This week, I’m thrilled to share highlights from my extended conversation with the brilliant Carl Hendrick. We discussed all things teaching and learning. Carl is a walking encyclopedia of educational research, and in this series, we explore everything from why research matters and how to implement it in the classroom, to the effectiveness of explicit instruction, the role of teacher talk, and the importance of motivation. We also delve into current debates like the use of AI in education, how we define effective teaching and learning, and what meaningful teacher development really looks like. Finally, Carl shares invaluable insights on how to make assessments more valid and reliable—and even gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming book. It was an absolute privilege to speak with Carl. His depth of knowledge and passion for evidence-informed practice made this conversation truly energising. I left with pages of notes and ideas I can immediately apply—and I hope you will too. 🎧 Tune in, reflect, and let me know your thoughts in the comments! #CarlHendrick #EduResearch #TeacherCPD #ExplicitInstruction #AIinEducation #AssessmentMatters #EduPodcast #EvidenceInformedPractice