Podcast appearances and mentions of Brendan Lee

In this episode of Knowledge for Teachers, Brendan Lee sits down with Mandy Nayton — CEO of the Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation and president of AUSPELD — for a deep and timely conversation about how students really learn to read. Mandy draws on decades of experience to unpack what the science of reading actually is (and what it isn't), why explicit instruction matters, and how effective intervention can change the trajectory for struggling students. They explore key frameworks like the Simple View of Reading, Scarborough's Reading Rope, and the Cognitive Foundations Framework — and dig into DSF's new Word Origins program, designed to transform how spelling is taught in Years 3–6 by building deep morphological and etymological knowledge. Whether you're just starting to explore structured literacy or you're leading change in your school, this conversation is packed with insight, clarity, and practical takeaways.  

In this episode of Knowledge for Teachers podcast, Brendan Lee is joined by the legendary Craig Barton—maths educator, best-selling author of How I Wish I Taught Maths and Reflect, Expect, Check, Explain, creator of variationtheory.com and tipsforteachers.co.uk, and one of the original voices in education podcasting. In this conversation, Craig opens up about the highs and lows of teaching, the lessons he's learned from observing thousands of classrooms, and how he's navigated public criticism and personal growth. They dive deep into his evolving views on instruction, feedback, and what really moves the needle in student learning. The discussion covers things like: Mini whiteboards Diagnostic questions Intelligent Practice Atomisation Responsive teaching We also touch upon his milestone 200th episode of the Mr. Barton Maths podcast and get a sneak peek at his upcoming "Becoming a Better Maths Teacher" tour of Australia with Ollie Lovell in June. It's honest, reflective, and packed with insights every teacher can relate to. Resources mentioned: Books by Craig Barton: How I Wish I Taught Maths Reflect, Expect, Check, Explain Tips for Teachers Responsive Coaching by Josh Goodrich Some of Craig's Websites: mrbartonmaths.com diagnosticquestions.com variationtheory.com tipsforteachers.co.uk Podcasts: Mr Barton Maths Podcast You can connect with Craig: Twitter/X: @mrbartonmaths Linkedin You can connect with Brendan: Twitter/X: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast   About Craig Barton Craig Barton loves teaching, doing, speaking and thinking about mathematics. He taught maths in secondary schools for 15 years, and was TES Maths Adviser for 10 years. He is now the Head of Education at Eedi. Craig is the author of three best-selling books: How I wish I'd taught maths, Reflect, Expect, Check, Explain and Tips for Teachers, the host of the Mr Barton Maths podcast and the Tips for Teachers podcast, and the creator of far too many websites, including eedi, diagnosticquestions, tipsforteachers, mrbartonmaths, variationtheory, and ssddproblems. Craig has been lucky to teach maths and work with teachers and students worldwide. In 2020, he was appointed as a Visiting Fellow at the Mathematics Education Centre at the University of Loughborough. His two proudest achievements are convincing Kate to marry him (and stay married), and being the father to our wonderful boys, Isaac and Jacob. Becoming a Better Maths Teacher: Craig Barton's Aussie Tour with Ollie Lovell For the first time ever, the UK's most celebrated mathematics teacher, podcaster, and author, Craig Barton, is coming to Australia for a nationwide tour. Craig will be joined by Australia's own Ollie Lovell for an unforgettable day of professional learning designed to transform your teaching practice. Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative event! Four dates, four cities: Perth: Friday, June 20, 2025 Melbourne: Monday, June 23, 2025 Sydney: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Adelaide: Friday, June 27, 2025 Seats are limited—secure your spot today and take your mathematics teaching to the next level!

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Carl Hendrick, a leading voice in education and co-author of What Does It Look Like in the Classroom?, How Learning Happens, and How Teaching Happens. Carl has been instrumental in helping teachers bridge the gap between research and practice, addressing the key question: That all sounds great, but what does it mean for me? Together, they explore five essential things every teacher should do Being open to powerful evidence Using retrieval practice Checking for understanding Aligning curriculum and assessment, Embracing the illusion of instruction. This episode is packed with actionable insights to support and enhance teaching practice.  Resources mentioned: What Does It Look Like in the Classroom, How Learning Happens, How Teaching Happens, and Illusions of Instruction (forthcoming, co-authored with Paul Kirschner and Jim Heal) Dan Willingham's Ask the Psychologist pieces for the AFT Research by Paul Kirschner ResearchEd, founded by Tom Bennett Work by Tom Bennett and Daisy Christodoulou Ignaz Semmelweis' paper on puerperal fever A 2021 EF review on cognitive science in the classroom by Thomas Perry Research on working memory by George Miller and Nelson Cowan The 1960s Follow Through study on direct instruction Barak Rosenshine's principles of instruction David Ausubel on the importance of prior knowledge Madeline Hunter on checking for understanding Engelmann and Carnine on Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) Peps McCrea's Evidence Snacks newsletter Robert and Elizabeth Bjork on desirable difficulties The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande John Biggs on constructive alignment Christine Counsell on curriculum as a narrative The How Learning and Teaching Happens eLearning course through Academica No More Marking, where Jeanette Breen works You can connect with Dr. Carl Hendrick: Twitter/X: @C_Hendrick Linkedin Websites: https://carlhendrick.substack.com/ and https://carlhendrick.com/    You can connect with Brendan: Twitter/X: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

In this episode, we're focusing on a key element of successful schools: understanding and supporting positive student behaviour. Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Brandi Simonsen, a professor of special education at the University of Connecticut and co-director of the National Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Brandi shares her practical insights into PBIS, exploring the crucial links between behaviour, attendance, and academic success. We delve into the ABCs of behavior and uncover effective, evidence-based strategies for creating positive classroom environments, from setting clear expectations to the power of specific praise. Whether you're new to teaching or looking to enhance your practice, this episode offers valuable knowledge and actionable takeaways on implementing Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports. Resources mentioned: Brandi Simonsen and Diane Myers: Classwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports: A Guide to Proactive Classroom Management Diane Myers, Brandi Simonsen and Jennifer Freeman: Implementing Classwide PBIS: A Guide to Supporting Teachers, which I highly recommend. National Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) You can connect with Brandi: Linkedin   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

