Knowledge for Teachers

S03E11 - Know Thy Purpose: Jocelyn Seamer on Transforming 3–6 Literacy

In this episode, I’m joined by Jocelyn Seamer—educational consultant, author, and leading voice in structured literacy—to unpack what effective literacy instruction really looks like in the upper primary years. We dive into how to move beyond levelled texts and strategy-heavy comprehension lessons, and instead build a literacy block grounded in rich texts, explicit instruction, and purposeful writing.
 
Jocelyn shares practical advice on everything from planning with backward design, to teaching spelling through morphology, to managing cognitive load with the “stretchy band” analogy. Whether you’re trying to make sense of guided reading, support struggling readers, or link reading and writing more effectively, this episode is packed with clarity and actionable ideas.
 
Key topics include:
Replacing levelled texts with rich, age-appropriate reading
Designing integrated, text-based units that link reading and writing
Explicit vocabulary and background knowledge instruction
The role of syntax, spelling, and morphology in building strong writers
Responsive teaching and avoiding the “dress rehearsal” trap in assessments
 
A must-listen for any Year 3–6 teacher ready to teach literacy with more clarity, purpose, and impact.
Resources mentioned:
Reading Reconsidered – Doug Lemov
Five Plagues of the Developing Reader – from Reading Reconsidered
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – C.S. Lewis
Velveteen Rabbit – Margery Williams
Rose Meets Mr. Wintergarten – Bob Graham
The Lost Thing – Shaun Tan
Bringing Words to Life – Beck, McKeown & Kucan
Questioning the Author – Beck, McKeown & Sandora
DIBELS and Acadience – normed reading screeners
Motif – free assessments
Kenn Apel’s morphology assessments
Jared Cooney Horvath
 
You can connect with Jocelyn:
Linkedin
Facebook: @JocelynSeamerEducation
Youtube: @JocelynSeamerEducation
Podcast: The Structured Literacy Podcast
Website: www.jocelynseamereducation.com/
 
You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter: @learnwithmrlee
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Website: learnwithlee.net
 
Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast: 
https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast
 
About 
Jocelyn Seamer is a former teacher, tutor and school leader who has experienced, first-hand, the transformative power of evidence-based practice in literacy instruction. She has led teams to grow and develop school policy and practice to reflect the vast body of evidence that makes up the Science of Reading.
 
Through her own classroom practice and leadership roles in schools, Jocelyn has developed a strong understanding of how you can take simple, yet effective action to get every child on the road to literacy proficiency in the first years of school. Jocelyn feels a very personal responsibility to provide opportunities for classroom teachers to have access to the information and training they need to change children's lives and looks forward to helping you achieve great things in your teaching practice.
 
Read more on Jocelyn Seamer Education.
 
🎯 Struggling to know whether to model again or move on? You’re not alone — and this course is for you.
Effective Primary Maths Teaching is my live, two-day online course designed to help you stop second-guessing and start teaching with clarity and purpose.
Across two highly practical days, I’ll walk you through: ✅ When and why to use explicit instruction, word problems, fluency tasks, and more ✅ How to align your teaching with student readiness ✅ The nuts and bolts of effective daily reviews, worked examples, and fluency practice ✅ A practical framework to help you teach responsively — not reactively
Everything’s grounded in the science of learning, backed by real classroom examples, and designed so you can take action straight away. You’ll leave with a workbook, an action plan, and the confidence to use it all on Monday.
🗓️ Dates: Day 1 – Monday 4 August 2025 (9am–3pm AET) Day 2 – Monday 1 September 2025 (9am–3pm AET) 🖥️ Live online (with recordings) | 🧠 10 hours total | 💲 $299
Whether you’re a teacher wanting clarity or a leader building consistency, this is the course people tell me they wish they’d done years ago.
▶️ Register now: events.humanitix.com/effective-primary-maths-teaching
The last one sold out — don’t miss out.

