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Chalk Dust

Nathaniel Swain
Explicit Instruction
Teaching Practices
Literacy Instruction
Community Property Of Multiplication
Teaching Routines
Primary Education
Instructional Coaching
Vocab In Mathematics
Mistake Analysis
Prior Knowledge Activation
Explicit Direct Instruction
Student Engagement
Marsden Road Public School
Responsive Teaching
Teaching Strategies
Teacher Knowledge
Professional Learning
Checks For Understanding
Phonics
Human Well-Being

Welcome to Chalk Dust, the podcast that gives you a front row seat into some of the best classrooms in the world. There are lots of great conversations about teaching and education happening around the world right now. There are already so many fantastic podcasts out there about evidence based practice, and we're so excited to bring you one more, but this one has a distinctive difference. Each epi... more

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In this episode of Chalk Dust, Rebecca Birch and Dr Nathaniel Swain are joined by Denarius Frazier, Regional Superintendent of Instruction for Uncommon Schools in New York City and Senior Advisor with the Teach Like a Champion team. Denarius... more

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In this episode of Chalk Dust, Dr Nathaniel Swain and Rebecca Birch are joined by John Hollingsworth, co-founder of DataWorks Educational Research and co-author of Explicit Direct Instruction: The Power of the Well-Crafted, Well-Taught Lesso... more

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In this episode of Chalk Dust, Rebecca Birch and Dr Nathaniel Swain are joined by Dr Carl Hendrick, Professor of Education at Academica University of Applied Sciences and co-author of How Learning Happens and How Teaching Happens. Together, ... more

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In this episode of Chalk Dust, Rebecca Birch and Nathaniel Swain are joined by instructional coach, author, and classroom management expert Dr Mark Dowley. Together, they step inside classrooms across Australia to see how great teachers star... more

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Recent Guests

John Hollingsworth
President and co-founder of DataWorks Educational Research, dedicated to helping struggling students succeed in their learning.
DataWorks Educational Research
Episode: Episode 7: How to avoid just teaching yourself
Dr. Carl Hendrick
Professor of Education at Academica University of Applied Sciences and co-author of educational books.
Academica University of Applied Sciences
Episode: Episode 6: Real-time teaching
Dr. Mark Dowley
Associate Head of Staff Development at the Crowther Center for Applied Educational Research and author of the Classroom Management Handbook
Leeds Beckett University
Episode: Episode 5: Start the Way You Mean to Finish
Brendan Lee
Classroom teacher and voice for effective instruction in primary mathematics, also hosts the podcast Knowledge for Teachers
Ochre Education
Episode: Episode 4: Check, then Challenge
Melissa Watson
A secondary teacher observed in the episode's discussed video lesson.
Australian Education Research Organisation
Episode: Episode 3: Running the Secondary Room
Manisha Gazula
Principal of Marsden Road Public School
Marsden Road Public School
Episode: Episode 2: The Art and Science of Phonics Instruction

Hosts

Nathaniel Swain
Co-host and educator who brings expertise from his teaching background and insights into effective instructional practices.
Rebecca Birch
Co-host and educator with a focus on instructional practices in teaching, alongside experience as a practicing English teacher.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • What a great concept!

    I love the way that Nathaniel and Rebecca took a teacher with exemplary skill and dissected her classroom practice. It was both inspiring and practical. I can’t wait for the next episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jubes006
    Australia4 months ago

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Many find the discussions both inspiring and practical, making it relevant for educators looking to enhance their teaching methods.
Listeners appreciate the insightful breakdown of teaching practices and effective strategies as seen in real classrooms.
There is a strong emphasis on actionable insights, which resonates well with teaching professionals.

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#28
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Episode 7: How to avoid just teaching yourself
Q: If you're a new teacher and you want to start adopting explicit direct instruction, do you think it's better to practice those opportunities during the lesson to ask students to respond or to factor it into your planning?
John emphasizes that direct coaching in real-time is essential, and that preparation should include identifying key concepts and checking for understanding questions prior to the lesson.
Episode 7: How to avoid just teaching yourself
Q: So how important is it for that randomization of choosing different non-volunteers versus when teachers say select themselves?
John explains that teachers often call on the same few students, which can mislead their understanding of class knowledge. Randomly selecting non-volunteers is crucial for accurately assessing the overall student knowledge and avoiding bias in responses.
Episode 5: Start the Way You Mean to Finish
Q: What is your threshold for getting the students to do it again?
My threshold is to ensure students are entering silently and under 60 seconds; if not, I make them repeat it until they meet that standard.

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Focused on the intersection of pedagogy and practice, this podcast offers a unique look into effective teaching strategies through the lens of real classroom situations. The hosts dissect actual classroom footage to analyze various teaching techniques and highlight the intricacies of engaging students. Topics frequently covered include explicit instruction, student engagement, and the use of feedback mechanisms in learning environments. With each episode aiming to enhance listeners' observation skills, it serves as a vital resource for educators seeking to improve their teaching or coaching methods by understanding what makes lessons impactful in diverse educational settings.

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Chalk Dust launched 7 months ago and published 9 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Chalk Dust include:

1. John Hollingsworth
2. Dr. Carl Hendrick
3. Dr. Mark Dowley
4. Brendan Lee
5. Melissa Watson
6. Manisha Gazula

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