In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Bronwyn Ryrie Jones, an instructional coach who supports teachers and instructional leaders to develop their expertise. She discusses the importance of responsive teaching and shares techniques to effectively check for understanding in the classroom. She emphasises the need for teachers to have a deep understanding of the principles behind responsive teaching before implementing specific techniques. 
 
Bron also explains the concept of instructional playbooks and how they can be useful for schools. She unpacks the potential dangers and how to avoid these pitfalls. 
 
Resources mentioned:
Jim Knight, Ann Hoffman and Michelle Harris - Instructional Playbook
West Beechborough PS
Brad Nguyen
Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioli - Teaching Walkthrus
Dylan Wiliam and Siobhan Leahy - Embedding Formative Assessment
Harry Fletcher-Wood - Responsive Teaching
Atul Gawande - The Checklist Manifesto

You can connect with Bronwyn:
Twitter: @BronRyrieJones
Linkedin: @bronwyn-ryrie-jones/
Website: bronwynryriejones.com
 
You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter: @learnwithmrlee
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Website: learnwithlee.net
 
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