S03E10 - Grattan Institute’s Maths Guarantee Report with Amy Haywood & Nick Parkinson

In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, I speak with Amy Haywood and Nick Parkinson, co-authors of the Grattan Institute’s Maths Guarantee report. We unpack what they describe as Australia’s “national problem” with maths underperformance — from the equity gaps to the urgent need for high-quality curriculum materials and teacher support.
Amy and Nick share key findings from their research, including a national teacher survey and international case studies, as well as practical insights from some of Australia’s most effective schools. We dive deep into what explicit instruction really looks like, the power of fluency, and how the instructional hierarchy can help teachers better sequence their maths lessons.
Whether you're a school leader, instructional coach, or passionate teacher, this conversation will leave you with clarity, evidence, and next steps to improve maths teaching in your school.
Resources mentioned:
The Maths Guarantee (Grattan Institute report)
The Maths Guarantee: A guide for principals (Grattan Institute)
Teach Like a Champion – Doug Lemov
Teaching Primary Mathematics – George Booker
Eddie Wu
Craig Barton
Ochre Education
PR1ME International
EAST materials
Maths Olympiad
Times Tables Rock Stars
James Dobson - From Research to Reality: A Primary Maths Resource Toolkit
The schools they visited for case studies were:
Wattle Grove Primary, a government school in suburban Perth 
Bentleigh West Primary, a government school in suburban Melbourne 
Ballarat Clarendon College, an independent school in regional Victoria 
St Bernard’s Primary, a Catholic school in Batemans Bay on the NSW south coast 
Charlestown South Public, a government school in Newcastle, NSW 
The Entrance Public, a government school on the NSW central coast 
Budgewoi Public, a government school also on the NSW central coast 
The final three schools are part of the Explicit and Systematic Teaching (EAST) network, a grassroots network which exists to champion explicit teaching in NSW government schools
 
You can connect with Amy:
Twitter/X: @Amy_L_Haywood
 
You can connect with Nick:
Twitter/X: @NickJParkinson
 
You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter/X: @learnwithmrlee
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Website: learnwithlee.net
 
About 
Amy Haywood
Amy Haywood is the Deputy Program Director of Grattan’s Education Program. Amy has a background as an educator and brings this practical experience to her work as an education policy researcher. She is the co-author of several Grattan reports, including Ending the lesson lottery: How to improve curriculum planning in schools, The Reading Guarantee: How to give every child the best chance of success, Spreading success: Why Australia should trial multi-school organisations, and The Maths Guarantee: How to boost students’ learning in primary schools.
Amy taught English in secondary schools for five years. During this time, she presented at statewide teaching conferences and wrote several study guides for Macmillan Education. Before joining Grattan, Amy worked as a manager in Deloitte Access Economics’ Education Policy team, where she led schooling projects focused on system design, workforce reform, and teaching practice.
Amy has a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Teaching from the University of Melbourne. As part of her postgraduate degree, she studied international education policy while on exchange at the University of Oulo in Finland. She is a registered teacher.
 
Nick Parkinson
Nick is a Senior Associate in Grattan’s Education Program, where he has co-authored reports on whole-school curriculum, multi-school organisation, and primary maths. He also contributed to reports on catch-up tutoring and early reading. Through this research, Nick has conducted case studies of nearly 30 leading schools and analysed more than 5,000 teacher survey results.
Nick holds a Master of Teaching from the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. Before studying teaching, Nick completed a Bachelor of Arts and a Diploma of Languages at the University of Melbourne. He is a 2022 Westpac Future Leader.
Before joining Grattan, Nick worked as a consultant at Nous Group where he contributed to projects on school culture, student assessment, and occupational safety.
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🎯 Struggling to know whether to model again or move on? You’re not alone — and this course is for you.
Effective Primary Maths Teaching is my live, two-day online course designed to help you stop second-guessing and start teaching with clarity and purpose.
Across two highly practical days, I’ll walk you through: ✅ When and why to use explicit instruction, word problems, fluency tasks, and more ✅ How to align your teaching with student readiness ✅ The nuts and bolts of effective daily reviews, worked examples, and fluency practice ✅ A practical framework to help you teach responsively — not reactively
Everything’s grounded in the science of learning, backed by real classroom examples, and designed so you can take action straight away. You’ll leave with a workbook, an action plan, and the confidence to use it all on Monday.
🗓️ Dates: Day 1 – Monday 4 August 2025 (9am–3pm AET) Day 2 – Monday 1 September 2025 (9am–3pm AET) 🖥️ Live online (with recordings) | 🧠 10 hours total | 💲 $299
Whether you’re a teacher wanting clarity or a leader building consistency, this is the course people tell me they wish they’d done years ago.
▶️ Register now: events.humanitix.com/effective-primary-maths-teaching
The last one sold out — don’t miss out.
 

