Teachers Aid Podcast
1) Mini-White Boards: Where They Maximize Student Learning, Where They Don’t
This conversation delves into the use of mini whiteboards in educational settings, exploring their benefits, challenges, and the cognitive science behind their effectiveness. Educators share their exp...Show More
2) Cognitive Load Theory, Working Memory and What Teachers Can Control
In this conversation, Jon and Dylan Wiliam delve into cognitive load theory, exploring its implications for teaching and learning. They discuss the distinction between biologically primary and seconda...Show More
3) Mic Drop 2025: Looking Back At How Educators Effectively Managed A Wildly Chaotic Year
This 2025 year-end review of the Teachers’ Aid podcast highlights the conversations that helped educators rise to meet multiple challenges and find new ways to support students during one of the most ...Show More
4) Unlocking Learning: How to Use Retrieval Practice To Improve Understanding for All Students
In this conversation, our guests discuss how retrieval practice can help all students learn, including those with ADHD and autism. For many teachers, this may challenge the assumption that retrieval p...Show More
5) Teaching Practices That Make Learning Stick
The conversation explores cognitive load theory and why it matters for classroom learning, while also widening the focus to include practical teaching moves that help students learn more effectively. ...Show More
6) Unlocking Math Success: Building Basic Fact Fluency and Foundational Skills
This conversation examines the crucial importance of math fact fluency in education, exploring effective teaching strategies, the role of parents, and the challenges faced by educators. The panel shar...Show More
Unlocking Math Success: Building Basic Fact Fluency and Foundational Skills
24:05 | Sep 28th, 2025
7) Why These Teachers Are Taking A Second Look At Direct Instruction and the Science Behind It
In this introductory episode, Jon discusses the concept of direct instruction with four experienced educators. They explore the definition of direct instruction, its effectiveness, common misconceptio...Show More
8) The Myths We Need to Shatter Quickly to Set Realistic Expectations for Teaching In 2025
This conversation delves into the pressing issue of teacher shortages across the United States, exploring the underlying causes, the impact on teacher well-being, and strategies for recruitment and re...Show More
9) Teaching History With Fidelity in an Uncertain, Politicized Climate
This conversation explores educators’ challenges and strategies in teaching history amidst changing state guidelines and societal expectations. The panel discusses the importance of balancing required...Show More
10) What Do I Say, What Can I Do? How Educators Are Supporting Students As the Nation’s Immigration Policies Shift
This conversation explores the profound impact of recent immigration policy changes on teachers and students, focusing on the emotional and practical challenges faced in educational settings. Panelist...Show More