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?
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
Canada’s Science of Learning Movement
On June 6-7, 2025, researchED returns to Toronto for its annual conference. If you haven't heard of researchED, it is a grassroots organization dedicated to disseminating knowledge about evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning. Carl Hendrick speaks eloquently about it in this episode, as does Rodrigo Lopez regarding researchED Chile. To be asked to be … Continue reading Canada’s Science of Learning Movement
S4E17: Kris Boulton on Atomization, DI Principles, and Unstoppable Learning
In this episode, I chat with Kris Boulton, a legend in the space of translating principles of Direct Instruction (DI) into actionable steps for all teachers. It is such a great episode, with some very powerful messaging around the crucial role of the teacher in conveying and breaking down information so that all students can … Continue reading S4E17: Kris Boulton on Atomization, DI Principles, and Unstoppable Learning
S4E16: Natalie Wexler on Knowledge, Cognitive Science, and Beyond Phonics
In this episode, I catch up with Natalie Wexler to discuss her new book, Beyond the Science of Reading. Our wide-ranging conversation covers often underrepresented areas of the science of reading, including the importance of background knowledge for comprehension, cognitive load theory, and explicit writing instruction. Listen and subscribe to Progressively Incorrect on…SpotifyYouTubeApple PodcastsWordPress This … Continue reading S4E16: Natalie Wexler on Knowledge, Cognitive Science, and Beyond Phonics
S4E15: Brendan Lee and Zach Groshell on Effective Leadership
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
Where are the Champions for Struggling Public Schools?
A few years ago, for not the first time, I found myself at the school at the bottom. Test scores were hovering around 18 percent proficiency, chronic absenteeism was rampant, and the school had the reputation of being the most dangerous in the district. You couldn't take a tour of the school without encountering the … Continue reading Where are the Champions for Struggling Public Schools?
A Course on How to Explain Better
I was recently invited to develop content for a course on explanations for InnerDrive's CPD Academy. There are some previews that are available to you now to give you a taste. The course content largely follows the flow of my book and my workshops on modeling and explicit instruction. Explain with Visuals https://youtu.be/OwsjiU5IQVs?si=EFHPPhrcZsxpSQ_J Explain with … Continue reading A Course on How to Explain Better
S4E14: Kim Lockhart on Supporting L2 Learners with the Science of Reading
Today I am excited to bring you an interview with Kim Lockhart. Kim's work focuses on the science of reading and its application in second language programs. She has been a vocal advocate on social media for moving away from balanced literacy and adopting evidence-based approaches to teaching reading. When I first encountered Kim, it … Continue reading S4E14: Kim Lockhart on Supporting L2 Learners with the Science of Reading
Diagnosing and Setting Coaching Action Steps
One of the trickiest parts of instructional coaching is diagnosis. It requires deep funds of knowledge by the coach around effective teaching and learning to select the next high leverage "step" for the teacher to work on. Some coaching approaches attempt to solve this problem by abdicating the responsibility of identifying the step to the … Continue reading Diagnosing and Setting Coaching Action Steps
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