Discussion with Dr. Dylan Wiliam focuses on improving math proficiency, knowledge-rich curriculum, and teacher effectiveness. Examples of using formative assessment for student learning provided. Practical wisdom for teachers, policy makers, and parents shared in the podcast.

Education expert Dylan Wiliam discusses the nuances between direct instruction and inquiry-based learning. They explore the ongoing debate in education, balancing measurable outcomes with qualitative development, and the significance of wait time for student learning.

In this podcast, Tom Schimmer is joined by Dylan Wiliam, an expert in classroom assessment. They discuss the need for a societal reset on failure, the importance of feedback and its impact on learning, collaborative learning and promoting collaboration, exploring the definition of curriculum, and challenging arguments against standards-based grading.

Dylan Wiliam, a renowned education and assessment scholar, dives into the intricacies of meta-analysis and effect sizes. He critiques traditional metrics in educational research, emphasizing the importance of rigorous evaluations and transparency. The discussion covers the nuances of interpreting effect sizes and the significance of preregistration and replication for trustworthy results. Wiliam also debates the merits of randomized controlled trials versus meta-analyses, using real examples to illustrate how context influences educational interventions.

Dylan Wiliam, Expert in classroom assessment, joins Tom Schimmer to discuss the irony of formative assessment, providing tools to teachers, maintaining students' enthusiasm, and evaluating understanding for grading. They emphasize the cumulative effect of instruction on students' progress and achievement.