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Keyword: High Impact Teaching Practice

S3|E2 High Impact Instruction with Dr Greg Ashman

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In this episode, Greg Ashman talks about: 

  • Clarendon College’s consistent record of high academic achievement 
  • The role of homework and study methods in supporting student success 
  • Insights into Explicit Teaching and Direct Instruction 
  • How Cognitive Load Theory can inform classroom practice 
  • ‘Differentiation or Differentiated Instruction’ 
  • His PhD research in Instructional Design 
  • Inquiry Learning

Greg is Deputy Principal at Ballarat Clarendon College in Victoria, and the author of three books, including The Power of Explicit Teaching and Direct Instruction. He also writes a popular Substack newsletter, Filling the Pail. This conversation offers practical insights for educators keen to apply evidence-informed strategies and deepen their understanding of how students learn best. 

S2|E4: High Impact Teaching Practice with Ingrid Sealey

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In this episode I chat with Ingrid Sealy, Director and founder of TeachWell. Ingrid brings to light many aspects of High Impact Teaching Practice (HITP). Her wealth of knowledge and experience is extensive in this area. Ingrid is a HITP instructional coach working with some of our schools through the Catalyst program. We discuss the following:

  • How TeachWell is supporting CECG
  • How teachers can use videoing to improve instructional practice, and why it is so effective
  • The most effective instructional strategies for teaching
  • The type of reviews and how their importance
  • The number one thing that leaders can do to improve instructional practice in schools
  • How HITP practices allow students to take ownership (agency) in their learning

Ingrid references the following people, websites, organisations and readings: