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Educate to Self-Regulate35. Inquiry, Reflection, and Adaptation: Embedding SRL in Contextual PracticeIn this episode of 'Educate to Self-Regulate', I’m joined by seasoned educator Taleasha Bray from Bonython Primary School, one of my long-time school partners! Taleasha shares how her school has successfully embedded self-regulated learning (SRL) into their curriculum over the past three years. Together, we explore practical strategies that are helping her Year 5 and 6 students become more independent, mindful, and continue to make progress in their learning.In this episode, you'll learn:✔️ How Bonython Primary School has built a strong foundation in SRL, allowing for continuous progress rather than starting from scratch each year. ✔️ Engaging c...2025-07-1021 minEducate to Self-Regulate34. Leveraging AI to Enhance Metacognition and Self-Regulated LearningIn this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, I'm joined by Amelia King, Director of Ed Tech and Innovation at Dulwich College, Shanghai Puxi. Amelia shares her journey, revealing what drew her to the fascinating intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), metacognition, and self-regulated learning.In this episode, you'll learn:• How AI acts as a co-regulatory 'talk partner', guiding students to reflect on their learning and navigate difficulties.• Practical strategies for using AI to boost critical thinking and model metacognition, demonstrating how AI can 'think aloud' to help students see how thinking processes works.• The critical...2025-06-1221 minEducate to Self-Regulate33. A whole school initiative for SRL: Queenwood's Smart Study Program (Dr Shyam Barr and Rebecca Birch - Part II)In episode 33 of Educate to Self-regulate, we pick up where we left off in episode 32, continuing our deep dive into the Smart Study program at Queenwood with Rebecca Birch.Rebecca and I discuss how education leaders can implement a self-regulated learning initiative in schools, drawing on learning from the Queenwood Smart Study. She highlights the importance of understanding underlying challenges before diving into large-scale projects and reveals how the Smart Study program's unique blend of cognitive and metacognitive strategies and socio-emotional skills is helping students manage academic stress and report greater joy at school.In...2025-05-2025 minEducate to Self-Regulate32. Smart Study Strategies and Self Regulation (Dr Shyam Barr with Rebecca Birch)In this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, I (Dr Shyam Barr) chat self-regulated learning with Rebecca Birch, a teacher, researcher and Academic in Residence at Queenwood school in NSW, Australia. Rebecca is passionate about the power of explicit instruction—not just for academic success, but for building lifelong learning habits.Join us as we explore Queenwood’s Smart Study Program, a research-backed initiative designed to help students manage academic stress while developing independent study skills. Initially rolled out for Year 9 and 10 students, the program is built on cognitive strategies like retrieval practice, spacing, and interleaving—but incorporates motiva...2025-04-1021 minEducate to Self-Regulate31. Connection: Creating the Setting for Self-Regulated LearningIn this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, Matt Pittman - educator, author of The Connection Curriculum, and Head of School at Catholic Regional College, Caroline Springs - joined me to unpack why genuine connection between students, staff, and parents is the foundation of an effective learning environment—and how it directly supports self-regulated learning.Want students to better self-regulate their learning? Start here:✔️ Help students understand the connections between their own interests and the learning occurring in lessons.✔️ Co-create goals so students feel a sense of ownership over learning directions.✔️ Encourage students to have an active voic...2025-03-2018 minEducate to Self-Regulate30. Focusing Forward: Setting Intentions and Prioritising Growth in 2025In this episode of "Educate to Self-Regulate", Shy and Rory share their "one word of the year" to guide their focus in 2025. They also reflect on personal highlights from previous episodes that have deeply impacted both their lives and the audience.In this episode, you'll learn:✔️How choosing a focus word for the year can help align your actions, thoughts, and intentions toward your goals.✔️Practical techniques for self-regulation to stay consistent, motivated, and balanced throughout the year.