Knowledge for Teachers

S02E21 - Dr. Nathaniel Swain On Prioritising What Matters: A Deep Dive into the Science of Learning


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In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Nathaniel Swain. He returns for the third time and this time it’s to unpack his new book Harnessing the Science of Learning. However, as you will hear, they actually go beyond the book and dig into some of the critical considerations that schools and teachers need to be making. They explore how to make teaching and learning the top priority in your school, reclaiming valuable instructional time often lost to distractions. They also unpack the essential elements of effective literacy and numeracy instruction, going beyond the surface level to understand the importance of a knowledge-rich curriculum, explicit teaching techniques, and structured implementation processes.

They look at why teaching should be “Fun in the service of learning, not in spite of Learning” and some of the common barriers that school leaders face when initiating change.

Resources mentioned:

  • Think Forward Educators
  • Bentleigh West PS
  • Riverwood PS
  • Churchill PS
  • Challis Community PS
  • Steve Capp
  • Lyn Stone
  • David Morkunas
  • Core Knowledge Foundation
  • Toni Hattan-Roberts
  • Doug Lemov
  • Tom Sherrington
  • Dr. Zach Groshell
  • Dr. Simon Breakspear
  • Katie Roberts-Hull
  • Helen Hughes
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    You can connect with Nathaniel:

    Twitter: @NathanielRSwain

    Facebook

    Linkedin

    Order Nathaniel's book, "Harnessing the Science of Learning"

    Website: www.nathanielswain.com

     

    You can connect with Brendan:

    Twitter: @learnwithmrlee

    Facebook: @learningwithmrlee

    Website: learnwithlee.net

    Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast: 

    https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast

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