Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works

Many teachers lack confidence in their ability to teach writing. Christine Teahan and Alexandria Chalonec, Co-Directors of Academics at The Writing Revolution, share how they support educators across the country and around the world in delivering effective, impactful writing instruction using the Hochman Method.

Links:
Twitter: @TheWritingRevol

LinkedIn: @TheWritingRevolution

Facebook: @TheWritingRevolution

Instagram: @TheWritingRevolution

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Zach and Gene provide a definition of coaching cycles for the purpose of the discussion. Are coaching cycles necessary? How long should they last? Are they always necessary when coaches are supporting teachers?

Episode Links
Zach’s book: Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching

Zach’s website: Education Rickshaw

X: @MrZachG

LinkedIn: @‌MrZachG

Bluesky: @‌mrzachg.bsky.social

Podcast: Progressively Incorrect

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The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. 

Cameron Castenda is the director of the Teacher Induction program in her district. She is responsible for ensuring that newly credentialed teachers successfully complete a state approved program that allows them to “clear” their preliminary credential.

Cameron is an experienced and award-winning teacher who has supported teachers in various roles since leaving the classroom.

Episode Links:
Instagram: @‌PYLUSD_Induction

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The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. 

In this episode teacher leader Laura Stam shares personal experiences in her journey to continual improvement in her teaching practice.

Laura also describes her experience of participating in an instructional coaching cycle for the first time.

X: @stamstam193
Facebook: @Mrs.Stam.2021

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The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. 

Glenn Whitman is a distinguished educator who has worked with schools around the world to support schools and teachers bringing evidence practices to their classrooms.

In this episode Glenn talks about his own school’s journey to becoming an evidence-based teaching institution, his continued role in that journey, and how his school supports schools around the world who also want to become evidence-based through The Center for Transformative Teaching.

Episode Links:

Website: Home - The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning

Glenn's Email: [email protected]

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The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. 

In this episode, Gene Tavernetti interviews Sherry Lewkowicz, an expert in writing instruction. They discuss the importance of direct scaffolded writing instruction, the role of AI in enhancing teaching practices, and the challenges teachers face in effectively teaching writing across different grade levels. Lewkowicz emphasizes the significance of building foundational skills for both students and teachers and shares insights into effective writing instruction strategies.

LinkedIn: @SherryLewkowicz

Website:  Writing Pathway

Google Scholar:  Teaching Writing During the COVID-19 Pandemic 

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The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. 

Dr. Jayne Lammers lives at the intersection of three of my favorite topics: literacy, research, and technology in the classroom.

We discuss all of these issues as well as bonus content, advice for folks thinking about pursuing a doctorate.

Episode Links:
Dr. Lammers' Website

LinkedIn: @‌jayneclammers

Website: Edmentum

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The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. 

In another episode of Thinking Out Loud, Zach Groshell and Gene Tavernetti discuss and weigh the arguments for and against having the best teachers leave the classroom to become instructional coaches.

Episode Links:

Education Rickshaw

X: @‌MrZachG

Bluesky: @‌MrZachG

LinkedIn: Zach Groshell

Podcast: Progressively Incorrect

Best Selling Book: Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Thinking

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The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. 

Craig Randall is the author of Trust Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth. He was inspired to write the book after a long history traditional methods of teacher observations failed to help teachers improve their instruction.

Craig works as a consultant training administrators and faculties on how leverage frequent classroom observations and visits into collaborative learning opportunities.

Links:
Trust-Based Observations

X: @‌TrustBasedCraig

LinkedIn: @TrustBasedCraig

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The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. 

Holly Korbey, an education journalist who focuses on the science of leaning and effective math instruction makes a return visit to the podcast. In this episode the updates her work in this area, her experiences in NYC at ResearchED, and her new Podcast “Interviews with An Expert”. Enjoy all her interviews on her YouTube channel.

And because she is a journalist, of course she will be asking me about my thoughts on these issues as well. She can’t help herself. Follow her work by subscribing to The Bell Ringer.

This podcast sponsored by:

The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here.