Effective Teaching

In this episode, Dan talks about differentiated teaching, a method for using different approaches for students at varying learning levels based on a standard. Students learn at varying paces, depending on how educators teach a lesson. Some might catch on quickly with a lecture, while others may understand a concept better through other methods. The regular classroom setting, however, does not ofte...

In this episode, Dan tackles how you can structure units based on student learning. Every day, students get exposed to an immense amount of new information that they must store in their memory. This memory becomes their foundation in answering unit tests and activities for their learning. However, after class or a test, a lot of students struggle to retain what they learned, resulting in poor acad...

A motivated student is only a few steps away from becoming a lifelong learner. However, without the proper mindset and environment for learning, the fear of failure can override their motivation. That's why teachers and educators must nurture students’ motivation to learn. With the proper teaching strategies and methods, you can help set up your students for personal growth and success.

In this episode, Dan interviews Cassie Stephen to discuss how art can help students become lifelong learners. Some people underestimate the power of art in transforming mindset and behaviour. Practising creativity can encourage children to express themselves and build their self-confidence. They can also utilise this creativity at home and in other areas of their life.

In this episode, Dan explains how behaviour management effects not just learning, but lifelong learning.

In this episode, Dan talks with Imogen about how she flips her classroom and the impact this has had on her students. Imogen has been teaching for 3 years, teaching PDHPE to Years 7-12. Things became very theoretical with COVID and she wanted to make her classrooms more active as school returned. After listening to Episode 5 Flipped Learning Imogen was motivated to try this approach that she had l...

In this episode, Dan walks through the need to use examples, worked examples, partially worked examples, and possibly partner work before students complete individual learning activities.  

In this episode Dan gives tribute to Sir Ken Robinson by looking at his TED talks and the call to an education revolution.

In this episode Dan interviews Eleni Kyritsis to discuss how she creates engaging and rich lessons for her students during COVID lockdown in Melbourne. The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the way the whole world works, especially education. Since face-to-face classes are out of the question during this time, we see a rapid shift towards remote learning. However, it has been proven extra c...

In this episode Dan interviews Prof. Michael Anderson discussing how the 4Cs: Creativity, Critical Reflection, Communication, and Collaboration can be used to transform teaching and learning.

Episode 51 looks at how you can improve student engagement through differentiation by focusing on both the student and the classroom.

Episode 50 was celebrated via live stream on Facebook discussing 3 ways to integrate your curriculum, covering multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches. Dan shares stories of how he has applied these approaches at his own school and at home with his son.  

Episode 49 is all about using the 6 senses - hearing, smell, taste, sight, touch and proprioception - in your classroom to improve student learning.     Show notes Sight Using sight to help students learn can mean lots of different things in various classrooms.  It means to use colour, visual organisation, video or images, Modelling and demonstration. Examples could include: modelli...

In this episode, Emeritus Professor Dylan Wiliam will discuss formative assessment and why it is the most important thing teachers need to get right in their classroom. He will also provide details on how to do formative assessment well at school, develop students to become lifelong learners and provide practical guidance to help educators get started with formative assessment. Learning doesn't st...

In this episode of the Effective Teaching Podcast, Dan interviews Trevor MacKenzie author of "Dive into Inquiry" and "Inquiry Mindset". Throughout this interview Trevor explains the difference between inquiry-based learning (IBL) and Project-based learning and why we should consider using the inquiry model to instill lifelong learning in our students. He discusses the need for an inquiry mindset a...

In this episode, Dan talks about some of the highlights of the reforms recommended, including the emphasis on understanding, inquiry-based learning, application, skill and providing time for teachers. Curriculum reforms, reviews and some fantastic directions to move us forward is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Join the Faceboo...

In this episode, Dan explains why he uses class profiles along with a few tps to help make sure the profile is useful. Why I use a Class Profile is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Join the Facebook CommunityVideo showhttps://youtu.be/JD5u0-E1ea4Show notes1. To give me specific information on each of my students that I can use to dif...

In this episode, Dan provides 5 ways to move ideas into long-term memory.5 ways to move ideas into long-term memory is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Join the Facebook CommunityVideo showhttps://youtu.be/6EmjxpuDslYShow notes3 Systems of MemorySensory - very short 1-3 secondsWorking - 4-8 items at a time 5-20 secondsLong-term - lim...

In this episode, Dan provides 5 easy ways to increase student motivation in your classroom..5 Ways to Increase Student Motivation to Learn is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Join the Facebook CommunityVideo showhttps://youtu.be/Yx8-iJKTCHUShow notesSetting ExpectationsSetting high expectations is the beginning. If you expect more an...

In this episode, Dan explains what a pivot task is and how to use one. What is a Pivot Task? is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Join the Facebook CommunityVideo showhttps://youtu.be/hrYFYA6yiakShow notesIt is a pivot task because it has to be used by the teacher to pivot the lesson.should not take long… 5 minutes maxThey focus on kn...

In this episode, Dan explains how to connect your learning goals and inquiry based learning. How to connect your learning goals and inquiry based learning is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Join the Facebook CommunityVideo showhttps://youtu.be/mIWSU_OlQCcShow notesResearchJohn HattieDylan WilliamGrant Wiggins and Jay McTigheLearning...

In this episode, Dan explains the importance of student reflection as a meta-cognitive strategy that helps developing lifelong learners. How you can improve student reflection for learning is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Join the Facebook CommunityVideo showhttps://youtu.be/FjQAjtH10ugShow notesAll about meta-cognition Improves u...

In this episode, Dan highlights the importance of student voice and choice to enhance student engagement and provides 10 strategies you can use to increase student voice and choice in your classroom.10 Ways to Increase Student Voice and Choice in your Classroom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Join the Facebook CommunityVideo show...

In this episode Dan discusses the need for students to not only get critical feedback, but to also be given the time to action the feedback and revise their work. Critical Feedback and Revision is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Join the Facebook CommunityVideo showhttps://youtu.be/lFLn0FTkrJ8Show notesHi everyone. Welcome again to...

In this episode Dan explains what critical inquiry-based learning is and how it can be created in your lessons to develop the skills students need for lifelong learning. What is critical inquiry-based learning? is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Join the Facebook CommunityVideo showhttps://youtu.be/fIwqi2U1J10Show resourcesBecome a...