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120 episodes
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2017/01/27
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2026/01/09
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112 min.
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The most in-depth education podcast available. Each episode host Ollie Lovell takes a deep dive into an important area of education with an educational thought leader from around the world, from practicing teachers to university professors and everyone in-between. If you're looking to build deep knowledge about education and how learning happens, this is the podcast for you.
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ERRR #108. Bill Hansberry on Making Restorative Conversations Work
2026/01/09
In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with experienced educator Bill Hansberry on a practical approach to restorative practices in schools.
Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/billhansberry
ERRR #107. Doug Lemov on Teaching Reading
2025/11/30
In this episode, host Ollie Lovell interviews the hugely influential author of Teach Like a Champion, Doug Lemov, about his newest book, The Teach Like a Champion Guide to the Science of Reading.
Doug shares advice on everything from why books are dying in our culture, the role of book choice in teaching reading, book-driven objectives, teaching writing, and much more.
This is a must-listen podcast for anyone teaching reading, especially in upper primary and secondary school.
Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/douglemov2
ERRR #106. Lissie Doyle on Test Feedback that Makes Students Think
2025/09/16
In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with Lissie Doyle about running test feeback in a way that supports students to think deeply about the process and learn from their mistakes.
Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/lissiedoyle
ERRR #105. Sue Knight on Effective School Leadership
2025/08/08
In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with Sue Knight, principal of multiple turnaround school stories based upon the Science of Learning.
Sue shares her insightful 3 principles for effective school leadership.
See all show notes at: www.ollielovell.com/sueknight
ERRR #104. Haywood & Parkinson on System-Level Approaches to Improving Primary Mathematics
2025/07/10
In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with Amy Haywood and Nick Parkinson from The Grattan Institute on their recent research into primary mathematics and what we need to do at the system level to improve it!
Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/haywood-parkinson
ERRR #103. James Mannion on Making Change Stick (Implementation)
2025/06/05
Host Ollie Lovell speaks with James Mannion about his new book, "Making Change Stick", and how to effectively implement change and improvements in schools and organisations.
Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/jamesmannion2
ERRR #102. Benjamin Riley on the dangers of AI in Education
2025/05/07
This episode we’re speaking with Benjamin Riley. Ben is the founder of Cognitive Resonance, a think-and-do tank devoted to helping people to understand human cognition and generative AI. Previously, Ben founded and led Deans for Impact, a US-based nonprofit organization that works to improve initial teacher education using cognitive science. As Ben says, he likes to get people thinking, about thinking!
This ep goes much wider in scope than usual. But I feel that's fitting given the unique point we're currently at in global politics. Hope you find it interesting at the very least!
Full Show notes at https://www.ollielovell.com/benriley/
ERRR #101. Alex Evans on Systematic School Improvement & Instructional Coaching
2025/04/07
Host Ollie Lovell speaks with Alex Evans, Deputy Headteacher at St Luke’s Church of England School about the St Luke's change journey that moved the school from the bottom 20% of schools nationally, to the top 20%, within 4 years. This is a story of systematic instructional and curricular change, leveraging the power of Instructional Coaching.
Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/alexevans
ERRR #100. Steve Biddulph on the Roots of Anxiety
2025/03/05
In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with the worlds most popular Parenting author, Steve Biddulph, on his new book, 'Wild Creature Mind'.
This discussion explores the roots of our anxieties, with important implications in particular for how we support young people (and anyone close to us) at crucial times in their lives.
Full show notes at: https://www.ollielovell.com/stevebiddulph/
ERRR #099. David Morkunas on Writing Quality Maths Lessons
2025/02/01
In this episode of the ERRR Podcast, renowed mathematics education David Morkunas describes the ins and outs of writing high quality mathematics lessons, and particularly how these principals are embedded into the Explicit Mathematics Program.
Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/davidmorkunas
ERRR #098. Steve Capp on Effective School Leadership
2025/01/07
In this episode, host Ollie Lovell speaks with acclaimed school principal Steve Capp to hear what it takes to turn around not one, but two primary schools. Steve shares countless pearls of wisdom on everything from pedagogy to management.
Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/stevecapp
ERRR #097. Jonathan Sharples on Implementation in Education
2024/12/10
Professor Jonathan Sharples from the Education Endowment Foundation shares insights and practical advice regarding how to help educational programs and initiatives to have maximum impact in your school or organisation.
Full show notes at www.ollielovell.com/jonathansharples
ERRR #096. Jennifer Buckingham on Literacy Instruction & Policy in the UK, Ireland & Aus
2024/11/07
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Buckingham describes key instructional and policy differences between the UK, Ireland, and Australia, and how these contribute to differing literacy levels and achievement on international tests such as PISA and PIRLS.
Jen and Ollie discuss a multitude of factors including curriculum, instruction, initial teacher education, assessment, school inspections, as well as the all important culture and demographics.
Full show notes at https://www.ollielovell.com/jenbuckingham/
ERRR #095. Ron Berger on an Ethic of Excellence
2024/10/04
This episode we're speaking with Ron Berger. Ron was a public school teacher and master carpenter in rural Massachusetts for over 25 years and is now a well-known national and international keynote speaker focused on inspiring a commitment to quality, character, and citizenship in students. He is the Senior Advisor at EL Education, a nonprofit school improvement organization that partners with public schools and districts across America, leads professional learning, and creates open educational resources.
In this episode, Ron and I go in-depth into the idea of an ethic of excellence, and discuss, perhaps even debate, some of the ins and outs of the use of projects, assessments, and more.
Full show notes at: https://www.ollielovell.com/ronberger
ERRR #094. Craig Barton and Ollie analyse Ollie's teaching
2024/09/02
In this episode, usual ERRR host Ollie Lovell has a recent maths lesson that he taught pulled apart by fellow edu-podcaster Craig Barton.
Craig ask's Ollie a huge number of questions about this recent demonstration lesson, asking Ollie about different pedagogical decisions he made, and what he might do differently next time.
For those looking for a truly in-depth discussion about teaching and learning, this is it!
Full show notes at: https://www.ollielovell.com/craigbarton4/
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Credibility specialist 2023/03/07
Credibility specialist
I took some time today to listen to your show!! Education Research Reading Room is a fantastic podcast with great info, advice, and perspectives. You...
tyygggh 2021/04/14
Amazing
Love the podcast! Your episode with John Hollingsworth on explicit instruction completely revolution slides my teaching. It has been extremely trans...
Literacy and Justice For All 2022/03/02
Episode with Professor Mazur
I listened to the episode with Professor Mazur and was bothered by some of the comments.
When Prof. Mazur explained how he wondered why his students...
Emily11119999 2021/01/05
Perfect format to learn about edu research
I have been looking for a long time (more than a year) for a convenient way to access high-quality summary of educational research while driving or be...
Michelle63126 2019/12/11
This is my FAVORITE education podcast!!!
Get ready to learn!!
GreenGamerGurl 2019/11/16
Episode #3 Tom Bennet
Fantastic podcast for any educator who wants to improve his/her knowledge about education research and being research informed!
JCCCVWA 2019/06/19
Consistently excellent
A fantastic lineup of guests covering a range of roles and perspectives in education. Ollie’s preparation for each interview makes listening a pleasur...
mmoyher 2019/04/08
Wonderful Education Podcast!
Hands down the best education podcast I’ve come across. As a third-year teacher trying to improve my practice with research-backed ideas and strategie...
Another Listener in TN 2019/01/22
Outstanding
I taught middle and high school English in the US for 8 years, and I now work for a curriculum company. I am always on the hunt for GOOD education pod...
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