonathan Sharples from the Education Endowment Foundation shares insights and practical advice regarding how to help educational programs and initiatives to have maximum impact in your school or organisation. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/jonathansharples
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Buckingham describes key instructional and policy differences between the UK, Ireland, and Australia, and how these contribute to differing literacy levels and achievement on international tests such as PISA and PIRLS. Jen and Ollie discuss a multitude of factors including curriculum, instruction, initial teacher education, assessment, school inspections, as well as the all important culture and demographics. Full show notes at https://www.ollielovell.com/jenbuckingham/
This episode we're speaking with Ron Berger. Ron was a public school teacher and master carpenter in rural Massachusetts for over 25 years and is now a well-known national and international keynote speaker focused on inspiring a commitment to quality, character, and citizenship in students. He is the Senior Advisor at EL Education, a nonprofit school improvement organization that partners with public schools and districts across America, leads professional learning, and creates open educational resources. In this episode, Ron and I go in-depth into the idea of an ethic of excellence, and discuss, perhaps even debate, some of the ins and outs of the use of projects, assessments, and more. Full show notes at: https://www.ollielovell.com/ronberger
In this episode, usual ERRR host Ollie Lovell has a recent maths lesson that he taught pulled apart by fellow edu-podcaster Craig Barton. Craig ask's Ollie a huge number of questions about this recent demonstration lesson, asking Ollie about different pedagogical decisions he made, and what he might do differently next time. For those looking for a truly in-depth discussion about teaching and learning, this is it! Full show notes at: https://www.ollielovell.com/craigbarton4/
Adam Boxer is a chemistry teacher in North London, he writes about science education, cognitive science, evidence-based education, and many other important topics. He's an extremely popular on teacher social media and has had a huge impact on education both locally and internationally through his writings, books, podcast, and talks. I've followed Adam for a long time and have always found his writing to be extremely logical, practical, and well thought out. His book, Teaching Secondary Science, is a must-have for anyone who is keen for a great overview of a structured and systematic approach to teaching high school science, and I can highly recommend Adam's other outputs too. This podcast was prompted when I recently explored a fantastic bit of edtech initiated by Adam, Carousel, which is an excellent knowledge management platform to help students to learn and master key knowledge that is fundamental to their success. Off the back of that, I was really keen to get Adam onto the podcast to discuss how he uses the first 10 minutes of a lesson to embed such knowledge… and I'm so glad I did! I hope you love it too See full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/adamboxer
Expert PD designer Harry Fletcher-Wood shares wisdom on what it takes to design truly deep and impactful PD for teachers. See all the show notes at www.ollielovell.com/harryfletcherwood3
In this episode we speak with Greg Ashman about what it takes to create a high performing school like Ballarat Clarendon College, Victoria's highest performing school. We touch on important factors including shared student expectations, effective professional learning, shared and prescriptive lesson plans, effective data use, and much more. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/gregashman
In this episode, Dr. Jordana Hunter & Nick Parkinson from the Grattan Institue discuss lessons from their trip to New York and England to visit 7 multi-school organisations, groups of schools working together under common governance and structures to the benefit of students.
Regents Professor Karen Harris shares insights from over 50 years of writing instruction and refining the Self Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) method of teaching writing. Host Ollie Lovell applies what he's learnt from reading Karen's book to share a demo lesson of teaching using the SRSD approach, and Karen provides valuable feedback! Full show notes with all resources at www.ollielovell.com/karenharris
Ollie Lovell · ERRR088. Kristian Still on Test-enhanced Learning Kristian Still is a deputy head academic with over 20 years'… The post ERRR #088. Kristian Still on Test-enhanced Learning appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR087 Arran Hamilton and Dylan Wiliam on Making Room for Impact (De-implementation) Arran Hamilton is group director… The post ERRR #087. Arran Hamilton and Dylan Wiliam on Making Room for Impact (De-implementation) appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #086. Gwyn Ap Harri on Building, Breaking, and Fixing a World Famous School This episode we're… The post ERRR #086. Gwyn Ap Harri on Building, Breaking, and Fixing a World Famous School appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR085 Jeff Robin on Teaching Like an Artist This episode we're speaking with Jeff Robin. Jeff is… The post ERRR #085. Jeff Robin on Teaching Like an Artist appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR084. Sarah Cottingham on Ausubel's Meaningful Learning This episode we're speaking with Sarah Cottingham. Sarah is a… The post ERRR #084. Sarah Cottingham on Ausubel's Meaningful Learning appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR083b Sam Gibbs on Concept-led Curriculum (Part 2) Sam Gibbs continues to speak with Ollie about the… The post ERRR #083b. Sam Gibbs on Concept-led Curriculum appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR083a. Sam Gibbs on Concept-led Curriculum Sam Gibbs is Trust Lead for Curriculum and Development at The… The post ERRR #083a. Sam Gibbs on Concept-let Curriculum appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR082. Kelly Tatlock on Creating Knowledgable and Independent Learners Kelly Tatlock is an Assistant Headteacher in charge… The post ERRR #082. Kelly Tatlock on Creating Knowledgeable and Expert Learners appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR081. Bill Louden on Reforming Teacher Education This episode we're speaking with Bill Louden. Bill has led… The post ERRR #081. Bill Louden on Reforming