Dr. Jenny Donovan

In this insightful discussion, Jenny Donovan, CEO of the Australian Education Research Organisation and a champion for evidence-based education, tackles the critical literacy crisis facing Australian schoolchildren. She emphasizes the shift towards explicit instruction methods and their potential to improve reading proficiency. Topics include the necessity of proper teacher training, educational inequality across socioeconomic regions, and the push for cohesive policies that support effective teaching. Donovan advocates for bridging the gap between research and classroom practice.

Dr. Jenny Donovan, CEO of the Australian Education Research Organisation, is a pioneer in educational research, advocating for evidence-based teaching. She shares her journey from high school teacher to leading research in Australia. Key topics include the impact of cognitive load theory, the need for explicit instruction, and the importance of school leadership in educational reform. Jenny also addresses the challenges of navigating education data and emphasizes avoiding fads in teaching methods for better student outcomes.