Best Direct Instruction Podcasts (2025)

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The Power of Direct Instruction - with Dr. Zach Groshell 44:13

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→ How can direct instruction impact student learning and growth? → Where are schools going wrong with technology in the classroom? → Is it possible for every student to succeed without lowering expectations? Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. M…

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S5E09: Marty Siegel on Direct Instruction Engineering and the Future of EdTech 56:29

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In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I’m joined by Marty Siegel, Professor Emeritus of Informatics and Instructional Systems Technology, and a pioneer whose career bridges early Direct Instruction, large-scale computer-based learning, human–computer interaction, and the emerging world of AI-driven instruction. Marty began his career at the U…

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Cynicism, Genocide, and Why Mantra Works 15:41

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Shambhavi and the Jaya Kula community gather for satsang and get real about all the questions we humans want answered. Intimate, courageous, heartfelt spiritual talk about pretty much everything. So happy you are here! A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi Our podcast is recorded live at Satsang with Shambhavi and delivered to you each week fresh a…

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S5E11: Alex Gingell on Setting the Culture and Conditions for Effective Instructional Coaching 46:07

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In this episode, I sit down with Alex Gingell to unpack what it actually takes to make instructional coaching work in a school. Alex explains why his first priority wasn’t improving teaching, but stabilizing behavior, curriculum, and trust—and why coaching can only succeed once those foundations are secure. We talk through how he used Steplab … Con…

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Powerful Productivity for School Leaders - with RICH CZYZ 28:02

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→ What hope is there for the school leader who feels constantly overwhelmed? → What’s the most common productivity pitfall that school leaders fall into? → How can we manage fires and interruptions without burning out? Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am…

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S5E10: Laura Doherty on the Baltimore Curriculum Project 24:42

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In this episode of the Direct Instruction podcast, I’m joined by Laura Doherty, President and CEO of the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP)—Maryland’s largest operator of neighborhood, PK–8 public charter schools, and one of the longest-running Direct Instruction networks in the United States. For nearly three decades, BCP has been quietly doing so…

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A Lot of Topics and Anandamayi Ma's Playfulness 16:27

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Shambhavi and the Jaya Kula community gather for satsang and get real about all the questions we humans want answered. Intimate, courageous, heartfelt spiritual talk about pretty much everything. So happy you are here! A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi Our podcast is recorded live at Satsang with Shambhavi and delivered to you each week fresh a…

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Spanda, Codependence, and Being Untethered 18:31

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Shambhavi and the Jaya Kula community gather for satsang and get real about all the questions we humans want answered. Intimate, courageous, heartfelt spiritual talk about pretty much everything. So happy you are here! A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi Our podcast is recorded live at Satsang with Shambhavi and delivered to you each week fresh a…

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5 Boundaries for Teacher Flourishing - with RAE HUGHART 32:32

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→ What are some moves that teachers can make to protect their mental health? → What’s better: stay at school til the work is done, or leave as soon as possible? Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to …

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Doubt, Immersion, and the Livingness of Everything 19:38

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Shambhavi and the Jaya Kula community gather for satsang and get real about all the questions we humans want answered. Intimate, courageous, heartfelt spiritual talk about pretty much everything. So happy you are here! A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi Our podcast is recorded live at Satsang with Shambhavi and delivered to you each week fresh a…

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Assessment Practices for Student Success - with KARLEY ALLEYN 36:40

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→ How can our assessment decisions increase equity for all learners? → Are learning targets actually a valuable part of instruction and assessment? → Should teachers give zeros for cheating or deduct marks for late assignment submissions? Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings …

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Time, Accomplishments, and Being a Daughter 14:58

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Shambhavi and the Jaya Kula community gather for satsang and get real about all the questions we humans want answered. Intimate, courageous, heartfelt spiritual talk about pretty much everything. So happy you are here! A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi Our podcast is recorded live at Satsang with Shambhavi and delivered to you each week fresh a…

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How to Humanize Parent-Teacher Conferences -- with JEFF SMITH 24:56

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→ How can we reimagine parent-teacher conferences? → What are the issues most responsible for burning out teachers today? → What are some rhythms and activities that can keep our fire for teaching alive? Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My na…

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Spiritual Names, Spiritual Refuge, and a Rebel Yell 17:02

