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Back to SearchS03E11 - Know Thy Purpose: Jocelyn Seamer on Transforming 3–6 Literacy
Episode 62
In this episode, I’m joined by Jocelyn Seamer—educational consultant, author, and leading voice in structured literacy—to unpack what effective literacy instruction really looks like in the upper pri…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
S03E10 - Grattan Institute’s Maths Guarantee Report with Amy Haywood & Nick Parkinson
Episode 61
In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, I speak with Amy Haywood and Nick Parkinson, co-authors of the Grattan Institute’s Maths Guarantee report. We unpack what they describe as Austr…
Published on 1 month ago
S03E9 - Making sense of the science of reading with Mandy Nayton
Episode 60
In this episode of Knowledge for Teachers, Brendan Lee sits down with Mandy Nayton — CEO of the Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation and president of AUSPELD — for a deep and timely conversation about how stude…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
S03E08 - Craig Barton on Becoming a Better Maths Teacher
Episode 59
In this episode of Knowledge for Teachers podcast, Brendan Lee is joined by the legendary Craig Barton—maths educator, best-selling author of How I Wish I Taught Maths and Reflect, Expect, Check, Exp…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
S03E07 - Jeanette Breen on lessons learnt from high-performing schools
Episode 58
In this episode, I’m joined by Jeanette Breen — Learning Specialist at Templestowe Heights Primary School and Head of Global Partnerships at No More Marking — to unpack insights from her recent tour …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
S03E06 - Dr. Carl Hendrick on Five Things Every Teacher Should Do
Episode 57
In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Carl Hendrick, a leading voice in education and co-author of What Does It Look Like in the Classroom?, How Learning Happens, and How Teaching Happens. Car…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
S03E05 - The ABCs of Effective Behaviour Management: A Practical Guide for Teachers with Dr. Brandi Simonsen
Episode 56
In this episode, we're focusing on a key element of successful schools: understanding and supporting positive student behaviour. Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Brandi Simonsen, a professor of special e…
Published on 4 months ago
S03E04 - Dr. Matthew Burns on Effective Assessment: Using Data to Drive Reading & Maths Intervention
Episode 55
In this episode, get ready to dive deep into the world of assessments with Dr. Matthew Burns, as we explore the different categories of assessments, their intended purposes, and how they can be used …
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
S03E03 - Liana McCurry on Mathematical Practices in High Performing Countries
Episode 54
In this episode of Knowledge for Teachers, Brendan Lee speaks with Liana McCurry, a passionate advocate for primary school maths education. Fresh from her Churchill Fellowship, Liana shares findings …
Published on 5 months ago
S03E02 - Shaping the Future: Murat Dizdar on His Vision for NSW Public Education
Episode 53
This episode features a compelling conversation with Murat Dizdar, the head of the New South Wales Department of Education. Murat shares his inspiring journey from being the son of Turkish immigrants…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago