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Mastering Influence: Brain-Based Strategies for Impactful Learning

Welcome to the "Powerful Learning Podcast"! 🌟 In this episode, I summarize some big ideas from the book Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insights from Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick by Dr. Jared Cooney-Horvath. This book is a treasure trove of practical tips and scientific principles to enhance your influence.

Join me as I delve into the fascinating world of brain science and behavioral insights to help you communicate, teach, and learn more effectively.

The video-recorded version of this podcast can be found here on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/FQjArPwDCV8?si=OU-FOo-9QZ09o9bX

What you’ll learn:

• The Power of Storytelling: Learn how storytelling enhances memory and engagement. Jared identifies five types of narrative arcs: Origin, Controversy, Application, Humanizer, and Cliff-hanger, each designed to make information memorable and impactful.
• Multitasking Myths: Discover why multitasking is a myth and how task-switching leads to decreased efficiency and accuracy. Understand the cognitive costs associated with rapid task-switching and how it impairs memory and learning.
• Context and State-Dependent Learning: Explore how the environment and emotional states influence learning and memory recall. Practical tips include matching training contexts to performance environments and leveraging sensory cues to enhance retention.

🌟 Some Interesting Takeaways:

• Learn how yarning circles and storytelling techniques from ancient cultures can be applied to modern learning.
• Understand the hidden costs of multitasking and why focusing on one task at a time can boost your efficiency and accuracy.
• Apply the principles of context- and state-dependent learning to maximize your educational outcomes.

🎓 About Me: I'm Luke Rowe, Ph.D. in learning sciences, and I’m passionate about teaching and sharing the latest insights from brain science to help you learn, teach, and communicate better.

👉 Useful Links:

• Hedonometer Project: Explore the narrative arcs of popular stories here: Hedonometer Project
• Book Purchase: Get your copy of Stop Talking, Start Influencing here: Amazon Link

🔔 Don’t Forget: If you found this podcast helpful, please follow, rate, and review for more brain science tips that can revolutionize your learning and communication skills.

Related Episodes:

• 5 Proven Learning Strategies from ‘Make It Stick’ - Learn Like a Boss!: YouTube Link
• Unlock the Secrets of Evidence-Based Teaching: YouTube Link

For those who prefer watching, check out the original video on YouTube: Watch Here.

Thanks for listening! Until next time, keep learning and influencing!

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In this evidence-rich episode we are joined by our guest, A/Professor Sean Kang, as we explore scientifically proven principles of practice to supercharge your learning journey.

Sean is a cognitive psychologist whose research focuses on applying the cognitive science of human learning and memory towards improving instructional practice. He has written and published extensively on the topics of effective practice covering retrieval, distributed, and interleaved practice.

Join us in our journey to uncover research-informed practice strategies that help you go beyond what can be achieved by effort alone - to study smarter, not harder.

================ A video version of this podcast can be found here: https://youtu.be/Xb3zFeIoVRk?si=zsonsIRplCo8zksa ================

Key Questions Explored:

***Retrieval Practice: Understand why retrieval practice reigns supreme over passive review methods like rereading. We break down the concept and share practical tips for incorporating it into your teaching and study routines.

***Distributed Practice: Dive into the science behind distributed practice. Learn how spacing out your learning sessions optimizes memory retention. We’ll even touch on Carpenter’s groundbreaking ‘temporal ridgeline’ research.

***Interleaved Practice: Discover why mixing up different topics or skills during practice enhances learning. Explore the benefits of interleaving and how it compares to blocked practice in terms of both perception and outcomes.

***Timing Matters:
When should you employ these practice techniques? Is it during the initial acquisition phase or after mastering the content? We’ve got the answers.

***Debunking Myths:
Are the benefits of interleaving simply a result of the ‘spacing effect’ or is there something more to it? We’ll unravel the truth about interleaving and its impact on learning. Spoiler alert: It’s not just about spacing!

***Strategic Choices:
Are there scenarios where you should avoid distributed practice or interleaving? We discuss situations when massed or blocked practice might be a better fit.

Join us on this knowledge-packed journey and revolutionize your approach to learning!

A/Prof. Sean Kang's Academic Profile: https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/837588-sean-kang#:~:text=Sean%20is%20a%20cognitive%20psychologist,D.

