EP65 ‘Powerful Teaching!’ with Patrice Bain

SummaryIn this episode of the Trainer’s Bullpen, host Dan Fraser chats with learning researcher, practitioner expert and author of “Powerful Teaching” Patrice Bain. Patrice shares evidence-based learning strategies rooted in cognitive science, including retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving, and feedback-driven metacognition. These powerful tools can transform teaching and learning, making knowledge more accessible and durable. The interview contains not only the scientific basis of how these tools greatly enhance long term learning, but also practical tips and examples of application in the learning environment. Stay around after the interview as Dan and Chris discuss how they use these principles in the Method of Instruction Course and give advice on how trainers and coaches can easily apply these principles to accelerate learning and retention in their students.Key topics• Retrieval practice as a core learning tool• Spacing and interleaving to enhance retention• Metacognition and feedback for self-assessment• Priming and pretests to set the stage for learning• Teaching students how to learn and take ownership• Why forgetting is essential for learning• The importance of errors and how they shape the conditions for rich learning• How the coach must ‘choreograph’ the learning• Practical application in classroom and practical skills environments• Law enforcement specific applicationResources:Powerful Teaching by Patrice Bain - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Powerful+Teaching+Patrice+Bainretrievalpractice.org - https://retrievalpractice.org/patricebain.com - https://patricebain.comA Parent's Guide to Powerful Teaching - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=A+Parent%27s+Guide+to+Powerful+TeachingMake It Stick by Brown, Roediger, McDaniel - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Make+It+Stick+Brown+Roediger+McDaniel