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In the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, host Brendan Lee chats to researchers, teachers and experts about what evidence-informed education is and the nuances involved with actually implementing effective and sustainable school based education.
S03E13 - A Learner’s Toolkit for Students and Teachers with Dr. Vicky Leighton and Dr. Terry Byers
Knowledge for Teachers
1 hour 33 minutes 17 seconds
3 months ago
S03E13 - A Learner’s Toolkit for Students and Teachers with Dr. Vicky Leighton and Dr. Terry Byers
In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Vicky Leighton and Dr. Terry Byers from Churchie (Anglican Church Grammar School) and they share how they’re bringing the science of learning to life in real classrooms for both students and teachers.
We dive into their work on A Learner’s Toolkit, explore why teacher clarity matters more than ever and unpack a groundbreaking PD model that’s personal, contextual, and actually sticks. Plus, Terry brings the analogies including a surprisingly fitting comparison between cows and the science of learning!
Whether you’re leading change across a school or just trying to sharpen your practice, this episode is full of insight, laughter and plenty to think about.
Resources mentioned:
A Learner’s Toolkit (ALT) – for students and teachers
TRIM Framework
Sarah Cottinghat
Dr. Tom Perry
John Dunlosky
John Hattie
The impact of a preparatory science of learning intervention in secondary schools contexts in Australia
Research into practice: from blueprint to jigsaw
ResearchEd - A Matter of Translation
Friday, 5 September 2025
Anglican Church Grammar School
Keynote Speakers
Dr Carl Hendricks (Live from the UK)
Professor Daniel Willingham (Live from the USA)
Professor Tanya Serry (in person)
Brendan Lee will also be presenting!
You can connect with Vicky:
Twitter: @victorialynne99
Linkedin
Website: alearnerstoolkit.com.au
Youtube
You can connect with Terry:
Twitter: @tezzabyers
Linkedin
Website: alearnerstoolkit.com.au
You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter/X: @learnwithmrlee
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Linkedin: @brendan-lee-kft
Website: learnwithlee.net
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Knowledge for Teachers
In the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, host Brendan Lee chats to researchers, teachers and experts about what evidence-informed education is and the nuances involved with actually implementing effective and sustainable school based education.
