Best Zach Groshell Podcasts (2024)

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Teaching the Language of Math with Dr. Randy Palisoc 27:29

14h ago27:29

27:29

In this episode, Gene Tavernetti speaks with Dr. Randy Palisoc, a passionate educator known for his innovative approach to teaching math. Dr. Palisoc shares his experiences and strategies for making math easy for students, focusing on the importance of understanding math as a language. They discuss Dr. Palisoc's background, including his work at Sy…

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Shane Leaning - Organisational Coach - Shanghai 47:30

1d ago47:30

47:30

In this episode I am speaking to Shane Leaning. Shane is an organisational Coach, international educator, author and podcaster. As a prolific creator in a number of different spaces, I was keen to get Shane on to discuss what it takes and what it’s like to make the switch from teaching students to advising schools around the world. We discuss: 1. W…

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Tackling Math Education Challenges with Dr. Anna Stokke 39:11

3h ago39:11

39:11

Gene Tavernetti hosts Dr. Anna Stokke, a math professor and educational advocate, discussing math education, her non-profit after school math program, math facts, and the importance of effective teaching methods grounded in rigorous research. 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Anna Stokke's Non-Profit 02:40 Math Facts Controversy 04:07 Starting the After-Sch…

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The Science of Reading with Linda Rhyne 44:24

2d ago44:24

44:24

In this episode, Gene Tavernetti speaks with Linda Rhyne, award-winning educator and owner of Rhyne Consulting. They discuss the changing landscape of literacy education, instructional coaching, and practical strategies for supporting teachers. Linda shares her vast experience in teaching, literacy coaching, and district-level instructional support…

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Fact Freaks and Building Math Fluency with Steve Hare 36:50

8d ago36:50

36:50

In this episode, Gene Tavernetti interviews Steve Hare, a long-time classroom math teacher and the creator of the You Teach You book series and Fact Freaks, a free math fact website. They discuss the importance of learning math facts, the motivation behind Fact Freaks, and how Steve's instructional strategies evolved, especially during COVID-19. To…

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Instructional Insights from James Hardin 43:53

23d ago43:53

43:53

In this episode of "Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works," host Gene Tavernetti sits down with veteran educator James Hardin. With over 20 years of experience as a principal, James shares actionable insights and personal anecdotes from his career. Topics include effective administration across various school settings, the importance of focused in…

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AI, EduProtocols and Social Studies with Adam Moler 30:36

1M ago30:36

30:36

In this episode, Gene Tavernetti interviews Adam Moler, an innovative middle school social studies teacher recognized for his exceptional instructional practices. They discuss the real and practical uses of AI in education, as well as the benefits of EduProtocols in the classroom. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:19 Introduction by Ad…

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Better Teaching on Transformative Principal 37:07

1M ago37:07

37:07

This episode features an interview from the show Transformative Principal with Jethro Jones. Everyone should have a coach There are people who are viewed as the real pros The difference between having a coach and “just getting better” The biggest mistake coaches make. How to mix the coach’s agenda with what the teacher is doing Personal relationshi…

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Word Problems, Dynamic Teaching and Problem Solving with Bill Davidson 34:52

2M ago34:52

34:52

In this episode, host Gene Tavernetti interviews Bill Davidson, an experienced educator and elementary math trainer. Click here to find more information about Bill and what he does. They dive into Bill's new book, 'Infusing Dynamism into Daily Problem Solving,' discussing effective strategies for teaching word problems, the importance of visual rep…

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Explicit Instruction, Research and Teaching Globally with Dr. Zach Groshell 38:23

2M ago38:23

38:23

In this episode, host Gene Tavernetti welcomes Dr. Zach Groshell, a distinguished teacher, instructional coach, and education consultant. They discuss Zach's career journey, the evolution of his podcast 'Progressively Incorrect,' and his perspective on effective teaching and coaching practices based on research. Zach also shares his experiences tea…

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Trailer 2:32

2M ago2:32

2:32

If you wanna hear about the latest edu fads and conversations filled with cliches and buzzwords, find another podcast. Welcome to Better Teaching: Only Stuff that works. This is a show for teachers instructional coaches, mentors, administrators, and anyone else whose job it is to support teachers. My name is Gene Tavernetti for more than 20 years, …

