Educate to Self-Regulate

45. Responsive Teaching: Decisions Over Assumptions for Deeper Learning

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +1000

In this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, Nidean Dickson and I (Dr Shyam Barr) celebrate the podcast's milestone 45th episode and dive into Carl Hendrick's UNESCO paper on Responsive Teaching.

We share self-regulation stories from busy terms—my reflections from the Thought Leader Series Queensland workshops with Dr Amy Berry, and Nidean's classroom refinements to self-regulated learning (SRL) strategies—and link responsive tactics to real teacher practice amid explicit instruction debates.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✔️ How to do Responsive Teaching: Adapt to student evidence with 10 tactics (e.g., prior knowledge checks, retrieval, modeling, feedback).

✔️ Teacher SRL in action: Plan-monitor-evaluate for agency; data over assumptions ("good intentions aren't enough").

✔️ How to win in the classroom: Nidean's religion lesson—true/false routines, peer feedback ("listen for what you don't have"), "process over product" busts myths.

✔️ Key teaching shifts: Slow down to speed up; "Why this?" for purpose; high support + expectations = lifelong learners.

True responsive teaching—decisions over assumptions—creates self-regulated learners who own their growth. Tune in now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!

Watch the full episode on YouTube

Dive into Carl Hendrick's Responsive Teaching: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000397538

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44. Beyond Compliance: The “Sweet Spot” Between Engagement and Self-Regulation

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +1100

In this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, I'm joined by my friend and co-host Nidean Dickson to explore an important question for today’s classrooms:

How do we move from thinking routines and good questions to genuine self-regulated learning and authentic engagement?

Many classrooms appear engaged on the surface. Students follow routines, raise their hands, and complete tasks. But this visible participation can sometimes become ritual compliance — behaviour that looks productive but lacks cognitive depth.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✔️ The difference between compliance and authentic engagement
✔️ Why engagement depends on metacognition, interest, and self-control
✔️ How thinking routines can become transferable learning strategies — and avoid “strategy stripping” by teaching students how and why to use them
✔️ The NEMO-T Framework — Name, Explain, Model, Opportunity, Time for reflection, and Transfer

True engagement comes when students can understand and regulate their own learning.

Listen on Spotify and Apple podcasts
Watch the full episode on YouTube

Resources & Mentions

43. Welcoming 2026: Reflections and Word of Focus

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +1100

Hello everyone! Welcome to 2026.
In this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my annual reflection process—how I review 2025, set intentional goals for 2026, and even choose one guiding word for the year.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ How to reflect on the past year to gain clarity and insight
✔️ How to set intentional goals that guide your teaching and leadership
✔️ How to choose one guiding word to frame your year and daily actions

From carving out clarity amid chaos to turning reflection into daily action, this episode is packed with practical strategies for educators and leaders who want to start the year mentally recharged and intentional.

Tune in now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and discover how to make 2026 your most intentional year yet. Your next-level teaching starts here!
Watch the full conversation on YouTube

42. 2025 in Review: Metacognitive Self-Reflection and SRL Insights

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +1100

In this final episode of Educate to Self-Regulate for the year, and my first solo episode, I’m diving into one of the most important phases of self-regulated learning: Metacognitive self-reflection.

As we wrap up 2025, I’m unpacking:
• Why planning–monitoring–evaluating really matters
• How metacognitive prompts can deepen your own learning
• Practical tools like PMI, SWOT, and Start–Stop–Continue to guide more meaningful reflection
• What this year taught me through the podcast, from AI as a metacognitive partner to Queenwood’s smart study approach, strategy-building in primary classrooms, learning journals, and long-form conversations with researchers
• What’s coming in 2026

I’m also sharing two strategies I’m leaning on as we enter the break:
✔️ Show up to rest the same way you show up to training
✔️ Recalibrating meditation as a non-negotiable part of my routine

Wherever you are, I hope this episode helps you pause, reflect, and set yourself up for a strong 2026.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Watch the full episode on Youtube

41. Inquiry and Self-Regulated Learning — with Kath Murdoch

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +1100

In this special long-form episode of Educate to Self-Regulate: Deep Dive, I sit down with world-renowned inquiry educator Kath Murdoch for a rich and thoughtful conversation about how inquiry approaches can support students' self-regulated learning.

Together, we unpack what it means to take an inquiry stance—not just investigating topics, but guiding students to inquire into themselves as learners. We also explore the distinctions (and overlaps) between direct, explicit, and inquiry instruction, and why effective teaching depends on a responsive, flexible repertoire, not any single method.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ How inquiry-based practices naturally strengthen metacognition and self-regulated learning
✔️ Why the “inquiry stance” is foundational for building genuine student agency
✔️ How to strategically blend explicit teaching with inquiry to meet diverse learner needs

Kath brings more than 40 years of experience across classrooms, universities, and consultancy—along with her signature clarity, warmth, and wisdom. If you’re an educator curious about the intersection of inquiry and self-regulated learning, this episode will genuinely nourish your thinking.