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Shambhavi and the Jaya Kula community gather for satsang and get real about all the questions we humans want answered. Intimate, courageous, heartfelt spiritual talk about pretty much everything. So happy you are here! A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi Our podcast is recorded live at Satsang with Shambhavi and delivered to you each week fresh a…

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S5E08: Doug Lemov on “What to Do” and Active Observation Techniques 52:57

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In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I’m re-joined by Doug Lemov—author of Teach Like a Champion and The Coach’s Guide to Teaching, and one of the most influential figures in the history of education. Doug has spent decades studying what the best teachers do differently—turning the art and science of teaching into something that can … Contin…

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Supporting Student Learning Beyond the Classroom -- with SCOTT NUNES 41:36

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🔥 How can we bring back the golden age of Edu Twitter? 🔥 What happens when we step out of the classroom and into edtech? 🔥 How should schools and districts think about AI tools for teachers right now? About This Guest Scott Nunes is an international keynote speaker and award-winning education technology strategist. He leverages his network of AI re…

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Acting Instantly From the Heart 21:21

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Thinking our way through the world helps maintain the illusion that we're in control. Following the wisdom of the heart, we learn to adapt spontaneously and enjoy life's unfolding. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi Our podcast is recorded live at Satsang with Shambhavi and delivered to you each week fresh and new. This episode was recorded in D…

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3-Minute Leadership RESET: Rekindle Your Fire for Education -- with SEAN GAILLARD 35:43

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🔥 What happens when our doubts, mistakes, and questions start to take over? 🔥 What is a quick, simple routine that we can follow to rekindle our fire? 🔥 How can music build identity and belonging in a learning community? About This Guest Sean Gaillard is a school administrator in North Carolina, author of The Pepper Effect, and host of the Leadersh…

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Rethinking Kahoot and Blooket - with MARCIE SAMAYOA 28:39

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🔥 Are Kahoot and Blooket the best ways for students to review content? 🔥 How can we build fluency, literacy, and thinking skills in the science classroom? 🔥 What’s the role of pencils and paper in the classroom of 2025? Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11a…

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Spiritual Practice and Our Relationship to the World 15:24

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Difficult times call on us to be less self concerned, to care about others, and to learn to relate to everyone as family. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi Our podcast is recorded live at Satsang with Shambhavi and delivered to you each week fresh and new. This episode was recorded in June 2025. JOIN US ON SUNDAYS FOR SATSANG AND KIRTAN Please …

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S5E07: Denarius Frazier on Belonging, Rigor, and Scaling Effective Teaching 46:57

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In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I’m joined by Denarius Frazier—Regional Superintendent of Instruction at Uncommon Schools, co-author of Reconnect: Building School Culture for Meaning, Purpose, and Belonging, and perhaps the best teacher ever captured on film. Link to blog and video Denarius is one of the most thoughtful and influential …

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Our Great Power, Fear on the Path, and Functional Boundaries 17:50

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Shambhavi and the Jaya Kula community gather for satsang and get real about all the questions we humans want answered. Intimate, courageous, heartfelt spiritual talk about pretty much everything. So happy you are here! A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi Our podcast is recorded live at Satsang with Shambhavi and delivered to you each week fresh a…

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S5E06: Jessica Colleu Terradas & Jon Owen on Direct Instruction Without Borders 56:41

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In this podcast episode, I’m joined by Jessica Colleu Terradas and Jon Owen, two international leaders bringing Engelmann’s Direct Instruction to life in Australia and the UK. This marks a milestone in the Direct Instruction Podcast—our first global double feature exploring what high-fidelity DI looks like beyond the United States. https://youtu.be…

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4 Ways to Lift up Our Students with MARCUS LUTHER 30:53

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🔥 What can we do as teachers to uplift the students in our classrooms? 🔥 What happens when our students see themselves in a story of learning? 🔥 What should concern us most about AI tools in education? Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name…

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How Micro-aggressions are Holding You Back 7:48

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Micro-aggressions are the tiny little things that add up and keep you from tapping your pickleball peak performance. Make sure to read Rick Cipes' "How to Play Better Pickleball" and "Pickleball Riffs" books available at Amazon.By Rick Cipes

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Following Instructions, Beauty and Tenderness, and Being in Temples 20:45

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Shambhavi and the Jaya Kula community gather for satsang and get real about all the questions we humans want answered. Intimate, courageous, heartfelt spiritual talk about pretty much everything. So happy you are here! A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi Our podcast is recorded live at Satsang with Shambhavi and delivered to you each week fresh a…

