Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works

Dr. Zach Groshell and I Think Out Loud about the pros and cons of various coaching models.Various coaching delivery models have been implemented in schools. How do you choose which model is best for your school? We hope this will discussion provides some grist for the mill. (Aphorisms are not buzz words.)Links:Zach’s new book: Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit TeachingZach’s website: Education RickshawX: @MrZachGLinkedIn: @‌MrZachGBluesky: @‌mrzachg.bsky.socialPodcast: Progressively Incorrect This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Beanie Geoghegan is the Co-Founder of Freedom in Education and is an advocate for a school that works for every student.Beanie and I discuss our similar views on explicit instruction and our dissimilar views on other education issues. We also discuss how education makes for strange bedfellows.Social Media:X: @Beanie0597LinkedIn: Claudine (Beanie) GeogheganWebsite/Blog: Beanie's Blog This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Francie Weinberg, high school counselor, shares how she teaches students SOL principles to increase learning and decrease anxiety.I always ask guests to share where they can be reached on social media. Francie’s response was, “Not on social media. I need to walk the talk.” This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Dr. Janae Tovar shares the difficult decision of leaving the classroom mid-year.It’s very easy to vilify teachers who break a contract and leave their classroom mid-year. After listening to Janae’s story, I hope you are more understanding when a teacher makes that difficult decision, even if it is inconvenient for everyone.Get in touch with Dr. Tovar:LinkedIn: @‌Janae Tovar This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Mark Combes, a veteran of the K-12 publishing space, shares advice for all those aspiring to write their first book.Mark has collaborated with and supported authors whose books are on your bookshelf. He shares his expertise and wisdom on writing and publishing a book. Having worked with Mark personally, I highly recommend you "have a cup of coffee” with him.Get in touch with Mark:X:  Mark Combes (@FloridaBookGeek) on XLinkedIn:  Mark CombesWebsite here. This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Adam Moler discusses the strengths and weaknesses of various types of artificial intelligence and how he optimizes their application in his school classroom.AI resources mentioned in this episode:Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan MollickWhat Teachers Have to Say- Jacob Carr and Nathan CollinsGet in touch with Adam:X: @‌moler3031LinkedIn: @‌adam-molerWebsite/blog: Moler MusingsBlueSky: @‌moler3031.bsky.social This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Andrew Bixler describes the support he received during his initial years as a teacher.For centuries, craftsmen and artisans have benefited from one-on-one training and support, also known as coaching. Yet, this practice is not as prevalent in teaching, in fact it is nearly non-existent, despite teaching being one of the most complex professions.Links:X: @‌MrBixlerLinkedIn: @‌AndrewBixler This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Dr. Sarah Powell describes her research on teaching students to solve word, or story, problems.Dr. Powell is a professor at the College of Education, University of Texas Austin. Her primary research focus is identifying the most effective strategies for teaching mathematics to elementary students. Her research provides guidance to teachers in what does work, and what does not work.Links:X: @‌sarahpowellphdBluesky: @‌sarahpowellphd.bsky.socialSarah's Website This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Dr. Sarah Oberle discusses her research on the wider implementation of the Science of Learning and its influence on her classroom and teaching methods.Links:X: @‌S_OberleBlueSky: Sarah.Oblerle@bluesky.socialLinkedIn: Sarah Oberle, Ed.D. This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

Patrice Bain discusses retrieval practice and why it is important for teachers to know the research that supports it.Patrice Bain is well-known for her significant role in the "room where it happened." She was not only the key participant but also authored and co-authored three books on the research concerning retrieval practice.Links:X: @patricebain1LinkedIn: Patrice BainPowerful Classrooms: Evidence-Informed Strategies and Resources This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here.