Listen now and discover how inquiry and SRL work together to build the “how to learn” capabilities young people need—especially in an age shaped by AI.
Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Watch the full episode on YouTube

Connect with Kath on LinkedIn: Kath Murdoch
website: kathmurdoch.com.au

40. The Process Coach Mindset: Why Great Leaders Learn First

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +1100

In this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, I'm joined once again by my friend Nidean Dickson as we unpack the emerging role of the Process Coach, a leader who brings together coaching, expertise, coordination, and a deep commitment to learning.

We explore insights from new 2025 research on Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) from the article "Professionalising Schools on Self-Regulated Learning: Roles, Responsibilities and Challenges of Process Coaches" (Frontiers in Education, 2025).

In this episode, you'll learn:

✔️ What a Process Coach is and why this role supports SRL across schools
✔️ How leaders can model learning to build trust, agency, and teacher efficacy
✔️ Practical ways to design PLCs that foster real professional growth

Listen now and rethink what it means to lead the learning process.
Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Watch the full episode on Youtube.

39. Find the Front Runner: Shifting Students from Passengers to Active Learners

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1100

In this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, I'm joined by Rebecca Russell-Saunders (Professional Learning Coach) and Samantha Dowsing (Lead Teacher) from Wesley College to explore how self-regulated learning (SRL) can transform both classrooms and whole-school culture.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✔️ The key difference between self-regulated and self-directed learning and why it matters
✔️ Practical strategies like “front runner” modelling, reflective journals, and weekly goal-setting that build agency
✔️ How SRL practices strengthen self-efficacy and peer support, reducing the need for behaviour management
✔️ Ways to align classroom practice with wider frameworks such as Melbourne University’s New Metrics

Connect with Beck on LinkedIn: Rebecca Russell-Saunders
To connect with Sam, reach out to Beck or Wesley College directly.

Watch the full episode now on Youtube or listen to the conversation on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

38. Practical Approaches to Empower Students Through Mindset and Motivation

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +1000

In this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, I sit down with Lauren Munday, secondary school Health and PE teacher, author of Mastering Your Mind for Success, and founder of Think Set Go.

We explore why goal setting is the easy part, but goal pursuit is where students often stumble, and how Lauren's Think Set Go framework equips young people with focus, resilience, and motivation to keep going.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why students set goals but struggle to follow through
• How the Think Set Go framework helps students stay focused and motivated
• Classroom strategies that make ideas like perspective and attention simple and engaging
• How small wins and comfort-zone challenges build confidence for bigger goals

Lauren and I also reflect on how giving students an experience of these strategies, rather than just teaching them, can make a lasting impact on self-regulation and learning.

Grab a copy of Lauren's book Mastering Your Mind for Success at thinksetgo.com.au

Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: Lauren Munday

Catch the full conversation on Youtube and see Lauren's demonstration in action.

37. Metacognition in Science: How Reflection Drives Clarity, Change, and Student Ownership

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +1000

In this episode of 'Educate to Self-Regulate', I am joined by Michael Rosenbrock, experienced science educator, former Assistant Principal, and implementation advisor with over 15 years' experience in schools.

Together, we explore how metacognition can become a natural part of the science classrooms and beyond. From confronting student misconceptions to structuring deeper reflection, we share practical, research-informed strategies grounded in real classroom experience.

In this episode, you'll learn:
✔️ How metacognitive strategies align with scientific thinking and inquiry
✔️ Practical ways to help students surface and confront common misconceptions
✔️ Time-saving protocols that support student self-evaluation, peer marking, and ownership of feedback

Michael also shares how the principle of pruning has shaped his thinking about teaching and change leadership. I reflect on how a simple word 'Essential' has helped me prune back the overload, filter priorities, and stay focused on what really matters.

Tune in on Spotify and Apple Podcasts—or, if you prefer to watch, full episodes are now available on YouTube.
Stay up to date by subscribing, and share this episode with a colleague leading change.

Connect with Michael Rosenbrock
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrosenbrock
Website: www.michaelrosenbrock.com
Check his book, 'The Pruning Principle' via his website or Amba Press:

36. Learning Journals That Spark Reflection and Self-Regulation

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +1000

In this episode of 'Educate to Self-Regulate', I sit down with Nidean Dickson, Dean of Professional Teaching at Brigidine College, Queensland, to explore how learning journals can support self-regulated learning (SRL) by helping students reflect more deeply and engage with the learning process in meaningful ways.

Nidean shares how she introduced journals to her Year 11 and 12 students, creating space for metacognitive thinking, handwritten reflection, and rich conversations about learning. From introducing SRL language to offering students open-ended prompts, her approach has helped foster a culture of reflection, ownership, and self-efficacy.

In this episode, you'll learn:
✔️ How learning journals help students reflect on their process, not just outcomes
✔️ Why handwriting, timing, and feedback all matter in reflective practice
✔️ How to adapt journal prompts to suit different age groups and contexts

Plus, we discuss metacognitive prompts from Tools for Teaching Metacognition and explore how to make journaling purposeful and sustainable in busy classrooms.

