Powerful Learning Podcast
Series 2. Episode 14. What Makes a Quality Teacher with Dr. Mike Witter
What does it mean to be a good teacher? This is a multifaceted concept that has been the subject of research for over a century. While we've made significant progress, there are still many questions that remain unanswered about the purpose of education, the distinction between teacher quality and quality teaching, how to measure effective teaching, and most importantly, how to improve and upskill teachers to achieve excellence in education.
In an effort to address these important and complex questions, I'll be joined by Dr. Mike Witter, a teacher quality expert and my esteemed colleague at Australian Catholic University. Together, we aim to enhance the educational experience by helping teachers become more effective and students become better learners.
Dr. Witter brings a wealth of experience from his work across various sectors of education, including elementary schools in New York, secondary schools in America and Australia, and now at the university level in the National School of Education. His expertise and insights make him one of the most nuanced and complex thinkers in the field of education. Our discussions often delve into the latest research findings, challenge assumptions about effective teaching practices, and lead to moments of intense debate, laughter, and profound insights.
I invite you to join us as we explore the topic of quality teaching and benefit from Dr. Mike Witter's remarkable ability to unravel the complexities and focus on what truly matters in education.
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Are you new to the Powerful Learning Podcast? Welcome to the club!
I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.
I’m extremely passionate about understanding and improving learning and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and a broader audience of curious folk.
I look forward to sharing our learning adventure together as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.
Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:
- X [Twitter] (@LukeIRowe)
- Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
- YouTube (Powerful Learning, with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.)
Music is produced by Zac Nelson (Pixelate).
What does it mean to be a good teacher? This is a multifaceted concept that has been the subject of research for over a century. While we've made significant progress, there are still many questions that remain unanswered about the purpose of education, the distinction between teacher quality and quality teaching, how to measure effective teaching, and most importantly, how to improve and upskill teachers to achieve excellence in education.
In an effort to address these important and complex questions, I'll be joined by Dr. Mike Witter, a teacher quality expert and my esteemed colleague at Australian Catholic University. Together, we aim to enhance the educational experience by helping teachers become more effective and students become better learners.
Dr. Witter brings a wealth of experience from his work across various sectors of education, including elementary schools in New York, secondary schools in America and Australia, and now at the university level in the National School of Education. His expertise and insights make him one of the most nuanced and complex thinkers in the field of education. Our discussions often delve into the latest research findings, challenge assumptions about effective teaching practices, and lead to moments of intense debate, laughter, and profound insights.
I invite you to join us as we explore the topic of quality teaching and benefit from Dr. Mike Witter's remarkable ability to unravel the complexities and focus on what truly matters in education.
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Are you new to the Powerful Learning Podcast? Welcome to the club!
I'm your host Luke Rowe, Ph.D. I'm a researcher and university lecturer who specializes in evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.
I’m extremely passionate about understanding and improving learning and I started this podcast with the hope of sharing this passion with my university students and a broader audience of curious folk.
I look forward to sharing our learning adventure together as we dive into topics about evidence-based teaching and the science of learning.
Here are some ways you can follow me on social media and show your support for this podcast:
- X [Twitter] (@LukeIRowe)
- Website (http://www.powerfullearning.net)
- YouTube (Powerful Learning, with Luke Rowe, Ph.D.)
Music is produced by Zac Nelson (Pixelate).