Posts by Brendan

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[…]

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

In education, we often get caught in debates where people talk past each other. Sides are taken,[…]

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[…]

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[…]

Creating an Instructional Playbook

One of the biggest sources of frustration between teachers and school leaders is due to not having[…]

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,[…]

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[…]