Best Ollie Lovell Teacher Podcasts (2025)

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#199 Developing a lesson structure – episode 4 (with Ollie Lovell) 48:24

12d ago48:24

48:24

In this engaging conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell discuss various teaching strategies, focusing on the 'Do Now' structure in classrooms. They explore the importance of checking for understanding, the effectiveness of mini whiteboards, and how to manage latecomers. The discussion also touches on their upcoming Aussie tour, providing insig…

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ERRR #101. Alex Evans on Systematic School Improvement & Instructional Coaching 2:01:04

14d ago2:01:04

2:01:04

Host Ollie Lovell speaks with Alex Evans, Deputy Headteacher at St Luke’s Church of England School about the St Luke's change journey that moved the school from the bottom 20% of schools nationally, to the top 20%, within 4 years. This is a story of systematic instructional and curricular change, leveraging the power of Instructional Coaching. Full…

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#198 AI and Education – episode 1 (with Neil Almond) 2:10:23

1M ago2:10:23

2:10:23

I hope this will be the first of a series of episodes investigating AI's role in education. Specifically, I am interested in how AI can save teachers time, help them do their jobs better, or ideally both. I am also interested in the role AI may play in the future in acting as an intelligent 1-to-1 tutor for our students. So, in this first conversat…

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ERRR #100. Steve Biddulph on the Roots of Anxiety 2:10:08

2M ago2:10:08

2:10:08

In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with the worlds most popular Parenting author, Steve Biddulph, on his new book, 'Wild Creature Mind'. This discussion explores the roots of our anxieties, with important implications in particular for how we support young people (and anyone close to us) at crucial times in their lives. Full show notes at: h…

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#197 Developing a lesson structure – episode 3 (with Ollie Lovell) 56:41

2M ago56:41

56:41

This is the third in our series of conversations where we seek to agree upon a maths lesson structure. This time around, we continue our discussion of the Do Now, this time focusing on the choice of content, and what students do whilst working on the Do Now. As ever, we go super deep. So, I hope people enjoy it. Show-notes: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/l…

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ERRR #099. David Morkunas on Writing Quality Maths Lessons 1:25:18

3M ago1:25:18

1:25:18

In this episode of the ERRR Podcast, renowed mathematics education David Morkunas describes the ins and outs of writing high quality mathematics lessons, and particularly how these principals are embedded into the Explicit Mathematics Program. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/davidmorkunas

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#196 Developing a lesson structure – episode 2 (with Ollie Lovell) 1:12:53

3M ago1:12:53

1:12:53

In this episode, Ollie and I tried something different. I’ve been working with a school to help develop a departmental lesson structure with their maths team. I know Ollie had been doing something similar with a school he has been working with, so it seemed a good idea to chat through our ideas to see where we agreed and differed. My original plan …

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ERRR #098. Steve Capp on Effective School Leadership 1:53:57

3M ago1:53:57

1:53:57

In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with acclaimed school principal Steve Capp to hear what it takes to turn around not one, but two primary schools. Steve shares countless pearls of wisdom on everything from pedagogy to management. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/stevecapp

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ERRR #097. Jonathan Sharples on Implementation in Education 2:04:51

4M ago2:04:51

2:04:51

Professor Jonathan Sharples from the Education Endowment Foundation shares insights and practical advice regarding how to help educational programs and initiatives to have maximum impact in your school or organisation. Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/jonathansharples

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ERRR #096. Jennifer Buckingham on Literacy Instruction & Policy in the UK, Ireland & Aus 1:45:48

6M ago1:45:48

1:45:48

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Buckingham describes key instructional and policy differences between the UK, Ireland, and Australia, and how these contribute to differing literacy levels and achievement on international tests such as PISA and PIRLS. Jen and Ollie discuss a multitude of factors including curriculum, instruction, initial teacher educa…

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#195 Developing a lesson structure - episode 1 (with Ollie Lovell) 1:18:54

6M ago1:18:54

1:18:54

In this episode, Ollie and I tried something different. I've been working with a school to help develop a departmental lesson structure with their maths team. I know Ollie had been doing something similar with a school he has been working with, so it seemed a good idea to chat through our ideas to see where we agreed and differed. My original plan …

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ERRR #095. Ron Berger on an Ethic of Excellence 2:05:22

7M ago2:05:22

2:05:22

This episode we're speaking with Ron Berger. Ron was a public school teacher and master carpenter in rural Massachusetts for over 25 years and is now a well-known national and international keynote speaker focused on inspiring a commitment to quality, character, and citizenship in students. He is the Senior Advisor at EL Education, a nonprofit scho…

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ERRR #094. Craig Barton and Ollie analyse Ollie's teaching 2:04:35

8M ago2:04:35

2:04:35

In this episode, usual ERRR host Ollie Lovell has a recent maths lesson that he taught pulled apart by fellow edu-podcaster Craig Barton. Craig ask's Ollie a huge number of questions about this recent demonstration lesson, asking Ollie about different pedagogical decisions he made, and what he might do differently next time. For those looking for a…

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#194 A chat about Ollie Lovell's lesson 2:01:12

8M ago2:01:12

2:01:12

Ollie Lovell sent me a recording of a maths lesson he had recently taught in a school he has been supporting. I suggested we discuss the lesson, centring around Ollie’s planning, the decisions he made, and his responses in the lesson. Fortunately, Ollie agreed, hence what you are listening to now. I have shared the video clips from the sections of …

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ERRR #093. Adam Boxer on the First 10 Minutes of a Lesson 2:06:40

9M ago2:06:40

2:06:40

Adam Boxer is a chemistry teacher in North London, he writes about science education, cognitive science, evidence-based education, and many other important topics. He’s an extremely popular on teacher social media and has had a huge impact on education both locally and internationally through his writings, books, podcast, and talks. I’ve followed A…

