Layne retweeted
“Competence precedes confidence!” @Ready4rigor
It’s sooooo great to hear a presentation that focuses on the science of learning today! There has been a constant theme throughout today’s ResearchEd Canada conference:
just saying “equity” isn’t enough without measurable, actionable steps towards equity; and knowing the research isn’t enough.
Teachers need to know WHAT that looks like and how to translate it into real-life classroom practice!!! #ScienceOfLearning @researchEDCan @nsachdeva2019
Layne retweeted
Ever wondered why the NAPLAN, PIRLS and PISA reading assessments show different trends in results?
📈 NSW students improved in NAPLAN reading tests in the primary years but PIRLS results didn't change. NSW student results were stable in NAPLAN reading tests in the secondary years but PISA results declined.
💡Issue 1 of CESE's new Insights series explains how the distinct characteristics of these assessments lead to divergent results over the period up until NAPLAN moved online.
🥜 In a nutshell, NAPLAN tests are more closely linked to Australian curriculum-based skills and content whereas international tests draw on a wider range of potential subject matter. With reading comprehension highly dependent on knowledge of the topic, student performance will be affected by the breadth and depth of their background knowledge.
education.nsw.gov.au/about-u…
Layne retweeted
@researchEDCan Guess what we are going to livestream our keynote sessions from #rEDTO2026
Tune in Saturday Oct. 24, 2026 using this link.
Share widely!
@rastokke @NickGibbUK @KJWinEducation @Ready4rigor @Educhatter @researchED1
@tombennett71
vimeo.com/event/6289476
Layne retweeted
A Must Read from Dr. Linda Diamond: In Defense of the Script:
Why Siegfried Engelmann’s Direct Instruction mirrors the safety protocols of aviation, medicine, and maritime navigation
There are many powerful statements in this excellent substack from Dr. Linda Diamond but here are a few that resonate with me. Do-not-miss this one! Read it and then post what resonates with you.
“A DI script is not written to control the teacher; it is engineered to protect the learner.”
“The outrage over scripted instruction is aimed at the wrong target. We shouldn’t be angry that Engelmann gave us pre-tested, field-proven scripts to guarantee that children learn to read, write, and compute.
We should be mad as hell that for decades, educators were told that structured, reliable tools were an insult to their intelligence—while millions of children fell through the cracks of improvisational instruction.”
“A script is not a replacement for teacher judgment; it is the delivery vehicle for flawless instructional design.”
Read the entire substack here: substack.com/home/post/p-222… @lindajdiamond
Layne retweeted
Research without action is just talk. ResearchEd Toronto made space for the candid, sometimes uncomfortable truths that actually move practice forward. @nsachdeva2019 @researchED_US @researchEDCan #rEDTO2026
@researchED_US
Layne retweeted
I honestly think Matt Burns deserves paper of the year for this one. This paper was years overdue. His secondary meta analysis directly compares IBL and DI. It showed that DI outperformed. No other meta, to my knowledge has made this direct comparison before.
researchgate.net/publication…
Layne retweeted
#rEDTO2026
Anita Archer in the house.
@researchEDCan @researchED1 @tombennett71 @rastokke
@JimHewittOISE
A day to remember and to learn from.
Layne retweeted
Does direct instruction work? Some claimed Stockard et al. (2018) meta-analysis didn't compare DI to inquiry-based teaching for math. We reanalyzed the data. DI was significantly MORE effective than inquiry-based (d = 0.60, 95% CI = 0.49 to 0.70). @CECMembership @NCTM @ehanford
Layne retweeted
Zaretta Hammond describes such an important nuance when it comes to our work with the Science of Learning—it cannot/will not result in equity unless we are intentional in practise and strive to support students in becoming “powerful learners”. @Ready4rigor @researchEDCan
Layne retweeted
Highlights of researchED Toronto 2026: Our key sessions with the featured speakers captured on video for you. Watch the livestream and share in the whole experience. Ty @nsachdeva2019 and team for such an outstanding conference with real impact #rEDTO2026 #cdned #ONTed
1/2 Misssed #rEDTO2026
Here's the stream to watch! @researchED1 @tombennett71
Morning Sessions: vimeo.com/1237720080/f524573…
Includes:
Welcome
Opening Remarks
Keynote 1 (Kareem Weaver)
Breakout 1 (Barbara Oakley)
Breakout 2 (Nidhi Sachdeva)
Keynote 2 (Nick Gibb)
Layne retweeted
1/2 Misssed #rEDTO2026
Here's the stream to watch! @researchED1 @tombennett71
Morning Sessions: vimeo.com/1237720080/f524573…
Includes:
Welcome
Opening Remarks
Keynote 1 (Kareem Weaver)
Breakout 1 (Barbara Oakley)
Breakout 2 (Nidhi Sachdeva)
Keynote 2 (Nick Gibb)
Layne retweeted
I attended @nsachdeva2019’s presentation for a 2nd time today (first was in NYC)—this time with my admin and colleague. The central message is just so important:
🎯Expert teaching lies in the intersection between craft & science.
#rEDTO2026 @researchEDCan
Layne retweeted
It’s a tough question to ask ourselves: are we gaining 20 years of experience or just repeating our first five years four times over?
In this clip, @nsachdeva2019 makes a really valid point about how easy it is to hit a performance plateau in the classroom. We know experience is an important foundation but without consciously trying to refine our craft it just isn't enough.
I know how easy it is to get stuck in a comfortable rut when you are just trying to survive the school week. What do you do to make sure you are still improving after those first few years?
Listen to the full episode here👇 learnwithlee.net/s04e12-paul…
Layne retweeted
Experience ≠ Expertise
Thank you @learnwithmrlee for such a great discussion 🙏🏾
@New_Old_Paul
It’s a tough question to ask ourselves: are we gaining 20 years of experience or just repeating our first five years four times over?
In this clip, @nsachdeva2019 makes a really valid point about how easy it is to hit a performance plateau in the classroom. We know experience is an important foundation but without consciously trying to refine our craft it just isn't enough.
I know how easy it is to get stuck in a comfortable rut when you are just trying to survive the school week. What do you do to make sure you are still improving after those first few years?
Listen to the full episode here👇 learnwithlee.net/s04e12-paul…
Layne retweeted
Exploding Education Myths: Belgian education researcher @thebandb lights up the room deconstructing stubborn urban myths driven by #ZombieIdeas "I May Be Wrong" t-shirt captures that joyful irreverent spirit #rEDTO2026
Layne retweeted
What a line up! John Sweller, @KateJones_teach , @greg_ashman @nsachdeva2019 @ollie_lovell !
Talking about.. Cognitive Load Theory!
Amazing to hear the nuanced debate and suggestions for classroom practice.
itsalearningcurve.education/…
Layne retweeted
Timed practice is the core for mastering math facts.
Ben Solomon: “as Anita Archer says, we have no documented cases of students dying from timed practice”
Layne retweeted
Ben Solomon: Memorization should not be a dirty word in math. Adults are the problem, NOT kids. Kids are proud when they memorize math facts. This is essential for later math.
