What It Really Takes to Elevate Instruction
Discover how Templestowe Heights PS creates a culture where expert teaching thrives. This reflection unpacks five powerful[…]
S03E11 – Know Thy Purpose: Jocelyn Seamer on Transforming 3–6 Literacy
Jocelyn Seamer joins Brendan to unpack what effective literacy instruction looks like in Years 3–6. From ditching[…]
Good Tool, Wrong Time (Part 1): Why Great Strategies Sometimes Miss the Mark
We’ve all been there—a strategy that should work falls flat. The problem often isn’t the tool itself,[…]
S03E10 – Grattan Institute’s Maths Guarantee Report with Amy Haywood & Nick Parkinson
What’s really going on with primary maths in Australia — and what can we do about it?[…]
The Secret to Making Assessment Data Actually Useful
Are you using assessments to help students—or just to tick boxes? In this breakdown of my podcast[…]
S03E9 – Making sense of the science of reading with Mandy Nayton
Mandy Nayton joins Brendan Lee to unpack the science of reading, effective intervention, and DSF’s new Word[…]
Five Things Every Teacher Should Do
Dr. Carl Hendrick reflects on key insights he wished he'd known early in his teaching career to[…]
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[…]
A Practical Guide to Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports: Key Concepts and Classroom Strategies
Understanding and supporting student behavior is essential for teachers. Conversations with Dr. Brandi Simonsen highlight the importance[…]
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[…]