Becoming Educated

Becoming Educated explores the secrets to great teaching in our classrooms with the aim of helping all teachers to get better at their craft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Becoming Educated is a education podcast hosted by Darren Leslie, with 97 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Darren Leslie hosts Becoming Educated, a education show with 97 episodes published.

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  Episode #97

  Science of Learning TL:DR with Dr Carl Hendrick

  May 13, 202557 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Becoming Educated Podcast I speak with Dr Carl Hendrick about the science of learning.</p><br><p>The conversation delves into the intricacies of memory and its impact on learning and teaching. It explores the limitations of working memory, the importance of retrieval practice, and the role of schemas in organising knowledge. </p><br><p>The discussion emphasises effective teaching strategies that align with cognitive science principles, highlighting the need for explicit instruction and spaced learning to enhance retention and understanding in students. </p><br><p>This episode was based on the following tweet...

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  Episode #96

  Do I Have Your Attention with Blake Harvard

  Feb 23, 202554 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Becoming Educated Podcast, Blake Harvard discusses the concept of attention contagion in classrooms, emphasising how inattentive behaviours can spread among students. </p><br><p>He explores the importance of classroom design, the limitations of working memory, and the significance of cognitive load theory in instructional design. </p><br><p>Harvard introduces the SAR method (Sense, Attend, Rehearse) as a strategy for students to enhance their learning process and emphasises the role of retrieval practice in effective studying. </p><br><p>In this conversation, Blake Harvard also discusses the importance of retrieval practice in education...

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  Episode #95

  Just Tell Them with Zach Groshell

  Feb 19, 202549 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Becoming Educated Podcast, Zach Groshell discusses the importance of effective explanations in teaching, emphasising the value of direct instruction and cognitive science principles. </p><br><p>He reflects on his own teaching experiences, critiques traditional discovery-based learning, and advocates for explicit teaching methods that enhance student understanding and engagement. </p><br><p>The discussion covers practical strategies for teachers, the role of storytelling, and the significance of pacing and active learning. Groshell also highlights the need for coaching and self-development in education, asserting that these methods are beneficial for all students, especially those who...

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  Episode #94

  Primary Reading Simplified with Christopher Such

  Feb 17, 20251h 13mS0

  <p>In this episode of The Becoming Educated Podcast, Chris Such discusses his philosophy on teaching reading, emphasising the need for a balanced approach that supports both novice and experienced teachers. </p><br><p>He explores the intertwined nature of word recognition and language comprehension, the importance of phonics instruction, and the necessity of accurate decoding practice. </p><br><p>Chris also outlines effective reading lesson structures that promote independent reading and addresses the significance of assessing and overcoming barriers to reading development. </p><br><p>His insights provide a comprehensive framework for educators looking to enhance their reading instruction...

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  Episode #93

  Homework with Dr Jo Castelino

  Nov 28, 20221h 7mS0

  <p >This week I am joined Dr Jo Castelino who is a secondary Science teacher based in Yorkshire. Jo has a TLR for leading homework in her school and has recently shared her knowledge of how homework can become a successful part of schooling at ResearchEd.</p> <p >Jo writes about her work on her blog which can be found here. I would recommend this article Jo wrote for Impact where she discusses how homework, done well, can become a ‘significant motivator for learning.’</p> <p >In this episode we discuss the following and so much more:</p> <p >How we g...

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