✔️The role of mindfulness and self-awareness in staying connected to your purpose and maintaining clarity in decision...2025-02-2720 minEducate to Self-Regulate29. School Run Programs to Foster Self-Regulated LearningIn this episode of 'Educate to Self-Regulate', Shy and Rory discuss a novel apprach to developing self-regualted learning skills in schools around Australia. While not common practice, some trailblazing schools, committed to fostering SRL skills in their students, now deliver SRL programs / courses as part of their regular timetabling at school. Does it work? How do schools make it happen? Shy and Rory share their thoughts in this final episode of Educate to Self-Regulate for 2024.In this episode, you'll learn about:✔️ The benefits of delivering a course on SRL across a school year✔️ Potential challeng...2024-12-1919 minEducate to Self-Regulate28. Structuring effective professional learning about SRL.In this episode of 'Educate to Self-Regulate', Shy and Rory discuss what is required for effective professional learning about SRL. Specifically, they discuss a recent research paper to consider what elements are important when trying to support teachers to incorproate more SRL instructional practices in their classrooms.In this episode, you'll learn:✔️ The key mechanisms required for professional learning that impacts and changes teacher practice about SRL.✔️ The benefits of having well-designed systems to support transfer of new learning to the classroom.✔️ The important role that social support plays in changing teacher prac...2024-12-0924 minEducate to Self-Regulate27. Explict teaching of SRL strategiesIn this episode of 'Educate to Self-Regulate', Shy and Rory discuss explicit teaching of SRL strategies, which is the focus of Chapter 4 in Shy's book, Educate to Self-Regulate. It's been a while since they have caught up to record an episode, and this one is packed with useful tips for teachers who want their students to become better self-regulated learners.In this episode, you'll learn:✔️ The difference between implicit and explict SRL instruction✔️ The key ingredients for explict instruction of SRL strategies✔️ The importance of repeated exposures and feedback to make SRL strategy use habitual...2024-10-1621 minEducate to Self-Regulate26. Nurturing Self-Regulated Learners in Early Years: Insights from Greshma MomayaIn this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, Shy welcomes Greshma Momaya, principal of Prarthana.In World School in India. With 17 years of experience and a deep passion for self-regulated learning, Greshma shares her journey from a reluctant student to an educator who champions independence in learning. Greshma offers invaluable insights into how her school is fostering self-regulation, from meditation and reflection practices to innovative strategies like peer teaching and student-led initiatives.In this episode, you'll learn:✔️ How Greshma’s personal experience shaped her belief in the power of self-regulated learning. ✔️ Practical strategies for encouraging students t...2024-09-0325 minEducate to Self-Regulate25. Practical Strategies for Self-Regulated Learning in Primary Education: Mat Green from The Art of Teaching PodcastIn this episode of ‘Educate to Self-Regulate’, Shyam interviews Mathew Green. You may know Mat as the host of the popular ‘The Art of Teaching Podcast’, but he also works as an assistant principal in New South Wales. In the early days of ETSR, Mat offered Shy and Rory lots of advice and encouragement to help get their podcast off the ground, so it was amazing to have him on the show to hear about the ways in which he promotes self-regulated learning with his students and across his school.In this episode, you can expect to learn...2024-08-2822 minEducate to Self-Regulate24. AERO's Supporting Self-Regulated Learning (2024)In this episode of 'Educate to Self-Regulate', Shy and Rory unpack some key implications of Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO)'s latest practice guide on Supporting Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) 🧠📚The article is a fantastic prompt to support conversations about teaching SRL in schools. T& L leaders may consider setting it as professional reading with a thinking routine like ‘Connect-Extend-Challenge’ and then meeting in a literacy circle to discuss.The boys’ takeaways include:1. Teach and Model SRL: Explicitly teach different techniques including concept mapping, summarising and self-testing. Scaffold learning tasks by setting and revisiti...2024-07-3120 minEducate to Self-Regulate23. Strategies for Effective Time Management & ProductivityIn this episode of 'Educate to Self-Regulate', hosts Shyam and Rory delve into the challenges and strategies of effective time management.Rory shares his current battle with overstepping time blocks, leading to a discussion on the importance of setting realistic goals and respecting time limits. In this episode, you will learn:✔️ Strategies for effective time management✔️ How to shift your mindset and reframe