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Progressively Incorrect

Zach Groshell
Direct Instruction
Instructional Coaching
Explicit Instruction
Education
Professional Development
Cognitive Load Theory
Math Education
Cognitive Science
Project Follow Through
Science Of Reading
Teacher Training
Literacy
Teaching Strategies
Structured Literacy
Teaching Practices
Retrieval Practice
Learning Science
Traditional Math
Evidence-Based Practices
The Room Where It Happened

Welcome to Progressively Incorrect, a podcast about the teacher-centered and the student-centered, the traditional and the progressive, in education. Hosted by Dr. Zach Groshell on educationrickshaw.com

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AJ Pettway
Instructional coach and education consultant
Open Windows Learning
Episode: S5E28: AJ Pettway on “Student-Centered Learning,” Instructional Coaching, and School Leadership
Matt Bateman
PhD; philosopher; education startup founder; working on Montessori initiatives
Alpha School; Montessorium
Episode: S5E27: Matt Bateman and Laura Mazer set the record straight on Montessori
Laura Mazer
Former surgeon and medical educator; Montessori educator
Guidepost Montessori; Alpha School Network
Episode: S5E27: Matt Bateman and Laura Mazer set the record straight on Montessori
Steve Robinson
Head of PE at a school in St. Helens, UK; knowledge-rich PE advocate
Hope School, St. Helens (UK)
Episode: S5E26: Ste Robinson on Mastery-Based, Knowledge-Rich PE
Jamey Peavler
Expert on literacy instruction and MTSS
Mount St. Joseph University, Graduate Reading Science Program
Episode: S5E25: Jamey Peavler on Access vs. Exposure and Constrained vs. Unconstrained Skills
Olivia Mullins
Educator focusing on knowledge-building and explicit instruction in early elementary science
Episode: S5E24: Olivia Mullins on Content, Curriculum, and Coherence in Elementary Science
Richard Whedon
Educator and author focused on teaching learning habits
Author of Learning Habits; StepLab collaborator
Episode: S5E23: Richard Wheadon on Teaching Learning Habits and Returning to the Classroom
Adam Robbins
Author of Unlocking Teacher Development
Educational Improvement Consultant
Episode: S5E22: Adam Robbins on the Challenge of Improving Teaching
Leslie Laud
Educational researcher and advocate for Think SRSD; discusses implementation and coaching cycles
Think SRSD / StepLab collaborator
Episode: S5E19: Leslie Laud on Writing Instruction and Self-Regulated Strategy Development

Host

Dr. Zach Groshell
Host focused on teacher-centered and student-centered education, with episodes exploring evidence-based practices, coaching, and classroom strategy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • I keep learning

    I'm no longer a professional educator, but I'm a parent. I keep learning interesting tidbits that encourage me about the progress we're making in educating kids. I have high hopes for the future because of the work of dedicated professionals like Zach.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TowardMyriel
    United States8 months ago
  • Excellent podcast for educators

    All teachers will benefit from hearing Zach’s wisdom and the knowledge of his guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Appleiloveyou
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • extremely good podcast!

    Love every episode! so helpful as a mathematics teacher

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emersongaglardi
    Canadaa year ago
  • Compelling, even from the other side

    I’m (mostly) on the other side of the math-teaching spectrum from Zach, but I listen to every episode. The ideas are laid out clearly and the guests are super experienced. Even when I think they’re getting things wrong, I can’t argue with the quality of the conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike @ Montreal
    Canadaa year ago
  • Literal Fountain of Educational Information

    Zach’s podcast is the perfect balance of fascinating insights and companionable presentation. He has opened my eyes to so much of the Science of Learning with brilliant researchers sharing their work in-person. His Direct Instruction foray was mind-blowing and opened up huge areas of interest for me. My biggest problem is keeping up with the life-changing insights - I almost always want to buy a book after listening to him and his guests and they never fail to disappoint. If you are a teacher or... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ALR-SK
    United Statesa year ago

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Some episodes spark debate but remain solution-focused and actionable.
Educators value the practical, research-backed insights and real-world classroom examples.
Conversations are engaging and accessible, with guests who bring deep expertise.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S5E28: AJ Pettway on “Student-Centered Learning,” Instructional Coaching, and School Leadership
Q: How can someone contact you to explore working together?
AJ provides multiple contact points: his website, a Twitter handle, and an email address for Open Windows Learning, inviting schools to collaborate on coaching and PD systems.
S5E28: AJ Pettway on “Student-Centered Learning,” Instructional Coaching, and School Leadership
Q: How can schools practically implement a coherent coaching program and involve leaders in the process?
He advocates for a clear, evidence-based vision of instruction, a narrowed set of focus areas (e.g., retrieval practice), scripted rehearsals, and regular coaching that connects PD to classroom practice while involving school leaders at the learning stage.
S5E28: AJ Pettway on “Student-Centered Learning,” Instructional Coaching, and School Leadership
Q: When does it become apparent that it's time to apply what you've learned in a curriculum or sequence of lessons?
AJ outlines a progression: build acquisition, then fluency, then generalization; only after a strong base of knowledge should inquiry be integrated to deepen understanding and apply concepts in new contexts.
S5E28: AJ Pettway on “Student-Centered Learning,” Instructional Coaching, and School Leadership
Q: Let's start with this. How are you doing, AJ, and could you introduce yourself to the audience?
AJ describes his transition from traditional coaching roles to instructional coaching and education consulting, emphasizing his 20+ years in education and his focus on helping schools implement explicit instruction and evidence-based practices.
S5E23: Richard Wheadon on Teaching Learning Habits and Returning to the Classroom
Q: Can you summarize the key routines you advocate for in the classroom and why they matter?
Key routines such as call-and-response and check-for-listening create early success, build student engagement, and provide a platform for deeper learning; they are not one-off tricks but sustained practices that can be embedded over years to support expert learning.

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The show centers on teacher-focused and student-centered approaches in education, often hosting guests who bring practical classroom strategies, leadership perspectives, and evidence-based instructional methods. Topics frequently cover explicit instruction, science of learning, classroom routines, coaching, and systemic school practices, with a strong emphasis on translating research into actionable steps for teachers and school leaders. Noteworthy is the consistent use of real-world classroom and leadership experiences to explore how theory meets practice, along with a willingness to debate methods and balance accountability with on-the-ground realities. Listeners can expect deep dives into structured curricula, PD models, and scalable cla... more

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