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Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works

Gene Tavernetti
Instructional Coaching
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Descriptions of effective teaching often depict an idealized form of "perfect" instruction. Yet, pursuing perfection in teaching, which depends on children's behavior, is ultimately futile. To be effective, lessons and educators need to operate with about 75% efficiency. The remaining 25% can be impactful, but expecting it in every lesson, every day, is unrealistic. Perfection in teaching may be u... more

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Dave McAlinden is an instructional designer at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies. In this episode, we start by clarifying a question many educators have: What does an instructional designer actually do? If you’ve ever taken an onli... more

Lauren Brown and I discuss how social studies and history instruction shifts and deepens as students grow, mature, and develop a greater capacity for understanding over time.

Lauren hosts podcasts on teaching US History. Folks can also find the regi... more

Dr. Carl Hendrick is known throughout the world for his expertise in the science of learning. In addition to publishing numerous articles, he has co-authored two books How Learning Happens and How Teaching Happens in which he shares the most impactfu... more

Joe Finch is a 5th grade teacher in Kelseyville, California. Joe is committed to the teaching profession and truly desires to improve his craft. In this episode he describes how he discovered the science of learning in his search to improve and how h... more

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Lauren Brown
An experienced history educator and consultant focusing on the importance of social studies.
Episode: Teaching History Honestly with Lauren Brown
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
Neuroscientist and educator specializing in human learning and brain development, author of six books on learning science.
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Episode: Digital Delusion with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
Karen Vaites
An education entrepreneur and national advocate for high quality curriculum literacy and math instruction
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Episode: Lessons from the Southern Surge with Karen Vaites
Josie Wozniak
Former elementary teacher, currently teaching middle school, specializing in ELA, history, and theater arts, passionate about educational technology.
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Episode: Making Writing Instruction a Priority with Josie Wozniak & Kimberly Voge
Kimberly Boey
Instructional leader with over 30 years of experience as a teacher and coach, passionate about aligning technology with learning goals and advocating for EDU protocols.
Episode: Making Writing Instruction a Priority with Josie Wozniak & Kimberly Voge
Kelly Harkins
Supervisor of Elementary English Language Arts for the Red Clay Consolidated School District in Delaware, with 27 years of experience as an elementary teacher and literacy advocate.
Red Clay Consolidated School District
Episode: Implementing and Evaluating New Literacy Curriculum with Kelly Harkins
Doug Lemov
Author of Teach Like a Champion and The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading
Teach Like a Champion
Episode: Supporting Reading Fluency and Literacy Beyond the Early Grades with Doug Lemov
Linda Rhyne
Owner of Rhyne Consulting and founding president of the Reading League of North Carolina, award-winning educator with over 16 years of experience in education.
Rhyne Consulting
Episode: From the Archives: The Science of Reading with Linda Rhyne
Faith Howard
A secondary literacy specialist and passionate educator focused on supporting struggling readers.
Sublette County School District Number 1
Episode: Literacy Labs and Other Practical Strategies with Faith Howard

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Gene Tavernetti
Gene Tavernetti, an experienced educator and instructional specialist, hosts dialogues on effective teaching strategies and real-world classroom scenarios. His discussions focus on practical solutions for educators seeking to make meaningful impacts in their teaching practices.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Gene Knows His Stuff!

    I’ve worked with Gene now in multiple educational settings as a school and district administrator, and I can say without a doubt that Gene knows what he’s talking about! TESS and his FAST teaching framework provide teachers with the actual “how to” of effective first instruction lesson design. Either through his easy to read and use books, or his in-person staff trainings, Gene can enhance the effectiveness of any teacher who truly has the desire to improve their craft! These podcasts reflect ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WillAleriGabby
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great STuff

    Great show. Unlike most educelebrities, Gene shares stuff that actually works.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tehjunction
    United Statesa year ago
  • Helpful Guidance for Teachers

    I enjoyed listening to the Gene Tavernetti podcast. It was easy to understand, and I appreciated this common-sense approach to good teaching. The podcast shared a number of relevant considerations and important take-aways. It discussed the relationship between technology-based activities and proven teaching practices. One of the most helpful examples included a description of a cyber sandwich (from eduprotocol) which incorporates technology into think-pair-share. The podcast also stressed the im... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GD, Ed.D.
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting and Informative!

    Dr. Tavernetti shares information to educators, coaches, and administrators that is both helpful and realistic! Good stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GSkarr
    United States2 years ago
  • Looking forward to more

    Dr. Tavernetti provides us with a good conversational approach. His questions and their follow-ups are insightful and interesting. He and his guests really do bring their good stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Twiss54
    United States2 years ago

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Feedback underscores the value of insights provided by both the host and guests, reinforcing the podcast's commitment to improving teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.
Many appreciate the straightforward production and approach that prioritizes substance over style, making it accessible for educators in varying stages of their careers.
Listeners praise the practical and actionable teaching strategies shared in episodes, highlighting the focus on what genuinely works in classroom settings.

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Talking Points

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Teaching History Honestly with Lauren Brown
Q: How do you think about teaching the Constitution to seventh graders?
It has to evolve, and students are capable of understanding its principles without rote memorization.
Teaching History Honestly with Lauren Brown
Q: Is it possible to teach history without any controversy or bias at all?
No, history inherently includes controversies, and it's the controversy that makes it exciting and interesting.
Self-Directed Professional Development with Joe Finch
Q: What advice would you have for teachers having opportunities to have a coach?
Ask as many questions as you can and be open to growing your practice.
From the Archives: The Science of Reading with Linda Rhyne
Q: What are the biggest obstacles that instructional coaches face?
Linda mentions that coaches need to focus on collecting evidence rather than making judgments in classroom visits, which can enhance their feedback and foster a supportive environment for teachers.
From the Archives: The Science of Reading with Linda Rhyne
Q: Did you have to go back to teachers and say, oops, never mind?
Linda explains that during her transition to a district-level position, she supported literacy facilitators and emphasized the shared responsibility of learning and adapting practices based on new research, recognizing previous efforts were made with the best intentions.

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5. Kimberly Boey
6. Kelly Harkins
7. Doug Lemov
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