negative self-talk to boost self-efficacy✔️ Tips from Oliver Burkman's book '4,000 Weeks' ________________________________________________________________Episode References:'4,000 Weeks' by Oliver BurkmanOrder Dr...2024-07-1721 minEducate to Self-Regulate22. Beyond Cognition - The Multifaceted Nature of the Science of LearningIn this episode of 'Educate to Self Regulate', Shyam and Rory share their musings on the current debate on the Science of Learning (SoL). In this fireside chat, the duo explore the multifaceted nature of the SoL, discussing not only cognitive strategies, but motivational and metacogntive aspects too. Together, Shy and Rory consider that it may be restrictive to view the Science of Learning through a narrow lens, while sharing ideas about how educators can adopt a holistic view of this field to bring about benefits for learners.In this episode, you can expect to learn:2024-05-1519 minEducate to Self-Regulate21. Self Questioning - A strategy for self-regulated learningIn this episode of ‘Educate to Self Regulate’, Rory returns to join Shyam in discussing self-questioning – a metacognitive strategy for self-regulated learning (SRL). The pair get granular to establish what self-questioning is and provide multiple examples of how teachers and students can benefit from incorporating the strategy into their toolkits. Additionally, Rory shares some exciting news about the next step in his career while Shyam updates our listeners with details about his upcoming book release. In this episode you can expect to learn:- Where self-questioning ‘fits’ within an SRL cycle that includes planning, monitoring and evaluating learning.- How teachers can ex...2024-04-1521 minEducate to Self-Regulate20. Triple Impact Feedback with Dipesh VadherIn this episode of "Educate to Self-Regulate," we dive deep into the world of self-regulated learning with the delightful addition of Dipesh Vader, substituting Rory's Irish charm with his own British flair. This marks the second episode of our third season, where we've begun integrating insights from practitioners in the field to enrich our educational community. Dipesh, with a robust background in teaching and leading in the UK and Australia, shares his expertise in self-regulated learning and the science of motivation, shedding light on his innovative "Triple Impact Feedback" approach. This method, evolved from the UK's triple i...2024-03-1319 minEducate to Self-Regulate19. Operationalising Self- Regulated Learning in schools - The SEE FrameworkWelcome to Season 3 of Educate to Self-Regulate!Dr Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey are back and excited to share more insights and ideas about self-regulated learning (SRL) for teachers and learners around the world.In episode 19, Shyam and Rory explore a research paper (Callan et al., 2020) which provides a framework to catalogue evidence based SRL practices. For any school leader or teacher seeking to improve their SRL instruction but feel a little overwhelmed by the breadth and depth of research, this article, and this episode, are for you.In this episode, you will: 2024-02-2820 minEducate to Self-Regulate18: Navigating Cognitive Load for Better LearningWelcome to Episode 18 of the Educate to Self Regulate Podcast!Discover how cognitive load affects self-regulated learning and learn practical strategies to overcome it.In episode 18: Navigating Cognitive Load for Better Learning, Rory and Shyam explore the concept of cognitive load (which is distinct from cognitive load theory in instruction), how it affects the way students learn, and practical strategies to manage and overcome it. PLUS they share some really exciting updates! In this episode, you will...✔️Gain deeper insights into cognitive load and the importance of recognising overload.2023-12-0620 minEducate to Self-Regulate17. Memory Mastery: The Importance of Retrieval Practice in EducationIn Episode 17 of Educate to Self-Regulate, hosts Rory and Shyam delve into the incredible effectiveness of retrieval practice for learning and identify how retrieval practice can be used by students as a self-regulated learning strategy, as well as by educators as a pedagogical tool.Throughout this episode, you will...✔️Gain insights into the distinction between encoding and retrieval and why retrieval practice is essential for learning.✔️Learn practical and actionable strategies to seamlessly integrate retrieval practice, highlighting the path to long-term retention✔️Discover how retrieval practice can empower students to become self-regulated learners✔️Gain a...2023-10-0320 minEducate to Self-Regulate16. Targeting Task Value to increase interest and motivationIn episode 16 of Educate to Self-Regulate, hosts Dr Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey explore the idea of task value and how it influences student interest and motivation for learning. 