The Education Research Reading Room

Apr 03 2024 105 ep. 96 mins 129
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Ollie Lovell, passionate teacher in on the lands of the Kulin Nation in Western Melbourne, Australia. Loves learning and learning about learning. Get in touch with me at @ollie_lovell or at www.ollielovell.com

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ERRR089. Karen Harris on Teaching Writing (SRSD)

Apr 03 2024 154 mins  
Regents Professor Karen Harris shares insights from over 50 years of writing instruction and refining the Self Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) method of teaching writing. Host Ollie Lovell applies what he's learnt from reading Karen's book to share a demo lesson of teaching using the SRSD approach, and Karen provides valuable feedback! Full show notes with all resources at

ERRR088. Kristian Still on Test-enhanced Learning

Mar 02 2024 65 mins  
English teacher and author, Kristian Still, goes into detail about how he uses test-enhanced learning in the English classroom and beyond.

ERRR087 Arran Hamilton and Dylan Wiliam on Making Room for Impact (De-implementation)

Feb 03 2024 130 mins  
In this episode, Arrand Hamilton and Dylan Wiliam take us through their multi-step prociess for de-implementing practices in schools and organisatiions in order to make more space for higher impact practices (as well as for reduced overwork and improved mental health)

ERRR #086. Gwyn Ap Harri on Building, Breaking, and Fixing a World Famous School

Jan 01 2024 138 mins  
In this episode, Gwyn Ap Harri bravely takes us behind the scenes at XP school to share the story of their 'catastrophic leadership failure' and what Gwyn and the team are now doing to try to fix it.

ERRR085 Jeff Robin on Teaching Like an Artist

Dec 03 2023 100 mins  
Jeff Robin, one of the earliest teachers at High Tech High, shares thoughts on teaching like an artist, making project based learning work, and much more. Find out more at www.ollielovell.com/jeffrobin

ERRR084. Sarah Cottingham on Ausubel's Meaningful Learning

Oct 31 2023 186 mins  
In this episode, Sarah and Ollie discuss the key question at the heart of teaching, What is learning and how can we make it happen? The podcast outlines a raft if important ideas about the structure of knowledge, and the learning process, that will give teachers a clearer understanding into the foundations of our profession.

ERRR083b Sam Gibbs on Concept-led Curriculum (Part 2)

Oct 25 2023 94 mins  
Sam continues to speak with Ollie about the idea of a concept-led curriculum, with a particular focus this time on assessment and creating school-wide change

ERRR083a. Sam Gibbs on Concept-led Curriculum

Oct 01 2023 109 mins  
English expert Sam Gibbs goes into depth with Ollie on what a Concept-led curriculum can look like and why it's so powerful for students.

ERRR082. Kelly Tatlock on Creating Knowledgeable and Expert Learners

Sep 01 2023 111 mins  
Ollie interviews Kelly Tatlock, Assistant Headteacher in charge of Teaching and Learning at Beckfoot School, on their Knowledgeable and Expert Learners program and the phenomenal way that they have integrated the science of learning systematically into their curriculum.

ERRR081. Bill Louden on Reforming Teacher Education

Aug 01 2023 86 mins  
Esteemed educator Bill Louden speaks about the recent review of teacher education, the state of initial teacher education in Australia, and opportunities for growth and improvement looking forward.