In this special follow-up to the popular episode with Dr. Kent Johnson and Andrew Kieta on the Morningside Model that Guarantees Two Years of Growth in One, host Brendan Lee draws out the practical learning science expertise of university lecturer Dr Russ Fox and MTSS leader Karina Stocker. This conversation bridges the macro principles of the Morningside model directly with the reality of the classroom through the lens of the Instructional Hierarchy.

Listeners will hear Karina and Russ break down how to spot the hidden "tool skills" that frequently block student progress in reading and mathematics. They challenge common misconceptions about explicit instruction, detailing why the "We Do" phase must be a dynamic, data-driven interaction to build accurate acquisition. Plus, they share how to transition students into fluency building by measuring the rate of correct responses rather than simple percentages.

If you’re keen to delve deeper into the key mechanisms behind the Morningside Model of Generative Instruction and more, then this conversation is essential listening.

Resources mentioned:

• MorningsideAcademy.org
• Ryan O’Donnell’s documentary about Morningside Academy: The Morningside Model of Generative Instruction
• Thomas Gilbert’s Mathetics
• S01E01 – Dr. Russ Fox on building relationships, routines and using reinforcers
• Trina Spencer: Learning How Learning Works Helps Teachers Teach
• Mastery Schools Australia
• Brendan Lee: "Engineering the Aha! When Discovery Learning Actually Works"
• Stocker, K. L., Fox, R. A., Swain, N. R., & Leif, E. S. (2024). Between the lines: Integrating the science of reading and the science of behavior to improve reading outcomes for Australian children. Behavior and Social Issues, 33(1), 504-531.

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Website: learnwithlee.net

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