Discover how learning journals can unlock deeper thinking and lasting self-regulation.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or watch the full episode on YouTube.

35. Inquiry, Reflection, and Adaptation: Embedding SRL in Contextual Practice

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +1000

In this episode of 'Educate to Self-Regulate', I’m joined by seasoned educator Taleasha Bray from Bonython Primary School, one of my long-time school partners! Taleasha shares how her school has successfully embedded self-regulated learning (SRL) into their curriculum over the past three years. Together, we explore practical strategies that are helping her Year 5 and 6 students become more independent, mindful, and continue to make progress in their learning.

In this episode, you'll learn:
✔️ How Bonython Primary School has built a strong foundation in SRL, allowing for continuous progress rather than starting from scratch each year.
✔️ Engaging classroom strategies, including SMART Goals, SMART Time and Flexible Learning, that empower students to take ownership of their education.
✔️ How explicit strategy instruction around cognitive strategies, is helping students build their self-regulation toolkit.
✔️ How Bonython Primary School educators use a collaborative planning template to embed SRL into their weekly curriculum.

Episode Resources:
Planning Template
Example for Preschool Template
Example for Year 5/6 Template
Learn more about Dr Shyam Barr's work and resources at www.shyambarr.com.au

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch the full episode on YouTube.

34. Leveraging AI to Enhance Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +1000

In this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, I'm joined by Amelia King, Director of Ed Tech and Innovation at Dulwich College, Shanghai Puxi. Amelia shares her journey, revealing what drew her to the fascinating intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), metacognition, and self-regulated learning.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How AI acts as a co-regulatory 'talk partner', guiding students to reflect on their learning and navigate difficulties.
• Practical strategies for using AI to boost critical thinking and model metacognition, demonstrating how AI can 'think aloud' to help students see how thinking processes works.
• The critical role of scaffolding the use of AI for student independence, and how to avoid risks like over-reliance and data security.

Amelia and I also delve into personal self-regulation techniques, and Amelia shares reliable resources, including insights from her recent online course Thinking with AI, which I'm currently enrolled in and finding personally enriching for my understanding of responsible AI use in education.

Connect with Amelia King:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameliaking1/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ameliak.bsky.social
Online Course 'Thinking with AI': https://thinking-edtech.teachable.com/p/thinking-with-ai

Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and now on YouTube. Subscribe and join the conversation about how to foster students' self-regulated learning in an AI-enhanced world.

33. A whole school initiative for SRL: Queenwood's Smart Study Program (Dr Shyam Barr and Rebecca Birch - Part II)

Tue, 20 May 2025 15:00:00 +1000

In episode 33 of Educate to Self-regulate, we pick up where we left off in episode 32, continuing our deep dive into the Smart Study program at Queenwood with Rebecca Birch.

Rebecca and I discuss how education leaders can implement a self-regulated learning initiative in schools, drawing on learning from the Queenwood Smart Study. She highlights the importance of understanding underlying challenges before diving into large-scale projects and reveals how the Smart Study program's unique blend of cognitive and metacognitive strategies and socio-emotional skills is helping students manage academic stress and report greater joy at school.

In this episode, you'll hear how middle leadership plays a crucial role in the success of the program and the outcomes that includes reflections on student motivation, enhancing school enjoyment, and strengthening teacher confidence.

If you're looking for practical tips and fresh ideas to integrate self-regulation into your own teaching and school, this episode is packed with suggestions you can consider for planning and practice.

Tune in to learn more!

📖 Reference:
Theobald, M. (2021). Self-regulated learning training programs enhance university students’ academic performance, self-regulated learning strategies, and motivation: A meta-analysis. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 66, 101976. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cedpsych.2021.101976

32. Smart Study Strategies and Self Regulation (Dr Shyam Barr with Rebecca Birch)

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +1000

In this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, I (Dr Shyam Barr) chat self-regulated learning with Rebecca Birch, a teacher, researcher and Academic in Residence at Queenwood school in NSW, Australia. Rebecca is passionate about the power of explicit instruction—not just for academic success, but for building lifelong learning habits.

Join us as we explore Queenwood’s Smart Study Program, a research-backed initiative designed to help students manage academic stress while developing independent study skills. Initially rolled out for Year 9 and 10 students, the program is built on cognitive strategies like retrieval practice, spacing, and interleaving—but incorporates motivational and metacognitive elements too!

Rebecca shares what it takes to embed these approaches into real classrooms, the challenges of shifting mindsets, and the wins she’s seen when students start using these tools effectively.

Explore the 'Smart Study Report 2024' published by AISNSW here:
Queenwood Smart Study Report 2024

Tune in for the following questions:
✔️What is academic stress and how prevalent is it with young people?
✔️How can we help students developed effective study techniques?
✔️How can teachers build in routines that support students' self-regulated learning capabilities?

Tune in on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Whether you're an educator, a parent, or a student looking to study smarter—not harder—this episode is packed with strategies you can use right away.

