
We know more about teaching than ever—so why is change so slow? with Joanna Barbousas (Ep 69)
In this episode, Anna is joined by Professor Joanna Barbousas, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Education, Impact and Innovation, and Dean of the School of Education at La Trobe University in Australia. Early i...
17 Huhti 1h 1min

The Finland myth, East Asia’s rise, and what makes education systems work with Montserrat Gomendio (Ep 68)
In this episode, Anna is joined by Dr. Montserrat (Montse) Gomendio, a former Secretary of State for Education in Spain. Montse is also a former Deputy Director of Education for the OECD, the interna...
3 Huhti 1h 8min

Cognitive load theory and learning math with John Sweller (Ep 67)
In this episode, Anna is joined by Dr. John Sweller, emeritus professor at the University of New South Wales and the researcher best known for developing Cognitive Load Theory. Together, they explore ...
20 Maalis 59min

Desirable difficulties for learning with Elizabeth Bjork and Robert Bjork (Ep 66)
In this episode, Anna is joined by two world-renowned experts in human memory and learning, Dr. Elizabeth Bjork and Dr. Robert Bjork, to explore what makes a difficulty desirable in learning. They exp...
6 Maalis 54min

Science of Math: The movement everyone's talking about with Sarah Powell (Ep. 65)
In this episode, Anna is joined once again by Dr. Sarah Powell, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin whose research focusses on supporting students with math difficulties. They respond to ...
20 Helmi 1h 5min

Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction with Tom Sherrington (Ep 64)
In this episode, Anna is joined by Tom Sherrington, education consultant, author of Rosenshine’s Principles in Action, co-author of the Teaching Walkthrough series, and a former teacher and school lea...
6 Helmi 1h 3min

Teaching math so students learn with Craig Barton (Ep 63)
In this episode, Anna is joined by Craig Barton, former secondary maths teacher, host of the Mr. Barton Maths Podcast, author of How I Wish I’d Taught Maths, and a new Tips for Teachers book series. C...
23 Tammi 1h 15min

Why more classroom technology is making students learn less (Ep 62)
In this episode, Anna is joined by Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a cognitive neuroscientist, educator, and bestselling author of The Digital Delusion. They examine what decades of research and internation...
9 Tammi 1h 11min






















