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Education
Pedagogy
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Classroom Management
I Say You Say
Bunsen Blue
Operation Education
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Choral Response
Seating Plan
Harry Potter
Ofsted
Explicit Instruction
Engagement In Teaching
Memory and Learning
Classroom Culture
All Hands Up
Photosynthesis
Active Learning

Hosted by Pritesh Raichura and Neena Sharma. Concrete classroom strategies have the power to transform our teaching practice. Operation Education, a Bunsen Blue production, explores such strategies and connects them to the bigger picture of classroom culture, school leadership and the educational landscape.

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Whether you've never used 'Turn and Talk' in your classroom before or are a seasoned expert, this episode packs in lots of practical advice for improving pupil outcomes.

If you already use Pritesh and Neena's favourite strategy (they swear by using ... more

Hear Pritesh delivering a live lesson at a conference using explicit instruction (aka direct instruction), where he demonstrates delivering clear explanations, high frequency questioning & warmth. Some cool statistics about the lesson: in 12.5 minute... more

You pose a question. The whole class responds in unison. The energy, the buzz, the feeling of success is palpable for every pupil. Pritesh and Neena discuss the power of 'Choral Response' as a questioning strategy, and contrast it with 'I say you say... more

Teachers are often faced with pupils who are very reluctant to participate in lessons. Two major reasons for this can be apathy and a lack of confidence. How can teachers tackle these? Pritesh and Neena explore, with the use of 'I Say You Say'.

'I S... more

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Episode: Ep 012: Inside Pritesh's Live Lesson - Explicit Instruction in Action

Hosts

Neena Sharma
Co-host of Operation Education; focuses on classroom culture, leadership, and practical pedagogy.
Pritesh Raichura
Host of Operation Education; leads discussions on explicit instruction, engagement techniques, and classroom dynamics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Excellent

    Brilliant podcast. Well thought out and presented in a great manner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wishfull champion
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Top tier teaching tips

    Clear ideas, crisp pacing—and cutting through the nonsense and noise that often plague education. Neena and Pritesh present practical tips for teaching in an enjoyable, engaging way. A great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    William Ui
    United States2 months ago
  • A must listen

    Thoroughly enjoying this podcast. Gets into the specificity of creating a classroom culture that enables teachers to teach!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Best career ever
    Australia3 months ago
  • Incredible and Inspirational

    Wow! The overriding takeaway from this podcast is the absolutely joy and enthusiasm of Pritesh and Neena! Both manage to merge their absolute conviction in giving our students the very best education possible with a level of clarity and common-sense that means you can’t help but be inspired. I can’t wait to get back into the classroom to try these strategies. This is the only must-listen to podcast for anyone in education. Listen now, thank me later!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanChKernow
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Next level

    LOVEEEE this podcast!! ❤️

    I’ve had the privilege of working with Neena and I can honestly say she is every bit as inspiring off the mic as she is on it. I’ve learned so much from her about culture, leadership and the power of voice.

    I’ve been lucky enough to attend several of Pritesh’s CPD sessions too. Every time I leave with pages of notes, fresh ideas and something that’s genuinely changed the way I think about leadership or education. Hearing these two together is just brilliant. It’s fun... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LynseyWhite
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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The show is valued for clear demonstrations and real classroom examples.
Listeners praise practical, actionable teaching tips and warm, engaging hosts.
Episodes are seen as essential for teachers building culture and effective instruction.
Fans appreciate the hosts' energy and practical mindset, calling it inspiring for classroom practice.

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#149
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Ep 012: Inside Pritesh's Live Lesson - Explicit Instruction in Action
Q: What is the core benefit of scripting precise sentences for students to master by the end of a lesson?
It ensures clarity of destination, provides a predictable structure for students to recall in full sentences, and helps them internalize the exact language needed for mastery.

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What is Operation Education about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Concrete classroom strategies drive practical improvements in teaching practice, with a focus on explicit instruction, active participation, and classroom culture. Episodes frequently explore techniques like high-frequency questioning, choral responses, targeted praise, and careful planning of lesson delivery to build durable understanding. The hosts blend theory with live demonstrations, real-world anecdotes, and practical templates that teachers can adopt immediately, often highlighting warmth, pace, and accountability as key levers for engagement and learning. A notable strength is the riff between evidence-based pedagogy and down-to-earth classroom implementation, making it appealing for educators aiming to elevate both lesson design an... more

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Operation Education launched 3 months ago and published 14 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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