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A Zoom With A View #1 1:22:04

3M ago1:22:04

1:22:04

In this episode, I’m talking to Eoin MacCarthaigh. This is the first in what we hope will be a long line of episodes focused on issues in and around international English teaching. It’s important at the outset to explain that this is an unapologetic rip off another podcast that I personally love, namely Craig Barton and Ollie Lovell’s Tips and Tool…

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Guy Claxton - What is school for? - Sussex 1:27:20

3M ago1:27:20

1:27:20

In this episode I’m speaking with Professor Guy Claxton. Guy is a cognitive scientist, author and one of education’s foremost experts on practical ways of expanding young people's relationship with and capacity for learning. His most recent book, The Future of Teaching, And the Myths that Hold it Back, a work that seeks to reclaim the nuanced middl…

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Nutsa Kobakhidze - The ‘Shadow Education’ Industry - Hong Kong 33:20

4M ago33:20

33:20

In this episode I’m talking to Professor Nutsa Kobakhidze. Nutsa is a Director at the Comparative Education Research Centre and Assistant Professor at Hong Kong University. Her areas of expertise include comparative education; privatization of education; globalization and education and large-scale international assessments. I wanted to speak to Nut…

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Sarah Cottingham - Ausubel's Meaningful Learning in English - London 42:16

5M ago42:16

42:16

In this episode I’m talking to Sarah Cottingham. Sarah is Associate Dean at Ambition Institute, author of Ausubel's Meaningful Learning In Action, a Professional Development Consultant and former English teacher. I was really eager to speak with Sarah after reading her work about Ausubel’s theory and applying it to recent discussions about how Engl…

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Drew Perkins - Inquiry Based Learning - Louisville 1:03:15

6M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

In this episode I’m talking with Drew Perkins. Drew is Director of Thought Stretchers Education and host of the ThoughtStretchersEducation Podcast. I wanted to speak to Drew as I continue my exploration of what inquiry looks like in the classroom and particularly how it applies to English. Drew is an active advocate for implementing inquiry in a me…

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Zach Groshell - Inquiry Based Teaching and Direct Instruction - Seattle 1:07:17

7M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

This week I’m talking to Zach Groshell. Zach is an instructional coach, teacher in the American school system, has a PhD in instructional design and hosts the Progressively Incorrect Podcast. I have listened and loved Zach’s podcast for a long time now, particularly as the first season deals with the tension of progressive ideas and ideologies arou…

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Sarah Donarski - Head of Department and Author - Chester 1:01:02

8M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

In this episode I’m speaking with Sarah Donarski. Sarah is a Head Of English Department, PGCE & NQT mentor, speaker, blogger, researcher and author of The researchED Guide to Assessment. I recently relistened to an episode of Craig Barton’s Tips for Teachers with Sarah and immediately jotted down a number of questions and I had about assessment in …

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Kirun Goy - Podcaster and Leadership Facilitator - Singapore 1:00:06

8M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

In this episode I’m talking with Kirun Goy. Kirun is the co-founder and co-host of the BrainTools podcast, a show dedicated to sharing practical brain science for everyday people. Additionally, he is a Leadership Facilitator with Harvard Business Publishing. I was lucky enough to have Kirun run a workshop for teachers at my school recently and afte…

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The IB English Guys - IBDP English A Paper 2 - Bangkok 42:59

10M ago42:59

42:59

In this episode I’m speaking with Andrew and Dave of the IB English Guys. 2023 saw the first roll out of the IBDP English A course’s Paper 2. As such, teachers across the world rallied to prepare students for a comparative literature essay that featured unseen prompts and the opportunity to select any of the studied texts from across their two year…

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Chris Youles - Year 5 Classroom Teacher and Author - Taipei 40:49

10M ago40:49

40:49

In this episode, I’m speaking to Chris Youles. Chris is a Classroom Teacher at Taipei European School and author of Sentence models for creative writing: A practical resource for teaching writing. Chris’ book is one of the most instantly applicable teaching books that I’ve come across in recent years and coupled with a robust grammatical understand…

