In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Bronwyn Ryrie Jones, an instructional coach who supports teachers and instructional leaders to develop their expertise. She discusses the importance of responsive teaching and shares techniques to effectively check for understanding in the classroom. She emphasises the need for teachers to have a deep understanding of the principles behind responsive teaching before implementing specific techniques.
Bron also explains the concept of instructional playbooks and how they can be useful for schools. She unpacks the potential dangers and how to avoid these pitfalls.
Resources mentioned:
- Jim Knight, Ann Hoffman and Michelle Harris – Instructional Playbook
- West Beechborough PS
- Brad Nguyen
- Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioli – Teaching Walkthrus
- Dylan Wiliam and Siobhan Leahy – Embedding Formative Assessment
- Harry Fletcher-Wood – Responsive Teaching
- Atul Gawande – The Checklist Manifesto
You can connect with Bron:
Twitter: @BronRyrieJones
Linkedin: @bronwyn-ryrie-jones/
Website: bronwynryriejones.com
You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter: @learnwithmrlee
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Website: learnwithlee.net
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About Bron Ryrie Jones
Bron Ryrie Jones supports teachers and instructional leaders to develop their expertise. Bron has worked with over 20,000 teachers and leaders around Australia and abroad, and is a sought-after designer of professional improvement programs.
With a background in classroom teaching, instructional coaching and teacher education (University of Melbourne), Bron is able to synthesise complex research for busy practitioners. She is intimately connected to the everyday life of teachers and the complexity of their work. Bron respects teachers’ time, crafting professional learning programs that are clear, practical and informed by evidence.
As a published author on teacher learning (Corwin Press), Bron is also a sought-after keynote speaker and learning designer. She is often engaged to speak on the topics of responsive teaching, explicit instruction, quality assessment, and instructional coaching. Bron has long-standing partnerships with systems of education and institutes of educational leadership across Australia. She has designed and delivered large-scale bespoke professional development programs for varied organisations throughout Australia.