Zane went down under to compete in the first-ever PPA Australia Open. While on-site he sat down with PPA Tour CEO Connor Pardoe, and Australian pickleballers Joey Wild, Roos Van Reek, and Brendan Lee. Listen to the leaders of the Australian pickleball movement explain how the game is rapidly growing in the country. Joey Wild explains how the tennis Australian Open has embraced pickleball despite most tennis tournaments resisting the sport. Connor Pardoe details how the United Pickleball Association is approaching international growth and navigating government restrictions in each country. Brendan Lee breaks down the emerging professional leagues and organizations trying to guide the sport in Australia. Get your BioBalls at http://komodopickleball.com/ Let's keep our courts green, one rally at a time. Ditch the slip-n-slide and grab some 4on TotalGrip Spray. Find it on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/4on-Total-Grip-Spray-Pickleball/dp/B0CDQSZ61M/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2A2GTY0IXP720&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lApjO6QjNRWGEN536a4n4xOiruibPTkBAkb75FZX5dHxxFcOWb54K5Dk7rw2PPjjhMdCVWPe5RUlgnYS46GmNYjZ9n-snmPHQG-RqiQOip63yU9bUwqKnDz3o8BvRYsAKnkCUOyfhYVtpKpinHBkRM9I_0sAx-2Q7N2V349YiaDYgZ850wiwx5kIHaZMmP8mWtdWStcYbzr-BaCeSCF3UTcA-q-cf0F2sUB0NICnoYZyTqvSvzuQSR3QK77SUnVf.0Nq2fjcVYIAaS8ov0J7d8LaJjbEe562Do9CaWnluyFU&dib_tag=se&keywords=4on+totalgrip+spray&qid=1737993916&sprefix=4on%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1 Pickleball's #1 subscription box is here https://www.thedink.shop/ Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball ------------------ Connor Pardoe - PPA Tour CEO 0:00 Connor has some Australian roots 2:54 First international PPA Tour stop 6:38 How the PPA Tour is approaching Asia 8:25 What are the challenges with international events? 10:58 PPA Tour rolling out the Challenger Series 14:17 Why did Zane choose international partners? Joey Wild - Australian Pro Player 16:38 The Aussie pro pickleball landscape NPL vs PPA 19 :35 The National Pickleball League model 22:05 Playing pickleball at the Australian Open 29:45 Tennis embracing pickleball Roos Van Reek - Australian Pro Player 34:06 Roos is an Honorary Australian 37:43 Gap year turned pickleball pro 41:03 Would you move to the US to train? 44:13 What is pickleball like in China? 46:51 Who are your normal partners? + MLP Australia Brendan Lee - Pickleball Australia Executive Officer 48:20 “We hope they all win” and Aussie rules 52:59 There are very few public-access tennis courts 56:52 Australia wasn't ready for pro pickleball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Knowledge for Teachers, Brendan Lee speaks with Liana McCurry, a passionate advocate for primary school maths education. Fresh from her Churchill Fellowship, Liana shares findings from her research into mathematical practices across six countries. Listeners will gain insights into the systemic issues contributing to Australia's declining maths performance and discover how to bridge the research-to-practice gap. Liana delves into key topics, including: Mathematical modelling and its surprisingly misunderstood place in the curriculum. The power of multisensory approaches to unlock conceptual understanding. Why fluency in maths is a foundational skill that needs renewed focus. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that equips educators with practical knowledge and strategies to transform maths education in their classrooms. Resources mentioned: Books: Explicit Direct Instruction by Hollingsworth and Ybarra. Explicit Instruction by Anita Archer and Charles Hughes Harnessing the Science of Learning by Nathaniel Swain. Direct Instruction Mathematics by Stein et al Websites: Ochre Science of Math website. Thinking Forward Educators,  Brian Poncy's MIND Steve Wyborney's Esti Mysteries Podcasts: Knowledge for Teachers. Dyscastia, hosted by Bill Hansberry and Michael Shanahan. Craig Barton podcast. Progressively Incorrect, hosted by Zach Groshell Chalk and Talk, hosted by Anna Stokke Training and Conferences: Sharing Best Practice conferences. What Works series in Geelong. Orton Gillingham Math, Multisensory Maths training   You can connect with Liana: Linkedin Email: liana@sol-education.net Website: sol-education.net   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast   A Systematic and Structured Approach to Teaching Primary Mathematics - 10 hr Online (Live) Course While there's been strong momentum for the science of reading, what about maths? In this course, I will explore what the research reveals about effective maths instruction, highlighting the importance of aligning teaching with how learning happens. Across these sessions, I will go beyond summarising research and delve into practical implications, showing teachers how to bring these concepts to life in the classroom. Highly interactive, the sessions will offer plenty of opportunities for teachers to engage, practice, and respond.   REGISTER HERE  

Welcome back to Progressively Incorrect, a show sponsored by John Catt from Hodder Education and hosted by me, Dr. Zach Groshell. John Catt publishes some of the best books in education, including my book, Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching. https://www.amazon.com/Just-Tell-Them-Science-Explanation/dp/103600368X Listen and subscribe to Progressively Incorrect on…SpotifyYouTubeApple PodcastsWordPress This is … Continue reading S4E15: Brendan Lee and Zach Groshell on Effective Leadership

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Zach Groshell for the third of their trilogy of conversations together. In their first episode, they unpacked the nuances of teaching effectively. In the second one, they spoke about coaching, culture and change. In today's podcast, you will hear them discuss the complex world of school leadership! They explore the key elements that contribute to a positive and productive school culture. From going beyond superficial evaluation methods to building a diverse team that leverages everyone's strengths, they cover a range of important topics that will help school leaders create a thriving learning environment for both students and teachers. Zach's four points were: Leaders need to start minimizing evaluations and start maximizing teacher performance  Leaders should view behavior as a system that involves everyone, including them  Leaders don't have to be the best teachers on earth, but they do have to know something about instruction  Leaders should move away from one-off PD as the primary means of teacher training.  Brendan's 4 points were: Leaders need to have their fingers on the pulse Clear Communication is key Leaders need to build a diverse team Good leaders don't care about who is right or wrong Resources mentioned: Zach's newly released book: Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching Viviane Robinson - Reduce change to increase improvement Daniel Kahnemann - Thinking, Fast and Slow Progressively Incorrect S4E10: Nathaniel Swain, Steven Capp, and Katie Roberts-Hull on Harnessing the Science of Learning You can connect with Zach: Twitter: @mrzachg Podcast: Progressively Incorrect Website: educationrickshaw.com   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast   A Systematic and Structured Approach to Teaching Primary Mathematics - 10 hr Online (Live) Course While there's been strong momentum for the science of reading, what about maths? In this course, I will explore what the research reveals about effective maths instruction, highlighting the importance of aligning teaching with how learning happens. Across these sessions, I will go beyond summarising research and delve into practical implications, showing teachers how to bring these concepts to life in the classroom. Highly interactive, the sessions will offer plenty of opportunities for teachers to engage, practice, and respond.   More info https://www.learnwithlee.net/a-systematic-and-structured-approach-to-teaching-primary-mathematics/ 10% off Discount code: MATESRATES  

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Leslie Laud. She is the founding Director of ThinkSRSD, a writing program built upon Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD). The discussion covers ThinkSRSD's key strategies, including mnemonics and how to apply them across different grade levels and writing genres. Furthermore, Dr. Laud addresses implementation challenges and provides advice for teachers, emphasising a gradual release of responsibility, the significance of teacher collaboration and the need for professional development that respects teachers' unique contexts. Resources mentioned: thinksrsd.com Facebook Group: think SRSD "Self-Regulated Strategy Development": Releasing Writers Facebook Group: ThinkSRSD New Zealand and Australia  SRSD Charles Haynes from Talking to Writing Judith Hochman Writing Revolution Karen Harris Steve Graham Amy Thomas Pooja Patel Nate Hanford, Leslie Laud, and Elizabeth Rinstra: ThinkSRSD A Secondary Analysis Cohort Investigation Carol Sue Engler Linda Mason Linda Darling Hammond and Anne Lieberman Dr. Charles Haynes Dr. Kay Wijekumar Gemma Maddocks - GEM Literacy You can connect with Leslie: Twitter: @LeslieLaud Bluesky: @leslielaud.bsky.social Linkedin   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Bluesky: @learnwithmrlee.bsky.social Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast   Register for my upcoming course: A Systematic and Structured Approach to Teaching Primary Mathematics Use the code: MATESRATES for a 10% discount.  