🎧 Listen to this episode to discover:✔️ The different types of task value that one may perceive in a learning experience.✔️ The role that parents can play in enhancing the utility value of educational experiences for their children✔️ Practical strategies to focus students’ attention on the value of learning experiences.Show References:Tibbetts, Y., Canning, E. A., & Harackiewicz, J. M. (2015). Academic Motivation and Pe...2023-08-0618 minEducate to Self-Regulate15. Installing a Reading Practice: A Self-Regulated ApproachIn episode 15 of Educate to Self-Regulate, hosts Dr Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey dive into effective self-regulated learning strategies for reading, both for students and as professionals.🎧 Listen to this episode to discover:✔️Practical strategies for persisting through challenges in reading and learning✔️How to create a conducive learning environment for reading✔️Utilizing different tools to enhance reading skillsRemember to subscribe to Educate to Self-Regulate to receive updates on future episodes. Join the @edtoselfreg community as we share our personal and professional experiences, insights, and actionable tips for boosting self-regulated l...2023-07-1619 minEducate to Self-Regulate14. Focus: How to Self-Regulate Your Attention for Improved Productivity‼️ ATTENTION ALERT ‼️ Join us as we delve into the fascinating topic of ATTENTION and the impact it has on productivity.In this episode...💡 Discover practical strategies to self-regulate your attention and stay focused amidst distractions.💭 Learn how to create a conducive environment for deep work and tackle mind wandering effectively.🔎 Explore the importance of active listening and intentional focus during independent learning.🏫 Discover how you can help students develop these skills and strategies.PLUS! We also introduce a new structure for the podcast - dedicating the first half to discussing aspects of...2023-05-1720 minEducate to Self-Regulate13. Public Speaking: How to Self-Regulate Your Way to SuccessAfter a short hiatus, Season 2 of the Educate to Self-Regulate podcast returns with a bang. In this episode, Dr. Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey deep dive into Shy's preparation for his TEDX speaking event at the end of 2022. You can expect to learn how Shy used his knowledge of self-regulated learning to plan and prepare the content for his talk, as well as strategies he used to commit the speech to memory and manage the nerves and emotions that inevitably arise when speaking to an audience. If you want to develop new knowledge and skills to...2023-04-2620 minEducate to Self-Regulate12. Cognition and Metacognition: Unpacking the Subcategories of Self-Regulated LearningSEASON 2 has officially landed!Welcome to Season 2 and Episode 12 of the Educate to Self-Regulate podcast.In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey, explore the meaning of cognition and metacognition and reveal even more subcategories in the realm of self-regulated learning.Shyam sheds light on the definition of metacognition and cognition, and explains the difference between the two concepts using his "living room of the mind" metaphor from his TEDx talk in 2022. Together, Rory and Shyam uncover more categories under the self-regulated learning umbrella and discuss the benefits of introducing...2023-02-2720 minEducate to Self-Regulate11. Season 1 WRAP UP! Reflecting on season 1 & looking ahead to 2023In Episode 11 of the Educate to Self-Regulate podcast, hosts Dr. Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey reflect on the events of the past year and the key takeaways from the first season of the show. They discuss the importance of self-regulation/self-regulated learning and the role that education plays in helping individuals develop this critical skill.What were some of the most memorable moments from the first season of the podcast? What have been the challenges faced in producing the show? What were the most valuable lessons learned along the way?And, don't forget, the al...2022-12-1420 minEducate to Self-Regulate10. Rewiring The Way We Interpret Failure: Attributional RetrainingIn episode 10 of the podcast, hosts Dr. Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey continue discussing failure (from Ep. 9) and specifically look at a fundamental process for explaining failure.Could failure actually make us better learners long term?Do you want to understand the nuances of interpreting failure and success?Do you want to help learners manage failure better?Do you want to develop knowledge to inform more impactful feedback conversations? If the answer is YES to any of these questions, then start listening!All the above and more in less than 20 m...2022-11-1519 min