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I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

I’m extremely passionate about understanding and improving learning and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and a broader audience of curious folk.

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What's the purpose of education? Could it have something to do with human flourishing? In this episode, we invite guest and human flourishing expert, Dr. Kylie Trask-Kerr, to explore the topic of human flourishing in various educational contexts, including at the level of individuals, classrooms, schools, and broader communities. Kylie is an experienced educator at both the secondary and tertiary levels and has spent the better part of two decades honing her knowledge and skills in educational philosophy with a keen interest on human flourishing.

Tune in to learn from our expert guest, Dr. Kylie Trask-Kerr, and discover how you can make a difference and help your students flourish in the classroom. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast for more insightful discussion on evidence-based education, the science of learning, and other topics that matter.

Link to Kylie's Google Scholar page: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=cTcOOQQAAAAJ&hl=en

Are you new to the Powerful Learning Podcast? Welcome to the club!

I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

I’m extremely passionate about understanding and improving learning and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and a broader audience of curious folk.

I look forward to sharing our learning adventure together as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

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EXTENDED VERSION
This is an extended version of episode 14, with Dr. Mike Witter. It's been provided to support those of you who would like to take a deeper dive into the notion of 'teacher quality'. Some additional topics that we discuss on this extended version include:

1. Teacher-performance pay
2. Professional Learning and Development to Improve Teacher Quality
3. How would Mike spend a billion dollars on Education?
4. What’s getting Mike excited in his work?

So if you'd like to 'geek out' on the details about teacher quality, then please join us by clicking play now!

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What does it mean to be a good teacher? This is a multifaceted concept that has been the subject of research for over a century. While we've made significant progress, there are still many questions that remain unanswered about the purpose of education, the distinction between teacher quality and quality teaching, how to measure effective teaching, and most importantly, how to improve and upskill teachers to achieve excellence in education.

In an effort to address these important and complex questions, I'll be joined by Dr. Mike Witter, a teacher quality expert and my esteemed colleague at Australian Catholic University. Together, we aim to enhance the educational experience by helping teachers become more effective and students become better learners.

Dr. Witter brings a wealth of experience from his work across various sectors of education, including elementary schools in New York, secondary schools in America and Australia, and now at the university level in the National School of Education. His expertise and insights make him one of the most nuanced and complex thinkers in the field of education. Our discussions often delve into the latest research findings, challenge assumptions about effective teaching practices, and lead to moments of intense debate, laughter, and profound insights.

I invite you to join us as we explore the topic of quality teaching and benefit from Dr. Mike Witter's remarkable ability to unravel the complexities and focus on what truly matters in education.

Are you new to the Powerful Learning Podcast? Welcome to the club!

I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

I’m extremely passionate about understanding and improving learning and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and a broader audience of curious folk.

I look forward to sharing our learning adventure together as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

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What does it mean to be a good teacher? This is a multifaceted concept that has been the subject of research for over a century. While we've made significant progress, there are still many questions that remain unanswered about the purpose of education, the distinction between teacher quality and quality teaching, how to measure effective teaching, and most importantly, how to improve and upskill teachers to achieve excellence in education.

In an effort to address these important and complex questions, I'll be joined by Dr. Mike Witter, a teacher quality expert and my esteemed colleague at Australian Catholic University. Together, we aim to enhance the educational experience by helping teachers become more effective and students become better learners.

Dr. Witter brings a wealth of experience from his work across various sectors of education, including elementary schools in New York, secondary schools in America and Australia, and now at the university level in the National School of Education. His expertise and insights make him one of the most nuanced and complex thinkers in the field of education. Our discussions often delve into the latest research findings, challenge assumptions about effective teaching practices, and lead to moments of intense debate, laughter, and profound insights.

I invite you to join us as we explore the topic of quality teaching and benefit from Dr. Mike Witter's remarkable ability to unravel the complexities and focus on what truly matters in education.

Are you new to the Powerful Learning Podcast? Welcome to the club!

I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

I’m extremely passionate about understanding and improving learning and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and a broader audience of curious folk.

