ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, education expert Mike Schmoker discusses the importance of clarity, coherence in curriculum, and effective teaching practices. He emphasizes simplifying school improvement efforts and focusing on core practices that truly move learning forward.
Keywords
education, school improvement, curriculum, teaching strategies, clarity, literacy, instructional design
Key topics
Clarity in teaching and curriculum
Overcomplication of school improvement
Core practices for effective teaching
The role of literacy in education
Productive struggle and student engagement
The importance of teacher training and mastery
Sound bites
"Effective teaching includes checking for understanding."
"Learning targets double student success rates."
"Celebrating success on lessons is key to improvement."
Resources
Focus by Mike Schmoker - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Focus+Mike+Schmoker
Results Now 2.0 by Mike Schmoker - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Results+Now+2.0+Mike+Schmoker
Jim Collins on Effective Leadership - https://hbr.org/2001/11/building-your-companys vision
Tim Shanahan on Literacy Instruction - https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/what-research-says-about-literacy-instruction/2023/01
Tim Shanahan on Small Group Instruction - https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/why-small-group-instruction-may-not-be-as-effective-as-you-think/2024/01
Guest links
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeschmoker
Twitter - https://twitter.com/mikeschmoker