Initial Teacher Education appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR080. Peps Mccrea on Developing Teacher Expertise This episode we're speaking with Peps Mccrea. Peps is an… The post ERRR #080. Peps Mccrea on Developing Expert Teaching appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR079. Daniel Willingham on How to Study This episode we're speaking with Daniel Willingham. Dan is Professor… The post ERRR #079. Daniel Willingham on How to Study appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #078. Craig Barton on Tips and Tools for Teachers Dear listeners, this episode is a little… The post ERRR #078. Craig Barton on Tips and Tools for Teachers appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR077. Ben Jensen on the Importance of Curriculum Ben Jensen founded his education advisory, Learning First, in… The post ERRR #077. Ben Jensen on the Importance of Curriculum appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #076. Nathaniel Swain on Writing to Learn Nathaniel is a fantastic contributor to Australian education and… The post ERRR #076. Nathaniel Swain on Writing to Learn appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #075. Musumeci, McClements & Plunkett on The Challis Way This episode we have three guests, all… The post ERRR #075. Musumeci, McClements & Plunkett on The Challis Way appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #074b. Josh Goodrich coaches Ollie Lovell Opportunity: Josh Goodrich and Peps McCrea will be in Australia… The post ERRR #074b. Josh Goodrich coaches Ollie Lovell appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR 074a. Josh Goodrich on Instructional Coaching Opportunity: Josh Goodrich and Peps McCrea will be in Australia… The post ERRR #074a. Josh Goodrich on Instructional Coaching appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR 073. Harry Fletcher-Wood on Responsive Teaching (Formative Assessment) Harry Fletcher-Wood is a phenomenal educator with a… The post ERRR #073. Harry Fletcher-Wood on Responsive Teaching (Formative Assessment) appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #072. Viviane Robinson on Virtuous Education Leadership Viviane Robinson is emeritus distinguished professor at the University… The post ERRR #072. Viviane Robinson on Virtuous Education Leadership appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #071. Katharine Birbalsingh on Standards, Consistency, and what makes Michaela, Michaela Katharine is the founder of… The post ERRR #071. Katharine Birbalsingh on Standards, Consistency, and what makes Michaela, Michaela appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR 070 Gwyn Ap Harri on Impactivity, Leadership, and Smoothly Unfolding Sequences If you're a regular listener,… The post ERRR #070. Gwyn Ap Harri on Impactivity, Leadership, and Smoothly Unfolding Sequences appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR 069 Andy Sprakes on Expeditionary Learning, Crew, and Beautiful Work Andy Sprakes was the Head Teacher… The post ERRR #069. Andy Sprakes on Expeditionary Learning, Crew, and Beautiful Work appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR 068 Ian Cunningham on Self Managed Learning Ian Cunningham is the founder of the Self Managed… The post ERRR #068. Ian Cunningham on Self Managed Learning appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #067. Byers, Leighton, & Perry on Developing Self-regulated Learners Terry Byers is currently the Director of… The post ERRR #067. Byers, Leighton, and Perry on Developing Self-regulated Learners appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #066. Lyn Stone on Literacy Instruction and the Big Six Lyn Stone is an educational linguist… The post ERRR #066. Lyn Stone on Literacy Instruction and The Big Six appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #065. Hope Wilder on how to run effective meetings and empower young people Expressions of interest… The post ERRR #065. Hope Wilder on how to run effective meetings and empower young people appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #064. Paul Spenceley on Formative Assessment The ERRR podcast can also be listened to on Spotify,… The post ERRR #064. Paul Spenceley on Formative Assessment appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR 063 E.D Hirsch Jr on Why Knowledge Matters The ERRR podcast can also be listened to… The post ERRR #063. E.D. Hirsch on Why Knowledge Matters appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR 062. Margaret McKeown on Robust Vocabulary Instruction The ERRR podcast can also be listened to on… The post ERRR #062. Margaret McKeown on Robust Vocabulary Instruction appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR 061 Eric Mazur on Peer Instruction and Getting Students to Do the Reading Before Class The… The post ERRR #061. Eric Mazur on Peer Instruction and Getting Students to Do the Reading Before Class appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR 060 Anita Archer on Explicit Instruction The ERRR podcast can also be listened to on Spotify,… The post ERRR #060. Anita Archer on Explicit Instruction appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR 059 Naomi Fisher on Self-directed Education The ERRR podcast can also be listened to on Spotify,… The post ERRR #059. Naomi Fisher on Self-directed Education appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR 058 Sam Sims on What makes effective Professional Development The ERRR podcast can also be listened… The post ERRR #058. Sam Sims on What makes effective Professional Development appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR 060 Anita Archer on Explicit Instruction The ERRR podcast can also be listened to on Spotify,… The post ERRR #060. Anita Archer on Explicit Instruction appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #057. Harry Fletcher-Wood on Habits of Success The ERRR podcast can also be listened to on… The post ERRR #057. Harry Fletcher-Wood on Habits of Success appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #056. Sammy Kempner on Teaching with Group Work, Accountability, and Chants The ERRR podcast can also… The post ERRR #056. Sammy Kempner on Teaching with Group Work, Accountability, and Chants appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #055. Rachel Macfarlane on knowledge, learning power, and character The ERRR podcast can also be listened… The post ERRR #055. Rachel Macfarlane on knowledge, learning power, and character appeared first on Ollie Lovell.
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