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Mind the Gap: Making Education Work Across the Globe

Tom Sherrington & Emma Turner
Teaching Strategies
Professional Development
Formative Action
Education
Cognitive Science
Educational Research
Curriculum Design
Haringey Education Partnership
Teacher Development
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Inclusive Education
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Desirable Difficulties
Curriculum Development
Retrieval Practice
Spaced Learning
Teacher Expectations
Assessment In Education
Teacher Training
Mental Health

Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner, UK-based and internationally-recognized education authors and consultants, have a lot on their minds. From best practices in classroom teaching to sustaining PD that makes an impact, they’re aware of the techniques that work, those that don’t, and the gaps that exist in education systems, within and across nations. In this podcast, they present proven strategies an... more

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On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by cognitive psychologist and bestselling author Professor Daniel Willingham to explore how insights from cognitive science can transform classroom practice. The conversation... more

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Anna Stokke, mathematician, professor at the University of Winnipeg, and host of the Chalk and Talk podcast. Together they explore the so-called “math wars,” the persisten... more

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by John Tomsett, former school leader and educational author, to talk about his latest two books, This Much I Know About Truly Great Primary/Secondary Teachers (and what we c... more

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner are joined by Patrick Cozier, long-serving headteacher of Highgate Wood School in Haringey, London and author of the forthcoming book Calm Leadership. Patrick shares insights from nearl... more

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Dan Willingham
Cognitive psychologist and author known for his contributions to educational psychology.
Episode: Memory Is the Residue of Thought: Daniel Willingham, Mind the Gap, Ep.105 (S6,E3)
Anna Stokke
Mathematics professor and education advocate
University of Winnipeg
Episode: Fixing Math(s) Education with Anna Stokke, Mind the Gap, Ep.104 (S6,E2)
John Tomsett
Writer and educator, focusing on teaching excellence
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Episode: Celebrating Great Teachers with John Tomsett, Mind the Gap, Ep.103 (S6,E1)
Patrick Cozier
Secondary head teacher at Highgate Wood School, author and leadership advocate
Highgate Wood School
Episode: Keep Calm and Lead On with Patrick Cozier, Mind the Gap, Ep.102 (S5,E18)
Bruce Robertson
Educational consultant, author of The Teaching Delusion trilogy and Power Up Your Pedagogy
Next Level Educational
Episode: Powering Up Pedagogy with Bruce Robertson, Mind the Gap, Ep.101 (S5,E17)
Bronwyn Ryrie Jones
Primary school teacher and educator focused on instructional techniques.
Episode: The Errors Tour: Codification and Adaptation with Bronwyn Ryrie Jones, Mind the Gap, Ep.99 (S5,E15)
Shareen Wilkinson
Executive Director of Education at LEO Academy Trust and author specializing in educational resources for children.
LEO Academy Trust
Episode: Disciplinary Literacy, PedTech, and Flexible Working with Shareen Wilkinson, Mind the Gap, Ep.96 (S5,E12)
Neil Gilbride
Educator and author focusing on self-efficacy and its impact on teaching and learning.
Episode: Teaching for Agency: The Power of Self-Efficacy in the Classroom with Dr Neil Gilbride, Mind the Gap, Ep.95 (S5,E11)
Saeed Atcha
Chief Executive of Youth Leads UK and advocate for youth empowerment and social action.
Youth Leads UK
Episode: From Care to Change: On Purpose, Power, and Social Action with Saaed Atcha, Mind the Gap, Ep.94 (S5,E10)

Hosts

Tom Sherrington
Co-host with a background as an educator and educational consultant, focusing on innovative teaching practices and school leadership.
Emma Turner
Co-host with expertise in pedagogical research and teacher training, dedicated to educational transformation and professional development.
Jon Hutchinson

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#175
United Kingdom/Education
Apple Podcasts
#205
Australia/Education

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Memory Is the Residue of Thought: Daniel Willingham, Mind the Gap, Ep.105 (S6,E3)
Q: How do you go about studying critical thinking?
Critical thinking's transferability can be tested through controlled studies comparing students learning different subjects.
Fixing Math(s) Education with Anna Stokke, Mind the Gap, Ep.104 (S6,E2)
Q: What do you do when teachers prefer old methods despite evidence that newer methods may yield better results?
You have to deal with the people as they are, understanding their perspective, and provide specific evidence that showcases the effectiveness of teaching methods.
Fixing Math(s) Education with Anna Stokke, Mind the Gap, Ep.104 (S6,E2)
Q: What's the research around the idea that standard algorithms harm number sense?
There is no evidence showing that any of this is true, but it's actually commonplace that people say things like this, that you have to delay the algorithm, that the standard algorithms are going to harm number sense.
Keep Calm and Lead On with Patrick Cozier, Mind the Gap, Ep.102 (S5,E18)
Q: Can you explain the CALM acronym from your book?
Cozier breaks down CALM into four stages: Confront, Adapt, Lead, and Mature, focusing on personal growth and emotional management as a leader.
Keep Calm and Lead On with Patrick Cozier, Mind the Gap, Ep.102 (S5,E18)
Q: How do you manage the pressure that comes with being a head teacher?
Patrick Cozier emphasizes the importance of embracing the responsibility rather than feeling burdened by it, viewing it as a privilege to influence the community.

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