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Progressively Incorrect

Zach Groshell
Direct Instruction
Explicit Instruction
Instructional Coaching
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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I’m thrilled to be sharing this special episode with you, the Season 5 Finale of Progressively Incorrect.I’m joined by Dr. Anita Archer, one of the most influential voices in explicit instruction and effective teaching. For decades, Anita has helped ... more

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I’m thrilled to be sharing this special episode with you, the Season 5 Finale of Progressively Incorrect. I’m joined by Dr. Anita Archer, one of the most influential voices in explicit instruction and effective teaching. For decades, Anita has helped... more

Welcome back to Progressively Incorrect. I’m your host, Zach Groshell.

In this episode, I’m joined by Sean Morrisey, creator of the Word Mapping Project, for a conversation about how students learn words—not just as spellings to memorize or definiti... more

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Welcome back to Progressively Incorrect. I’m your host, Zach Groshell. In this episode, I’m joined by Sean Morrisey, creator of the Word Mapping Project, for a conversation about how students learn words—not just as spellings to memorize or definitio... more

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Anita Archer
Expert in Explicit Instruction
University/Author/Educator
Episode: S5E34: Anita Archer on the Principles of Explicit Instruction
Sean Morrisey
Creator of the Word Mapping Project
Word Mapping Project
Episode: S5E33: Sean Morrisey on Word Mapping, Vocabulary Routines, and Durable Word Knowledge
Doug Gray
Professional Development Director for Alaska Staff Development Network
Alaska Staff Development Network (under Alaska Council for School Administrators)
Episode: S5E32: Doug Gray on Alaskan Schools, Bush Teaching, and Better Systems for Students
Katharine Beals
Expert on education research and autism
Episode: S5E31: Katharine Beals on Facilitated Communication and Educational Pseudoscience
Sarah Oberle
First grade teacher, new author of the K-3 executive functions book
Author, Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom
Episode: S5E30: Sarah Oberle and Mitch Weathers on executive functions for K-3 classrooms
Mitch Weathers
Former ninth-grade science teacher, creator of Organized Binder, author
Organized Binder; Author
Episode: S5E30: Sarah Oberle and Mitch Weathers on executive functions for K-3 classrooms
Owen Engelmann
Senior figure in Direct Instruction program development, Engelmann-Becker Corporation
Engelmann-Becker Corporation / Direct Instruction co-author team
Episode: S5E29: Owen Engelmann on field testing direct instruction programs
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

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Zach Groshell
Host of Progressively Incorrect; provides educational leadership and narrative guiding conversations with researchers and practitioners.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 117 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 Statesa year 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
    Canada2 years 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 States2 years ago

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Editors note strong alignment with evidence-based approaches and thoughtful guest selection.
Many highlight the host's ability to connect research to real-world teaching.
Listeners appreciate the practical, research-grounded discussions and actionable classroom takeaways.

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S5E25: Jamey Peavler on access vs. exposure and constrained vs. unconstrained skills
Q: You brought up constrained versus unconstrained skills. Could you define those more clearly and describe how they influence how we structure a literacy block?
Unconstrained skills have no strict linear progression and are often comprehension-focused; constrained skills are sequential, easily assessable, and foundational, like decoding and transcription, requiring careful placement and structured progression within a differentiated block.
S5E25: Jamey Peavler on access vs. exposure and constrained vs. unconstrained skills
Q: And the first thing I wanted to dig in with you was around, you make a distinction between like an exposure based model of instruction and an access model. Can you tell me a little bit about that distinction?
Exposure-based instruction exposes all students to the same grade-level content, with later interventions to close gaps; access-based instruction places students in their just-right placement, ensuring the foundational prerequisites are in place and removing cognitive overload before moving on.
S5E29: Owen Engelmann on field testing direct instruction programs
Q: How does the team ensure teachers follow the DI script during field tests?
Through a combination of professional development, trainer oversight, and closely monitored classroom observations to ensure fidelity and to address errors in real time.
S5E29: Owen Engelmann on field testing direct instruction programs
Q: How many lessons are field-tested at a time and why not the entire program?
Only complete lessons that preexist are field-tested, typically about 20-30 lessons to start; more lessons are added incrementally as fixes are made, avoiding the need to redo large amounts of work.
S5E29: Owen Engelmann on field testing direct instruction programs
Q: What are the goals of field testing and the process used to pursue them?
The goal is to reach 100% of students achieving 95% mastery when taught with adequate parameters; the process involves real classroom testing, audio capture, and analysis of both student work and teacher implementation to identify and fix issues before wider rollout.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Progressively Incorrect

What is Progressively Incorrect about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the practical and theoretical sides of education, drawing from a steady stream of guest experts to explore how cognitive science, explicit instruction, and classroom routines translate into real classrooms. Episodes frequently contrast traditional and progressive approaches, examine evidence-based practices, and surface concrete strategies for teachers, school leaders, and coaches. A notable strength is the breadth of guest backgrounds—from researchers and curriculum designers to classroom practitioners and school leaders—paired with a clear emphasis on actionable takeaways and classroom impact. The show's unique angle may appeal to listeners who value rigorous discussion grounded in practical implementation, as well as... more

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