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Podcast: Knowledge for Teachers
Episode: S02E17 - Brendan Lee and Dr. Zach Groshell on the nuances of teaching effectively
Description: In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, Brendan Lee and Dr. Zach Groshell (Host of the Progressively Incorrect podcast) collaborated in the first of a series of episodes together. The theme for this episode was around what are the main principles that teachers need to understand about how learning happens and what are the key mechanisms of effective instruction.
Zach’s 4 points were:
Intrinsic motivation is a lofty goal but can't be depended upon.
Use generative learning strategies after building prior knowledge - and without the help of AI.
The environment is not the "Thi...