S03E9 - Making sense of the science of reading with Mandy Nayton

In this episode of Knowledge for Teachers, Brendan Lee sits down with Mandy Nayton — CEO of the Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation and president of AUSPELD — for a deep and timely conversation about how students really learn to read.
Mandy draws on decades of experience to unpack what the science of reading actually is (and what it isn’t), why explicit instruction matters, and how effective intervention can change the trajectory for struggling students.
They explore key frameworks like the Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and the Cognitive Foundations Framework — and dig into DSF’s new Word Origins program, designed to transform how spelling is taught in Years 3–6 by building deep morphological and etymological knowledge.
Whether you're just starting to explore structured literacy or you're leading change in your school, this conversation is packed with insight, clarity, and practical takeaways.
 
🎧 Listen now and explore how teacher knowledge is the most powerful tool we have to improve literacy outcomes.
Resources mentioned:
Word Origins
Literacy Frameworks & Models
Simple View of Reading (Gough & Tunmer)
Scarborough’s Reading Rope
Cognitive Foundations Framework (Hoover & Tunmer)
Dehaene’s Four Pillars of Learning
Instructional & Program Resources
DSF’s Word Origins Program
Direct Instruction Phonics Manual
Others
Kathy Rastle
National Reading Panel (2000)
Reid Lyon
John Hattie
 
You can connect with Mandy:
Twitter/X: @mandynayton
Facebook: @dyslexiaspeld
Linkedin
Website: https://dsf.net.au/
 
You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter: @learnwithmrlee
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Website: learnwithlee.net
 
Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast: 
https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

S03E08 - Craig Barton on Becoming a Better Maths Teacher

In this episode of Knowledge for Teachers podcast, Brendan Lee is joined by the legendary Craig Barton—maths educator, best-selling author of How I Wish I Taught Maths and Reflect, Expect, Check, Explain, creator of variationtheory.com and tipsforteachers.co.uk, and one of the original voices in education podcasting.
In this conversation, Craig opens up about the highs and lows of teaching, the lessons he’s learned from observing thousands of classrooms, and how he’s navigated public criticism and personal growth. They dive deep into his evolving views on instruction, feedback, and what really moves the needle in student learning. The discussion covers things like:
Mini whiteboards
Diagnostic questions
Intelligent Practice
Atomisation
Responsive teaching
We also touch upon his milestone 200th episode of the Mr. Barton Maths podcast and get a sneak peek at his upcoming "Becoming a Better Maths Teacher" tour of Australia with Ollie Lovell in June.
It’s honest, reflective, and packed with insights every teacher can relate to.
Resources mentioned:
Books by Craig Barton:
How I Wish I Taught Maths
Reflect, Expect, Check, Explain
Tips for Teachers
Responsive Coaching by Josh Goodrich
Some of Craig's Websites:
mrbartonmaths.com
diagnosticquestions.com
variationtheory.com
tipsforteachers.co.uk
Podcasts:
Mr Barton Maths Podcast
You can connect with Craig:
Twitter/X: @mrbartonmaths
Linkedin
You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter/X: @learnwithmrlee
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Website: learnwithlee.net
Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast: 
https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast
 
