Welcome
Hi, My name is Brendan Lee and I am driven to help bridge the gap between research and practice. I believe that every young person deserves to receive the best education, but I also understand that implementing it can be tricky! Currently, I try and support that through writing, hosting the Knowledge for Teachers podcast and working with schools.
Knowledge for Teachers Podcast
Hear from educators, experts and researchers on all things to do with school-based education.
S02E06 – Tom Bennett On Running The Room
In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Tom Bennett, the Director and founder of researchED and school behaviour advisor to the UK government. He shares his journey from running nightclubs to becoming an influential figure in the education sector and we find out how teaching saved him. Bennett delves into...
Read MoreS02E05 – Sarah Powell On Effective Word Problem Instruction
In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr Corey Peltier who is an Assistant Professor of Special Education in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Oklahoma. He also contributes to The Science of Math movement that is focused on disseminating research-informed recommendations to enhance math instruction and...
Read MoreS02E04 – Dr. Nathaniel Swain On Developing Great Writing Skills
In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Nathaniel Swain. He currently works at La Trobe University as a Senior Lecturer, Learning Sciences and Learner Engagement and the Director of Undergraduate Academic Programs. He is also the founder of Think Forward Educators. Nathaniel first appeared on the Knowledge for Teachers...
Read MoreS02E03 – Dr. Jenny Donovan on accelerating the use of educational research in Australian classrooms
In this podcast episode, Brendan Lee interviews Dr. Jenny Donovan, CEO of the Australian Education Research Organisation. She stresses the necessity for evidence-based practices in education. Jenny talks about explicit instruction, classroom management, teacher training, NAPLAN testing, and accountability. Donovan's career journey and involvement in significant educational reforms, including contributions...
Read MoreLearning with Mr Lee Blog
Learn with educator, Brendan Lee as he blogs about his latest thoughts and learnings.
Implementing a Behaviour Curriculum
The topic of school behavior is widely discussed, but can...
Read More5 Key Principles for Teaching Primary Mathematics Effectively
Currently, there are a lot of misconceptions about how to...
Read MoreGradual Release of Responsibility for Teacher Development
We know how valuable the gradual release of responsibility model...
Read MoreA Systematic and Structured Approach to Teaching Primary Mathematics (Part 1)
This article looks at how we can take a systematic...
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