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Nathaniel Swain. He returns for the third time and this time it's to unpack his new book Harnessing the Science of Learning. However, as you will hear, they actually go beyond the book and dig into some of the critical considerations that schools and teachers need to be making. They explore how to make teaching and learning the top priority in your school, reclaiming valuable instructional time often lost to distractions. They also unpack the essential elements of effective literacy and numeracy instruction, going beyond the surface level to understand the importance of a knowledge-rich curriculum, explicit teaching techniques, and structured implementation processes. They look at why teaching should be “Fun in the service of learning, not in spite of Learning” and some of the common barriers that school leaders face when initiating change. Resources mentioned: Think Forward Educators Bentleigh West PS Riverwood PS Churchill PS Challis Community PS Steve Capp Lyn Stone David Morkunas Core Knowledge Foundation Toni Hattan-Roberts Doug Lemov Tom Sherrington Dr. Zach Groshell Dr. Simon Breakspear Katie Roberts-Hull Helen Hughes   You can connect with Nathaniel: Twitter: @NathanielRSwain Facebook Linkedin Order Nathaniel's book, "Harnessing the Science of Learning" Website: www.nathanielswain.com   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

Welcome back to Progressively Incorrect, a show sponsored by John Catt from Hodder Education and hosted by me, Dr. Zach Groshell. John Catt publishes some of the best books in education, including my book, Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching. https://www.amazon.com/Just-Tell-Them-Science-Explanation/dp/103600368X Listen and subscribe to Progressively Incorrect on…SpotifyYouTubeApple PodcastsWordPress This is … Continue reading S4E7: Brendan Lee and Zach Groshell on Coaching, Culture and Change

This is the second conversation between Dr. Zach Groshell and Brendan Lee. For those that don't know, Zach is the host of the Progressively Incorrect Podcast and also the author of Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching. In this episode, they take a deep dive into some of the key considerations that schools need to take when it comes to instructional coaching.   For this episode, Zach's four items were: Schools need an instructional focus for coaching to be successful.   Coaching is not only about teaching techniques, but also about fostering teacher judgement.  Relationships with teachers should not overshadow the goal of coaching Coaching cycles and drop ins don't need to take all that long   Brendan's four points were: Coaches need to shrink the change Coaching should feel like a development process, rather than a judgemental one Participants need to own the problem Get granular with goal setting   Resources mentioned: Steplab Josh Goodrich - Responsive Coaching Teach Like a Champion Peps Mccrea Jim Knight Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioli - Teaching Walkthrus You can connect with Zach: Twitter: @mrzachg Podcast: Progressively Incorrect Website: educationrickshaw.com   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net Implementing the Science of Learning - For School Leaders 10% off Discount code: MATESRATES Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Professor Nancy Jordan. She has been at the forefront of all things to do with early numeracy research including looking at screeners and intervention. Many of you come from the science of reading world and are fans of Scarborough's Reading Rope, Nancy and colleagues have put together a Number Sense one! I've popped the citation in the show notes.    Throughout this conversation she delves into what number sense is, why it's important, how we can develop it and how to assess it. Nancy also covers the role of manipulatives and the transition to understanding fractions.  Resources mentioned: SENS: Screener for Early Number Sense Number Sense Interventions Jordan, N. C., Devlin, B. L., & Botello, M. (2022). Core foundations of early mathematics: refining the number sense framework. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences, 46, 101181. ICME Ginsburg, Greenes, & Balfanz - Big Math for Little Kids Bob Siegler Nora Newcomb Chelsea Cutting. What Works Clearinghouse   You can connect with Nancy: Twitter: @Dr_nancyjordan Email: njordan@udel.edu Website: https://sites.google.com/a/udel.edu/nancy-jordan/   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Rhonda Filmer, a gifted education consultant and teacher, she discusses her journey into the field and the importance of understanding neurodiversity and twice exceptional students. She has recently released a book, “Neurodiversity and the Twice-Exceptional Student” and they delve into some of the key points from the book throughout the episode. Resources mentioned: Center on the Developing Child - Harvard University Tom Bennett Michelle Ronksley-Pavia Gifted Education Resource Center at New South Wales University Miraca Gross SPELD NSW You can connect with Rhonda: Linkedin Book: Neurodiversity and the Twice-Exceptional Student   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

Welcome back to Progressively Incorrect, a show sponsored by John Catt from Hodder Education and hosted by me, Dr. Zach Groshell. John Catt publishes some of the best books in education, including my book, Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching. https://www.amazon.com/Just-Tell-Them-Science-Explanation/dp/103600368X Listen and subscribe to this podcast on…SpotifyYouTubeApple PodcastsWordPress In this … Continue reading S4E3: Brendan Lee and Zach Groshell on the Nuances of Teaching Effectively

In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, Brendan Lee and Dr. Zach Groshell (Host of the Progressively Incorrect podcast) collaborated in the first of a series of episodes together. The theme for this episode was around what are the main principles that teachers need to understand about how learning happens and what are the key mechanisms of effective instruction. Zach's 4 points were: Intrinsic motivation is a lofty goal but can't be depended upon. Use generative learning strategies after building prior knowledge - and without the help of AI.  The environment is not the "Third Teacher" but it can be designed optimally.  We might underestimate how much students appreciate receiving feedback. Brendan's 4 points were: The instructional hierarchy is the single most important thing for teachers to know Desirable difficulties optimises learning Attaining and retaining attention is easier said than done Designing learning is more than just sequencing concepts in small steps   Resources mentioned: Haring and Eaton's Instructional Hierarchy Bjork and Bjork's Desirable Difficulties Fiorella and Mayer - Eight Ways to Promote Generative Learning Stanislas Dehaene - How we learn Daniel Willingham - Why don't students like school Amanda VanDerHeyden Dylan Wiliam   You can connect with Zach: Twitter: @mrzachg Podcast: Progressively Incorrect Website: educationrickshaw.com   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Charlotte Peverett, an experienced learning specialist and inclusion outreach coach, who shares her journey into teaching and special education. Charlotte discusses the significance of structures and routines in creating a safe and consistent learning environment. Charlotte also emphasises the importance of high expectations for all students and the role of teachers in preparing them for adulthood and functioning in society. In this conversation, Charlotte and Brendan discuss the importance of positive reinforcement and effective implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) in schools. They also speak the role of leadership in planning and using data to drive improvement. Resources mentioned: Tom Bennett La Trobe University - SOLAR Lab Sherrington & Caviglioli - Teaching WalkthrusYou can listen to Tom speak about this on episode 5 of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast Christopher Such - The Art and Science of Teaching Primary ReadingYou can listen to Chris speak about this on episode 17 of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast Rosenshine's Principles You can connect with Charlotte: Twitter: @lifeoflottie Facebook: Science of Learning - Special Education Australia   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast   About Charlotte Peverett Charlotte is an autistic, special education Learning Specialist/Inclusion Outreach Coach in South-West Victoria. Her specialty is literacy and language intervention with a passion to introduce research and evidence-based practices into mainstream and specialist settings. Charlotte has her Master of Education (LIHI) and is a postgraduate research student with the Latrobe University SOLAR Lab and is an Honorary Affiliate member of the Institute of Special Education (InSpEd). Charlotte has presented at numerous conferences and works with schools to change systems and practices to ensure all students are reaching their full potential.

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Professor Jonathan Sharples from the Education Endowment Foundation. He has led the recent update to the EEF's A School's Guide to Implementation and in this conversation we unpack the paper. Professor Sharples details the updates and why they were made. He also digs into each of the key elements. As Jonathan highlights, how something is done is as important as what is done and throughout this episode, he provides a number of practical strategies that schools can follow.  Resources mentioned: Education Endowment Foundation: A School's Guide to Implementation - https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/guidance-reports/implementation Making Best Use of Teaching Assistants - https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/guidance-reports/teaching-assistants Darren Moore Martin Weswell Research Core Network Active Implementation Hub National Implementation Research Network Robin Mildon Centre for Evidence and Implementation You can connect with Jonathan: Twitter: @Sharples_J Website: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Bethany Rittle-Johnson, a professor of psychology at Vanderbilt University. Bethany has led a lot of the research around conceptual and procedural knowledge. In this chat, she delves into this topic and also discuss other high impact strategies such as worked examples, self-explanations and the power of comparisons in supporting student learning.   Resources mentioned: Megan Frankly The Ericsson Institute DREME Network: dreme.stanford.edu What Works Clearinghouse offers overviews of the research for K-12 education. You can connect with Bethany: Twitter: @BethanyRittle Linkedin Email: bethany.rittle-johnson@vanderbilt.edu   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast   WEBSITE BLURB   About  My broad interests concern how people learn and how to improve their learning.  My research focuses on learning of key concepts and problem-solving procedures within mathematics, with an emphasis on experiences that promote learning.  I conduct this research in both laboratory and classroom contexts to better understand learning processes and contribute to improvements in math education.

