It's the summer holidays, which means that I have **two copies** of Primary Reading Simplified to give away. Simply **retweet** this tweet for your chance to win a copy. I will pick two winners on Sunday 17th August. Good luck!

Cognitive Load Theory isn’t just theory—it’s the backbone of effective teaching. When instruction overloads the learner, the learning doesn’t stick. Clear modelling, verbal rehearsal & sequencing matter. They protect the brain so learning lasts. What's your go-to strategy?

As a woman, educator, faculty member and advocate for equity in and through education, who is also about to start doctoral work in the Field of Equity, Diversity and Social Justice at Western University, the sentiment of this article is perplexing. Boaler seems to indicate that those of us who are striving to understand the science of how we learn and who aim to bring that understanding into evidence-based practices to maximize learning for all students are promoting misogynistic, right-wing, or anti-equity goals. This is not the case at all and perpetuates a false narrative. Scientific inquiry, standards and methods need to be followed so that we remain objective and unbiased. Being called out when you don’t, should be expected.

I couldn't be more excited to share that @Steplab_co Australia is hiring! Come and work with a phenomenal team including @Josh_CPD, @PepsMccrea, @Claire_Hill_, @HFletcherWood, @AniaTownsend, @rs_sewell, and many more Find out more and apply at: bit.ly/CDLAus

Thanks to @SenSHenderson for visiting Good Shepherd Primary School in Canberra to view high impact teaching practice in action. As shadow education minister she thanked our leaders and teachers for their leadership and commitment to the high quality, evidence based teaching.

Awesome line up!

Still reflecting on a so many key messages from #TeachingMattersHobart National Science of Learning Summit. A room full of inspiring leaders sharing their expertise and passion for education. @Rossefox from @ceacg explaining that the most important learner is the teacher and we should be proud of achieving efficient and effective teaching. @PamelaSnow2 discussing the importance of teaching a child to read provides a powerful mental health protective factor. @JOSully016 from @ShapingmindsAus detailing that effective practice is context and subject proof. @JennyDonovan2 from @EdResearchAU explaining that some teaching practices do result in learning but not all of them do so consistently, efficiently or effectively. @DrLSHammond sharing our job as teachers is to interrupt the forgetting process. @BrookeWardana discussing when students receive high-quality instruction at the sentence level, it's amazing what they can achieve. @JessicaColleu from @ceacg detailing we need more fences at the top of the cliff and less ambulances at the bottom, particularly for our older students. @jseamer30 sharing the importance of connection and surrounding yourself with others in this space and start small for long term success. @PepsMccrea streaming in to explain how motivation influences behaviour, learning and wellbeing and we must actively and systematically create opportunity to build it. @MichaelDRobert6 and Toni from @GlearnCo explaining there is no point powering through content, if students don’t remember what was taught - Daily Review is critical and teachers need to make the time. @ollie_lovell @glenn_fahey @NathanielRSwain @Smithre5 shared many thoughtful and inspiring comments on the panels they were on also, so good! We look forward to #TeachingMattersHobart2024 - Save the date coming soon @JenWhiteEd 🙌🏼

@GlearnCo and Toni, continuing to work closely with @ceacg bridging the gap between cognitive science and classroom practice with HITP #faithinlearning #systemday2023 #canberra

We are thrilled. What do schools with great progress have in common? Brilliant discipline Explicit traditional teaching Adult authority Relentless belief in personal responsibility for everyone If you want schools to have impact, values matter.

Amazing work, feeling privileged to be part of this Science of Learning movement. linkedin.com/posts/elena-dou…

Sum of all fears: Why Australia’s maths problem is getting worse smh.com.au/education/sum-of-…

Interviewed John Sweller for my podcast last night. Should be out later.

Future teachers often think memorization is the best way to teach math and science – until they learn a load of untrue, ideologically-inspired nonsense at College theconversation.com/future-t… via @ConversationUS

We are launching Weekly Wednesday Webinars. @LD_Australia's first presenter will be @lifelonglit talking about metalanguage and making sure we are all on the same page! For more info and to register for this FREE webinar - head to our website ow.ly/2Isq50ztWu5 #LDAwebinar

Back to school time already! We wish you all a successful year ❤️ Find all the #CodeREaD information & resources you need on our website: codereadnetwork.org/help-is-… #dyslexia #dysgraphia #dyscalculia #australia #structuredliteracy

“Research shows that the single most powerful predictor of their ability to overcome the trauma and survive their circumstances is the ability to read. If they can read, they have a chance to find success in school and overcome all those terrible things in their lives.” @COREInc

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