x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Educate to Self-Regulate

Dr Shyam Barr and Rory McCaughey

Welcome to educate to self regulate a podcast for educational leaders, teachers and students, where in less than 20 minutes, Dr Shyam Barr (Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences) and Rory McCaughey (Primary School Educator) unpack educational research to support you and your students to become better learners.

education

All Episodes

19:08

38. Practical Approaches to Empower Students Through...

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2025/09/08

In this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, I sit down with Lauren Munday, secondary school Health and PE teacher, author of Mastering Your Mind for Success, and founder of Think Set Go. We explore why goal setting is the easy part, but goal pursuit is where students often stumble, and how Lauren's Think Set Go framework equips young people with focus, resilience, and motivation to keep going. In this episode you'll learn: • Why students set goals but struggle to follow through •&nb...

en-au

21:48

37. Metacognition in Science: How Reflection Drives...

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2025/08/18

In this episode of 'Educate to Self-Regulate', I am joined by Michael Rosenbrock, experienced science educator, former Assistant Principal, and implementation advisor with over 15 years' experience in schools. Together, we explore how metacognition can become a natural part of the science classrooms and beyond. From confronting student misconceptions to structuring deeper reflection, we share practical, research-informed strategies grounded in real classroom experience. In this episode, you...

en-au

23:23

36. Learning Journals That Spark Reflection and...

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2025/08/01

In this episode of 'Educate to Self-Regulate', I sit down with Nidean Dickson, Dean of Professional Teaching at Brigidine College, Queensland, to explore how learning journals can support self-regulated learning (SRL) by helping students reflect more deeply and engage with the learning process in meaningful ways. Nidean shares how she introduced journals to her Year 11 and 12 students, creating space for metacognitive thinking, handwritten reflection, and rich conversations about learning. F...

en-au

21:44

35. Inquiry, Reflection, and Adaptation: Embedding...

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2025/07/10

In 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: ✔...

en-au

21:36

34. Leveraging AI to Enhance Metacognition and...

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2025/06/12

In 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 u...

en-au

25:34

33. A whole school initiative for SRL: Queenwood's...

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2025/05/20

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...

en-au

21:13

32. Smart Study Strategies and Self Regulation (Dr...

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2025/04/10

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...

en-au

18:59

31. Connection: Creating the Setting for...

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2025/03/20

In 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 inte...

en-au

20:10

30. Focusing Forward: Setting Intentions and...

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2025/02/27

In 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 th...

en-au

19:55

School Run Programs to Foster Self-Regulated Learning

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2024/12/19

In 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 epi...

en-au

24:46

28. Structuring effective professional learning about...

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2024/12/09

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-desi...

en-au

21:40

Explict teaching of SRL strategies

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2024/10/16

In 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 instruct...

en-au

25:25

26. Nurturing Self-Regulated Learners in Early Years:...

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2024/09/03

In 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 initi...

en-au

22:06

Mat Green - The Art of Teaching Podcast

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2024/08/28

In 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 ...

en-au

20:51

AERO's Supporting Self-Regulated Learning (2024)

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2024/07/31

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

en-au

21:11

Strategies for Effective Time Management & Productivity

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2024/07/17

In 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 W...

en-au

19:30

Beyond Cognition - The Multifaceted Nature of the...

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2024/05/14

In 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 t...

en-au

21:08

Self Questioning - A strategy for self-regualted...

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2024/04/15

en-au

19:47

20. Triple Impact Feedback with Dipesh Vadher

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2024/03/13

en-au

20:01

19. Operationalising Self- Regulated Learning in...

Educate to Self-Regulate ·

2024/02/28

en-au

38 results

Similar Podcasts

Science Talk

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Les dents et dodo

BFMTV

一起读书吧！

一起读书吧！

五分钟心理学

柠檬心理

Rock it - dein Raketenstart in den Tag

Hannes kann es