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Hi, My name is Brendan Lee and I am driven to help bridge the gap between research and practice. I believe that every young person deserves to receive the best education, but I also understand that implementing it can be tricky! Currently, I try and support that through writing, hosting the Knowledge for Teachers podcast and working with schools.

Knowledge for Teachers Podcast

Hear from educators, experts and researchers on all things to do with school-based education.

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 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...

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May 11, 2025

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

In this episode, Jeanette Breen, a Learning Specialist, discusses her recent tour of top UK schools, including Michaela Community School. She shares insights into effective classroom practices and leadership, featuring audio from various educators she encountered, such as Andrew Percival, Claire Stoneman, Dr. Hailli Hughes and many more. The conversation...

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April 27, 2025

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...

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March 23, 2025

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...

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March 9, 2025

Learning with Mr Lee Blog

Learn with educator, Brendan Lee as he blogs about his latest thoughts and learnings.

A Practical Guide to Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports: Key Concepts and Classroom Strategies

Understanding and supporting student behavior is essential for teachers. Conversations...

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Brendan
BrendanMay 6, 2025

Explicit Instruction: A Key to Learning, But Not the Whole Story

In education, we often get caught in debates where people...

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Brendan
BrendanApril 8, 2025

Creating an Instructional Playbook

One of the biggest sources of frustration between teachers and...

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Brendan
BrendanFebruary 25, 2025

When teaching maths… Instead of this, Do this

I've worked with a number of schools and teachers over...

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BrendanDecember 3, 2024

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  • S03E08 – Craig Barton on Becoming a Better Maths Teacher
  • A Practical Guide to Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports: Key Concepts and Classroom Strategies
  • S03E07 – Jeanette Breen on lessons learnt from high-performing schools
  • Explicit Instruction: A Key to Learning, But Not the Whole Story
  • S03E06 – Dr. Carl Hendrick on Five Things Every Teacher Should Do

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