

David Didau
Educator, author and professional learning leader known for evidence-informed work on teaching and curriculum, and author of books including What If Everything You Knew About Education Was Wrong? and Intelligent Accountability.
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Feb 7, 2026 • 1h 34min
S04E02 - David Didau on Five Things Teachers Should Stop Doing
David Didau, educator and author known for evidence-informed teaching and books like What If Everything You Knew About Education Was Wrong?, challenges common classroom habits. He explains why visible success can be an illusion, how retrieval and practice go wrong, why over-scaffolding creates dependency, and why unguided struggle can widen gaps. Short, provocative takes on making learning truly stick.

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Jun 24, 2024 • 57min
Educational Wisdom from The Learning Spy with David Didau, Mind the Gap, Ep.81 (S4, E18)
Join Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner as they chat with David Didau, The Learning Spy, about cognitive science in teaching, evidence-based practices, curriculum perspectives, metacognition, and school culture impact. Didau shares insights on curriculum design, preserving institutional memory, and the importance of experienced teachers. Dive into engaging topics on implementing innovative curriculum ideas, respectful debates on social media, and retaining older teachers in education.