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#193 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 14 (with Ollie Lovell) 1:39:40

9M ago1:39:40

1:39:40

In this conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell discuss various topics related to teaching and professional development. They touch on the importance of aligning pedagogy in schools and the potential benefits and drawbacks of co-constructing instructional practices. They also discuss effective strategies for delivering CPD, including cold calli…

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ERRR #092. Harry Fletcher-Wood on Running Effective Professional Development 2:08:26

10M ago2:08:26

2:08:26

Expert PD designer Harry Fletcher-Wood shares wisdom on what it takes to design truly deep and impactful PD for teachers. See all the show notes at www.ollielovell.com/harryfletcherwood3

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#192 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 13 (with Ollie Lovell) 1:10:18

10M ago1:10:18

1:10:18

In this conversation, Craig and Ollie discuss various topics, including their health, their rankings as education influencers, and the importance of breaking down concepts into smaller atoms for effective teaching. They also explore the idea of sharing what students need to hear rather than showing off one's knowledge, and the challenges of atomiza…

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ERRR #091. Greg Ashman on the Essential Elements of a High Performing School 1:09:15

11M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

In this episode we speak with Greg Ashman about what it takes to create a high performing school like Ballarat Clarendon College, Victoria's highest performing school. We touch on important factors including shared student expectations, effective professional learning, shared and prescriptive lesson plans, effective data use, and much more. Full sh…

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#191 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 12 (with Ollie Lovell) 1:16:22

11M ago1:16:22

1:16:22

In this conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie discuss various topics including recovery from illness, feedback, and teaching methods. They explore different approaches to going through responses from starters in the classroom, such as working through every answer quickly, circulating and addressing specific questions, and using mini whiteboards. The…

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ERRR #090. Hunter & Parkinson on the Benefits of Multi-school Organisations 2:21:07

12M ago2:21:07

2:21:07

In this episode, Dr. Jordana Hunter & Nick Parkinson from the Grattan Institue discuss lessons from their trip to New York and England to visit 7 multi-school organisations, groups of schools working together under common governance and structures to the benefit of students.

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#190 Atomisation and Unstoppable Learning with Kris Boulton 3:15:37

12M ago3:15:37

3:15:37

Kris Boulton returns to the podcast to discuss atomisation and how it can lead to unstoppable learning for our students. You can access the show-notes here: mrbartonmaths.com/blog/atomisation-kris-boulton Timestamps: Atomization in mathematics education, with a focus on expertise-induced blindness and its impact on students' understanding. (10:57) …

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#189 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 11 (with Ollie Lovell) 1:18:35

1y ago1:18:35

1:18:35

In this conversation, Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell discuss various teaching strategies and approaches. They cover topics such as the importance of choosing effective examples, the benefits of using green smoothies for breakfast, and the concept of hands-up cold call. They also explore the idea of starting with general examples instead of easy spec…

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ERRR #089. Karen Harris on Teaching Writing (SRSD) 2:34:56

1y ago2:34:56

2:34:56

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 s…

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#188 Ten ways to get amazing GCSE maths results with Jo Morgan 2:47:52

1y ago2:47:52

2:47:52

Craig Barton and Jo Morgan discuss Jo's career journey and the context of her school. They then dive into the topic of achieving amazing GCSE results, starting with the importance of a solid Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum and pedagogy. Jo emphasizes the need for high-quality teaching, a robust curriculum, and going into depth on topics. She also disc…

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#199 Developing a lesson structure – episode 4 (with Ollie Lovell) 48:24

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ERRR #101. Alex Evans on Systematic School Improvement & Instructional Coaching 2:01:04

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#198 AI and Education – episode 1 (with Neil Almond) 2:10:23

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ERRR #100. Steve Biddulph on the Roots of Anxiety 2:10:08

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#197 Developing a lesson structure – episode 3 (with Ollie Lovell) 56:41

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ERRR #099. David Morkunas on Writing Quality Maths Lessons 1:25:18

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#196 Developing a lesson structure – episode 2 (with Ollie Lovell) 1:12:53

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ERRR #098. Steve Capp on Effective School Leadership 1:53:57

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ERRR #097. Jonathan Sharples on Implementation in Education 2:04:51

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ERRR #096. Jennifer Buckingham on Literacy Instruction & Policy in the UK, Ireland & Aus 1:45:48

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#195 Developing a lesson structure - episode 1 (with Ollie Lovell) 1:18:54

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ERRR #095. Ron Berger on an Ethic of Excellence 2:05:22

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ERRR #094. Craig Barton and Ollie analyse Ollie's teaching 2:04:35

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#194 A chat about Ollie Lovell's lesson 2:01:12

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ERRR #093. Adam Boxer on the First 10 Minutes of a Lesson 2:06:40

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#193 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 14 (with Ollie Lovell) 1:39:40

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ERRR #092. Harry Fletcher-Wood on Running Effective Professional Development 2:08:26

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#192 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 13 (with Ollie Lovell) 1:10:18

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ERRR #091. Greg Ashman on the Essential Elements of a High Performing School 1:09:15

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#191 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 12 (with Ollie Lovell) 1:16:22

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ERRR #090. Hunter & Parkinson on the Benefits of Multi-school Organisations 2:21:07

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#190 Atomisation and Unstoppable Learning with Kris Boulton 3:15:37

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#189 Tools and Tips for Teachers: Episode 11 (with Ollie Lovell) 1:18:35

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ERRR #089. Karen Harris on Teaching Writing (SRSD) 2:34:56

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#188 Ten ways to get amazing GCSE maths results with Jo Morgan 2:47:52

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