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Craig Barton - Author, Podcaster, Consultant - Manchester 49:15

1y ago49:15

49:15

In this episode, I’m speaking with Craig Barton. Craig is an author, maths consultant, former Secondary Maths Adviser to TES and OG podcaster who originally hosted a TES podcast before going on to produce the Mr Barton Maths Podcast and Tips for Teachers podcast. For me this was an enormous highlight of my own podcasting experience so far given tha…

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Carly Leung and Vinci Tam - Teaching Low-Carbon Local Tourism - Hong Kong 41:59

1+ y ago41:59

41:59

In this episode I’m speaking with Carly Leung and Vinci Tam. Carly and Vinci are Development Director and Business Executive respectively at V’air, Hong Kong. V’air is a youth-initiated environmental education organization with the mission to promote low-carbon local tourism as a means to mitigate climate change. V’air uses its digital platforms, e…

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Kate Beatty - MYP Unit Review - Munich 41:16

1+ y ago41:16

41:16

In this episode I’m speaking with Kate Beatty. Kate is the first returning guest I’ve had on the podcast and one I’m always very pleased to speak with about all things MYP. Kate is an IB Consultant, workshop leader, IB school accreditation team leader and programme leader, executive coach and author of educational resources including the INTHINKING…

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Leon Furze - AI and Writing in Education - Victoria 34:06

1+ y ago34:06

34:06

In this episode, I’m speaking with Leon Furze. Leon is an international consultant, author, and speaker with years of experience as an teacher in the UK and Australia. Leon is currently studying his PhD in the implications of Artificial Intelligence on writing instruction and education and as an English teacher is very well placed to advise how rec…

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Julie Stern - Conceptual Learning and Transfer - Washington D.C. 1:06:24

1+ y ago1:06:24

1:06:24

In this episode I’m speaking with Julie Stern. Julie is a four-time, best selling author with titles that include: Learning that Transfers, Visible Learning for Social Studies, The On-Your-Feet Guide to Learning Transfer and Tools for Teaching Conceptual Understanding. She is an advocate for sustainability, equity and well being in education and ha…

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Ben Walker - Head of CAS and English / TOK Teacher - Hong Kong 43:29

1+ y ago43:29

43:29

In this episode, I’m speaking to Ben Walker. Ben is an English and TOK teacher here in Hong Kong as well as the current CAS coordinator. Next year he will be taking up the Head of Secondary English role at his current school. We discuss: 1. The best book he’s ever read, taught or been taught 2. The advantages and disadvantages of running the 5 year…

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Cathryn Berger Kaye - Service Learning in Schools - LA 40:58

1+ y ago40:58

40:58

In this episode I’m talking with Cathryn Berger Kaye. Cathy is president of CBK Associates, ABCD Books and travels globally to provide professional development on the likes of service learning, 21st century competencies and environmental sustainability. She is the author of 'The Complete Guide to Service Learning', 'Going Blue' and 'Make a Splash!'…

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Benita Chick - Sustainable Development Goals and Schools 24:11

1+ y ago24:11

24:11

In this episode, I’m talking to Benita Chick. Benita is the CEO and Founder of Encompass, a social enterprise in Hong Kong, which supports different social causes and NGOs financially as well as advocating for how Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can be better implemented in businesses and schools. Benita is also a Board Member at KELY Support …

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Nadia Abdallah - Interdisciplinary Units - Amman 35:47

1+ y ago35:47

35:47

In this episode I’m speaking with Nadia Abdallah. Nadia is a former Head of Department for English, Director of Teaching and Learning and MYP Principal in Jordan. She has also worked as a workshop leader for the IB and is currently Chief Education and Development Officer for Junior Achievement Worldwide, a nonprofit organisation providing hands on …

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Eoin MacCarthaigh - Head of Department - Bangkok 58:43