About Craig Barton
Craig Barton loves teaching, doing, speaking and thinking about mathematics. He taught maths in secondary schools for 15 years, and was TES Maths Adviser for 10 years. He is now the Head of Education at Eedi.
Craig is the author of three best-selling books: How I wish I’d taught maths, Reflect, Expect, Check, Explain and Tips for Teachers, the host of the Mr Barton Maths podcast and the Tips for Teachers podcast, and the creator of far too many websites, including eedi, diagnosticquestions, tipsforteachers, mrbartonmaths, variationtheory, and ssddproblems.
Craig has been lucky to teach maths and work with teachers and students worldwide. In 2020, he was appointed as a Visiting Fellow at the Mathematics Education Centre at the University of Loughborough.
His two proudest achievements are convincing Kate to marry him (and stay married), and being the father to our wonderful boys, Isaac and Jacob.
Becoming a Better Maths Teacher: Craig Barton’s Aussie Tour with Ollie Lovell
For the first time ever, the UK’s most celebrated mathematics teacher, podcaster, and author, Craig Barton, is coming to Australia for a nationwide tour. Craig will be joined by Australia’s own Ollie Lovell for an unforgettable day of professional learning designed to transform your teaching practice.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative event! Four dates, four cities:
Perth: Friday, June 20, 2025
Melbourne: Monday, June 23, 2025
Sydney: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Adelaide: Friday, June 27, 2025
Seats are limited—secure your spot today and take your mathematics teaching to the next level!

S03E07 - Jeanette Breen on lessons learnt from high-performing schools

In this episode, I’m joined by Jeanette Breen — Learning Specialist at Templestowe Heights Primary School and Head of Global Partnerships at No More Marking — to unpack insights from her recent tour of some of the highest-performing schools across the UK. From standalone primaries to schools within trusts like Ark Academy, and even the renowned Michaela Community School, where she met Katharine Birbalsingh, Jeanette explored what’s making a real impact in classrooms and leadership teams.
What makes this conversation truly unique is not just Jeanette’s sharp eye for what works — it’s that you’ll also hear directly from the educators she met along the way, thanks to recordings made on-site during her journey. You’ll hear from: 
Andrew Percival and Jess Rennie - Stanley Road Primary School, Oldham
Madeleine Roberts, David Williams, Jonathan Howlett and Ellen Clarke - Ark Curriculum team
Matt Burnage - Ark Soane
Claire Stoneman - 4 Dwellings Academy, Birmingham
Michael Eggleton - Charles Dickens Primary
Stuart Houghton - Ribbon Academy, Murton
Dr Haili Hughes - Professor of teacher coaching & mentoring, Academica University oas, Director of Education, IRIS Connect. ECF & NPQ facilitator
Bruno Reddy - CEO Times Tables Rock Stars and former head of Mathematics at King Solomon Academy
If you're looking to sharpen your teaching, rethink your curriculum, or get inspired by what’s working in leading schools abroad, this episode is packed with gold.
Resources mentioned:
Daisy Christodoulou - Seven myths in education and Making good progress
The Rose report
StepLab
Teach Like A Champion
New wave maths books
The Writing Revolution
TimesTable Rockstars
Grattan report on multi-school organisations
Think Forward Educators
Core knowledge units
Numeracy screener being trialed by the Center for Independent Studies (CIS)
White Rose Maths
What Works Series
ResearchED
No More Marking
You can connect with Jeanette:
X/Twitter: @jettybe3
Linkedin
e-mail: jeanette.breen@education.vic.gov.au or jeanette@nomoremarking.com
You can connect with Brendan:
X/Twitter: @learnwithmrlee
Linkedin: @brendan-lee-kft
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Website learnwithlee.net
Substack: knowledgeforteachers.substack.com/
Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast: 
https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast
 
About Jeanette Breen
Jeanette is an experienced teacher, presenter, and liaison for the creation of partnerships and professional learning opportunities. In addition to her school-based role at Templestowe Heights PS Victoria, Jeanette works with UK company No More Marking as the bridge for schools using innovative writing assessment. She leads a Writing Network with Think Forward Educators and is a founding member of Sharing Best Practice. Jeanette holds aProfessional Certificate in Clinical Teaching and Masters in Instructional Leadership.
Becoming a Better Maths Teacher: Craig Barton’s Aussie Tour with Ollie Lovell
For the first time ever, the UK’s most celebrated mathematics teacher, podcaster, and author, Craig Barton, is coming to Australia for a nationwide tour. Craig will be joined by Australia’s own Ollie Lovell for an unforgettable day of professional learning designed to transform your teaching practice.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative event! Four dates, four cities:
Perth: Friday, June 20, 2025
Melbourne: Monday, June 23, 2025
Sydney: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Adelaide: Friday, June 27, 2025
Seats are limited—secure your spot today and take your mathematics teaching to the next level!

