In this episode of the R+ Podcast, hosts Jason Rogers and Nicole Jordan discuss the importance of academic research in education, focusing on John Hattie's influential work on effective teaching practices, "Visible Learning." They introduce their new podcast series, Talking Heads, where they will explore educational research and literature and its impact at Rundle. The conversation delves into collective teacher efficacy, the impact of class size, and the significance of smooth school transitions for student success. The episode emphasizes the need for continuous improvement in teaching practices and the importance of community engagement in education.

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education, John Hattie, collective teacher efficacy, Rundle, teaching practices, school transitions, academic research, podcast, best practices, learning