31. Connection: Creating the Setting for Self-Regulated Learning

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +1100

In this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, Matt Pittman - educator, author of The Connection Curriculum, and Head of School at Catholic Regional College, Caroline Springs - joined me to unpack why genuine connection between students, staff, and parents is the foundation of an effective learning environment—and how it directly supports self-regulated learning.

Want students to better self-regulate their learning? Start here:
✔️ Help students understand the connections between their own interests and the learning occurring in lessons.
✔️ Co-create goals so students feel a sense of ownership over learning directions.
✔️ Encourage students to have an active voice in their learning, and listen deeply ensuring they feel "seen, heard and valued".

Listen now: www.educatetoselfregulate.com or tune in on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

30. Focusing Forward: Setting Intentions and Prioritising Growth in 2025

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +1100

In this episode of "Educate to Self-Regulate", Shy and Rory share their "one word of the year" to guide their focus in 2025. They also reflect on personal highlights from previous episodes that have deeply impacted both their lives and the audience.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✔️How choosing a focus word for the year can help align your actions, thoughts, and intentions toward your goals.
✔️Practical techniques for self-regulation to stay consistent, motivated, and balanced throughout the year.
✔️The role of mindfulness and self-awareness in staying connected to your purpose and maintaining clarity in decision-making.

In addition, Rory shares a big decision to prioritise self-regulated success by stepping away from the podcast to focus on his work and personal growth.

Tune in to discover how Shy and Rory plan to make 2025 a year of intentional growth and meaningful progress!

29. School Run Programs to Foster Self-Regulated Learning

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +1100

In this episode of 'Educate to Self-Regulate', Shy and Rory discuss a novel apprach to developing self-regualted learning skills in schools around Australia. While not common practice, some trailblazing schools, committed to fostering SRL skills in their students, now deliver SRL programs / courses as part of their regular timetabling at school. Does it work? How do schools make it happen? Shy and Rory share their thoughts in this final episode of Educate to Self-Regulate for 2024.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

✔️ The benefits of delivering a course on SRL across a school year
✔️ Potential challenges with such an approach
✔️ Where you can find out more about schools who have committed to running and SRL course as part of their curriculum.

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Episode References:

ERRR #067 Byers, Leighton and Perry on Developing Self-Regualted Learners.

Queenwood Smart Study Report:

Queenwood Smart Study Workbook (Online):

28. Structuring effective professional learning about SRL.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +1100

In this episode of 'Educate to Self-Regulate', Shy and Rory discuss what is required for effective professional learning about SRL. Specifically, they discuss a recent research paper to consider what elements are important when trying to support teachers to incorproate more SRL instructional practices in their classrooms.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✔️ The key mechanisms required for professional learning that impacts and changes teacher practice about SRL.
✔️ The benefits of having well-designed systems to support transfer of new learning to the classroom.
✔️ The important role that social support plays in changing teacher practice
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Episode References:

The Three Functions of Emotions - CFT 3 Circles - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6AgWnr0bZQ
Tarranto. D (2024) A Sustainable Approach to Teacher Professional Development on Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) Implementation. Discourse and Communication for Sustainable Education. Vol 15 (1). https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/dcse-2024-0008
Education Endownment Foundation (2021) Effective Professional Development Guidance Report. https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/guidance-reports/effective-professional-development

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27. Explict teaching of SRL strategies

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +1100

In this episode of 'Educate to Self-Regulate', Shy and Rory discuss explicit teaching of SRL strategies, which is the focus of Chapter 4 in Shy's book, Educate to Self-Regulate. It's been a while since they have caught up to record an episode, and this one is packed with useful tips for teachers who want their students to become better self-regulated learners.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✔️ The difference between implicit and explict SRL instruction
✔️ The key ingredients for explict instruction of SRL strategies
✔️ The importance of repeated exposures and feedback to make SRL strategy use habitual for students.

Order Dr. Shyam Barr's book at https://www.shyambarr.com.au/store
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26. Nurturing Self-Regulated Learners in Early Years: Insights from Greshma Momaya

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +1000

In this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, Shy welcomes Greshma Momaya, principal of Prarthana.In World School in India. With 17 years of experience and a deep passion for self-regulated learning, Greshma shares her journey from a reluctant student to an educator who champions independence in learning. Greshma offers invaluable insights into how her school is fostering self-regulation, from meditation and reflection practices to innovative strategies like peer teaching and student-led initiatives.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✔️ How Greshma’s personal experience shaped her belief in the power of self-regulated learning.
✔️ Practical strategies for encouraging students to take ownership of their learning, including the use of reflection journals and meditation.
✔️ How peer teaching and student advisory boards are being used to empower students and foster a culture of self-regulated learning in schools.

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Episode References:

Learn more about Prarthana.In World School and their curriculum at:
Prarthana World School – Bangalore’s Newest International School

Pre-order Dr. Shyam Barr's book at https://www.shyambarr.com.au/store

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25. Practical Strategies for Self-Regulated Learning in Primary Education: Mat Green from The Art of Teaching Podcast

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +1000

In this episode of ‘Educate to Self-Regulate’, Shyam interviews Mathew Green.
You may know Mat as the host of the popular ‘The Art of Teaching Podcast’, but he also works as an assistant principal in New South Wales. In the early days of ETSR, Mat offered Shy and Rory lots of advice and encouragement to help get their podcast off the ground, so it was amazing to have him on the show to hear about the ways in which he promotes self-regulated learning with his students and across his school.