I look forward to sharing our learning adventure together as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• X [Twitter] (@LukeIRowe)
• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
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How much classroom discussion involves the teacher talking compared to their students? For most teachers, the reality is sobering: the typical teacher spends far more time talking and asking questions than their students and this is often detrimental to learning and engagement. Sadly, research even suggests that some students can go through an entire school day without sharing a single conversation with another human being, including their teacher.

This highlights the importance of today's topic: dynamic discourse in the classroom. It's extremely important because communication makes up an enormous chunk of what happens inside classrooms and can therefore have a HUGE influence on how students engage in the learning process.

If you've ever wondered how to take charge of your language in the classroom to help improve learning, then today's episode of the powerful learning podcast is for you.

I’ll be in discussion with educational consultant, researcher, teacher, and all round amazing human Dr. Sophie Specjal. Sophie has extensive experience working across all sectors of education, from early childhood through to tertiary and adult education. She’s spent the last 10 years leading professional teaching and learning communities to help them understand how they can communicate more effectively in their learning contexts.

Sophie has been a good friend of mine for years now, and every time I share a conversation with her, I feel inspired and buoyant about the future of education. I hope her passion and vision for change is equally uplifting for you and that her research challenges you to become a catalyst for effective and dynamic discourse in your teaching and learning environment.

Are you new to the Powerful Learning Podcast? Welcome to the club!

I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

I’m extremely passionate about understanding and improving learning and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and a broader audience of curious folk.

I look forward to sharing our learning adventure together as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• Twitter (@LukeIRowe)
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Have you ever heard of the ‘feedback sandwich’? What about the idea that the best feedback is often given immediately after performance and without delay? And if feedback is simply a transfer of information from one person to another, then why does the research suggest that feedback given is often vastly different from feedback received?

In this episode, we'll discuss some of the topics in which educators tend to habour wonky beliefs and misconceptions about feedback. And these aren’t just benign beliefs – they often taint our thinking and undermine our efforts to improve student learning. The aim is to put these assumptions to the test by drawing upon the research literature from the science of learning to examine and scrutinize some of the more common misconceptions about feedback in education.

If you haven't done so already, you may also want to listen to the previous episode (Episode 11) and an earlier episode (Episode 7) with educational feedback expert, Dr. Luke Mandouit, who shares his research on what effective feedback looks like in the classroom.

Enjoy!

Are you new to the Powerful Learning Podcast? Welcome to the club!

I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

I’m extremely passionate about understanding and improving learning and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and a broader audience of curious folk.

I look forward to sharing our learning adventure together as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• Twitter (@LukeIRowe)
• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
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What do we mean by the term ‘Feedback’ – is it really just as simple as giving a student information about their performance? Or is there more to it? And what are some of the models and strategies that underpin high-impact feedback in various educational settings?

In today’s podcast, I’ll attempt to tackle some of these tricky questions by standing on the shoulders of many of the intellectual giants who've written and published extensively on the topic of feedback using a science of learning lens. We'll cover foundational issues such as key terminology, classroom effects, and three related models for effective classroom feedback.

If you haven't done so already, you may also want to listen to an earlier episode (Episode 7) with educational feedback expert, Dr. Luke Mandouit, who shares his research on what effective feedback looks like in the classroom.

Are you new to the Powerful Learning Podcast? Welcome to the club!

I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

I’m extremely passionate about understanding and improving learning and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and a broader audience of curious folk.

I look forward to sharing our learning adventure together as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• Twitter (@LukeIRowe)
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What does it mean to be engaged in your learning? When superficially understood, engagement refers to the level of involvement and participation that students have in their own learning process. But that’s an impoverished view of engagement. In today’s podcast, we’re going to take our understanding of student engagement to the next level with my guest and friend, Dr. Amy Berry.

Amy is a research fellow at the Australian Council for Educational Research and an honorary fellow at the University of Melbourne. Her career began as a primary school teacher in Queensland before returning to university to complete a research Master’s of education where she began to develop her ideas about what it means to be engaged in learning. Having sparked her passion, Amy went on to complete her doctoral studies where she explored teacher perspectives on student engagement and their approaches to engaging students in classroom learning.

Amy has extensive experience working with preservice and practicing educators all over the world, and has spent the last 10 years trying to help educators hone their skills in classroom-based assessment, play-based learning, evidence-based practice, and student engagement in learning. She has designed numerous professional learning programs for teachers, including programs on formative assessment, student engagement, and learning through play.