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5 Powerful Daily Rituals for Every Teacher 27:41

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🔥 How should teachers start every day? 🔥 What are the best ways to organize our workspaces? 🔥 When is the right time to leave the school building? About This Guest Today’s Teacher on Fire is Liz Prather. A 30-year high school classroom teacher, Liz is the Co-Director of Programming for the Kentucky Writing Project. She holds an MFA in Fiction from …

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S5E05: Anna Stokke on Where Math Education Went Wrong—and How to Fix It 54:30

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In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I’m joined by Anna Stokke—mathematician, professor, and host of the Chalk & Talk podcast. Anna has become one of the most influential voices calling for a return to clarity, structure, and evidence in math instruction. We explore how her conversations on chalk & talk have shaped—and sometimes challenged—h…

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Self-Reflection Is What God Does [Rebroadcast] 20:13

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Shambhavi unpacks "vimarsha" and "prakasha" from the perspective of Trika Shaivism. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi This rebroadcasted episode was originally published way back in October 2018. We've been podcasting satsang since 2016! Occasionally we rebroadcast podcasts from our catalog so that our listeners can rediscover or discover for t…

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Losing Our Sense of Importance, Motives for Sharing, and Effort in Sadhana 21:57

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Shambhavi and the Jaya Kula community gather for satsang and get real about all the questions we humans want answered. Intimate, courageous, heartfelt spiritual talk about pretty much everything. So happy you are here! A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi Our podcast is recorded live at Satsang with Shambhavi and delivered to you each week fresh a…

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S5E04: Marcie Samayoa on NGSS and Explicit Science Instruction 44:21

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In this episode, I’m joined by Marcie Samayoa—science teacher, cognitive science enthusiast, and blogger of Scientists in the Making. Marcie shares the origin story behind her innovative classroom blog and explains how it grew out of a desire to make science learning more equitable, evidence-based, and joyful. We dive into some of the most persiste…

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All About Tantra [Rebroadcast] 47:40

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Shambhavi Sarasvati offers a basic introduction to the tradition of direct realization Tantra. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi This rebroadcasted episode was originally published in December 2016. We've been podcasting satsang since 2016! Occasionally we rebroadcast podcasts from our catalog so that our listeners can rediscover or discover fo…

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S5E03: John Mighton on Building Math Confidence, One Problem at a Time 44:02

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. John Mighton — mathematician, playwright, best-selling author, and founder of JUMP Math. John shares his insights into one of the most misunderstood concepts in education today—the belief that only some students are “math people”—and explains why dismantling this idea is essential for equity and achievement. As we…

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Invisibility Is Being for Others 22:41

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When you become much more realized, all of your energy, thoughts, and actions start to turn around and be devoted to others in a natural way that's not planned. The more that happens, the more invisible you become in the sense that you as an individual become less important. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi This episode was recorded in April 2…

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S5E02: Linda Diamond & Paige Pullen on Connecting Learning, Literacy, and Instruction 39:29

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In this powerful episode, I’m joined by two of the most influential voices in literacy education today—Linda Diamond and Paige Pullen. With decades of experience in education, Linda and Paige bring clarity to the evidence-based education movement and the science of reading in particular. Together, we dive into their framework of three interrelated …

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Be Willing to Stop and Ask for Directions 8:18

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Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes rants about, usually, dudes who continually try to hack their way through the game, and why it is a big friggin' waste of time. Check out the pickleball books Rick has written available on Amazon.By Rick Cipes

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How Are Trika Shaivism and Dzogchen Related? [Rebroadcast] 10:56

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At a Satsang with Shambhavi in Eugene, Oregon, a participant asks about the relationship between Trika Shaivism and Dzogchen. Shambhavi talks about both the historical and esoteric connections between these traditions. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi This rebroadcasted episode was originally published in January 2020. We've been podcasting sa…

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Freedom and Arranging Your Life to Support Your Practice 20:57

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Shambhavi and the Jaya Kula community gather for satsang and get real about all the questions we humans want answered. Intimate, courageous, heartfelt spiritual talk about pretty much everything. So happy you are here! A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi This episode was recorded in December 2020. JOIN US ON SUNDAYS FOR SATSANG AND KIRTAN Please …

