Dr. Carl Hendrick, a prominent education expert and co-author of influential books, joins the discussion to share five essential strategies every teacher should embrace. He emphasizes the necessity of being open to evidence and highlights the power of retrieval practice. The conversation covers the importance of checking for understanding and aligning curriculum with assessment. Hendrick also challenges traditional beliefs, advocating for a more flexible approach to instruction that enhances student engagement and retention. This insightful chat is filled with actionable tips for educators!
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Be Open to Evidence
Be open to strong evidence, even if it contradicts your beliefs, like the Semmelweis reflex.
Embrace evidence-informed practices for effective teaching.
insights INSIGHT
Novices vs. Experts
Minimally guided instruction isn't always effective, especially for novices.
Novices and experts think and learn differently, requiring explicit instruction initially.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Liston's Illusion
Robert Liston, known for speed, had high mortality rates due to lack of hygiene.
This highlights the illusion of performance vs. actual effectiveness.
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This book explores the practical application of cognitive science principles to teaching. It provides teachers with evidence-based strategies for designing and delivering effective instruction. The book emphasizes the importance of clear communication, retrieval practice, and checking for understanding. It offers practical solutions for addressing common challenges in the classroom. The book is a valuable resource for teachers seeking to improve their teaching practices and student outcomes. It is written in an accessible style, making it easy for teachers to understand and apply the concepts.
The Checklist Manifesto
How To Get Things Right
Atul Gawande
In 'The Checklist Manifesto', Atul Gawande explores the power of checklists in overcoming the complexities of modern professional work. He argues that despite advanced training and technology, professionals often fail due to the sheer volume and complexity of knowledge. Gawande illustrates how checklists, first introduced by the U.S. Air Force, have been successfully adopted in various fields, including medicine, to reduce errors and improve outcomes. He provides compelling examples, such as the reduction of fatalities in surgical procedures and the elimination of hospital infections, to demonstrate the effectiveness of checklists. The book emphasizes the importance of balancing autonomy and control, empowering frontline workers, and continuously improving checklists based on feedback and experience[1][3][5].
What Does It Look Like in the Classroom?
What Does It Look Like in the Classroom?
Carl Hendrick
Robin McPherson
How Learning Happens
How Learning Happens
Carl Hendrick
Paul A. Kirschner
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. Carl has been instrumental in helping teachers bridge the gap between research and practice, addressing the key question: That all sounds great, but what does it mean for me?
Together, they explore five essential things every teacher should do
Being open to powerful evidence
Using retrieval practice
Checking for understanding
Aligning curriculum and assessment,
Embracing the illusion of instruction.
This episode is packed with actionable insights to support and enhance teaching practice.
Resources mentioned:
What Does It Look Like in the Classroom, How Learning Happens, How Teaching Happens, and Illusions of Instruction (forthcoming, co-authored with Paul Kirschner and Jim Heal)
Dan Willingham’s Ask the Psychologist pieces for the AFT
Research by Paul Kirschner
ResearchEd, founded by Tom Bennett
Work by Tom Bennett and Daisy Christodoulou
Ignaz Semmelweis’ paper on puerperal fever
A 2021 EF review on cognitive science in the classroom by Thomas Perry
Research on working memory by George Miller and Nelson Cowan
The 1960s Follow Through study on direct instruction
Barak Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
David Ausubel on the importance of prior knowledge
Madeline Hunter on checking for understanding
Engelmann and Carnine on Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI)
Peps McCrea’s Evidence Snacks newsletter
Robert and Elizabeth Bjork on desirable difficulties
The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
John Biggs on constructive alignment
Christine Counsell on curriculum as a narrative
The How Learning and Teaching Happens eLearning course through Academica
Knowledge for Teachers 
