Knowledge for Teachers

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 Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

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 Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

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 Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

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

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

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Nathaniel Swain. He is currently a Senior Lecturer, Learning Sciences and Learner Engagement at La Trobe University and has also been a speech-language pathologist, teacher and is the founder of Think Forward Educators. In this conversation, Nathaniel plays the teacher version of Dolly Doctor and addresses some of the most sought-after questions in education and provides a number of practical, ready-to-use examples of how to implement the science of learning. Become a patreon for the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast! patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast Resources mentioned: https://thinkforwardeducators.org/ Shane Pearson Phormes.com Core Knowledge Read to Learn Anita Archer Ybarra and Hollingsworth’s Explicit Direct Instruction Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction Wexler and Hochman’s The Writing Revolution William Van Cleave ED Hirsch Sweller’s Cognitive Load Theory Greg Ashman’s Filling the Pail blog You can connect with Nathaniel: Twitter: @NathanielRSwain Website: https://www.nathanielswain.com/ You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

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: [email protected] You can connect with Robyn: Twitter: @RWheldall You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

In this episode, I chat with Christopher Such. He is the author of, “The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading” and an experienced teacher, school leader and educational consultant. In our conversation, Chris touches on teacher workload, professional development and he goes through the thought behind his book and how his thinking has developed since its release. We then take a deep dive into teaching reading fluency and look at what it is, common misconceptions that teachers have and what it looks like across different year levels. After that, we somehow manage to fit in an overview of comprehension! This episode is not to be missed! Resources mentioned: Kathy Rastle: https://www.rastlelab.com/ EPS mid-career prize lecture 2017: Writing systems, reading, and language Reid Smith, Pamela Snow, Tanya Serry & Lorraine Hammond (2021) The Role of Background Knowledge in Reading Comprehension: A Critical Review, Reading Psychology, 42:3, 214-240, DOI: 10.1080/02702711.2021.1888348 Chris’ free curriculum resources: https://primarycolour.home.blog/category/free-resources/ Debbie Hepplewhite’s Phonics International: https://phonicsinternational.com/ Lynn Stone 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. https://doi.org/10.1177/1529100618772271 MultiLit: https://multilit.com/ The Science of Reading: A Handbook, 2nd Edition John Walker - Sounds-write You can connect with Chris: Twitter: @Suchmo83 Website: https://primarycolour.home.blog/ You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

This is the final instalment of the three-part series that has focused on the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn. Across the 3 episodes, I have delved into Catalyst which is the term used that encompasses their approach to teaching and learning across the system. In the first part (Episode 14), Ross Fox, the Director described how and why Catalyst came about. Then (Episode 15), Education Lead, Patrick Ellis went into detail about the implementation process. Today, you will hear about how the messages from Catalyst are being translated into the classroom. Throughout the episode, Johanna Wain (Principal), Jennifer Smith (Coordinator) and Rebecca Brady (Teacher( describe St Bernard’s Primary School's transformation, what they have done to support staff in the change journey and how they have benefited from Catalyst. Resources mentioned: Teach Well EDI Lorraine Hammond Brooke Wardana Let’s Decode Ochre Think Forward Educators RSiS FB group ERRR Podcast Bringing Words to Life - Beck, McKeown and Kucan Dataworks