1+ y ago58:43

58:43

In this episode I’m talking to Eoin MacCarthaigh. Eoin is a Head of Department in Bangkok, teaching the IGCSE and IBDP. He is an active participant on Twitter and can be relied upon to ignite, continue and support conversation for international teachers. We discuss: - The best text he’s ever read, taught or been taught - A quick introduction to his…

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Amber Rhinehart - MYP Coordinator - Accra 54:07

1+ y ago54:07

54:07

In this episode I am talking to Amber Rhinehart. Amber is an MYP Coordinator in an international school in Accra, an MYP Workshop Leader, an IB Site Visitor, MYP Personal Project Examiner and teaches Language and Literature as well as individuals and Societies. I was really keen to speak to someone as experienced and knowledgable as Amber owing to …

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Tanay Naik - Secondary School Deputy Principal - Hanoi 37:40

2y ago37:40

37:40

In this episode I’m talking with Tanay Naik. Tanay is Secondary School Deputy Principal for Teaching and Learning at United Nations International School of Hanoi. He has recently co-authored an article in The International Educator and is a contributor and advocate for the Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color. In the show we …

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Dr Daniel Rosen - Head of Secondary - Düsseldorf 48:27

2y ago48:27

48:27

In this episode, I’m talking with Dr Daniel Rosen. Dan is currently Head of Secondary at St George's Düsseldorf. He also writes a brilliant blog entitled Musings of a Dr and more recently hosted the International version of TeachMeet Icons. Over the course of the conversation, we discuss: A quick introduction to Dan’s career in teaching How recruit…

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Dr Rick Smith - Counsellor and Education Consultant - Hong Kong 48:53

2y ago48:53

48:53

In the episode I’m talking with Dr Rick Smith. Rick is a former teacher and now provides individual counselling for students working with stress and anxiety. He specialises in ADHD and attention-related disorders and has helped a great many students from his practice in Hong Kong and beyond. The conversation with Rick came about due to watching him…

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Trevor MacKenzie - Inquiry-Based Learning 56:40

2y ago56:40

56:40

This is the latest in a series of podcasts where I focus on a particular part of English instruction or English related matters in detail. In this episode I’m talking with Trevor MacKenzie. Trevor is a world-renowned speaker and author and is best known for his work with inquiry based teaching approaches. As an IB educator, inquiry is a word, strat…

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Rosie Georgiou - KS5 Lead and English Teacher - London 51:33

2y ago51:33

51:33

In this episode I’m speaking with Rosie Georgiou. Rosie is an English teacher, KS5 Lead and PhD student living in London. She first came to my attention during the most recent TeachMeetEnglishIcons event, in which she discussed the process and benefits of creative writing in English. During our conversation we discuss: The best text Rosie’s ever re…

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Natalie Obiko Pearson - Journalist - Vancouver 37:11

2+ y ago37:11

37:11

In this episode I’m talking to Natalie Obiko Pearson. Natalie is a journalist and bureau chief at Bloomberg Vancouver. Natalie’s work came to the attention of lots of International educators this year after writing an article entitled: Elite International Schools Have a Racism Problem. This provoked a lot of discussion online as well as amongst my …

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The IB English Guys - English Teachers and YouTubers - Bangkok 44:27

2+ y ago44:27

44:27

In this episode I’m speaking to The IB English Guys, otherwise known as Andrew Cohen and David Giles. Andrew and Dave are both English teachers at the International School of Bangkok and moonlight as YouTubers in their spare time. Andrew and Dave’s channel has grown far and wide in such a small amount of time, in no small part thanks to their engag…

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Elaine McNally - Head of Department - Hemel Hempstead 50:13

2+ y ago50:13

50:13

In this episode I’m speaking with Elaine McNally. Elaine is an English Head of Department and enthusiastic presence on Twitter, where she she tweets @mrsmacteach33. I reached out for a chat with Elaine after seeing her speak at the TeachMeetEnglishIcons event earlier this year. Her presentation - ‘Powerful Voices: A Year 8 Curriculum’, tackled the …

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Sarah Davies - Assistant Headteacher and Author - Oldham 42:29