In this episode, you can expect to learn :

✅ The importance of preparing students for choice in their learning
✅ Strategies for using the classroom environment to support student self regulation
✅ Why modelling high quality thinking processes is an important part of teaching self regulated learning skills.

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Episode References:

‘The Art of Teaching Podcast’ - www.theartofteaching.org/podcast

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24. AERO's Supporting Self-Regulated Learning (2024)

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +1000

In this episode of 'Educate to Self-Regulate', Shy and Rory unpack some key implications of Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO)'s latest practice guide on Supporting Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) 🧠📚

The article is a fantastic prompt to support conversations about teaching SRL in schools. T& L leaders may consider setting it as professional reading with a thinking routine like ‘Connect-Extend-Challenge’ and then meeting in a literacy circle to discuss.

The boys’ takeaways include:

1. Teach and Model SRL: Explicitly teach different techniques including concept mapping, summarising and self-testing. Scaffold learning tasks by setting and revisiting goals.

2. Encourage Self-Evaluation: Help students assess their work and reflect on learning strategies. Celebrate progress and effort, not just outcomes.

3. Address Misconceptions: Educate students on effective study habits like spaced practice and active recall.

4. Create a Supportive Environment: Engage families and foster a classroom culture that values effort and continuous improvement.

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Episode References:

Read AERO's (2024) Supporting SRL: https://lnkd.in/g-CfmG9R

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23. Strategies for Effective Time Management & Productivity

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +1000

In this episode of 'Educate to Self-Regulate', hosts Shyam and Rory delve into the challenges and strategies of effective time management.

Rory shares his current battle with overstepping time blocks, leading to a discussion on the importance of setting realistic goals and respecting time limits.

In this episode, you will learn:

✔️ Strategies for effective time management
✔️ How to shift your mindset and reframe negative self-talk to boost self-efficacy
✔️ Tips from Oliver Burkman's book '4,000 Weeks'

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Episode References:

'4,000 Weeks' by Oliver Burkman

Order Dr Shyam Barr's new book here: www.shyambarr.com.au/store/book

22. Beyond Cognition - The Multifaceted Nature of the Science of Learning

Wed, 15 May 2024 08:00:00 +1000

In this episode of 'Educate to Self Regulate', Shyam and Rory share their musings on the current debate on the Science of Learning (SoL). In this fireside chat, the duo explore the multifaceted nature of the SoL, discussing not only cognitive strategies, but motivational and metacogntive aspects too. Together, Shy and Rory consider that it may be restrictive to view the Science of Learning through a narrow lens, while sharing ideas about how educators can adopt a holistic view of this field to bring about benefits for learners.

In this episode, you can expect to learn:

✔️ How the science of learning encompasses cognitive, metacognitive, motivational, and emotional elements.
✔️The importance of a holistic approach to teaching and learning, and
✔️Instructional strategies for teachers that teachers can use to have the greatest impact in their classroom.

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Episode References:

Weinstein, Y., Madan, C.R. & Sumeracki, M.A. (2018) Teaching the science of learning. Cognitive Research Principles and Applications 3, 2.

Access the Article via the link: https://rdcu.be/dHJpf

Pre-order Dr Shyam Barr's new book: www.shyambarr.com.au/store/book

Read Shyam's blog: www.shyambarr.com.au/blog

21. Self Questioning - A strategy for self-regulated learning

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +1000

In this episode of ‘Educate to Self Regulate’, Rory returns to join Shyam in discussing self-questioning – a metacognitive strategy for self-regulated learning (SRL). The pair get granular to establish what self-questioning is and provide multiple examples of how teachers and students can benefit from incorporating the strategy into their toolkits. Additionally, Rory shares some exciting news about the next step in his career while Shyam updates our listeners with details about his upcoming book release.
In this episode you can expect to learn:
- Where self-questioning ‘fits’ within an SRL cycle that includes planning, monitoring and evaluating learning.
- How teachers can explicitly teach self-questioning, making connections to the SEE framework from episode 19.
- How using self-questioning can benefit a range of curricular areas by enhancing student capacity for self-regulation.

20. Triple Impact Feedback with Dipesh Vadher

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +1100

In this episode of "Educate to Self-Regulate," we dive deep into the world of self-regulated learning with the delightful addition of Dipesh Vader, substituting Rory's Irish charm with his own British flair. This marks the second episode of our third season, where we've begun integrating insights from practitioners in the field to enrich our educational community.