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

In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast, Brendan Lee had the opportunity of visiting Marsden Road Public School and then speaking to the Principal, Manisha Gazula. Marsden Road has recently featured in a number of reports from the Grattan Institute on role-model schools from around the country. This is the first of a two part series on the school. In the next episode, you will hear from Deputy Principal Troy Verey. Manisha’s leadership style has been compared to Katherine Birbilsingh from Michaela Community School in the UK. However, in this conversation you will hear how Manisha’s clear vision, high expectations and relentless care have turned the schools results and culture around. Manisha also details their behaviour curriculum called The Marsden Way and their whole school curriculum - the Core Program. Resources mentioned: Joanne Dooner - www.training247.com.au/ Dan Willingham Mark Seidenberg The Grattan Institute - Jordana Hunter and Amy Haywood How to implement a whole-school curriculum approach Ending the lesson lottery: How to improve curriculum planning in schools You can connect with Manisha: Twitter: @manisha_gazula You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast, Brendan Lee speaks to Kieran Mackle. Kieran is a primary mathematics specialist teacher from the UK, an author and is currently working with Complete Maths. He is also the host of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, a podcast that should be on your playlist, and this episode is actually the second part of our conversation. In the first part, Kieran quizzes me for his podcast. However, in this episode you will get an in-depth look at how deeply Kieran has thought about primary mathematics. We look at a number of topics including: Concrete, context, pictorial, abstract, language Threshold concepts Depth and Challenge Storytelling Word problems In this episode, Kieran also analyses the lesson structure that I recently proposed. Resources mentioned: Christopher Such Neil Almond www.thinkingdeeply.info/threshold-concepts Jonathan Hall - mathsbot.com Gareth Metcalfe - https://garethmetcalfe.wordpress.com/ Dan Willingham Nick Hart Part 1 of the conversation: Episode 120 Thinking Deeply about Primary Education - In search of the Science of Mathematics (Teaching) with Brendan Lee Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/thinking-deeply-about-primary-education/id1546748470?i=1000609050064 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6De7GSKd2DlEoTxUFI4w0m?si=1RmPR-P3S6aYE54CsV1aDQ&fbclid=IwAR0yZzIAvzTgDrP3aN8_myL-3ZLBDi6KpAmJBYEfrGii2ObTkr1ABqplfhY&nd=1 My original blog post on A Systematic and Structured Approach to Teaching Primary Mathematics: https://www.learnwithlee.net/a-systematic-and-structured-approach-to-teaching-primary-mathematics-part-1/ You can connect with Kieran: Twitter: @Kieran_M_Ed Website: thinkingdeeply.info You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast, Brendan Lee speaks to Karen Tzanetopoulos, a trained speech and language pathologist. Karen tells us about how she started working out of an office that was like a janitor’s closet to quietly do her own structured literacy with students and how her interest in math began while working in the public schools, as she observed that many of her students with language disorders also struggled to learn math and then she made a connection between the two. In this conversation, Karen goes through everything from the fundamentals that students need automaticity in, common misconceptions, the importance of language to maths, how to approach word problems and much much more. Resources mentioned: - How Children Learn Math The Science of Math Learning in Research and Practice (Nancy Krasa, Karen Tzanetopoulos, Colleen Maas) - sternmath.com You can connect with Karen: mathandlanguage.com Email: [email protected] You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast, Brendan Lee speaks to Dr. Rouzana Komesidou, a researcher who fell into implementation science after seeing the gap between research and practice in schools. In our conversation, she gives an overview of what things schools should consider before implementing something, how leaders can support the process and what things to avoid. Resources mentioned in this conversation: Dr. Tiffany Hogan Dr. James Mannion A Generic Implementation Framework for School-based Research and Practice: Pre-print: https://osf.io/6zpq7/ Toolkit: https://osf.io/mzb5d You can connect with Rouzana: Twitter: @rkomesidou Website: https://mosinian.com/ You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast, Brendan Lee speaks to former principal, Greg Clement. In this conversation, we find out how he transformed Clayton South Primary School from the worst school in the network to the second best within 12 months. Greg also speaks about how a speech pathologist set him on the science of reading pathway, how he got buy-in from staff and the community and we go through his three year Action Plan. Resources and people mentioned Greg Clement’s book - Transform: Achieving excellence through the science of reading Alison Clarke - What's wrong with predictable or repetitive texts Laura Sundqvist Toni Hatten-Roberts Emina Mclean David Morkunas Orton-Gillingham Approach Little Learners Love Literacy educeri.com You can connect with Greg: Twitter: @GregClement15 Website: https://principals-of-reading.com/ email: [email protected] You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast, Brendan Lee talks to curriculum expert Reid Smith, founder and co-CEO of Ochre Education and Head of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction at Ballarat Clarendon College. Reid’s done a lot of research around the importance of knowledge for comprehension and cognitive load theory. In this conversation, Reid talks about: - The importance of working in teams - What we need to consider when designing a knowledge-rich curriculum - Why teachers need to lose the idea that we need to do it all - The origin story of Ochre Education - The components involved with the makeup of Ochre lessons - He mentioned the quote from Richard Elmore “You learn to do the work, by doing the work, not by talking about the work.” and related it to the importance of actually analysing real lesson plans, rather than just asking general questions And much more! Resources mentioned in this conversation: Greg Ashman Core Knowledge Foundation Wiggins and McTighe Read2Learn Syntax Project (I spoke to Steph Le Lievre, one of the creators in Episode 2) Oak National Academy Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) This is Reid’s paper that was mentioned: Reid Smith, Pamela Snow, Tanya Serry & Lorraine Hammond (2021) The Role of Background Knowledge in Reading Comprehension: A Critical Review, Reading Psychology, 42:3, 214-240, DOI: 10.1080/02702711.2021.1888348 You can connect with Reid Twitter: @Smithre5 Website: ochre.org.au Nlog: notquitetabularasa.wordpress.com/ You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee