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Professor Pamela Snow. She has been at the coalface fighting for evidence-based reading instruction to be common practice for a number of years and throughout this conversation, she provides nuggets of gold in describing how when we talk about phonics we need to be using it as an adjective with a noun following it. Pamela unpacks why this debate about reading has been going on for so long and why changing teacher practice can be so challenging. She also delves into what parents need to know and what questions they could be asking. Resources mentioned: Grattan Institute - The Reading Guarantee Nancy Young's Reading and Writing Ladder Science of Reading Podcast S2-05: The Right to Read Project on nurturing automatic readers: Margaret Goldberg and Alanna Mednick Troy Verey Dr Danielle Colenbrander Dr. Pam Kastner Emily Hanford - Sold a Story Professor Lorraine Hammond   You can connect with Pam: Twitter: @PamelaSnow2 Linkedin Website: https://pamelasnow.blogspot.com/   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Jamie Clark, an English teacher and lead practitioner specialising in pedagogy and digital learning. They discuss his recently released book, One Pagers and unpack how it could be used. Jamie breaks down a number of the techniques mentioned in the book and describes his thinking process in putting it all together. He also provides some super useful tips on how teachers can design their own. Resources mentioned: Oliver Caviglioli Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioli - Teaching Walkthrus Apple Oliver Caviglioli and David Goodwin - Organising Ideas John Catt Education Ron Berger S02E10 - Bron Ryrie Jones on Responsive Teaching and Instructional Playbooks Doug Lemov - Teach Like a Champion Steplab You can connect with Jamie: Twitter: @XpatEducator Instagram: @xpateducator Linkedin: @jamieleeclark85 Website: www.jamieleeclark.com/   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Emina McLean. Emina works with systems, schools, leaders, and teachers to develop ambitious and rigorous assessment, curriculum and instruction practices in English and literacy. In this chat, Emina discusses her focus on implementing effective systems and practices for teaching reading and writing. She highlights the importance of aligning curriculum, assessment, and instruction, and the need for a well-sequenced and comprehensive curriculum. Emina also unpacks the challenges of implementing evidence-based practice in schools, including the overwhelming number of competing priorities.  Resources mentioned: A Single Shard - Linda Sue Park Ochre Education EEF - Implementation Guide   You can connect with Emina: Twitter: @EminaMcLean Linkedin Email: emina.mclean@gmail.com      Website: www.eminamclean.com/   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Bronwyn Ryrie Jones, an instructional coach who supports teachers and instructional leaders to develop their expertise. She discusses the importance of responsive teaching and shares techniques to effectively check for understanding in the classroom. She emphasises the need for teachers to have a deep understanding of the principles behind responsive teaching before implementing specific techniques.    Bron also explains the concept of instructional playbooks and how they can be useful for schools. She unpacks the potential dangers and how to avoid these pitfalls.    Resources mentioned: Jim Knight, Ann Hoffman and Michelle Harris - Instructional Playbook West Beechborough PS Brad Nguyen Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioli - Teaching Walkthrus Dylan Wiliam and Siobhan Leahy - Embedding Formative Assessment Harry Fletcher-Wood - Responsive Teaching Atul Gawande - The Checklist Manifesto You can connect with Bronwyn: Twitter: @BronRyrieJones Linkedin: @bronwyn-ryrie-jones/ Website: bronwynryriejones.com   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Trisha Jha who currently works with the Centre for Independent Studies and recently released a couple of reports titled: What is the Science of Learning? And Implementing the Science of Learning: Teacher experiences. Trisha unpacks these papers and discusses her journey into education research and the importance of focusing on what happens in the classroom. Throughout the conversation Trisha defines what the science of learning is and the difficulty in making cognitive science common knowledge.    The conversation also explores the challenges and misconceptions surrounding explicit instruction and how teachers engage with the science of learning. We also delve into what schools and systems can do to support effective implementation.    Resources mentioned: What is the Science of Learning? https://www.cis.org.au/publication/what-is-the-science-of-learning/ Implementing the Science of Learning: Teacher experiences https://www.cis.org.au/publication/implementing-the-science-of-learning-teacher-experiences/ Greg Ashman Jennifer Buckingham Five from Five Why Jaydon Can't Read: A Forum on Fixing Literacy Kevin Knight Education Endowment Foundation 24 – Jessica Del Rio on solving illiteracy in Australia Daniel Willingham: Why don't students like school Hollingsworth and Ybarra: Explicit Direct Instruction Daisy Christodoulou: 7 Myths about Education E.D. Hirsch: Why knowledge matters David Diddau and Nick Rose: What Every Teacher Needs to Know About Psychology Zac Groshell: Progressively Incorrect Anna Stokke: Chalk and Talk Ollie Lovell: ERRR Podcast You can connect with: Twitter: @themetresgained Linkedin: Trisha Jha   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast About Trisha Jha Trisha Jha is a Research Fellow in the Education program, working on projects relating to the science of learning, improvement of initial teacher education and overall school quality. Prior to rejoining CIS, Trisha had roles as a secondary teacher, including through the Teach for Australia program, in state and independent schools in regional Victoria. She has also worked as a senior policy adviser to opposition leaders in Victoria. She holds a Masters of Teaching with a specialisation in Research from Deakin University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the Australian National University.  

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Mark Dowley (Associate Head – Staff Development at the Crowther Centre for Applied Educational Research) who has recently released the book, “The Classroom Management Handbook” that he co-authored with Ollie Lovell. In this chat, they unpack the book and how it's what Mark and Ollie wish they had when they started teaching. They also discuss ten important principles for classroom management, including the idea that behavior is a curriculum and the importance of mastering one's own behavior to influence others. The conversation also explores the use of scripts and tools to support effective behavior management. Resources mentioned: https://classroommanagementhandbook.com/ Bill Rogers - Know the fair rules Mastery Schools Australia Marsden Road PS Tom Bennett Michael Fullan - Six Secrets of Change    You can connect with Mark: Twitter: @coachdowley Linkedin Website: classroommanagementhandbook.com   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Rebecca Birch, a teacher of English and the Director of Research and Practice at a top 50 independent school in Sydney, Australia. She shares her journey from a career in fashion and advertising to becoming an English teacher. Rebecca emphasises the importance of evidence-based practice and the need for teachers to be sceptical and critical of educational trends. She also highlights the challenges of implementing explicit instruction and the need for standardised teacher preparation programs. Rebecca calls for a clear hierarchy of importance within teacher standards and the role of teacher preparation in reinforcing those standards. The conversation also touches on strategies for schools to drive improvement without waiting for systemic changes. Resources mentioned: Reimagining Teacher Professionalism. Why standards must be part of ITE reform Knowledge Society - Elena Douglas Trisha Jha What is the Science of Learning? https://www.cis.org.au/publication/what-is-the-science-of-learning/ Implementing the Science of Learning: Teacher experiences https://www.cis.org.au/publication/implementing-the-science-of-learning-teacher-experiences/ Strong Beginnings: Report of the Teacher Education Expert Panel Andrew Martin Kate Jones ResearchEd Alex Quigley: https://www.theconfidentteacher.com/ Anita Archer Hollingsworth and Ybarra - Explicit Direct Instruction You can connect with Rebecca: Twitter: @msrebeccabirch Linkedin: @rebeccabirch Website: https://rebeccabirch.au/ Substack: https://rebeccabirch.substack.com/ You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast About Rebecca Birch Rebecca Birch is a teacher of English and the Director of Research and Practice at a top 50 independent school in Sydney, Australia. She worked as a learning support officer in diverse settings while she undertook her teacher training after a successful career in advertising and fashion. Rebecca has provided consultation and content services for Ochre Education and Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn, and has appeared on panels for ResearchED and the Gonski Institute for Education. Her current research interest is the link between explicit instruction and student wellbeing. She writes for publication and through her newsletter (rebeccabirch.substack.com/).