I really hope you find value in listening to this powerful learning podcast as join Dr. Amy Berry on an adventure that challenges us to reimagine student engagement.

You can purchase a copy of her book, Reimagining Student Engagement: From Disrupting to Driving, from Amazon or by going directly to Corwin's webiste.

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I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

I’m extremely passionate about understanding and improving learning and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and a broader audience of curious folk.

I look forward to sharing our learning adventure together as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

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Do schools really “kill creativity”? (a claim famously made by the late Sir Ken Robinson). Does a tightly structured curriculum stifle creative potential among some students while rewarding a conformist mentality among others? How can we best foster and nurture creativity in schools whilst maintaining academic excellence?

In today’s podcast, I’ll be discussing these issues with John Munro, a distingushed Professor of Educational Psychology and Exceptional Learning at the Australian Catholic University, Melbourne.

John has been a tertiary educator for 45 years, and has a keen interest in creativity, gifted and exceptional learning, literacy and math learning, dyslexia and dyscalculia, indigenous learning, professional learning and instructional leadership, and school improvement.

Prior to his academic career as an educational and developmental psychologist, John started off as a secondary mathematics and science teacher. He later completed his doctorate in cognitive and developmental psychology, before becoming qualified as a primary (elementary) school teacher.

Two other interesting facts about John: First, he was one of my doctoral supervisors; second, it was one of his books, Powerful Learning, co-authored with David Hopkins and Wayne Craig, that inspired the name of my educational consulting business back in 2016, which ultimately led to the name of this podcast!

Prof. Munro is one of those rare people who embodies both academic and applied knowledge in his field, as both an educational psychologist and classroom teacher, he fully understands the challenges of day-to-day teaching and how difficult it can be to translate research into practice.

I hope this powerful learning podcast is an enjoyable and informative experience for you, as we tap John’s expertise and wisdom about creativity in the classroom.

A final point worth mentioning is that John was commissioned by the New South Wales Department of Education to write a report entitled ‘Creativity in education: what educators need to know’. This is a 26-page document that is freely accessible, and relatively easy to read, with plenty of diagrams, tables, and pictures to supplement its key ideas. It’s essentially a creative practice guide for teachers and I highly recommend you take the time to read it when you get a chance over the coming days and weeks. If you’re interested in obtaining a free copy of this document, just click this link or copy and paste the url below into your browser: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/education-for-a-changing-world/resource-library/creativity-in-education--what-educators-need-to-know

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iPads, podcasts, vodcasts, YouTube, interactive books, the metaverse, zoom, virtual and augmented reality, eBooks, laptops, social media, antiscocial media, creators, consumers, coding and maker spaces... Welcome to the 21st century classroom where students engage with text through multiple modalities that are fundamentally shifting the way we think about learning.

And for those of you who’re unfamiliar with this term, Multimodal texts combine a variety of different modes of communication, such as visual, auditory, and written language, to convey meaning. They can be powerful tools for teaching and learning in schools, because they engage students with different interests and make complex information more accessible and interactive. It's hardly surprising that the breadth of multimodal texts on offer for students has grown exponentially with the progression of digital technologies.

In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing these trends and more with my guest, Kathy Mills, a research professor, author, and innovator in literacies and digital cultures at the Australian Catholic University, Queensland.

Prof. Mills' professional bio can be found here.

Are you new to the Powerful Learning Podcast? Welcome to the club!

I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

I’m extremely passionate about understanding and improving learning and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and a broader audience of curious folk.

I look forward to sharing our learning adventure together as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

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Feedback is one of the most widely-used and regularly deployed strategies in the toolkit of educators.

And rightfully so. Much of the research points to the fact that feedback can be extremely powerful at improving student learning.

Yet did you know that major reviews of the scholarly literature on feedback suggest that up to one-third of all approaches to feedback can actually harm rather than help learning?

And not all effective feedback is equal. Some forms of feedback have a much deeper and longer lasting impact compared to others.

In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the topic of feedback with my guest and friend, Dr. Luke Mandouit, who lives and breathes effective education and all things to do with feedback.

Luke Mandouit's professional bio can be found here.

Are you new to the Powerful Learning Podcast? Welcome to the club!

