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Catholic Education Canberra & Goulburn
High Impact Instruction Conversations with Dr Greg Ashman
1 hour 11 minutes Posted May 1, 2025 at 1:16 am.
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In this episode, Dr Greg Ashman talks about:
Clarendon College’s consistent record of high academic achievement
The role of homework and study methods in supporting student success
Insights into Explicit Teaching and Direct Instruction
How Cognitive Load Theory can inform classroom practice
'Differentiation or Differentiated Instruction’
His PhD research in Instructional Design
Inquiry Learning
Greg is Deputy Principal at Ballarat Clarendon College in Victoria, and the author of three books, including The Power of Explicit Teaching and Direct Instruction. He also writes a popular Substack newsletter, Filling the Pail. This conversation offers practical insights for educators keen to apply evidence-informed strategies and deepen their understanding of how students learn best.