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Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works - Adopting the Science of Learning Principles as a Central Focus with Lynn Gaffney

Adopting the Science of Learning Principles as a Central Focus with Lynn Gaffney

11/27/24 • 38 min

Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works

In this episode, host Gene Tavernetti interviews Lynn Gaffney, the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction at Watertown City School District. They discuss strategies for improving test scores, the science of learning, and the importance of instructional practices. Lynn Gaffney discusses the adoption of Science of Learning principles as a central focus for an entire district, aiming to enhance educational outcomes across the board.

Books mentioned in episode:

Jade Pearce: What Every Teacher Needs to Know: How to Embed Evidence Informed Teaching and Learning in Your School

Patrice Bain: Powerful Teaching

Karin Chenoweth: Schools That Succeed

Gene Tavernetti: Teach FAST: Focused Adapatable Structured Teaching

Gene TavernettI: Maximizing the Impact of Coaching Cycles

Programs mentioned:

Spring Math - Amanda VanDerheyden

University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Foundations - Holly Lane

Effective Teaching - APL Associates Jean Anastacio and David Perry

The Reading League (Syracuse, NY Chapter)

  • (00:00) - Lynn Gaffney
  • (35:07) - Lynn has a question for Gene

This podcast sponsored by:

The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here.

Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here.

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In this episode, host Gene Tavernetti interviews Lynn Gaffney, the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction at Watertown City School District. They discuss strategies for improving test scores, the science of learning, and the importance of instructional practices. Lynn Gaffney discusses the adoption of Science of Learning principles as a central focus for an entire district, aiming to enhance educational outcomes across the board.

Books mentioned in episode:

Jade Pearce: What Every Teacher Needs to Know: How to Embed Evidence Informed Teaching and Learning in Your School

Patrice Bain: Powerful Teaching

Karin Chenoweth: Schools That Succeed

Gene Tavernetti: Teach FAST: Focused Adapatable Structured Teaching

Gene TavernettI: Maximizing the Impact of Coaching Cycles

Programs mentioned:

Spring Math - Amanda VanDerheyden

University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Foundations - Holly Lane

Effective Teaching - APL Associates Jean Anastacio and David Perry

The Reading League (Syracuse, NY Chapter)

  • (00:00) - Lynn Gaffney
  • (35:07) - Lynn has a question for Gene

This podcast sponsored by:

The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here.

Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here.

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00:00 Introduction

00:38 Guest Introduction

03:14 Pandemic Response

03:22 Parent Education

12:21 Implementing Parent Modules

28:44 Educator's Role in Technology Use

35:22 Frank Has a Question for Gene
40:18 Conclusion and Call to Action

Books referenced in this podcast:

Jonathan Haidt: The Anxious Generation

Johann Hari: Stolen Focus

  • (00:00) - Frank Rodriguez
  • (35:52) - Frank Has a Question for Gene

This podcast sponsored by:

The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here.

Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here.

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This podcast sponsored by:

The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here.

Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here.

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