In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, Brendan Lee chats to Tom Sherrington about how Tom randomly found some Bill Rogers videos that were transformational for him. How he worked out the need to deliver precise professional learning for teachers and the common challenges that schools face. Tom also goes through how schools are using Teaching Walkthrus effectively. Resources mentioned in this conversation: Walkthrus.co.uk teacherhead.com teachingsprints.com.au Australian Walkthrus Workshop - Thursday 30th March Daniel Willingham’s Why don’t students like school Megan Sumeracki, Oliver Caviglioli, and Yana Weinstein: Understanding How We Learn Everything from Dylan Wiliam about Formative Assessment including he’s recent episode on Tom and Emma Turner’s podcast - Mind the Gap You can connect with Tom: Twitter: @teacherhead Website: https://teacherhead.com/ You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

In this wide-ranging conversation, Brendan Lee chats with Daisy Christodoulou and Jeanette Breen about all things to do with education. On the 10th anniversary of the 7 Myths about Education, he asks Daisy if there are any changes or additions she would make. She also talks about why rubrics give us an illusion of a shared language and the positive impact that AI could have on teacher workload. Jeanette Breen provides her story of why and how she has used Comparative Judgement at her school and the impact it has had. Resources mentioned: www.nomoremarking.com/ No More Marking Blog Article: Does spelling matter? You can connect with Daisy: Twitter: @daisychristo Website: https://daisychristodoulou.com/ You can connect with Jeanette: Twitter: @jettybe3 You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Lyn Stone. Lyn is an author, linguist and consultancy and tutoring practice, Lifelong Literacy. In this chat, she addresses a number of misconceptions about teaching literacy and provides loads of practical tips for teachers. You will find out how Lyn’s passion for literacy developed, why we can’t teach the English language like we have a transparent orthography and how reading and writing are not simple, but you can view them simply Resources mentioned: Dolores G. Hiskes - Reading Pathways: Simple Exercises to Improve Reading Fluency Ollie Lovell - Sweller’s Cognitive Load Theory in Action Ollie Lovell - Tools for Teachers Tom Bennett - Running the Room Lorraine Hammond Pamela Snow and Tanya Serry - SOLAR Lab www.etymonline.com/ You can connect with Lyn: Twitter @lifelonglit Website: lifelongliteracy.com/ You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

In this episode, Brendan Lee talks to Deputy Principal, Stephanie Le Lievre. She explains: - how the Reading Science in Schools FB group - that now has over 50,000 members, came about - why we need to "cut the fluff" - what a structured literacy block can look like for the pre-primary stage - what an evidence-informed approach looks like in the primary classroom - how she is using ChatGPT for fluency building! Some of the experts and resources mentioned: Professor Pamela Snow Professor Lorraine Hammond William Van Cleave Lyn Stone Dr. Nathaniel Swain The Writing Revolution https://www.readworks.org/ https://ufli.education.ufl.edu/foundations/toolbox/ https://www.phormes.com/ https://readingscienceinschools.squarespace.com/ https://thesyntaxproject2022.squarespace.com/ You can connect with Steph: Twitter @StephLeLievre_ You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net

Welcome to the Knowledge for Teachers podcast! I (Brendan Lee) decided to start up this podcast because rather selfishly there are a lot of areas I would like to have more knowledge in and people that I would really like to hear from, so I thought why not start up a podcast so that I can share these conversations with other educators. I’m also really interested in finding out what those active ingredients are in actually getting evidence informed practice happening in our classrooms. Very early on I knew that today’s guest, Dr. Russ Fox a former teacher and current lecturer in applied behaviour analysis at Monash University, was someone that I wanted to get on. I have had many deep and meaningful conversations with him previously about all things to do with education and he is truly across what effective teaching can be and how we can support teachers in implementing it. In this chat, Russ talks about: - why we need to address the learning environment - the need for teachers to use a safe sense of humour - Error correct using the 3 step process (you'll have to listen to find out what that is) - supporting students in building habits by using gradual release of responsibility - why we need to meet the needs of the community Some of the resources mentioned were: Tom Bennett's book - Running the Room Fox, R. A., Leif, E. S., Moore, D. W., Furlonger, B., Anderson, A., & Sharma, U. (2022). A systematic review of the facilitators and barriers to the sustained implementation of school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports. Education and Treatment of Children, 45(1), 105-126. You can connect with Russ: Twitter @RsslFx Email [email protected] You can connect with Brendan: Twitter: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net