Ep 10. Maximizing learning through explicit instruction with Zach Groshell
from Chalk & Talk Hosted by Anna Stokke
Join math professor, Anna Stokke, as she chats with Dr. Zach Groshell. He is an instructional coach and a passionate advocate for evidence-informed teaching. They discuss whether it’s possible to expand working memory, the characteristics of a successful explicit instruction lesson, effective approaches for delivering feedback and more. They also tackle a question sent in by a listener who asked whether teaching math through open-ended problems is effective. This episode will resonate with teachers, parents and anyone interested in education. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT https://www.annastokke.com/ep-10-transcript EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.annastokke.com/ep-10-resources MUSIC Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it Podington Bear – Kitten, Camp Blue Dot Sessions – Tall Harvey, Thannoid, Squirrel Connection OYStudio – Light Comedy Lexin Music – Upbeat Documentary Website: www.annastokke.com Twitter: @rastokke
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Chapters
- 0:00 Introduction
- 2:12 Challenges with inquiry-based teaching
- 8:47 Labels for inquiry-based teaching
- 11:36 Transitioning to a PhD in Education
- 13:41 The definition of learning
- 15:26 Is it possible to expand working memory?
- 17:51 Characteristics of explicit instruction
- 26:56 Incorporating cognitive load theory into lessons
- 30:37 Teaching math through open-ended problems
- 41:55 Should we worry about making lessons fun?
- 44:46 Student feedback and assessment
- 51:40 Is evidence-informed teaching on the rise?
- 53:51 Resources on cognitive load theory
- 55:12 The Progressively Incorrect Podcast
- 56:42 Closing thoughts
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