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Episode 9: Kaitlyn's Classroom Glow-Up
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- Chalk Dust
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- Nov 2, 2025
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- 2007
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Summary
Summary In this episode of the Chalk Dust podcast, Nathaniel Swain and Rebecca Birch are joined by Teach Well General Manager, Katie Webster , and Western Australian primary teacher Kaitlin Rowan to explore the transformative impact of instructional coaching and deliberate practice on classroom teaching. Through a before–and–after analysis of Kaitlyn’s filmed lessons, the conversation highlights how building routines for full student participation elevates learning, strengthens classroom culture, and accelerates teacher development. The hosts unpack practical techniques from the Teach Well Masterclass Series, including choral response, whiteboards, calling non-volunteers, and gesture-based cues. The discussion reflects on why explicit instruction routines matter for long-term memory, how production effect and rehearsal strengthen learning, and the role of coaching cycles in helping teachers build fluency and confidence. Importantly, Kaitlyn shares the emotional journey of recording her early practice, receiving targeted feedback, and embedding techniques over time. The episode reinforces that expert teaching emerges through sustained professional learning, high expectations, and a supportive culture where teachers try, reflect, and refine. Mentioned resources and explainers Teach Well Masterclass Series A structured development program supporting teachers to embed high-impact explicit-instruction routines with coaching cycles, rehearsal, feedback, and classroom filming. Choral Response & Cueing A technique to promote full participation and rehearsal, improving retention and automating core knowledge. Linked to production effect research and cognitive load theory. Mini-whiteboards & ‘Hover then Chin-it’ Interactive formative assessment routines ensuring real-time visibi…