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Tom Bennett, the Director and founder of researchED and school behaviour advisor to the UK government. He shares his journey from running nightclubs to becoming an influential figure in the education sector and we find out how teaching saved him. Bennett delves into the challenges he faced as a teacher, how he got into writing about behaviour, and his eventual role as the UK's Department for Education School Behavior Advisor. He highlights the integral role of setting clear behavioural expectations and embedding routines in creating a conducive learning environment. Tom also discusses the creation and implementation of a behaviour curriculum and the origins of researchED.    Resources mentioned: Tom Bennett - Running the Room: The Teacher's Guide to Behaviour Greg Ashman Daisy Christodolou: Seven Myths about Education Daniel T. Willingham: Why Don't Students Like School? Bill Rogers   You can connect with Tom: Twitter: @tombennett71 Website: https://tombennetttraining.co.uk/ Substack: https://bennettt.substack.com/   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast, Brendan Lee speaks with Sarah Powell. Sarah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She has pretty much dedicated her whole career to researching word problems in maths. She has also contributed to a couple of papers that have recently been released for the Centre for Independent Studies and we touch on those as well.    However, the main focus is Word Problems and we go through everything from Attack Strategies, to the dangers of using keywords and delve into the world of schema instruction. If you care about helping your students improve their ability to solve word problems, then this episode is for you.  Resources mentioned: Lynn Fuchs Sarah Powell , Elizabeth M. Hughes, Corey Peltier: Myths That Undermine Maths Teaching Sarah Powell , Sarah King , Sarah Benz: Maths Practices You Can Count On: Five Research-Validated Practices in Mathematics https://www.piratemathequationquest.com/ Powell, S. R., Namkung, J. M., & Lin, X. (2022). An investigation of using keywords to solve word problems. The Elementary School Journal, 122(3), 452-473. Powell, S. R., & Fuchs, L. S. (2018). Effective word-problem instruction: Using schemas to facilitate mathematical reasoning. Teaching exceptional children, 51(1), 31-42. Free word-problem intervention is here: https://www.piratemathequationquest.com/ Here's a free math intervention course Sarah developed: https://intensiveintervention.org/training/course-content/intensive-intervention-mathematics And free teacher materials can be found here: https://mathspiral.com/ You can connect with Sarah: Twitter: @sarahpowellphd email: srpowell@utexas.edu Website: http://www.sarahpowellphd.com/   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast   About Associate Professor Sarah Powell Sarah R. Powell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests include developing and testing interventions for students with mathematics difficulties, with a special emphasis on peer tutoring, word-problem solving, mathematics writing, and the symbols and vocabulary within mathematics. She was awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in 2019.

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Nathaniel Swain. He currently works at La Trobe University as a Senior Lecturer, Learning Sciences and Learner Engagement and the Director of Undergraduate Academic Programs. He is also the founder of Think Forward Educators. Nathaniel first appeared on the Knowledge for Teachers podcast in episode 20 and unpacked some of the FAQ about the science of learning. This time they delve into the messy world of teaching writing. He explains how writing is a complex skill and provides practical strategies for sequencing the teaching of grammar and integrating writing into the curriculum. Resources mentioned: Wexler and Hochman - The Writing Revolution William Van Cleave - Writing Matters Think Forward Educators Ochre Education La Trobe Short Courses: Masterclass: Developing Great Writing Skills - Once off - 19 March 2024 (live or asynchronous): https://shortcourses.latrobe.edu.au/masterclass-developing-great-writing-skills Improving Writing - The Science and Linguistics of Writing - Starting 16 April 2024 (live or asynchronous): https://shortcourses.latrobe.edu.au/improving-writing-the-science-and-linguistics-of-writing The Science of Teaching Writing - Starting 4 June 2024 (live or asynchronous): https://shortcourses.latrobe.edu.au/the-science-of-teaching-writing     You can connect with:Nathaniel Twitter: @NathanielRSwain Facebook Linkedin Website: www.nathanielswain.com        You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Jenny Donovan, CEO of the Australian Education Research Organisation. Jenny has led some of the heaviest hitting bits of research in Australia. In her current role with AERO and previous one with NSW Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation, Jenny has been behind the teams that brought cognitive load theory to prominence and highlighted the lack of evidence behind programs like Reading Recovery and Language Learning & Literacy or L3 as it is more commonly known.   Throughout this interview, she discusses her journey into education research and the importance of evidence-based practice. Jenny emphasises the importance of areas such as explicit instruction, classroom management, teacher training, standardised testing like NAPLAN, and accountability in educational practices. It also touches on controversial topics such as fads in education and how to spot and avoid them. Resources mentioned: AERO: Teaching for how students learn: A model of learning and teaching AERO: Engaged classrooms through effective classroom management NSW CESE: Cognitive load theory: Research that teachers really need to understand NSW CESE: Reading Recovery: a sector-wide analysis NSW CESE: Language, Learning & Literacy (L3) Review Project Follow Through You can connect with: Jenny  Twitter: @JennyDonovan2 Linkedin AERO   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

In this conversation, Brendan Lee speaks with James Dobson, an experienced teacher who has been expertly applying the art and science of learning when teaching students in their first year of school (Kindergarten/Prep/Reception/Foundation). He discusses the importance of evidence-based practice, the use of Direct Instruction programs, and the challenges and rewards of teaching young children. James shares insights on maintaining sanity in the classroom while balancing work and personal life. We also delve into James' weekly timetable, looking at phonemic awareness, phonics, handwriting, writing and mathematics. He really gets into the nitty-gritty of what his lessons look like day-to-day and how they progress throughout the year. Resources mentioned: Siegfried Engelmann Story Champs Heggerty's phonemic awareness program Little Learner's Love Literacy Core Knowledge Ochre Grammar Project Number blocks Direct Instruction Mathematics by Marcy Stein Doug Lemov's Teach Like a Champion Shaping Minds Christopher SUch's The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading Sharing Best Practice ResearchEd   You can connect with James: Twitter: @jdtdobson Instagram: @mr_j_dobson Website: layingthefoundations.weebly.com/  You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast About James Dobson James Dobson is a Foundation teacher and Learning Specialist at Campbells Creek Primary School including Guildford Campus in central Victoria. James has worked with students from a diverse range of backgrounds in Victoria and the Northern Territory. During his time in the NT, he implemented a range of Direct Instruction programs and became an accredited DI trainer. He was a finalist for the Outstanding Primary Teacher award as a part of the 2022 Victorian Education Excellence Awards. James is passionate about ensuring that all students receive a quality education. This begins by laying a solid foundation. 