S03E06 - Dr. Carl Hendrick on Five Things Every Teacher Should Do

In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Carl Hendrick, a leading voice in education and co-author of What Does It Look Like in the Classroom?, How Learning Happens, and How Teaching Happens. Carl has been instrumental in helping teachers bridge the gap between research and practice, addressing the key question: That all sounds great, but what does it mean for me?
Together, they explore five essential things every teacher should do
Being open to powerful evidence
Using retrieval practice
Checking for understanding
Aligning curriculum and assessment,
Embracing the illusion of instruction.
This episode is packed with actionable insights to support and enhance teaching practice. 
Resources mentioned:
What Does It Look Like in the Classroom, How Learning Happens, How Teaching Happens, and Illusions of Instruction (forthcoming, co-authored with Paul Kirschner and Jim Heal)
Dan Willingham’s Ask the Psychologist pieces for the AFT
Research by Paul Kirschner
ResearchEd, founded by Tom Bennett
Work by Tom Bennett and Daisy Christodoulou
Ignaz Semmelweis’ paper on puerperal fever
A 2021 EF review on cognitive science in the classroom by Thomas Perry
Research on working memory by George Miller and Nelson Cowan
The 1960s Follow Through study on direct instruction
Barak Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
David Ausubel on the importance of prior knowledge
Madeline Hunter on checking for understanding
Engelmann and Carnine on Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI)
Peps McCrea’s Evidence Snacks newsletter
Robert and Elizabeth Bjork on desirable difficulties
The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
John Biggs on constructive alignment
Christine Counsell on curriculum as a narrative
The How Learning and Teaching Happens eLearning course through Academica
No More Marking, where Jeanette Breen works
You can connect with Dr. Carl Hendrick:
Twitter/X: @C_Hendrick
Linkedin
Websites: https://carlhendrick.substack.com/ and https://carlhendrick.com/
 
 You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter/X: @learnwithmrlee
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Website: learnwithlee.net
 
Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast: 
https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

S03E05 - The ABCs of Effective Behaviour Management: A Practical Guide for Teachers with Dr. Brandi Simonsen

In this episode, we're focusing on a key element of successful schools: understanding and supporting positive student behaviour. Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Brandi Simonsen, a professor of special education at the University of Connecticut and co-director of the National Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Brandi shares her practical insights into PBIS, exploring the crucial links between behaviour, attendance, and academic success. We delve into the ABCs of behavior and uncover effective, evidence-based strategies for creating positive classroom environments, from setting clear expectations to the power of specific praise.
Whether you're new to teaching or looking to enhance your practice, this episode offers valuable knowledge and actionable takeaways on implementing Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports.
Resources mentioned:
Brandi Simonsen and Diane Myers: Classwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports: A Guide to Proactive Classroom Management
Diane Myers, Brandi Simonsen and Jennifer Freeman: Implementing Classwide PBIS: A Guide to Supporting Teachers, which I highly recommend.
National Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
You can connect with Brandi:
Linkedin 
You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter: @learnwithmrlee
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Website: learnwithlee.net
 
Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast: 
https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

S03E04 - Dr. Matthew Burns on Effective Assessment: Using Data to Drive Reading & Maths Intervention

In this episode, get ready to dive deep into the world of assessments with Dr. Matthew Burns, as we explore the different categories of assessments, their intended purposes, and how they can be used to inform instruction. Dr. Burns, a researcher with extensive experience in the effective use of assessment data and interventions, shares his expertise on bridging the gap in understanding assessments.
 
