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Knowledge for Teachers

Brendan Lee
Professional Development
Fluency In Mathematics
Education
Cognitive Load Theory
Explicit Instruction
Word Problems
Science Of Learning
Retrieval Practice
Teacher Professional Learning
Checking For Understanding
Classroom Management
Literacy Instruction
Instructional Coaching
Evidence-Based Practice
Teacher Development
Mathematics Teaching
Reading Comprehension
Curriculum Development
Responsive Teaching
Education Policy

In the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, host Brendan Lee will be chatting to researchers, teachers and experts about what evidence-informed education is and the nuances involved with actually implementing effective and sustainable school based education.

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In this episode, Brendan Lee is joined by renowned educational psychologist Professor Paul Kirschner and teacher educator Dr Nidhi Sachdeva to discuss their new book, Becoming an Expert Teacher. Together they dismantle the myth that great teaching is... more

How does a large, busy school move from "islands of excellence" to a coherent, low-variance instructional model? In this episode, Brendan Lee sits down with staff from the Junior School of Trinity Anglican College, Albury— Simon Fairall (Deputy Princ... more

In this episode of Knowledge for Teachers, Brendan Lee is joined by Dr Haili Hughes. Haili is an Associate Professor at La Trobe University with over twenty years of experience leading secondary schools in England. They explore the realities of imple... more

If your school's intervention system feels like an endless treadmill, this episode is a must-listen. Dr Sarah Brown (President of System Impact Consulting) and Dr Stephanie Stollar (Creator of the Reading Science Academy) join the podcast to dismantl... more

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Paul Kirschner
Educational psychologist, researcher, and co-author of Becoming an Expert Teacher.
Episode: S04E12 - Paul Kirschner and Nidhi Sachdeva on The Hidden Difference Between Good Teaching and Expert Teaching
Nidhi Sachdeva
Teacher educator at the University of Toronto and author of the Science of Learning Substack.
University of Toronto
Episode: S04E12 - Paul Kirschner and Nidhi Sachdeva on The Hidden Difference Between Good Teaching and Expert Teaching
Simon Fairall
Deputy Principal of the Junior School
Trinity Anglican College
Episode: S04E12 - Zero Staff Turnover: The "Secret Sauce" of a High-Performing School
Kirby McDonald
Classroom Teacher and Practice and Pedagogy Lead
Trinity Anglican College
Episode: S04E12 - Zero Staff Turnover: The "Secret Sauce" of a High-Performing School
Lauren Naldrett
Dean of Studies in the junior school
Trinity Anglican College
Episode: S04E12 - Zero Staff Turnover: The "Secret Sauce" of a High-Performing School
Dr. Haili Hughes
Associate Professor at La Trobe University; Visiting Professor; author of 10 books
La Trobe University
Episode: S04E11 - Dr. Haili Hughes on How Teachers Really Get Better
Dr. Sarah Brown
President of System Impact Consulting; co-author of MTSS for Reading Improvement
System Impact Consulting
Episode: S04E10 - 6 Common Mistakes Schools Make When Implementing MTSS with Dr. Sarah Brown and Dr. Stephanie Stollar
Dr. Stephanie Stollar
Educational consultant; founder of Reading Science Academy
Reading Science Academy
Episode: S04E10 - 6 Common Mistakes Schools Make When Implementing MTSS with Dr. Sarah Brown and Dr. Stephanie Stollar
Stuart Kime
Professor of Evidence-Informed School Improvement; co-founder of Evidence-Based Education
Evidence-Based Education
Episode: S04E09 - Bridging the Knowing Doing Gap with Professor Stuart Kime

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Brendan Lee
Host of Knowledge for Teachers; educator and interviewer focused on evidence-informed education and practical classroom improvement.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Great knowledge and easy to understand

    I love these podcasts. They present current information in an easy to understand way. Highly recommend for anyone working in education. Great work Brendan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SamdoesBBg
    Australia4 years ago
  • Tuned in interviewer and Great guests.

    Loved Brendan’s interview with my favourite Linguist- Lyn Stone.

    Pertinent questions, great overview of where to start with the Science of Reading. Lyn mentioned so many great resources and ideas. And summed up some of the most important areas to focus on with literacy. Yaay!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrée Au
    Australia4 years ago
  • Knowledge for teachers - an incredible first podcast!

    One of the best PL Podcasts for teachers, leaders, Principals and educationalists, ever! Some in-depth questions with some insightful answers from both presenter, Brendan Lee & special guest , Dr Russ Fox. Worth taking notes and having a discussion with your team about some of the points raised. There are lots of useful tips to try out and practice in class. There are many reasons why the Science of Learning would help students, teachers and leaders improve their practice. Loved this first podca... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    101 Daisy
    Australia4 years ago
  • Great to listen to

    It is always great to have educational podcasts that are easy to listen to. Brendan Lee, an experienced educator, asks insightful and classroom relevant questions. His first episode had lots of take aways to implement in our schools. Congratulations to Brendan for bringing new insights into education. I look forward to listening to future podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ReputationInternational
    Australia4 years ago
  • Thank you!

    I am loving this podcast! Thank you Brendan for bringing this into the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    matgreen1
    Australia4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate practical, evidence-informed insights for real classrooms.
Guests are well-chosen and bring deep expertise.
The host asks thoughtful, classroom-relevant questions that translate research into practice.
Episodes are easy to listen to and consistently useful for teachers and leaders.

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S04E12 - Paul Kirschner and Nidhi Sachdeva on The Hidden Difference Between Good Teaching and Expert Teaching
Q: Why does experience alone fail to produce expertise? And what causes teachers to hit that performance ceiling?
Sachdeva explains that teachers often improve quickly in their first five to seven years, then plateau if they keep repeating the same routines. Kirschner adds that routines can be hard to unlearn, and improvement requires reflective practice and willingness to change.
S04E12 - Paul Kirschner and Nidhi Sachdeva on The Hidden Difference Between Good Teaching and Expert Teaching
Q: What actually is an expert teacher? If we were observing a live lesson and we're looking at a novice teacher versus an expert teacher, what are some of the key instructional decisions and aspects and techniques that we might see from an expert teacher compared to a novice teacher?
Kirschner says expert teachers combine deep content knowledge, knowledge of how people learn, a range of instructional strategies and tools, and effective classroom management. They adapt when needed and are best evaluated by what students learn, rather than by a checklist of classroom behaviors.
S04E12 - Zero Staff Turnover: The "Secret Sauce" of a High-Performing School
Q: How did the school manage the change process to avoid overwhelming teachers?
They started with small, low-stakes changes, built in coaching and collaboration, and used a mix of internal champions plus external consultants to sustain momentum without overburdening staff.
S04E12 - Zero Staff Turnover: The "Secret Sauce" of a High-Performing School
Q: What sparked Trinity Anglican College's shift toward a low-variance instructional model?
A combination of insights from science of learning and analysis of student data pointed to areas where retrieval and fluency could be improved, prompting a shared understanding and a deliberate move toward consistent routines.
S04E11 - Dr. Haili Hughes on How Teachers Really Get Better
Q: How can schools move from generic PD to granular, subject-specific development?
The approach should start with precise learning problems, map local expertise, and then fund protected time for subject teams to collaborate, test strategies, and share outcomes, ensuring learning is cumulative and resident in the school's collective knowledge.

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2. Nidhi Sachdeva
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4. Kirby McDonald
5. Lauren Naldrett
6. Dr. Haili Hughes
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8. Dr. Stephanie Stollar

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