Welcome
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.
S02E18 – Rhonda Filmer on Neurodiversity and the Twice-Exceptional Student
In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Rhonda Filmer, a gifted education consultant and teacher, she discusses her journey into the field and the importance of understanding neurodiversity and twice exceptional students. She has recently released a book, “Neurodiversity and the Twice-Exceptional Student” and they delve into some of the...
Read MoreS02E17 – Brendan Lee and Dr. Zach Groshell on the nuances of teaching effectively
In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, Brendan Lee and Dr. Zach Groshell (Host of the Progressively Incorrect podcast) collaborated in the first of a series of episodes together. The theme for this episode was around what are the main principles that teachers need to understand about how...
Read MoreS02E16 – Charlotte Peverett on the importance of having high expectations for all students including diverse learners
In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Charlotte Peverett, an experienced learning specialist and inclusion outreach coach, who shares her journey into teaching and special education. Charlotte discusses the significance of structures and routines in creating a safe and consistent learning environment. Charlotte also emphasises the importance of high expectations...
Read MoreS02E15- Professor Jonathan Sharples on Implementation in Schools
In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Professor Jonathan Sharples from the Education Endowment Foundation. He has led the recent update to the EEF’s A School’s Guide to Implementation and in this conversation we unpack the paper. Professor Sharples details the updates and why they were made. He also digs...
Read MoreLearning with Mr Lee Blog
Learn with educator, Brendan Lee as he blogs about his latest thoughts and learnings.
5 SIMPLE STEPS TO SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
The blog discusses Brendan Lee’s recent focus on applying the...
Read MoreImplementing a Behaviour Curriculum
The topic of school behavior is widely discussed, but can...
Read More5 Key Principles for Teaching Primary Mathematics Effectively
Currently, there are a lot of misconceptions about how to...
Read MoreGradual Release of Responsibility for Teacher Development
We know how valuable the gradual release of responsibility model...
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