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Ray Boyd, the Foundation Principal of Dayton Primary School. Throughout the interview he shares his journey into education leadership and the pedagogic shift he led at his previous school West Beechboro P.S. He reflects on the mistakes made and lessons learned during his time there and discusses the surprises and challenges of starting a new school.  Dr. Boyd also explains the vision and mission of Dayton Primary School and how he communicates it to the community. Dr. Boyd underscores the vital role of fostering success and creating robust support systems within schools. He stresses intentional communication with parents and the cultivation of a positive school culture. Ray delves into strategies for nurturing staff well-being, employing tools like playbooks and coaching. He highlights the importance of revisiting priorities and setting precise goals for professional development. As the discussion concludes, Ray provides valuable tips for a strong start to the school year and recommends resources such as cognitive load theory and educational research books.  Listen to this episode for profound insights and guidance tailored for school leaders. Resources mentioned: James Nottingham Luke George Rachael Lehr Steph Le Lievre (features on S01E02 Of the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast) James Clear - Atomic Habits Greg Sullivan John Fleming ED Hirsch David Wanstall Lorraine Hammond Ken Rowe John Hollingsworth Joe Ybarra Louisa Moats Simon Sinek Spelling Mastery Peter DeWitt John Hattie Joel Birch Seth Godin - Song of Significance Jim Knight You can connect with Ray: Twitter: @RayBoyd007 Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/rayboyd007/ You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast   About Dr. Ray Boyd Dr Ray Boyd, DipT., MSL., Ed.D.. FACELWA., FACEL is the foundation principal of Dayton Primary School. Prior to this he led a school that achieved remarkable improvement, resulting in his team mentoring WA school personnel as a part of the Centre for Excellence in Literacy initiative. Ray's world is dominated by the need to improve teaching and learning in schools, having done considerable work with state and interstate schools in developing highly effective teaching models alongside their leadership teams. Prior to his career as a school leader, Ray competed at an international level, representing Australia at the World Cross Country Championship, in the marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Athens, and was a member of the Australian Team that won the International Ekiden Relay Championships in 1995.

Brendan Lee provides his key takeaways from the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast for 2023. This year he spoke to people such as Tom Sherrington, Daisy Christodoulou, Christopher Such and many more. Find out what he took away from these conversations. He has split this episode into three sections: Science of reading Science of maths Implementing the science of learning  

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Corey Peltier who is an Assistant Professor of Special Education in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Oklahoma. He also contributes to The Science of Math movement that is focused on disseminating research-informed recommendations to enhance math instruction and outcomes for students and this is the area that is unpacked in this episode.  In this conversation, they look at some of the points from the paper, Myths That Undermine Maths Teaching that he co-authored with Sarah Powell and Elizabeth M. Hughes. He also explains how teachers can use the Instructional Hierarchy to improve student performance, why curriculum-based measurements are useful, how we can build math fact fluency and much more.   Resources mentioned: Sarah Powell Amanda VanderHeyden Robin Codding Journal of Behavioral Education The ABCs of CBM by Michelle K. Hosp, John L. Hosp, and Kenneth W. Howell. Brian Poncy - https://brianponcy.wixsite.com/mind Doug and Lynn Fuchs Pirate Math - https://www.piratemathequationquest.com/ Self-Regulate Strategy Development National Center on Intensive Intervention - https://intensiveintervention.org/ Journal of Behavioral Education Special Edition on Instructional Hierarchy - https://www.jstor.org/stable/i40086112 Benjamin Solomon and Brian Poncy, A review of common rates of improvement when implementing whole-number operation math interventions: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2020-70602-005 You can connect with Corey: Twitter: @CoreyJPeltier Website: coreypeltier.substack.com/   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Tim McDonald who is currently the CEO of YMCA WA and previously led Catholic Education WA, the Minderoo Foundation and was the Education Lead for Knowledge Society. Recently, he wrote a paper for the Centre for Independent Studies titled: Teaching Behaviour: How Classroom Conduct Can Unlock Better Learning. Throughout this conversation, he touches on a lot of the key points from the report and talks about what schools can do to build a behaviour curriculum. He also answers some of the tough questions on things such as phones in schools, exclusions and behaviour expectations. Resources mentioned: Teaching Behaviour: How Classroom Conduct Can Unlock Better Learning Classroom Management: Engaging students in learning Tom Bennett, Running the Room Anita Archer Urie Bronfenbrenner Doug Lemov Classroom Management Classroom Management  You can connect with: Twitter: @DrTimMcDonald1 Linkedin Website: www.classroommastery.com.au/   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

In the latest episode of CoinGeek Conversations, Jack Pitts, founder of Slictionary, Brendan Lee, founder of Elas Digital and CoinGeek's Charles Miller delve into Zeke Faux's new book, Number Go Up. Faux, a journalist from Bloomberg Businessweek, takes readers on a journey through the crypto world, focusing on characters like Sam Bankman-Fried of FTX, the cultural phenomenon of Bored Apes, and the mysteries of Tether's $68 billion valuation.  The book's format, a first-person narrative, fascinated Jack, who said he enjoyed the informal style. Faux's approach reflected the author's personal experience as he became a character in the story. Brendan found the storytelling engaging, describing it as an adventure that kept him hooked: “the author managed to get into the offices of several of these really high flying crypto executives. And I mean, it kind of reads like a bit of an adventure.” Charles discussed the evolution of Faux's perspective from a seemingly innocent article about Sam Bankman-Fried to a more critical stance, especially regarding FTX's legitimacy. The conversation touched on the author's initial portrayal of FTX as a “thought experiment”, later questioning its potential scam-like nature.  A discussion on Tether's central role in the crypto world surfaced, with Brendan raising concerns about Tether's backing and its potential impact on the overall economy. He emphasized that Tether's $68 billion valuation should have corresponding funds in a bank account. They discussed the suspicions surrounding Tether's operations, with concerns about its actual reserves and its role in market manipulation. “I suspect and a lot of people in the BSV community as well, that Tether, there's not much money there at all,” Brendan asserted.  Jack meanwhile argued that regulators should focus on auditing the trading practices of platforms like Binance and Bitfinex rather than questioning Tether's reserves. “What they need to audit is not what's backing the treasure chest. They need to audit how the treasure chest was obtained, which means they need an audit of Binance. They need an audit of Bitfinex and an audit of Tether to find out what trades were being made, how they were being made, and what dirty people they were trading with, and how they were manipulating prices to basically make themselves all that money.”   The conversation turned to the NFT craze, with Jack criticizing the quality of the digital assets. “I think the funniest thing about the NFT craze is the levels of ideocracy behind it. So first of all, the pictures themselves aren't even on the Ethereum blockchain. And yet the funny thing about these NFTs is they have to be really low 1980s quality pictures.”  Brendan brought up the exploitative nature of some artists profiting from NFTs. “I was reading about these people who were creating NFTs and they were paying the artists, like $10 to create all of this material and then going and making $10 million from selling them. It's not just lazy, but it's exploitative.” They proceeded to discuss a section of Faux's book, which delves into the bizarre world of Bored Apes and how Faux risked $20,000 of his own money to purchase an Ape, with the goal of gaining access to an exclusive party and later selling the digital asset. The Bored Ape phenomenon represents the broader NFT craze, as discussed by the participants. They critiqued the low-quality, pixelated images of these digital assets. “I find the whole Bored Ape kind of hype cycle which I think really has largely ended now seems to be one of the strangest things that's happened in crypto,” Brendan noted.  A significant part of the book explor

