S6 E19 - The Secret to Truly Universal Phonics Instruction (Part 2)
Tired of racing through content only to find the learning didn’t stick? In this episode, we take a hard look at the final 5 factors that truly drive universal success in phonics and early reading, mov...
25 Okt 202516min
S6 E18 - The Secret to Truly Universal Phonics Instruction (Part 1)
This podcast episode outlines the first five of ten critical factors for achieving universal student success in phonics instruction, emphasising that student outcomes, not surface-level metrics like t...
18 Okt 202523min
S6 E17 - How to Streamline Your Assessment Schedule
This episode helps schools cut bloated assessment schedules by focusing on two essential questions: 1. Who is at risk? 2. What skills lead to success? Key Principles: Not every assessment needs one-on...
11 Okt 202526min
S6 E16 - How to Know Whether to Quit or Persist
School improvement is slow, and many quit right before breakthrough. This episode uses the story of gold miners who quit just one metre from striking gold to illustrate a critical lesson: don't give u...
4 Okt 202521min
S6 E15 - What Does Research Say About Novel Study?
Novel study has gained traction in teaching circles, but important questions arise about its suitability for all students, time management challenges, and whether it's truly evidence-based for primary...
27 Sep 202534min
S6 E14 - Should We Be Teaching Phonics in Years 3-6?
Should we be teaching phonics beyond the early years? This question lands in my inbox regularly, and for good reason – it touches on critical decisions teachers must make about literacy instruction in...
20 Sep 202516min
S6 E13 - We Fall to the Level of Our Systems
We examine why educational practices often fail to stick in schools despite initial enthusiasm and training. The key insight is that sustainable implementation requires building systems where practice...
13 Sep 202512min
S6 E12 - When Repeated Reading Doesn't Work
Repeated reading doesn't work for all students because fluency issues have different root causes. Understanding four reading profiles helps target the right intervention: Speedy & accurateSlow & accur...
6 Sep 202515min
