

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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May 31, 2019 • 1h 57min
ERRR #030. Neil Mercer on Interthinking and Group Work
In this wide ranging discussion Neil and I talk about the role of language in evolution, parallels between language and…

Apr 30, 2019 • 1h 46min
ERRR #029. Judith Hochman on How to Teach Students to Write
Dr. Judith C. Hochman, creator of the Hochman Method, discusses teaching students to write. Topics include sentence types, unscrambling sentences, teaching positives in writing, note taking, assessments and writing prompts, teaching cursive, and advice for first-year teachers.

Apr 1, 2019 • 1h 51min
ERRR #028. Viviane Robinson on Reducing Change to Increase Improvement
Viviane Robinson, an expert in education and leadership, discusses her book on reducing change to increase improvement. The podcast explores her engagement approach to effective school improvement and the principles and frameworks needed for leading improvement. They also discuss the importance of effective communication, finding a balance between social interaction and class time, and the impact of systems and structures on engagement in education.

Feb 27, 2019 • 1h 56min
ERRR #027. Daisy Christodoulou on Getting Assessment Right and Comparative Judgment
The ERRR podcast can also be listened to on Spotify, apple podcasts, and all other podcasting apps. I am incredibly…

Jan 31, 2019 • 1h 32min
ERRR #026. Janet Carlson on PCK and Core Practices
In today’s episode we’re speaking to Janet Carlson. Janet began her career as a middle and high school science teacher…

Jan 1, 2019 • 1h
ERRR #025. Daniel Willingham on When We Can Trust the Experts
In a fascinating discussion, Daniel Willingham, a cognitive psychology professor at the University of Virginia and education author, examines the role of expertise in combating job automation effects and promoting educational equity. He encourages educators to critically evaluate research, distinguishing between 'research-based' and 'research-inspired' claims. Willingham also discusses Montessori education, the importance of counterfactual thinking, and the need for incremental improvements in teaching methods, all while advocating for a transformative mindset towards science in education.

Nov 30, 2018 • 1h 46min
ERRR #024. Lorraine Hammond on Direct Instruction and Instructional Coaching
The ERRR podcast can also be listened to on Spotify, apple podcasts, and all other podcasting apps. In this episode…

Nov 1, 2018 • 2h 13min
ERRR #023. Dylan Wiliam on Leadership for Teacher Learning
The ERRR podcast can also be listened to on Spotify, apple podcasts, and all other podcasting apps. In today’s episode…

Oct 1, 2018 • 1h 38min
ERRR #022. Marnee Shay on Indigenous Education, Education Research, and Flexischools
In today’s episode we’re speaking to Dr. Marnee Shay. Marnee is an Aboriginal educator and researcher who is passionate about…

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Sep 1, 2018 • 2h 9min
ERRR #021. Jay McTighe on Understanding by Design
The ERRR podcast can also be listened to on Spotify, apple podcasts, and all other podcasting apps. In today’s episode…