I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

I’m extremely passionate about understanding and improving learning and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and a broader audience of curious folk.

I look forward to sharing our learning adventure together as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

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How important is the notion of ‘health and wellbeing’ in schools?

Should schools simply 'stay in their lanes' and avoid this topic altogether? Or should they play a pivotal role in the lives of learners in how they develop their health and wellbeing? And if you agree with the latter point, then to what extent should teachers be responsible for the health and wellbeing of their students? And when is it better to defer this responsibility to a health professional or to the child’s parents and carers? What about teachers? Surely, after the pandemic and a major teacher shortage across many countries teacher wellbeing is a top priority. What is being done about that?

In this podcast, I cover these questions and more with my guest Associate Professor Jon Quach who has spent the best part of 15 years researching at the nexus of health and education. Jon's academic bio can be found here.

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In 2008 Professor John Hattie released his landmark publication, Visible Learning. This book synthesised research from over 800 meta-analyses representing findings from research involving millions of students and over 100 different influences on academic achievement. John’s book was widely celebrated for having built that elusive bridge between the field of educational research and practising teachers. Some reviews even described it as the ‘Holy Grail’ of education. But not all of those in the teaching and research community were equally pleased with his work, which catalysed a thriving community of critics. This was a sure sign that John’s own educational impact had exceeded even the heights of those very educational influences that sat at the top of his Visible Learning lead table.

Today’s podcast gives Prof. Hattie a chance to reflect on all of this and more in light of his forthcoming publication, Visible Learning: The Sequel.

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How do you know if you're an effective teacher? How do you interpret and evaluate evidence to inform your teaching practice? At least part of the answer to these questions must have something to do with the impact a teacher has on the learning of their students. But the next question of course is ‘How do we know that our students are learning?’ One way to answer this question is to make learning visible so that teachers and students can habitually monitor and evaluate the impact of their efforts.

And who better to speak with than today’s guest, the world-renowned educator himself, Professor John Hattie.

Are you new to the Powerful Learning Podcast? Welcome to the club!

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I’m extremely passionate about the learning sciences and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and with a broader audience of curious lovers of learning - YOU!

I look forward to sharing our learning adventure together as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

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Do you want to integrate ‘Evidence-Based Teaching’ into your practice? If so, where should you begin? What are some of the key steps and working 'models' that we can adopt to help integrate evidence-based teaching into our educational practice?

In this podcast, we'll look into some of the key features of different models of evidence-based teaching that have had currency over the last few decades. These include Gagne's Nine Events of Instruction, Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction, and John Hattie's model of Visible Learning.

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I look forward to sharing our next steps on our learning adventure as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

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Why is it that there seems to be such a massive gap between research and practice when it comes to teaching and learning? It turns out that this is a highly complex question to answer. But that will not deter us from trying! So, for today’s podcast, we’ll look into some of the anecdotal and empirical claims about why the research-practice divide exists and what can be done to address it.

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I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

I’m extremely passionate about the learning sciences and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with YOU!

I look forward to sharing our learning adventure as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

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Have you ever wondered what is meant by the terms ‘Evidence-Based Teaching’? Why is it that evidence-based teaching has become such an important topic among circles of students, educators, and policy-makers? And what are some of the models and strategies that underpin evidence-based teaching?

Well, in this series I’ll attempt to tackle some of these tricky questions.

Are you new to the Powerful Learning Podcast? Welcome to the club!

I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

I’m extremely passionate about the learning sciences and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and with a broader audience of curious lovers of learning - YOU!

I look forward to sharing our next steps on our learning adventure as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.

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• Twitter (@LukeIRowe)
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• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
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Music is produced by Zac Nelson (Pixelate).

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Interested in discovering more about about the science of learning and evidence-based teaching? Look no further.... Welcome to the Powerful Learning Podcast! 

This episode provides you with a brief outline of things to come. Luke shares his mission and vision for the podcast and a bird's eye view of the research framework he'll be drawing upon when it comes to expertly curating and discussing research about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning. 

Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:

• Twitter (@LukeIRowe)
• Instagram (learn_powerfully)
• Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
• YouTube (Powerful Learning, with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.)
• Buymeacoffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/learnpowerfully)

Music is produced by Zac Nelson (Pixelate).