In this episode, Brendan Lee speaks with Dr. Vicky Leighton and Dr. Terry Byers from Churchie (Anglican Church Grammar School) and they share how they’re bringing the science of learning to life in real classrooms for both students and teachers.
We dive into their work on A Learner’s Toolkit, explore why teacher clarity matters more than ever and unpack a groundbreaking PD model that’s personal, contextual, and actually sticks. Plus, Terry brings the analogies including a surprisingly fitting comparison between cows and the science of learning!
Whether you’re leading change across a school or just trying to sharpen your practice, this episode is full of insight, laughter and plenty to think about.
Resources mentioned:
- A Learner’s Toolkit (ALT) – for students and teachers
- TRIM Framework
- Sarah Cottinghat
- Dr. Tom Perry
- John Dunlosky
- John Hattie
- The impact of a preparatory science of learning intervention in secondary schools contexts in Australia
- Research into practice: from blueprint to jigsaw
ResearchEd - A Matter of Translation
Friday, 5 September 2025
Anglican Church Grammar School
Keynote Speakers
- Dr Carl Hendricks (Live from the UK)
- Professor Daniel Willingham (Live from the USA)
- Professor Tanya Serry (in person)
Brendan Lee will also be presenting!
You can connect with Vicky:
Twitter: @victorialynne99
Website: alearnerstoolkit.com.au
You can connect with Terry:
Twitter: @tezzabyers
Website: alearnerstoolkit.com.au
You can connect with Brendan:
Twitter/X: @learnwithmrlee
Facebook: @learningwithmrlee
Linkedin: @brendan-lee-kft
Website: learnwithlee.net
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