Greg Ashman, a deputy principal at Ballarat Clarendon College and an insightful educational writer, shares his expertise on what makes a school high-performing. He discusses the significance of clear student expectations and tailored professional learning for teachers. Ashman emphasizes the balance between structured lesson planning and teacher autonomy to enhance learning outcomes. The conversation also delves into effective data use and curriculum design to support diverse learners, highlighting practices that contribute to student success.

In this episode, Dr. Greg Ashman, an Australian teacher, writer, and researcher, discusses cognitive load theory and its implications for effective teaching. He debunks claims about timed tests causing math anxiety and highlights the importance of rigorous research in education. The podcast also explores explicit instruction in math classrooms and provides practical advice for new teachers.

Greg Ashman discusses teaching truths from effect sizes to growth mindsets, game-based learning, slow-motion problem solving, and whole class feedback. The episode covers classroom strategies, motivation techniques, data analysis, cognitive load theory, book writing process, classroom management, behavior strategies, student motivation, curriculum, teaching methods, and productive failure.

Dr. Greg Ashman explores cognitive load theory, working memory vs long-term memory, and the importance of evidence-based teaching. He emphasizes the need for structured teaching methods and debunking the idea that kids only need to practice skills. Ashman advocates for questioning teaching methods and ensuring they are based on evidence for optimal student learning outcomes.

Greg Ashman, author of A Little Guide for Teachers, discusses Cognitive Load Theory, optimizing memory, and the importance of finding the right balance of challenge in learning to enhance memory encoding, minimize cognitive load, and tailor teaching methods to diverse learner levels.