Pedagogy Non-Grata

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.

In this interview Anna and I chat about the balanced literacy hang over and ways for teachers to transition to better practices.

Experts Dr. Sarah Powell, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden, Dr. Zach Groshell, and Dr. Anna Stokke discuss the science of Math instruction, emphasizing the importance of conceptual understanding alongside procedural skill development. They explore effective teaching strategies, the promotion of a growth mindset in Math education, and the impactful role of teachers in shaping students' success in Math and beyond.

Experts discuss evidence-based literacy instruction, the role of handwriting in reading education, and the importance of understanding word roots for effective teaching. They also explore fostering a love for writing, the use of AI in education, and the integration of reading and writing skills in educational settings.

In this round table discussion, I invite Tim Rasinski, Melanie Kuhn, Young-Suk, Kim and Bill Therrien to discussion best practices in fluency instruction.

In this interview, we discuss the role of systematic knowledge building in reading comprehension.

In this interview, Andrew and I discuss: -The importance of skepticism -The limitations and applications of neuroscience -Why education has so many fads -And how teachers can decide whether or not to trust a source

In this episode, Dr. Timothy Shanahan, Dr. Nell Duke, Dr. Hugh Catts, Dr. Mitchell Brookins, and Dr. Jennifer Buckingham discuss reading comprehension.

In this video Dr. Rachel Schechter and Nate Joseph discuss Seidenberg's article:https://seidenbergreading.net/2023/03/31/about-the-science-in-the-science-of-reading/

In this episode, the brilliant Ryan Farmer, shares his insights on low value practices and whether or not teachers should be screening students for learning disabilities.