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Progressively Incorrect Comes To researchED Greenwich!

Exciting news! Join me, Dr. Zach Groshell, for a live recording of my podcast, Progressively Incorrect.  Panelists and authors Dr. Pedro de Bruyckere, Tom Sherrington, and Patrice Bain will discuss their work in helping teachers use the science of learning to inform their practice. https://educationrickshaw.com/category/progressively-incorrect/feed/

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Inquiry based teaching and direct instruction with Chris Jordan

I was recently invited onto the Leading, Language, and Literature Podcast, hosted by @chrisjordanhk. Click on this link to listen in, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.leadinglanguageandliteraturepodcast.com/episodes/zach-groshell-inquiry-based-teaching-and-direct-instruction-seattle https://open.spotify.com/episode/19YnEIKpqvksIg5sMh0vnL?si=YMHzmdqtQwGPGyZZdyKyrA

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The teacher shortage shouldn’t mean we drop the ball in schools

I was recently interviewed by Education HQ. Follow this link to access the article: https://educationhq.com/news/the-teacher-shortage-shouldnt-mean-we-drop-the-ball-in-schools-leading-educator-165596/ Also, check out my new side project on Direct Instruction. https://zachgroshell.wordpress.com/category/direct-instruction-podcast/feed/

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Teaching with Direct Instruction: What’s with the Scripts?

I recently started teaching with two Direct Instruction programs. The first is Corrective Math, which I am using to teach basic fractions to a group of five middle school students. The second is Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons, which I am using to teach beginning reading skills to my 4 year … Continue reading Teaching with Direct Instruction: What’s with the Scripts?

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Teaching with Direct Instruction

My job as instructional coach is primarily to help teachers. I go into classes. I observe teaching. I give feedback. I plan and deliver training. It is quite fulfilling to see a teacher go from a novice to a master teacher through this process. Despite some of the barriers, I think teachers find the support … Continue reading Teaching with Direct Instruction

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I’m headed to the inaugural USA Festival of Education

I am excited to announce that I will be presenting at the inaugural USA Festival of Education in October. You can see my presentation description below, which is found in the website under the Cognitive Science strand. I think the organizers of USA Festival of Education must be confused about what we do around here in American education. … Continue reading I’m headed to the inaugural USA Festival of Education

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What is Traditional Math? Part 4

This is final installment of an interview series with Barry Garelick and J.R. Wilson about Traditional Math: An Effective Strategy that Teachers Feel Guilty Using. You can read Parts 1-3, here. It was a fun ride! Who should I interview next? Q4: How do you build motivation, self-concept and a growth-mindset in students using traditional … Continue reading What is Traditional Math? Part 4

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What is Traditional Math? Part 3

This is Part 3 of an interview series with Barry Garelick and J.R. Wilson about Traditional Math: An Effective Strategy that Teachers Feel Guilty Using. You can read Parts 1 & 2, and the rest of the saga as it comes out, here. Q3: How does a traditional approach to math teaching offer opportunities for … Continue reading What is Traditional Math? Part 3

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What is Traditional Math? Part 2

Over the next few blogs, I will be interviewing Barry Garelick and J.R. Wilson about their new book, Traditional Math: An Effective Strategy that Teachers Feel Guilty Using. You can read Part 1 and the rest of the saga as it comes out, here. Q2: I can picture students becoming very fluent with the procedures, … Continue reading What is Traditional Math? Part 2