2+ y ago42:29

42:29

In this episode I’m talking with Sarah Davies. Sarah is, amongst other things, an Assistant Headteacher, Early Career Teacher Mentor and Author of Talking about Oracy. After a conversation I had with Donal Hale a few months ago, I began searching for resources or guidance on how best to implement oracy in my own practice. Sarah’s was the first and …

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Kate Anderson - Head of EAL - The Hague 41:54

2+ y ago41:54

41:54

In this episode I’m talking to Kate Anderson. Kate is the Head of the EAL department at The British School in the Netherlands and as such leads on English as an Additional Language provision across the secondary phase. I was looking to talk with someone like Kate after giving a lot of thought to how I work with EAL teachers in my own school and the…

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Chris Shaw - Assistant Headteacher and Head of Department - Swansea 41:06

2+ y ago41:06

41:06

In this episode, I’m talking with Chris Shaw. Chris is Assistant Headteacher and Head of English at a Welsh-medium school in Swansea. In addition to that he is a regional advocate for @LitdriveUK and a vocal presence on Twitter, where he tweets under the handle - Athro Saesneg. We discuss: 1. The best text he’s ever read, taught or been taught 2. T…

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Brad Philpot - Teacher, Author and Workshop Leader - Frankfurt 1:04:13

2+ y ago1:04:13

1:04:13

In this episode I am speaking with Brad Philpot. Brad is an English teacher in Frankfurt but is best known for his brilliant range of textbooks and instructional courses for teaching the IBDP. Brad is someone who has worked within IB education for a long time, holding numerous roles, affording him a massive amount of experience and knowhow when it …

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Amy Staniforth - Acting Head of Department and Author - Norfolk 37:02

2+ y ago37:02

37:02

In this episode I’m speaking with Amy Staniforth. Amy is an Acting Head of Department, Assistant Principal and co-author of the amazing Ready to Teach Macbeth. We discuss: 1. The best text Amy’s ever read, taught or been taught 2. What kind of timescale and process goes into planning the books in her ‘Ready to teach…’ series 3. What made Amy and St…

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Bridie McPherson and Josie Sacks - Head of Department and National Curriculum Lead - London 53:55

2+ y ago53:55

53:55

In this episode I’m speaking with Josie Sacks and Bridie McPherson. Bridie is Head of Department at Oasis South Bank Academy and Josie is National Curriculum Lead for Oasis Community Learning. This interview came off the back of me watching Josie and Bridie talk as part of a ‘We are in Beta’ presentation. The ideas and insights offered around the l…

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Alethea Bleyberg - IBDP Core Consultant - Hong Kong 53:04

2+ y ago53:04

53:04

In this episode I’m speaking with Alethea Bleyburg. Alethea is the Director of Learning Curve Education Consulting Ltd and an IBDP Core Consultant. I was particularly keen to talk to Thea about the IBDP Extended Essay, about which she has extensive knowledge. We discuss: Her experience with international schooling and the EE specifically The ways i…

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Kathrine Mortimore - Literacy in Secondary Schools 38:28

2+ y ago38:28

38:28

This is the third in a series of podcasts where I focus on a particular part of English instruction or English related matters in detail. In this episode I’m talking to Kathrine Mortimore. Kathrine is the Associate Assistant Principal at a secondary school in Torquay and author of the book: Disciplinary Literacy and Explicit Vocabulary Teaching: A …

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Donal Hale - Head of Department - York 1:06:16

2+ y ago1:06:16

1:06:16

In this episode I’m talking to Donal Hale. Donal is an English Head of Department at a secondary school in York and respected voice in English teaching on Twitter and beyond. We discuss: The best book he’s ever read, taught or learnt whilst at school Where Donal and his department stand on planning the curriculum according to concepts, texts or ski…

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Alice Gibbons - IBDP English Coordinator and Textbook Author - Hong Kong 44:38

2+ y ago44:38

44:38

In this episode I’m talking to Alice Gibbons. Alice is the IBDP Coordinator for English at West Island School Hong Kong and also one of 3 contributors to a 2019 textbook for the IBDP Language and Literature course. We discuss: - The best book she’s ever read, taught or been taught - Alice’s experience as a teacher at home in the UK and abroad - How…

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