The Architecture of Attention
Great lessons fail when attention leaks. This article explains why routines are not admin tasks but instructional[…]
S04E01 – From Burnout to Breakthrough with Brad Gaynor
In this episode, Brad Gaynor and I unpack burnout in education, the Leadership Reset framework, and why[…]
When Explicit Instruction Turns Robotic
Explicit instruction is often presented as a clean sequence of steps. In real classrooms, it rarely works[…]
Stop Guessing. Measure Your Maths Instruction.
Most maths improvement plans begin with good intentions and weak diagnosis. We assume we know what is[…]
S03E19 – Natalie Wexler on the Knowledge Gap and What Lies Beyond the Science of Reading
In this episode of Knowledge for Teachers, Brendan Lee sits down with education writer Natalie Wexler to[…]
The Part of Explicit Instruction Most Teachers Get Wrong (and how to fix it tomorrow)
Many teachers believe they are doing guided practice when students sit close by or when the teacher[…]
The Essential Guide to Explicit Instruction in Mathematics
Mathematics learning is built on strong foundations. When students first encounter new concepts, they don’t need guesswork[…]
S03E18 – Ingrid Sealey on The Hidden Nuance of Great Teaching
In this episode Brendan Lee sits down with Ingrid Sealey from Teach Well to explore what sits[…]
S03E17 – From Intervention to Inclusion: Sarah Asome on Making Every Tier Count
In this episode, Brendan Lee interviews Sarah Asome, principal of Bentleigh West Primary School, about implementing Multi-Tiered[…]
S03E16 – Kate Jones on Making Retrieval Practice Work in the Classroom
Author and educator Kate Jones joins Brendan Lee to unpack retrieval practice — what it really is,[…]