Learning with Mr. Lee

Knowledge for Teachers Podcast

Hear from educators, experts and researchers on all things to do with school-based education.

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 explore why knowledge matters so much for reading comprehension. Drawing on insights from The Knowledge Gap and Beyond the Science of Reading, Natalie unpacks why teaching comprehension as a set of skills often...

December 7, 2025

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 beneath truly effective teaching. Ingrid shares practical insights from her work with thousands of teachers across Australia and explains why small deliberate changes can create powerful shifts in student learning. They unpack the...

November 15, 2025

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 Systems of Support (MTSS). Sarah explains how her school aligns teaching and interventions to foster student success, backed by data-driven decisions and a diamond model of support. The discussion highlights effective leadership and...

October 26, 2025

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, how to make it work across subjects and age groups and why forgetting is part of learning. Packed with stories, strategies and practical tips teachers can apply straight away. Together, they explore five...

October 5, 2025