S5E10: How To Maximize Student Learning with Dr. Zach Groshell

In the Season 5 finale of Reading Road Trip, Kate welcomes Dr. Zach Groshell, teacher, researcher, and author of Just Tell Them, for a practical, energizing conversation about explicit instruction. They unpack why novices need structured teaching, how classroom setup and routines support attention, and the power of techniques like choral response, turn‑and‑talk, and well‑chosen examples. It’s a clear, actionable episode for anyone committed to evidence‑aligned instruction and stronger learning outcomes.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

An Indian Residential School Story — Written and illustrated by Joanne Robertson with Shirley Fletcher Horn

Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching — Dr. Zach Groshell

Progressively Incorrect Podcast — Hosted by Dr. Zach Groshell

ER Education — Dr. Groshell’s research‑aligned professional learning consultancy