Dipesh, with a robust background in teaching and leading in the UK and Australia, shares his expertise in self-regulated learning and the science of motivation, shedding light on his innovative "Triple Impact Feedback" approach. This method, evolved from the UK's triple impact marking, emphasises meaningful, actionable feedback over mere marking, encouraging students to engage actively with their learning process. Dipesh's approach uses visual cues (think pink, go green) to foster a deeper understanding and application of knowledge, proving especially effective in his examples from teaching forces to Year 7 students. Furthermore, Dipesh and Shyam discuss practical strategies for both teachers and students to enhance their self-regulation skills, offering insights into their personal practices for staying engaged and reflective.

Whether you're a teacher looking to refine your feedback methods or a student seeking strategies to improve your learning, this episode provides valuable perspectives on fostering a more interactive and supportive educational environment. Join us as we explore these innovative approaches to teaching and learning, aimed at making feedback more impactful and learning more self-directed.

19. Operationalising Self- Regulated Learning in schools - The SEE Framework

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +1100

Welcome to Season 3 of Educate to Self-Regulate!

Dr Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey are back and excited to share more insights and ideas about self-regulated learning (SRL) for teachers and learners around the world.
In episode 19, Shyam and Rory explore a research paper (Callan et al., 2020) which provides a framework to catalogue evidence based SRL practices. For any school leader or teacher seeking to improve their SRL instruction but feel a little overwhelmed by the breadth and depth of research, this article, and this episode, are for you.
In this episode, you will:

Learn about the three key areas of the SEE Framework in which self-regulated practices are organised: Setting, Exchanges and Events.
Gain understanding of a range of practices to support self- regulated learning along with supporting research for further reading.
Hear practical examples of how these practices from each category of the SEE framework are applied in a school context.

All the above and more in less than 20 minutes!

18: Navigating Cognitive Load for Better Learning

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +1100

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Educate to Self Regulate Podcast!

Discover how cognitive load affects self-regulated learning and learn practical strategies to overcome it.

In episode 18: Navigating Cognitive Load for Better Learning, Rory and Shyam explore the concept of cognitive load (which is distinct from cognitive load theory in instruction), how it affects the way students learn, and practical strategies to manage and overcome it.

PLUS they share some really exciting updates!

In this episode, you will...

✔️Gain deeper insights into cognitive load and the importance of recognising overload.

✔️Learn practical strategies to help learners manage cognitive overload, ultimately enhancing their self-regulated learning.

✔️Discover how to find balance and prioritise strategies that lead to long-term benefits.

References:
Wirth, J., Stebner, F., Trypke, M., Schuster, C., & Leutner, D. (2020). An Interactive Layers Model of Self-Regulated Learning and Cognitive Load. Educational Psychology Review, 32(4), 1127–1149. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-020-09568-4

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🚀 To all listeners, keep regulating!

17. Memory Mastery: The Importance of Retrieval Practice in Education

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +1100

In Episode 17 of Educate to Self-Regulate, hosts Rory and Shyam delve into the incredible effectiveness of retrieval practice for learning and identify how retrieval practice can be used by students as a self-regulated learning strategy, as well as by educators as a pedagogical tool.

Throughout this episode, you will...

✔️Gain insights into the distinction between encoding and retrieval and why retrieval practice is essential for learning.
✔️Learn practical and actionable strategies to seamlessly integrate retrieval practice, highlighting the path to long-term retention
✔️Discover how retrieval practice can empower students to become self-regulated learners
✔️Gain a deeper understanding of the value of retrieval practice in education and its potential for improved learning outcomes

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16. Targeting Task Value to increase interest and motivation

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +1000

In episode 16 of Educate to Self-Regulate, hosts Dr Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey explore the idea of task value and how it influences student interest and motivation for learning. 🎧 Listen to this episode to discover:

✔️ The different types of task value that one may perceive in a learning experience.
✔️ The role that parents can play in enhancing the utility value of educational experiences for their children
✔️ Practical strategies to focus students’ attention on the value of learning experiences.

Show References:

Tibbetts, Y., Canning, E. A., & Harackiewicz, J. M. (2015). Academic Motivation and Performance: Task Value Interventions. In J. D. Wright (Ed.), International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences (2nd ed., pp. 37-42). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.26078-9.

ETSR Episode 7: Is intrinsic motivation realistic in schools?
https://www.educatetoselfregulate.com/1997513/11280298-7-is-intrinsic-motivation-realistic-in-schools

ETSR Episode 8: How to help your students self-regualte during challenging times" https://www.educatetoselfregulate.com/1997513/11476225-8-how-to-help-your-students-self-regulate-during-challenging-times-facing-the-challenge-with-rory-mccaughey.

15. Installing a Reading Practice: A Self-Regulated Approach

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 06:00:00 +1000

In episode 15 of Educate to Self-Regulate, hosts Dr Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey dive into effective self-regulated learning strategies for reading, both for students and as professionals.
🎧 Listen to this episode to discover:

✔️Practical strategies for persisting through challenges in reading and learning
✔️How to create a conducive learning environment for reading
✔️Utilizing different tools to enhance reading skills

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14. Focus: How to Self-Regulate Your Attention for Improved Productivity

Wed, 17 May 2023 10:00:00 +1000

‼️ ATTENTION ALERT ‼️ Join us as we delve into the fascinating topic of ATTENTION and the impact it has on productivity.