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Jessica Colleu Terradas the Senior Officer Teaching and Learning Literacy and Instructional Coach in Canberra and Goulburn Catholic Education. In 2022, she travelled to the USA, England and France where she met with leading experts to investigate effective literacy screening and instructional practices to support older struggling readers as part of her Churchill Fellowship. She details some of the findings from her report in this chat.   She speaks about her amazing experience meeting people like Anita Archer and Stanislas Dehaene and goes through some case studies of schools that have implemented a Multi-Tiered System of Support framework effectively. Resources mentioned: Jessica Colleu Terradas Churchill Fellowship: To identify effective language and literacy screening and intervention practices for at-risk students Anita Archer Stanislas Dehaene - How We Learn 2 reports on better supporting students who enter secondary school with gaps in their foundational literacy and numeracy skills and guide about MTSS, published/funded by AERO in partnership with Monash Uni: https://www.edresearch.edu.au/resources/supporting-secondary-students-lacking-foundational-literacy-and-numeracy-skills-research-summaryEEF Diane and James Murphy's book ‘Thinking Reading: what every secondary teacher need to know about reading' https://www.amazon.com.au/Thinking-Reading-Every-Secondary-Teacher/dp/1911382683 Improving literacy in secondary schools, by the Education Endowment Foundation: https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/guidance-reports/literacy-ks3-ks4 The national Institute for Direct Instruction (official website): https://www.nifdi.org/ The Theory of Instruction: applications and strategies (1982 Ed.) by Engelmann & Carnine: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Doug-Carnine/publication/303721842_Theory_of_Instruction_Principles_and_Applications/links/574f661a08aef199238ef8b6/Theory-of-Instruction-Principles-and-Applications.pdf (download a revised copy) . Order a copy: https://www.amazon.com.au/Theory-Instruction-Applications-Siegfried-Engelmann/dp/1880183803 Podcast: the Science of Reading platform with Susan Lambert https://amplify.com/science-of-reading-the-podcast/   You can connect with Jess: Twitter: @JessicaColleu LinkedIn: @jessicacolleu/   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Jessica Del Rio the government and public finance lead at Equity Economics. She has recently been involved in a couple of major reports that have highlighted the poor literacy standards across Australia.  Raising the grade: How schools in the Australian Capital Territory can lift literacy outcomes for students and the economy, written for the ACT Alliance for Evidence-Based Education and funded by the Snow Foundation  Saving Money by Spending: Solving Illiteracy in Australia, commissioned by Code Read Dyslexia Network Australia In this conversation, Jess will tell us how bleak our current situation is, what needs to be done, what will happen if changes aren't made and go through some examples of who is doing this well. Resources mentioned: Rowe, K., & National Inquiry into the Teaching of Literacy (Australia). (2005). Teaching Reading: Report and Recommendations. Department of Education, Science and Training. https://research.acer.edu.au/tll_misc/5 Knowledge for Teachers Podcast 14 – Ross Fox on how Catalyst is transforming lives through learning (Catalyst Part 1) 15 – Patrick Ellis on considerations for change (Catalyst Part 2) 16 – St Bernard's P.S. Transformational Change Through Catalyst (Catalyst Part 3) Nancy Young Code READ Dyslexia Network Fogarty Foundation Catalyst Think Forward Educators Sharing Best Practice Australian PISA reports and data files Grattan Institute: Widening gaps: what NAPLAN tells us about student progress Melissa and Lori Love Literacy Podcast - Ep. 100 Trauma and Reading with Dr. Steven Dykstra   You can connect with Jess: Linkedin You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Bruno Reddy CEO of Maths Circle (Times Tables Rockstars and Numbots). He is the former head of Mathematics at King Solomon Academy and one of the pioneers of mathematics mastery, as we know it today. As you will hear, he is hugely passionate about mathematics and has thought long and hard about what needs to be done to teach it effectively. Some of the things that are just starting to become common practice now, like retrieval practice, spaced practice and variation theory, are things that he was talking about 10 years ago.    Resources mentioned: King Solomon Academy Doug Lemov - Teach Like a Champion Kris Bolton Brendan Lee - 5 Key Principles for Teaching Primary Mathematics Effectively Brendan Lee - A Systematic and Structured Approach to Teaching Primary Mathematics (Part 1) Alex Blanksby - Five Ways to use Worked Examples The ResearchED guide to explicit and direct instruction - Adam Boxer John Mason and Anne Watson - Thinkers Episode 18 – Kevin and Robyn Wheldall on Effective Instruction in Reading Knowledge Society CogLearn Think Forward Educations: Sarah Powell - Maths Intervention Dan Meyer   You can connect with Bruno: Twitter: @BrunoReddyMaths   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

Darren Kellenschwiler's long BSV history runs from the tumultuous days of the BCH-BSV split to his current role as a technical lead at the BSV Blockchain Association.On this week's CoinGeek Conversations, Darren takes a trip down memory lane with Charles Miller, recalling the end of 2018 when he hosted Bitcoin meet-ups in London. It was during this period that the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Bitcoin SV (BSV) split occurred, resulting in heated debates and ideological divisions within the community. Darren recalled the atmosphere, when "everything was a little tumultuous, and people were taking different ideological stances. There were very strong arguments - over a beer! That's the sort of atmosphere at that time. It was the hash wars era." Darren was on the Bitcoin SV side of the divide, firmly believing in Dr Craig Wright as the inventor of Bitcoin. As he explained, "I had made my mind up years before that this chap, Dr Wright is the inventor of Bitcoin. So I didn't really waste my time with the crowd that were somehow rebelling against him." As Bitcoin SV emerged, Darren took “a leap of faith” despite the ongoing debates about Dr Craig Wright. As he says, “there wasn't a lot of public detail with respect to the evidence for Dr Craig Wright having invented Bitcoin." This period also marked the birth of the "Bitcoin protocol is set in stone" campaign. One of Darren's notable contributions to the BSV community was Baemail, an email application integrated with micropayments. He explained his motivation behind it: "I don't like spam. I hate reading emails that are not relevant to me. So I thought, attach some value to it. We'll create ‘inbox economics', where the highest in the inbox is the person who paid you the most for you to read it." While Baemail gained quick adoption within the BSV community, it faced challenges in achieving widespread usage due to limitations in BSV wallet adoption. Darren's journey continued when he met Brendan Lee from ELAS Digital at a conference in London. Brendan bought Baemail and hired Darren, making him a co-founder of the company. Together, they delved into building Metanet applications and experimenting with hosting entire websites on the Metanet, a concept that was both groundbreaking and esoteric at the time. Today, Darren serves as the technical lead of the utilization value stream at the BSV Blockchain Association. He described his role as multifaceted, involving contributions to various aspects of the BSV ecosystem. He also emphasized the Association's responsibility to ensure that the user experience and businesses built on BSV remain intact and thrive. Darren also highlighted his passion for tackling complex challenges and his role in documenting, analyzing, and improving wallet architectures within the BSV ecosystem. He mentioned the importance of effective communication and collaboration with developers, including discussions with Dr Craig Wright, to advance the ecosystem's growth and development. Darren Kellenschwiler's journey in the Bitcoin SV ecosystem exemplifies the resilience and dedication of individuals committed to the vision of a stable, scalable, and innovative blockchain. As Bitcoin SV continues to evolve, Darren and others like him play a pivotal role in shaping its future.  

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Emma Turner. She is an experienced school leader, author and co-host of the Mind the Gap podcast with Tom Sherrington. In this conversation, we dig into her recent books:  Simplicitus: The interconnected primary curriculum and effective subject leadership Simplicitus Altius: Leading the interconnected primary curriculum Initium (released 29 Sep): Cognitive science and research-informed primary practice Her ability to describe what teachers need to know about curriculum development will leave you scribbling down notes throughout the episode. She also touches on what school leaders need to consider, cognitive science through the lens of a primary teacher and much more! Resources mentioned: Be More Toddler Let's Talk about Flex Jennifer Gonzalez: Find Your Marigold: The One Essential Rule for New Teachers The Magic Weaving Business by Sir John Jones The Behaviour Manual and They Don't Behave For Me by Sam Strickland The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading by Christopher Such Thinking Deeply About Primary Mathematics by Kieran Mackle Teaching for Mastery by Mark Mccourt   You can connect with Emma: Twitter: @Emma_Turner75   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

Listen to this live coaching workshop on implementing the science of learning with Dr. Nathaniel Swain and Brendan Lee. In this session, you will hear from real teachers discussing their real-world challenges in implementing the science of learning. Dr Nathaniel Swain and Brendan Lee then guide the teachers and school leaders through some possible solutions, taking an evidence-informed approach.    First, you hear from Ainsley from Mary Mede Catholic College in Victoria who has started to implement a number of evidence-supported strategies and programs but has hit a bit of a plateau. Then you will hear from Sarah and Iona from St. Andrews in Cairns who are right at the start of their science of learning journey.   You can connect with Nathaniel: Twitter: @NathanielRSwain Website: https://www.nathanielswain.com/   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

Today I have the pleasure of sharing a conversation that I had with the brilliant Brendan Lee. Brendan is a school leader, researcher and podcaster from Sydney NSW. After  After almost 10 years as a high school teacher, he left the profession and opened up a cafe. While that time in his life taught him a lot about running a business it also left him with a sense that he had unfinished business in education. Since returning to teaching, he has a fresh sense of purpose, passion and a commitment to supporting as many educators as possible in becoming more evidence-informed so that they can apply it to their teaching. He runs a great website called Learning with Mr Lee and a podcast called the Knowledge for Teachers podcast.  I hope that you get as much out of this discussion as I did.     

