Posts by Brendan

S03E14 – Close Reading Simplified with Christopher Such

In this episode, Brendan Lee sits down with Christopher Such—teacher, author, and expert in reading instruction—to unpack[…]

The Effortless Illusion

Ever wondered why experts make hard things look easy? The “Effortless Illusion” hides the invisible effort behind[…]

What Makes Practice ‘Intelligent’? Craig Barton on Getting More from Maths Tasks

Discover how Craig Barton’s concept of intelligent practice can transform maths teaching. Learn how small changes between[…]

S03E13 – A Learner’s Toolkit for Students and Teachers with Dr. Vicky Leighton and Dr. Terry Byers

How do we turn research into something that works on a Thursday afternoon with Year 9? Dr.[…]

S03E12 – Daniel Ansari on Number Sense, Fluency and Understanding Math Difficulties

In this episode, Professor Daniel Ansari unpacks the science behind how children learn maths. We explore what[…]

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[…]