

Education Research Reading Room
Ollie Lovell: Teacher, author, podcaster, blogger, PhD candidate. @ollie_lovell
The most in-depth education podcast available. Each episode host Ollie Lovell takes a deep dive into an important area of education with an educational thought leader from around the world, from practicing teachers to university professors and everyone in-between. If you're looking to build deep knowledge about education and how learning happens, this is the podcast for you.
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Jan 1, 2022 • 1h 27min
ERRR #061. Eric Mazur on Peer Instruction and Getting Students to Do the Reading Before Class
Ollie Lovell · ERRR 061 Eric Mazur on Peer Instruction and Getting Students to Do the Reading Before Class The…

Dec 9, 2021 • 1h 37min
ERRR #060. Anita Archer on Explicit Instruction
Anita Archer, an educational consultant with 55 years of experience in teaching, shares her expertise in explicit instruction. She highlights the importance of structured teaching methods that improve learning outcomes for all students. Archer discusses the 'I do, we do, you do' framework, emphasizing the need for student engagement and effective feedback. She also explores balancing student choice with essential learning objectives, advocating for equity in education. Throughout the conversation, the role of passion and preparation in teaching is underscored.

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Dec 1, 2021 • 1h 37min
ERRR #060. Anita Archer on Explicit Instruction.
Anita Archer, an esteemed educational consultant with over 55 years of experience, shares her deep insights on explicit instruction. She emphasizes its importance in enhancing student learning outcomes and dispels common myths surrounding it. Archer discusses effective teaching methodologies, the role of examples in learning, and the delicate balance of student choice in diverse classrooms. She also highlights the need for preparation and compassion in education, stressing how these elements can profoundly impact both teaching and student success.

Nov 1, 2021 • 2h 24min
ERRR #059. Naomi Fisher on Self-directed Education
Ollie Lovell · ERRR 059 Naomi Fisher on Self-directed Education The ERRR podcast can also be listened to on Spotify,…

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Oct 8, 2021 • 1h 40min
ERRR #058. Sam Sims on What makes effective Professional Development
Ollie Lovell · ERRR 058 Sam Sims on What makes effective Professional Development The ERRR podcast can also be listened…

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Sep 1, 2021 • 2h 33min
ERRR #057. Harry Fletcher-Wood on Habits of Success
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #057. Harry Fletcher-Wood on Habits of Success The ERRR podcast can also be listened to on…

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Aug 1, 2021 • 2h 25min
ERRR #056. Sammy Kempner on Teaching with Group Work, Accountability, and Chants
Sammy Kempner, an expert in teaching with group work, accountability, and chants, discusses the purpose of school-based education in combating socioeconomic inequality. He shares transformative changes in math education, focusing on boosting student engagement and accountability. The podcast explores strategies for enhancing student learning through peer partnerships and navigating the challenges of group work in teaching.

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Jul 1, 2021 • 1h 36min
ERRR #055. Rachel Macfarlane on knowledge, learning power, and character
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #055. Rachel Macfarlane on knowledge, learning power, and character The ERRR podcast can also be listened…

Jun 1, 2021 • 2h 5min
ERRR #054. Peps McCrea on Motivating Students
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #054. Peps McCrea on Motivating Students The ERRR podcast can also be listened to on Spotify,…

May 1, 2021 • 1h 40min
ERRR #053. James Handscombe on Assemblies and Ethos
Ollie Lovell · ERRR #053. James Handscombe on Assemblies and Ethos The ERRR podcast can also be listened to on…


