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 Mar 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 Mar 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Jan 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 Jan 1h 11min
Why students struggle in math and how to fix it with Barbara Oakley and John Mighton (Ep 61)
In this episode, Anna is joined by two familiar guests, mathematician and founder of JUMP Math, Dr. John Mighton, and learning expert and bestselling author Dr. Barbara Oakley. They discuss their new ...
19 Des 20251h 8min
Rebuilding teacher training through cognitive science with Jonas Linderoth (Ep 60)
In this episode, Anna talks with Dr. Jonas Linderoth, a professor of education at the University of Gothenburg, about how influential educational ideas have shaped the teaching profession and why evid...
5 Des 202552min