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S5E01: Greg Ashman on Explicit Teaching and Inquiry Learning 55:29

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Welcome to Season 5 of Progressively Incorrect! In this special premiere episode, I’m joined by Greg Ashman, a leading advocate for explicit instruction and one of the most important voices in education today. We begin by analyzing a new video from Jo Boaler, where she casts “step-by-step instruction” as the villain in favor of an … Continue readin…

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Danny Perry | Plugin Play, AI Development, Agentic Motion & a New Motion Marketplace 1:39:10

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Learn more about Danny at https://www.dannyperry.me Learn more about the podcast at ⁠https://jackvaughan.com Today I’m speaking with Danny Perry — Founder of Plugin Play — historically a plugin development company and just recently expanding to be a new marketplace for motion and video pros. We spoke about - How AI development has evolved in his or…

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Tantra Basics [Rebroadcast] 41:51

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Shambhavi gives an overview of the origins, View and practices of Indian Tantra. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi This rebroadcasted episode was originally published in September 2018. We've been podcasting satsang since 2016! Occasionally we rebroadcast podcasts from our catalog so that our listeners can rediscover or discover for the first t…

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Antonino Iacona | Apple, Google Creative Lab, Motion with Intent & Studio Santo 36:33

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Learn more about Antonino at https://antoninoiacona.it Learn more about the podcast at ⁠https://jackvaughan.com Today I’m speaking with Antonino Iacona — motion designer & director. Antonino has worked at Apple, Google Creative Lab and is now running Studio Santo. We spoke about: How Apple shaped his craft through slow, iterative, detail-obsessed d…

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Intuition, Subtle Perception, and Becoming a Fountain of Giving 17:06

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Shambhavi and the Jaya Kula community gather for satsang and get real about all the questions we humans want answered. Intimate, courageous, heartfelt spiritual talk about pretty much everything. So happy you are here! A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi This episode was recorded in March 2025. JOIN US ON SUNDAYS FOR SATSANG AND KIRTAN Please joi…

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Interviewing Legends 11:16

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Bite Size Pickleball host Rick Cipes recounts his experiences interviewing a couple of legends along the way as he produces his basketball docuseries Full Court Shadow.By Rick Cipes

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Tantra and Yoga [Rebroadcast] 28:31

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Shambhavi gets down to basics about the meanings of "Tantra" and "Yoga" from the perspective of classical Tantra. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi This rebroadcasted episode was originally released in September 2018. We've been podcasting satsang since 2016! Occasionally we rebroadcast podcasts from our catalog so that our listeners can redisc…

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S4E39: Shawn Datchuk on Teaching Sentence Construction with Precision 43:12

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In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I’m joined by Dr. Shawn Datchuk, a leading researcher who’s helped shape how we think about sentence construction for struggling learners. Drawing from the literature on Precision Teaching and Direct Instruction, Shawn shares how timed practice and explicit strategies can accelerate mastery in writing, es…

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Student and Teacher, a Co-arising Phenomenon 16:21

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Shambhavi talks about transmission, resistance, and why the teacher is considered the central practice in Trika Shaivism and other nondual traditions. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi Our podcast is recorded live at Satsang with Shambhavi and delivered to you each week fresh and new. This episode was recorded in March 2025. JOIN US ON SUNDAYS …

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S4E38: Nathan Lang-Raad on Learning Science and Artificial Intelligence 28:52

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In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I’m joined by Nathan Lang-Raad for a wide-ranging conversation that threads together two hot-button topics: artificial intelligence and the science of learning. There’s excitement everywhere—some even say AI will revolutionize teaching and learning. But are we getting ahead of ourselves? Nathan and I expl…

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S4E37: John Tanner on Tests, College, and Cheating Scandals 47:41

4M ago47:41

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In this episode of Progressively Incorrect, I sat down with a personal friend whose work I deeply respect: John Tanner. His leadership in education has weathered storms—most notably, false accusations of cheating after huge gains in achievement were obtained at his school. But what shines through is his steadfast belief in the life-changing power o…

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Student-Centric Learning with Dana Younes 56:58

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In this episode, Nancy Jenkins, a trust-based observation trainer, interviews Dana Younes, a first-year special education teacher at Bahrain Bayan School. Dana passionately discusses her teaching philosophy, emphasizing student autonomy, engagement, and personalized learning. She shares her comprehensive approach to understanding each student's nee…