Resource Tag: Professional Learning

S3|E2 High Impact Instruction with Dr Greg Ashman

Written by lenoxhill on May 1, 2025.

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.

Catalyst Knowledge Pack 4.0

Written by lenoxhill on March 12, 2025.

Explore a carefully compiled set of articles, podcasts, books, and resources to strengthen your knowledge of instructional coaching models and structures, guiding you toward the best approach for your school.

Catalyst Knowledge Pack 3.0

Written by lenoxhill on July 23, 2024.

This curated collection of articles, podcasts, and webinars have been designed to deepen your understanding of the 8 Big Ideas and continue to improve education across the system.

The Reading Guarantee – How to give every child the best chance of success: Grattan Institute

Written by lenoxhill on February 19, 2024.

Australia needs a reading revolution. We need to transform the way we teach reading in school, so that every Australian child gets their best chance in life. This report shows how to do it.

Leading the Science of Reading, Professor Pamela Snow

Written by lenoxhill on November 3, 2022.

Professor Pamela Snow, La Trobe University, addresses CECG Principals at Catholic Leaders’ Day, October 2022 on leading science of reading teaching in their schools

Leading the way, the importance of an evidence-based approach, Lisa Paul AO PSM

Written by lenoxhill on November 3, 2022.

Chair of Quality Initial Teacher Review Panel, Lisa Paul AO PSM, addresses CECG Principals on leading evidence-based teaching at Catholic Leaders’ Day, October 2022.

Knowledge Rich Curriculum, Reid Smith

Written by lenoxhill on November 3, 2022.

Reid Smith discusses the importance of high ambition, low variance, knowledge rich curriculum in improving student learning outcomes at the Catholic Leaders’ Day, October 2022

The Science of Learning – Key questions for Educators

Written by lenoxhill on August 8, 2022.

This document identifies six key questions about learning that should be relevant to nearly every educator. All educators should be able to connect these principles to their practical implications for the classroom.