The conversation highlights the significance of the instructional hierarchy in understanding student learning phases, as well as the differences between curriculum-based measurements (CBM) and curriculum-based assessments (CBA). Dr. Burns stresses the necessity of aligning data with educational goals and ensuring teachers are equipped with appropriate frameworks to use assessments effectively. He offers practical advice on reducing unnecessary screening, using data to drive instructional decisions, and implementing effective interventions in reading and maths.
Resources mentioned:
UFLI Foundations
Spring Math
PALS (Peer Assisted Learning Strategies)
Science of Math: including both the Facebook group and website (thescienceofmath.com).
National Center on Intensive Intervention:(intensiveintervention.org).
Evidence Advocacy Center (evidenceadvocacycenter.org).
Hasbrook and Tyndall fluency norms
You can connect with Matthew:
Twitter: @burnsmk1
Email: burnsm1@coe.ufl.edu
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ad1ei6p_HOHHhc-T-JnZg
 
You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter: @learnwithmrlee
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Website: learnwithlee.net
 
Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast: 
https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

S03E03 - Liana McCurry on Mathematical Practices in High Performing Countries

In this episode of Knowledge for Teachers, Brendan Lee speaks with Liana McCurry, a passionate advocate for primary school maths education. Fresh from her Churchill Fellowship, Liana shares findings from her research into mathematical practices across six countries.
Listeners will gain insights into the systemic issues contributing to Australia's declining maths performance and discover how to bridge the research-to-practice gap. Liana delves into key topics, including:
Mathematical modelling and its surprisingly misunderstood place in the curriculum.
The power of multisensory approaches to unlock conceptual understanding.
Why fluency in maths is a foundational skill that needs renewed focus.
Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that equips educators with practical knowledge and strategies to transform maths education in their classrooms.
Resources mentioned:
Books:
Explicit Direct Instruction by Hollingsworth and Ybarra.
Explicit Instruction by Anita Archer and Charles Hughes
Harnessing the Science of Learning by Nathaniel Swain.
Direct Instruction Mathematics by Stein et al
Websites:
Ochre
Science of Math website.
Thinking Forward Educators, 
Brian Poncy's MIND
Steve Wyborney's Esti Mysteries
Podcasts:
Knowledge for Teachers.
Dyscastia, hosted by Bill Hansberry and Michael Shanahan.
Craig Barton podcast.
Progressively Incorrect, hosted by Zach Groshell
Chalk and Talk, hosted by Anna Stokke
Training and Conferences:
Sharing Best Practice conferences.
What Works series in Geelong.
Orton Gillingham Math, Multisensory Maths training
 
You can connect with Liana:
Linkedin
Email: liana@sol-education.net
Website: sol-education.net
 
You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter: @learnwithmrlee
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Website: learnwithlee.net
 
Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast: 
https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast
 
A Systematic and Structured Approach to Teaching Primary Mathematics - 10 hr Online (Live) Course
While there’s been strong momentum for the science of reading, what about maths?
In this course, I will explore what the research reveals about effective maths instruction, highlighting the importance of aligning teaching with how learning happens. Across these sessions, I will go beyond summarising research and delve into practical implications, showing teachers how to bring these concepts to life in the classroom. Highly interactive, the sessions will offer plenty of opportunities for teachers to engage, practice, and respond.
 
REGISTER HERE
 

S03E02 - Shaping the Future: Murat Dizdar on His Vision for NSW Public Education

This episode features a compelling conversation with Murat Dizdar, the head of the New South Wales Department of Education. Murat shares his inspiring journey from being the son of Turkish immigrants to leading Australia’s largest education system. He discusses the experiences that shaped his vision for public education, his deep passion for the teaching profession, and the key initiatives he’s championing to drive meaningful change. This episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for anyone interested in education and leadership.
Resources mentioned:
NSW Department of Education Resource Hub
Explicit Teaching Statement
High Potential and Gifted Education Policy
AERO (Australian Education Research Organisation)
Grattan Institute: Ending the lesson lottery
You can connect with Murat:
Twitter/X:  @dizdarm
 
You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter/X: @learnwithmrlee
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Website: learnwithlee.net
 
Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast: 
https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast
 
A Systematic and Structured Approach to Teaching Primary Mathematics - 10 hr Online (Live) Course
While there’s been strong momentum for the science of reading, what about maths?
In this course, I will explore what the research reveals about effective maths instruction, highlighting the importance of aligning teaching with how learning happens. Across these sessions, I will go beyond summarising research and delve into practical implications, showing teachers how to bring these concepts to life in the classroom. Highly interactive, the sessions will offer plenty of opportunities for teachers to engage, practice, and respond.
 
More info
https://www.learnwithlee.net/a-systematic-and-structured-approach-to-teaching-primary-mathematics/
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