By popular request, I am excited to share some resources for my book, Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching. These were created by my friend and fellow educator, Helen Reynolds. Helen is known for her overviews and planning templates for the education books she's currently reading. These are perfect to pair … Continue reading Book Study Materials for Just Tell Them
S4E27: Richard Mayer on the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning
Today, I am thrilled to host Richard Mayer on Progressively Incorrect, a distinguished educational psychologist and researcher known worldwide for his groundbreaking contributions to understanding how we learn. Rich brings a wealth of knowledge and a sharp focus on multimedia learning, generative learning, and evidence-based critiques of discovery learning. Listen and subscribe to Progressively Incorrect … Continue reading S4E27: Richard Mayer on the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning
Projects have a time and a place, but PBL does not
Project-based learning (PBL) enjoys widespread popularity in schools. There is an intuitive appeal to connecting classroom content to the “real world”, and we’re told projects are engaging and authentic. But in my visits to schools that champion PBL, these promises are rarely delivered. If projects are to take up precious class time, I will argue … Continue reading Projects have a time and a place, but PBL does not
S4E26: Lynn Gaffney on Bridging Leadership and the Science of Learning
Today, I am thrilled to host Lynn Gaffney on Progressively Incorrect, a passionate educator and leader known for her deep commitment to bridging research and practice in schools. Lynn brings a wealth of experience and a sharp focus on the science of learning, using evidence-informed strategies to drive meaningful outcomes for students and teachers alike. … Continue reading S4E26: Lynn Gaffney on Bridging Leadership and the Science of Learning
Webinar Recording for: Planning for Research Based Teaching Strategies
If you follow this blog, you will know that I produce a lot of free content for teachers and instructional leaders. You can get my podcast, Progressively Incorrect, direct to your inbox, and you can get discounts to conferences that I put on. If you're the latter, I recommend you e-mail hello@steplab.co and mention that … Continue reading Webinar Recording for: Planning for Research Based Teaching Strategies
The Problem with “Sit and Get” PD and Conventional Instructional Coaching
The problem with conventional "sit and get" PD is that it doesn't often contain the mechanisms that lead to adoption of effective techniques. Listening to someone talk about "best practice" is far from a guarantee that this information, no matter how persuasive, will transfer into the classroom. Instructional coaching is perhaps the best evidenced solution … Continue reading The Problem with “Sit and Get” PD and Conventional Instructional Coaching
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
Great Teaching is Possible, Even at Your School
As explicit instruction takes off in schools off the heels of Sold a Story and the Science of Reading, leaders are looking for ways to embed key principles into their teaching framework. I was interviewed in three podcasts recently that, I believe, do a good job at explaining explicit instruction. It's not lecturing. It's not … Continue reading Great Teaching is Possible, Even at Your School
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
Planning for Research Based Teaching Strategies
I am putting on a lot of training events for teachers these days. If you would like to join my instructional coaching certificate program, check out the syllabus here. If you would like to attend one of the coaching conferences I'm putting on, check out my Steplab Events page here. This month's (free!) opportunity has … Continue reading Planning for Research Based Teaching Strategies
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