Cognitive psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Daniel Willingham shares strategies from his book on applying cognitive science to education. Topics include debunking learning styles, retrieval practice, helping students solve math problems, using notes effectively, and overcoming setbacks.

Join math professor Brian Conrad as he discusses modern applications of math, debunking myths about the math curriculum, and the importance of a strong math background in quantitative fields. He also highlights issues found in a draft of the California Math Framework and emphasizes the need for better material to convey the relevance of math to students. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in math or education.

Join Anna Stokke in discussion with Dr. Dan Rosen, a teacher and school leader, as they explore the impact of stress on learning. They discuss the biology of stress, misconceptions about stress, and strategies for minimizing stress in high-stakes assessments. They also address the relationship between stress and test-taking, the drawbacks of student participation methods, and the role of stress in learning and exam preparation.

In Episode 13, Anna Stokke discusses teaching with Patrice Bain, who is a co-author of the book Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning.  Patrice was one of the first K-12 teachers to partner with cognitive scientists so that research could be conducted in a classroom setting.  This episode is all about using research-based power tools to transform teaching.  They discuss retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving and metacognition.  Along the way, they give practical teaching tips, with a special focus on math.  The strategies discussed apply to teaching any field and to both K-12 and post-secondary.  In addition to a familiarity with research-based teaching strategies, Patrice brings a wealth of practical teaching experience to the conversation.  This episode is a must listen for anyone who is interested in evidence-informed teaching! EPISODE TRANSCRIPT https://www.annastokke.com/ep-13-transcript EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.annastokke.com/ep-13-resources MUSIC Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it Podington Bear – Proliferate, Kitten Blue Dot Sessions – Partly Sage, Cases to Rest, No Squirrel Commotion Purple Planet – Bright Ideas   Website: www.annastokke.com Twitter: @rastokke  

Professor Jelani Nelson discusses the controversy around the California Math Framework, acceleration in math, and the impact of acceleration reforms in San Francisco. They also explore the CMF writing team, citation misrepresentation, and the importance of quantitative courses and algebra as a foundation for math education.

Dr. Jelani Nelson, a professor at UC Berkeley, discusses the controversy surrounding the proposed California Math Framework (CMF). The discussion focuses on the promotion of data science, changes to math requirements in the UC system, and the emergence of data science courses as substitutes for Algebra II. They also address concerns about equity and the importance of a strong math foundation for STEM careers.

Dr. Zach Groshell, an instructional coach and advocate for evidence-informed teaching, discusses expanding working memory, characteristics of successful explicit instruction, effective feedback, and teaching math through open-ended problems. They explore preparation for learning versus explicit instruction, the shift towards evidence-based instruction, and provide resources for further learning.

Join math professor, Anna Stokke, in conversation with Tom Bennett.  He is a teacher, author and founder of the grass roots, non-profit organization ResearchED.  Tom has a captivating sense of humour, making this a great listen.  They discuss many things in this episode, such as education research, group work, cell phones in schools and evidence-informed teaching.  But the conversation begins with the story of ResearchED, which has started an evidence revolution in education. It all started with one tweet – as Tom Bennett calls it “The Tweet that Roared.”   Anyone interested in education will enjoy this episode! EPISODE TRANSCRIPT https://www.annastokke.com/ep-9-transcript EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.annastokke.com/ep-9-resources MUSIC Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it Podington Bear – Sunset Stroll, Camp, Proliferate Blue Dot Sessions – Cases to Rest, Partly Sage OYStudio – Light Comedy Website: www.annastokke.com Twitter: @rastokke

In this episode math professor, Anna Stokke, interviews Lucy Crehan, who is a teacher and an author.  In her book, Cleverlands, she presents her first-hand observations of the education systems in different countries. They discuss teacher qualifications in Finland and Singapore, teacher professional development in Japan and math lessons in Shanghai. They cover some commonalities in high-performing countries, such as the use of high-quality textbooks, and the role of practice and memorization in East Asian countries.  The conversation then shifts to cultural differences, some of which may impact educational outcomes. If you are curious about education systems in different parts of the world, you won’t want to miss this episode!  EPISODE TRANSCRIPT https://www.annastokke.com/ep-8-transcript EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.annastokke.com/ep-8-resources MUSIC Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it Podington Bear – Lakeside Path Blue Dot Sessions – Tall Harvey, Hundred Mile Lexin Music - Upbeat Documentary OYStudio – Light Comedy Website: www.annastokke.com Twitter: @rastokke

Join Anna Stokke as she interviews Dr. Barbara Oakley, an engineering professor whose work focusses on the relationship between neuroscience and social behaviour.  She is an expert on learning tough subjects and has written several books for teachers and students that detail science-based techniques for learning.  They cover learning techniques such as chunking and deliberate practice.  They explore why being a slower learner may not necessarily be a drawback and consider whether it’s possible to catch up on math skills later in life.  Dr. Oakley shares some effective study techniques and offers strategies for overcoming procrastination. Post-secondary educators and teachers will not want to miss this episode.  The learning tips discussed will also be invaluable for students, parents and anyone who wants to become better at learning math. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT https://www.annastokke.com/ep-7-transcript EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.annastokke.com/ep-7-resources MUSIC Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it Podington Bear – Lakeside Path, Kitten, Camp Blue Dot Sessions – Cases to Rest, Thannoid OYStudio – Light Comedy SoulProdMusic – Upbeat and Happy Music   Website: www.annastokke.com Twitter: @rastokke