In this episode...

💡 Discover practical strategies to self-regulate your attention and stay focused amidst distractions.
💭 Learn how to create a conducive environment for deep work and tackle mind wandering effectively.
🔎 Explore the importance of active listening and intentional focus during independent learning.
🏫 Discover how you can help students develop these skills and strategies.

PLUS!
We also introduce a new structure for the podcast - dedicating the first half to discussing aspects of self-regulated learning and the second half to exploring how those aspects can be applied in schools.

Join the conversation as we share our personal experiences, insights, and actionable tips for boosting attention and maximizing productivity.

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13. Public Speaking: How to Self-Regulate Your Way to Success

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +1000

After a short hiatus, Season 2 of the Educate to Self-Regulate podcast returns with a bang. In this episode, Dr. Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey deep dive into Shy's preparation for his TEDX speaking event at the end of 2022. You can expect to learn how Shy used his knowledge of self-regulated learning to plan and prepare the content for his talk, as well as strategies he used to commit the speech to memory and manage the nerves and emotions that inevitably arise when speaking to an audience.

If you want to develop new knowledge and skills to improve your public speaking ability, this episode is a must!

All the above and more in less than 20 minutes!

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Show References:
Shyam's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2wseEW5QKc

Future Schools:
To register: https://events.humanitix.com/future-schools-keynote-dr-shyam-barr

National Ed Summit:
https://nationaleducationsummit.com.au/

12. Cognition and Metacognition: Unpacking the Subcategories of Self-Regulated Learning

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +1100

SEASON 2 has officially landed!

Welcome to Season 2 and Episode 12 of the Educate to Self-Regulate podcast.
In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey, explore the meaning of cognition and metacognition and reveal even more subcategories in the realm of self-regulated learning.

Shyam sheds light on the definition of metacognition and cognition, and explains the difference between the two concepts using his "living room of the mind" metaphor from his TEDx talk in 2022. Together, Rory and Shyam uncover more categories under the self-regulated learning umbrella and discuss the benefits of introducing metacognitive and cognitive strategies to students in the classroom.

Don't miss the "On The Reg" segment, where Rory shares the strategies he uses to self-regulate his wellbeing and fitness, while Shyam delves into how he uses two different journals to tap into a deeper way of thinking.

All the above and more in less than 20 minutes!

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Continue the conversation with us over on our social media channels.
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Show References:
Atomic Habits - James Clear
Decoding Greatness - Ron Ron Friedman

11. Season 1 WRAP UP! Reflecting on season 1 & looking ahead to 2023

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +1100

In Episode 11 of the Educate to Self-Regulate podcast, hosts Dr. Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey reflect on the events of the past year and the key takeaways from the first season of the show. They discuss the importance of self-regulation/self-regulated learning and the role that education plays in helping individuals develop this critical skill.

What were some of the most memorable moments from the first season of the podcast?
What have been the challenges faced in producing the show?
What were the most valuable lessons learned along the way?
And, don't forget, the all-time favourite, "on the reg" where Rory and Shy share their strategies to help you self-regulate for a more intentional learning experience that we call LIFE!

Looking ahead, Shy and Rory are excited for 2023!! They have some BIG aspirations for the next season of the podcast. Guest interviews? Outreach programs? Global impact? Tune in to find out more.

10. Rewiring The Way We Interpret Failure: Attributional Retraining

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +1100

In episode 10 of the podcast, hosts Dr. Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey continue discussing failure (from Ep. 9) and specifically look at a fundamental process for explaining failure.

Could failure actually make us better learners long term?
Do you want to understand the nuances of interpreting failure and success?
Do you want to help learners manage failure better?
Do you want to develop knowledge to inform more impactful feedback conversations?

If the answer is YES to any of these questions, then start listening!

All the above and more in less than 20 minutes!

Love this Episode? Maybe you have questions?
Continue the conversation with us over on our social media channels.
You can find us on Instagram & Twitter: @edtoselfreg

Show References:

Sandra Graham & April Z. Taylor (2022) The power of asking why?:
Attribution retraining programs for the classroom teacher, Theory Into Practice, 61:1, 5-22, https://doi.org/10.1080/00405841.2021.1932160

9. Reframing Failure: The Key to Student Success

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +1100

In episode 9 of the podcast, hosts Dr. Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey discuss failure and whether it is a word that should be used in relation to learning.
Shy makes a shocking admission regarding his time as an undergraduate at university, and together the hosts present the idea that failure does not always have to be entirely negative for learners in school.

Could failure actually make us better learners long term?
Do you want to understand the nuances of interpreting failure and success?
Do you want to help learners manage failure better?
Do you want to develop knowledge to inform more impactful feedback conversations?

If the answer is YES to any of these questions, then start listening!

All the above and more in less than 20 minutes!
And, if you enjoy this episode, stay tuned for Part 2, coming soon….