In this conversation, Brendan Lee chats with David Morkunas and they touch on a range of topics including why he thinks so many teachers have such a negative attitude towards teaching maths, what the key elements of his maths lessons are and how to teach mixed-ability classes.    Resources mentioned: Explicit Direct Instruction  Sigfried Englemann Kirschner, Sweller and Clark Hochman and Wexler's The Writing Revolution  George Booker - Teaching Primary Mathematics Times Tables Rockstars New Waves Mental Maths Dr. Stephen Norton - https://mathematicseducation.vhx.tv/   You can connect with Dave through: Twitter: @DaveMorkunas Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMork   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Emeritus Professor Kevin Wheldall and Dr. Robyn Wheldall. They've achieved so much throughout their careers including co-founding MultiLit, a leading provider of effective literacy instruction. In this chat, they describe their journeys and how MultiLit came about. They also speak about their recently published book - Effective Instruction in Reading and Spelling. Resources mentioned: Book: Effective Instruction in Reading and Spelling MultiLit Nomanis NSW CESE MUSEC Dr. Coral Kemp  Dr. Mark Carter Dr. Alison Madelaine Dr Jennifer Buckingham Short-Changed: Preparation to teach reading in initial teacher education Alison McMurtrie Linnea Ehri Think Forward Educators Five from Five   You can connect with Kevin: Twitter: @KevinWheldall Website: http://www.kevinwheldall.com/ Email: kevin.wheldall@pecas.com.au   You can connect with Robyn: Twitter: @RWheldall   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

This is the second of a three-part series that focuses on the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn. Across the three episodes, Brendan Lee will delve into Catalyst, the term used that encompasses the system's approach to teaching and learning across the system.   In the previous episode, Brendan spoke with Ross Fox, the Director, and he gave an inspiring recap of how Catalyst was initiated and the vision behind it. In this chat with Patrick Ellis, the Education Lead for Catalyst, you will hear in detail about the implementation process, the challenges they have faced, and what they have learned from it.   Resources mentioned: Catalyst COG Learn Shaping Minds Teach Well How Learning Happens - Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick   You can connect with Patrick: Twitter: @ellis_patrick Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/patellis1/   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

This is the first of a three-part series that is focused on the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn. Across the 3 episodes, Brendan Lee will delve into how they have changed their approach to teaching and learning across the system under the banner of Catalyst.  For this episode, Brendan chats with Ross Fox the Director of the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn. He is the visionary behind Catalyst and you will hear about his journey. He will also discuss the process that he and his team have gone through in implementing Catalyst across 56 schools.   Resources mentioned: https://catalyst.cg.catholic.edu.au/ Deans for Impact - The science of learning Ochre Education Spelling Mastery Knowledge Society E.D. Hirsch Jr - Why Knowledge Matters Cognitive Load Theory https://www.ollielovell.com/errr/lorrainehammond/   You can connect with Ross: Twitter: @Rossefox   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, Brendan Lee chats with Jordan O'Sullivan from Shaping Minds. Together with Jared Bussell and now Brooke Wardana, they have been supporting teachers in implementing the science of learning in the classroom through practical professional learning combined with lesson demonstrations. For this podcast, Jordan goes through the simple memory model, the process of building a mathematics curriculum, delivering effective PL and much much more.   Resources mentioned: Willingham's Simple Memory Model (Article by Tom Sherrington and graphic by Oliver Caviglioli) Fred Jones - Tools for Teaching Ybarra and Hollingsworth's Explicit Direct Instruction  Archer and Hughes - Explicit Instruction Guskey, Thomas. (2002). Professional Development and Teacher Change. Teachers and Teaching. 8. 381-391. 10.1080/135406002100000512 Sarah Cottingham - https://overpractised.wordpress.com/ Craig Barton - How I wish I'd taught maths Kirschner, P. A., Sweller, J., & Clark, R. E. (2006). Why minimal guidance during instruction does not work: An analysis of the failure of constructivist, discovery, problem-based, experiential, and inquiry-based teaching. Educational psychologist, 41(2), 75-86. Ollie Lovell - Cognitive Load Theory in Action   You can connect with: Twitter: @ShapingmindsAus Facebook: @ShapingMindsAustralia/ Website: https://shapingminds.com.au/   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

This is the second episode of the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast, which focuses on Marsden Road Public School. In the previous chat, Brendan Lee spoke with Marsden Road's Principal, Manisha Gazula. Her story has inspired thousands of educators around the world. In this conversation, you will hear from Deputy Principal, Troy Verey. He is a highly respected educator in his own right and is also a shining example of Manisha's ability to support the development of her staff. Throughout the conversation, Troy details the Core Program and describes what it looks like in the classroom.   Resources mentioned: www.training247.com.au/ Get Reading Right Pr1ME Maths Doug Lemov John Sweller Daniel Willingham's Why Don't Students Like School Rosenshine's Principles Ybarra and Hollingsworth's Explicit Direct Instruction Lorraine Hammond Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) Castles, A., Rastle, K., & Nation, K. (2018). Ending the reading wars: Reading acquisition from novice to expert. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 19(1), 5-51.   You can connect with Troy: Twitter: @TVtheTeacher    You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

Antler tissue is the fastest growing animal tissue on the planet. It grows faster than a human embryo, faster even than a cluster of cancer cells. On a hot summer day, some antlers can grow as much as one inch per day! And buried inside them is a cocktail of nutrients that both animals and humans are itching to get their paws on.In summary: Antlers are freaking amazing. So in this episode of Outside/In, we've invented a new segment just to highlight them. We're calling it Holy Scat! and it's our way of exploring all the things about the natural world that make us totally geek out. For our inaugural adventure, we learn about how antlers grow so fast, meet a collector who covers hundreds of miles searching for them, AND find out why scientists hope antlers could unlock new treatments for osteoporosis. Plus, we'll tell you a whole herd of awesome deer factoids, and answer the eternal question: are Santa's reindeer males or females? Featuring Henry Ahern, Will Staats, Brendan Lee, and Tomas Landete-Castillejos. Special thanks to Chris Martin and Dave Anderson of Something Wild, who inspired this episode!SUPPORTOutside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustaining member of Outside/In. Subscribe to our free newsletter.Follow Outside/In on Instagram and TwitterJoin our private podcast discussion group on Facebook LINKSCheck out the episode of the NHPR podcast Something Wild that inspired this story!Stanford scientists identified genes behind rapid antler growth. Read more here. Watch a video describing the research on glioblastoma cells.Good footage of an antler shoving match. Graphic Video Warning! If you want to see what an emergency velvet antler amputation looks like, here you go. Reporting on MMA Fighter George Sullivan's one year suspension for the use of Velvet Antler supplementsIs the Coronavirus in Your Backyard? A New York Times report on coronavirus in animal populations (and especially, in deer)An article from Smithsonian detailing what may be the first case of coronavirus to spread from a deer to a humanCREDITSProduced and researched by Jessica Hunt and Taylor QuimbyExecutive producer: Rebecca LavoieEdited by Taylor Quimby and Rebecca LavoieMixed by Taylor QuimbyAdditional editing: Felix Poon and Nate HegyiSpecial Thanks to Cindy Downing and David HewittTheme: Breakmaster CylinderAdditional music by Arthur Benson and Claude Signet