The Nascent Field of Instructional Coaching

I have been in the instructional coaching game for a few years now. You can hear me talk about it on The School Leader's Podcast here and with Sarah Cottingham here. During this time, I've encountered a number of conventional beliefs about instructional coaching that, frankly, don't make sense or conflict with what my on-the-ground … Continue reading The Nascent Field of Instructional Coaching

Daniel T. Willingham on Progressively Incorrect Podcast by Dr. Zach Groshell

S2E26: Dan Willingham on Applying Cognitive Science to K12 Education

I am very excited to be sharing this special episode with you, the Season 2 Finale of this podcast, featuring one of the most respected cognitive scientists in the world, Dan Willingham. Subscribe to this podcast on…SpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsWordPress Before we go over to Dan, I wanted to thank all of you who have supported … Continue reading S2E26: Dan Willingham on Applying Cognitive Science to K12 Education

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S2E25: Pamela Snow on Early Language and Literacy Skills

In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I am joined by Dr. Pamela Snow. Dr. Snow is a professor of cognitive psychology at the School of Education at La Trobe University in Melbourne, and an absolute legend of the Science of Language and Reading. Subscribe to this podcast on…SpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsWordPress One of the most contentious … Continue reading S2E25: Pamela Snow on Early Language and Literacy Skills

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S2E24: Nidhi Sachdeva on Microlearning with Cognitive Science Principles

In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I interview Nidhi Sachdeva, a Toronto-based PhD candidate who, like many of you I suspect, is exploring ways to embed the science of learning into teaching and professional development. Subscribe to this podcast on…SpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsWordPress I first came across Nidhi on Twitter, where she shares these amazingly digestible … Continue reading S2E24: Nidhi Sachdeva on Microlearning with Cognitive Science Principles

Book Review: Test-enhanced Learning by Kristian Still

Have you ever tried to remember something - the name of someone you just met, or the combination to an old lock, for example - and your friend interrupts your process of remembering it by remembering it FOR you? Perhaps it went something like this: You: What was his name again… wait… don’t tell me. … Continue reading Book Review: Test-enhanced Learning by Kristian Still

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S2E23: Tracing Woodgrains on Student Loan Forgiveness, Tracking, and Internet Garbage

In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I'm joined by Tracing Woodgrains. Trace is the Chief of Staff for Blocked and Reported, a show that bills itself as "a podcast about dumb internet garbage." As someone who is unusually interested in the myths and mumbo jumbo of our dear teaching profession, I was honored that Trace … Continue reading S2E23: Tracing Woodgrains on Student Loan Forgiveness, Tracking, and Internet Garbage

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S2E22: Adam Boxer on Homework and Building Ratio

In this episode, I will be speaking to an absolute legend of teacher blogging and lefty-trad education, Adam Boxer. Adam is the editor of the researchED Guide to Explicit and Direct Instruction, author of Teaching Secondary Science, and, for me, the LeBron James of practical advice about how to actually teach a lesson. After recent … Continue reading S2E22: Adam Boxer on Homework and Building Ratio

Want to Learn More about Cognitive Load Theory?

I recently gave a new presentation on Cognitive Load Theory for the Australia-based Think Forward Educators network. It focused specifically on how to mentor and coach teachers to develop mental models around instruction that considers the interactions of an extremely limited working memory and an unlimited long term memory. I also interviewed Dr Nathaniel Swain … Continue reading Want to Learn More about Cognitive Load Theory?

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S2E21: Marcy Stein on Engelmann’s Direct Instruction and Project Follow Through

I have a very special guest for you this week! Dr. Marcy Stein, professor emeritus and lead author of Direct Instruction Mathematics, came on the Progressively Incorrect podcast to talk to us about Project Follow Through and Zig Engelmann's Direct Instruction programs. Subscribe to this podcast on...SpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsWordPress This is a fantastic episode that … Continue reading S2E21: Marcy Stein on Engelmann’s Direct Instruction and Project Follow Through