8. How to help your students self-regulate during challenging times: "Facing The Challenge" with Rory McCaughey

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +1100

In Episode 8 of the podcast, host Dr Shyam Barr interviews co-host Rory McCaughey to learn more about a recent unit he has been teaching at school. 'Facing the Challenge' was designed by Rory and his team to help students develop a greater awareness and understanding of what happens in the brain when they learn. The unit also involved explicit teaching of strategies to use when facing challenges. If you want to learn more about how strategies to regulate motivation can be introduced to learners in the classroom, this episode is for you!

All the above and more in less than 20 minutes! :)

7. Is Intrinsic motivation realistic in schools?

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +1000

A common focus in schools is to foster students' intrinsic motivation for learning, but is this a realistic ambition?

In Episode 7, Dr Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey consider the differences between intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation and amotivation. They explore why extrinsic motivation might be perceived as a 'dirty word' and whether intrinsic motivation is realistic drawing on Ryan et al's (2021) taxonomy of motivation.

All the above and more in less than 20 minutes! :)

References:

Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2006). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivations: Classic definitions and new directions. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 25, 54-67. https://doi.org/10.1006/ceps.1999.1020

Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L., Vansteenkiste, M., & Soenens, B. (2021). Building a science of motivated persons: Self-determination theory’s empirical approach to human experience and the regulation of behavior. Motivation Science, 7(2), 97–110. https://doi.org/10.1037/mot0000194

6. "Belief mining": Digging up motivational beliefs for action

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +1000

Many learners lack knowledge or awareness of the different motivational beliefs that are influencing their approach to learning. In Episode 6, Rory McCaughey and Dr Shyam Barr explore the idea of "belief mining", the notion of identifying a learner's deeply held motivational beliefs and making them explicit for greater action.

"Without awareness of those motivational beliefs and their influence on learning. We can't really do anything about them."

All the above and more in less than 20 minutes! :)

5. Identifying student motivation: Conversation with Brendan Lee (Assistant Principal/Teacher)

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +1000

Student motivation is complex and many teachers infer levels of motivation through observation, but what other strategies/approaches can a teacher use to better understand the drivers of behaviour? In this episode, Dr Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey have a conversation with Brendan Lee, Assistant Principal/Teacher (NSW Department of Education) about how to identify student motivation and the importance of connections in fostering a culture of high motivation.

All the above and more in less than 20 minutes! :)

References:

Ryan, R. M., Deci, E. L., Vansteenkiste, M., & Soenens, B. (2021). Building a science of motivated persons: Self-determination theory’s empirical approach to human experience and the regulation of behavior. Motivation Science, 7(2), 97–110. https://doi.org/10.1037/mot0000194

To read more about Brendan's ABCD(E) model of motivation, click here.

4. Goal setting: How do we help students optimise this skill?

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +1000

Rory McCaughey and Dr Shyam Barr explore the concept of goal-setting, with the main focus being on how schools, leaders and teachers can supports students in effective goal-setting. In this episode, uncover performance and mastery goals, the importance of a goal setting conferences and the different goals that exist at different points in a learning process.

All the above and more in less than 20 minutes! :)

References:

Growth goal setting – what works best in practice (NSW Department of Education)

Zimmerman, B. J., & Kitsantas, A. (1999). Acquiring writing revision skill: Shifting from process to outcome self-regulatory goals. Journal of Educational Psychology, 91(2), 241–250. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-0663.91.2.241

Other links:

Twitter/Instagram @edtoselfreg
Dr Shyam Barr @shyambarr
Rory McCaughey @MrMac85 or @learner_centered_tutor

3. What is self-efficacy?

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +1000

In this episode, Dr Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey explore the concept of self-efficacy. You may have heard of the term self-efficacy being thrown around in schools, but do you truly understand what it is? More importantly, there are strategies that can be used to improve one's self-efficacy and such strategies can be taught to students.

All the above and more in less than 20 minutes! :)

References:

Patricio-Gamboa, R., AlanyaBeltrán, J., Acuña-Condori, S., Poma-Santivañez, Y. (2021). Perceived Self-Efficacy Geared Towards Education: Systematic Review. Espirales. Revista Multidisciplinaria de investigación científica, 5(37), 32-45

Honicke, T., & Broadbent, J. (2016) The influence of academic self-efficacy on academic performance: A systematic review. Educational Research Review, 17, 63-84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.edurev.2015.11.002 (PDF available online) Note. This article was focussed on university students.

Other links:

Twitter/Instagram @edtoselfreg
Dr Shyam Barr @shyambarr
Rory McCaughey @MrMac85 or @learner_centered_tutor

2. What is self-regulated learning? What role does motivation play in the process of self-regulated learning?

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +1000

Dr Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey begin to unpack the big question for the first season - How do we motivate students for learning?

1. Framing up the Educate to Self-Regulate Podcast with Rory McCaughey and Dr Shyam Barr

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +1000

Meet cohosts Rory McCaughey and Dr Shyam Barr, and hear about their background in learning, teaching and leadership. Both Rory and Shyam have a deep (and developing) knowledge of different aspects of Cognitive Psychology and have explored numerous applications in different educational contexts.