Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works podcast

Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works

Descriptions of effective teaching often depict an idealized form of "perfect" instruction. Yet, pursuing perfection in teaching, which depends on children's behavior, is ultimately futile. To be effective, lessons and educators need to operate with about 75% efficiency. The remaining 25% can be impactful, but expecting it in every lesson, every day, is unrealistic. Perfection in teaching may be unattainable, but progress is not. Whether you are aiming for the 75% effectiveness mark or striving for continuous improvement, this podcast will guide you in that endeavor.

Descriptions of effective teaching often depict an idealized form of "perfect" instruction. Yet, pursuing perfection in teaching, which depends on children's behavior, is ultimately futile. To be effective, lessons and educators need to operate with about 75% efficiency. The remaining 25% can be impactful, but expecting it in every lesson, every day, is unrealistic. Perfection in teaching may be unattainable, but progress is not. Whether you are aiming for the 75% effectiveness mark or striving for continuous improvement, this podcast will guide you in that endeavor.

 

#72

Literacy Labs and Other Practical Strategies with Faith Howard

Faith Howard knew something had to change. As a Literacy Specialist, in her school distric... more

12 Nov 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:27

12 Nov 2025


#71

Great Coaching is Just Great Teaching with Al Borges

Al Borges has coached football at the highest levels of the college game. In this episode,... more

05 Nov 2025

45 MINS

45:20

05 Nov 2025


#70

Learning Science Partners with Meg Lee

After recently retiring from Frederick County Public Schools, where she played a key role ... more

29 Oct 2025

47 MINS

47:09

29 Oct 2025


#69

Implementing the Science of Learning in a Large School District with Kent Wetzel

Kent Wetzel and I dive into some of the nitty-gritty of implementing the Science of Learni... more

22 Oct 2025

51 MINS

51:12

22 Oct 2025


#68

The World of Math Competitions with Vida John

Vida John is a math coach who helps students prepare for math competitions. I was excited ... more

15 Oct 2025

42 MINS

42:55

15 Oct 2025


#67

From the Archives: The Wider Implementation of the Science of Learning with Dr. Sarah Oberle

Dr. Sarah Oberle discusses her research on the wider implementation of the Science of Lear... more

08 Oct 2025

46 MINS

46:24

08 Oct 2025


#66

Lessons from Consulting - Thinking Out Loud #5

In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Zach and I dive into what he’s learned during his fi... more

01 Oct 2025

42 MINS

42:19

01 Oct 2025


#65

Leading Passionate Classroom Discussions on Controversial Topics with Ed Cabrera

Over the course of his 38-year career as a high school social studies teacher, Ed Cabrera ... more

25 Sep 2025

42 MINS

42:41

25 Sep 2025


#64

Disseminating the Science of Learning to All Educators with Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva

Dr. Sachdeva and I have a wide-ranging conversation about the Science of Learning and how ... more

17 Sep 2025

48 MINS

48:47

17 Sep 2025


#63

"Equitable” Grading Through the Eyes of the Teacher with Dr. David Griffith

Dr. David Griffith is the Associate Director of Research at the [Thomas B Fordham Institut... more

10 Sep 2025

45 MINS

45:47

10 Sep 2025


#62

From the Archives: Using Micro Data to Inform Teachers with Dr. Jana Lee

In this episode, Gene Tavernetti talks with Dr. Jana Lee, an expert in data-driven educati... more

03 Sep 2025

54 MINS

54:37

03 Sep 2025


#61

Science Delivered with Dr. Olivia Mullins

In this episode [Dr. Olivia Mullins] (https://x.com/oliviajune82) describes the work she a... more

27 Aug 2025

51 MINS

51:41

27 Aug 2025