Zach Groshell Classroom management, Education, Instructional coaching, Learning, Math, motivation, PD, Science of Learning, Teachers

When something matters, we make time for it

I'm often told that schools don't have time to focus on teaching and learning. The reality is they don’t make time. Instructional coaching doesn’t demand a ton of time—it takes just 20-30 minutes to deliver a sharp and purposeful feedback session around a single, granular action step. Done right, it not only improves instruction but … Continue reading When something matters, we make time for it

Zach Groshell Classroom management, Education, Inquiry, Interviews, Learning, motivation, Play, relationships, Research, Science of Learning, Student, Teachers

A Refreshing Case for Explicit Instruction

I was happy to see a fantastic and thorough review of my book, Just Tell Them, in the Learning & the Brain blog. This comes after I just presented at Learning & the Brain alongside folks like Doug Lemov, Haili Hughes and Dan Willingham (click those links for podcasts of mine that they each featured … Continue reading A Refreshing Case for Explicit Instruction

Zach Groshell Classroom management, Education, PD, Progressively Incorrect, Science of Learning, Student, Teachers

S4E25: Daisy Christodoulou on Assessment Practices and Challenges

Today, I am thrilled to host Daisy Christodoulou, an esteemed author and education expert renowned for her groundbreaking work on curriculum and assessment. Daisy's thought-provoking insights have reshaped the way educators approach teaching, and her books, including "Seven Myths About Education," have become essential reads in the field. In this episode, Daisy will delve into … Continue reading S4E25: Daisy Christodoulou on Assessment Practices and Challenges

Zach Groshell Classroom management, Education, PD, Progressively Incorrect, Science of Learning, Student, Teachers

S4E24: Randi Saulter and Ann Baum on DI in Special Education Settings

Today I am excited to be bringing you an episode of the DI podcast with Randi Saulter and Ann Baum. Randi and Ann are two passionate special education teachers who will take us through what Zig Engelmann called the “picky, picky” details of implementing DI in special education classrooms. This episode is chock full of … Continue reading S4E24: Randi Saulter and Ann Baum on DI in Special Education Settings

The Literacy View podcast are Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner with Zach Groshell
Zach Groshell Classroom management, Education, PD, Progressively Incorrect, Science of Learning, Student, Teachers

S4E23: Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner on “What’s Hot” in Literacy

Hi everyone, Zach Groshell here. Avid readers of my website will know that I was recently on a show called The Literacy View, which is also one of the podcasts in my listening rotation. It was with great excitement that I was able to snag hosts Judy and Faith for a very Literacy View episode … Continue reading S4E23: Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner on “What’s Hot” in Literacy

S4E22: J.R. Wilson and Barry Garelick on Engagement and Conceptual Teaching in Math
Zach Groshell Classroom management, Education, PD, Progressively Incorrect, Science of Learning, Student, Teachers

S4E22: J.R. Wilson and Barry Garelick on Engagement and Conceptual Teaching in Math

Welcome back to Progressively Incorrect. Fans of my blogs might remember the interview series that J.R. Wilson and Barry Garelick provided around their book, Traditional Math. I'm excited to bring you the voices behind this common sense approach to math instruction. In our chat, we talk about a wide range of topics, including... 1. Breaking … Continue reading S4E22: J.R. Wilson and Barry Garelick on Engagement and Conceptual Teaching in Math

Zach Groshell Classroom management, Education, PD, Progressively Incorrect, Science of Learning, Student, Teachers

S4E21: Judith Hochman, Christine Teahan, & Toni-Ann Vroom on the Writing Revolution

As we get closer to Spring, I am excited to be working with The Writing Revolution as part of my consultancy. The Writing Revolution, or TWR, is an explicit instruction approach to writing that was created by Dr. Judith Hochman. This method has been celebrated by proponents of cognitive science as a solution that adheres … Continue reading S4E21: Judith Hochman, Christine Teahan, & Toni-Ann Vroom on the Writing Revolution

Zach Groshell Classroom management, Education, PD, Progressively Incorrect, Science of Learning, Student, Teachers

S4E20: Doug Carnine on Advocacy for Evidence

A few years ago, I came upon a paper titled, "Why Educators Resist Effective Practices" with the provocative subheading, And What It Would Take to Make EducationMore Like Medicine. It was written by Douglas Carnine, who I would come to learn was not only one of the most important voices in advocacy for evidence-based education, … Continue reading S4E20: Doug Carnine on Advocacy for Evidence

Is Rehearsal Necessary for Effective Coaching and PD?
Zach Groshell Classroom management, Education, PD, Progressively Incorrect, Science of Learning, Student, Teachers

S4E19: Thinking Out Loud… Is Rehearsal Necessary for Effective Coaching and PD?

I am excited to bring you an episode of the Thinking Out Loud series with my friend, Gene Tavernetti, who is cross posting these episodes on his podcast, Better Teaching Only Stuff that Works. During the episode, we talk about "rehearsal tasks", which are simply practice opportunities that a coach or presenter can plan for teachers. … Continue reading S4E19: Thinking Out Loud… Is Rehearsal Necessary for Effective Coaching and PD?

Zach Groshell Classroom management, Education, Progressively Incorrect, Research, Science of Learning, Student, Teachers

S4E18: Blake Harvard on Attention and Memory Constraints

In this episode, I chat with Blake Harvard, aka The Effortful Educator, about applying cognitive psychology to the classroom. Blake and I presented together as part of the cognitive science strand at EdFest USA this year, and we share similar perspectives on the importance of bridging the gap between research and practice. In this interview, … Continue reading S4E18: Blake Harvard on Attention and Memory Constraints