EBTD Podcasts

The first eight years of life shape everything that comes after — language, emotional control, learning habits, and future academic success. Yet in Bangladesh (BD), many young children face intense academic pressure far too early, weakening the very foundations they need to thrive. In this episode, Evidence Based Teacher Development (EBTD) explores the science behind early childhood development an...

In this episode of the EBTD Research Bites , we examine how the Education Endowment Foundation’s updated guidance on Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning (MSRL) can be applied practically in Bangladesh (BD) classrooms. This episode is based directly on the EEF’s official guidance report: EEF Metacognition & Self-Regulated Learning Guidance Report https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.u...

Is AI the future of learning — or the fastest way to stop learning altogether? Across classrooms in Bangladesh and beyond, teachers are being told that generative AI will “transform education.” It promises to save time, personalise tutoring, and make every student more creative. But what if those promises come with a hidden cost? In this episode of EBTD Research Bites , we take a hard look at the...

Why do students seem to understand a concept perfectly one day — and forget it by the next? In this episode of Teacher Talks , we explore the science behind durable memory and what it really takes to help learning stick in Bangladeshi classrooms. Drawing on global research and practical classroom experience, this episode breaks down the core findings from Evidence Based Teacher Development (EBTD)...

At Evidence Based Teacher Development (EBTD) , our mission is to empower teachers, tutors, and school leaders across Bangladesh to lead and inspire through research-driven, context-ready training. In this short overview, discover how EBTD connects global evidence with local classroom practice , transforming how schools approach assessment, classroom talk, leadership, and sustainable growth. Explor...

In this episode of EBTD Research Bites , we unpack the real emotional and systemic cost of Bangladesh’s testing culture — from the early years of schooling right through to the Secondary School Certificate (SSC). Drawing on the landmark study Testing Times: The Effective Impact of Tests in Bangladeshi Schools , we explore how an entire education system built around high-stakes exams and GPA scores...

Welcome to The Blueprint for Breakthrough , your essential podcast for school leaders, subject heads and aspiring change-makers in Bangladesh. This series explores how evidence-based leadership transforms schools — from classroom strategies to system-wide change. Join us as we dive into the four key pathways offered by EBTD – Evidence‑Based Teacher Development: The Principal Pathway – robust leade...

Half a million teachers trained. Yet only 10–22 percent of grade V students reach expected learning levels. Clearly, giving certificates isn’t enough — Bangladesh’s teacher training system needs a revolution. In this episode, we unpack the realities behind large-scale training initiatives and explore how EBTD’s evidence-based approach bridges the gap between professional development and real class...

🎙️ Big Classes, Small Voices — Can Bangladesh Rethink Classroom Talk? In this episode of Teacher Voices , we take a hard look at one of the biggest challenges in Bangladeshi classrooms — the dominance of teacher talk and the quiet compliance of students. When teachers speak for 80% of the lesson, learning often stops at remembering facts rather than reasoning, connecting, and explaining. But what...

🎧 Boss or Colleague? Transforming Leadership for Real Collaboration Welcome to Research Bites — your quick, evidence-informed listen from EBTD (Evidence Based Teacher Development) , helping teachers and leaders in Bangladesh turn research into action. In this episode, we dive deep into a 2025 qualitative study from Dhaka’s secondary schools exploring the powerful connection between teacher collab...

🎧 Episode Description Welcome to the deep dive — where EBTD turns research and classroom guides into practical, immediate knowledge for teachers across Bangladesh. In this episode, we explore how assessment can move beyond just collecting marks to truly making meaning from them. Using examples from the EBTD Guide to Better Assessment , we unpack the three phases of assessment expertise: designing...

🎧 Unpacking BRIDGE: A New Framework for Sustainable School Improvement in Bangladesh In this episode, we take you on a comprehensive journey through BRIDGE — the Bangladesh Review for Improving Development & Growth in Education . 🎯 Specifically designed for school leaders, headteachers, teachers, and change agents across Bangladesh, this framework is your roadmap for transformation. 🔍 What...

Every classroom has them—the confident slip-ups, the small errors that make us smile. But what if those mistakes weren’t just corrected and forgotten? What if they could become the most powerful teaching tool you have? In this episode, we dive into a brand-new systematic review ( Dieterich, Rumann & Rodemer, 2025 ) on learning from erroneous examples . The research shows that when teachers str...

Beyond Rote: Evidence-Based Tutoring in Bangladesh The private tutoring sector in Bangladesh is massive—a high-pressure market driven by intense parental expectations and exam results that can make or break a student’s future. But too often, tutoring means little more than copying notes, endless repetition, and frantic last-minute cramming. The question is: does that really build confidence, criti...

Ever wondered why some students can plan, monitor, and evaluate their own learning while others struggle to stay on track? How do teachers turn “thinking about thinking” into real classroom progress — even in large, resource-constrained settings? In this Research Bite, we dive into one of the most powerful yet low-cost approaches in education: metacognition and self-regulated learning (SRL) . The...

What really makes teaching great? In this Research Bites episode, we dive into one of the most influential education reports of the last decade: What Makes Great Teaching (Coe et al., 2014). With a focus on the Bangladeshi classroom context, we explore five golden nuggets of evidence that define effective teaching – and, most importantly, how you can put them into practice right away, even in larg...

Research Bites: Unpacking Early Childhood Education Quality What really makes the difference in children’s early years? In this episode of Research Bites we explore a landmark global meta-analysis on Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) quality, involving 185 studies, 38,000 teachers, and nearly 230,000 children worldwide. The findings challenge common assumptions. While governments often emp...

🎙️ Chalk Roar: Fear of Failure in Bangladeshi Schools – Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Solutions Why do so many students in Bangladesh fear failure? Why do classrooms fall silent when mistakes should fuel learning? And most importantly, how do we break this cycle that traps students, teachers, leaders, and parents alike? In this episode, we dive into one of the most urgent debates in education today: 👉 S...