Dr Nathaniel Swain
@nathanielswain.bsky.social
Teacher & Instructional Coach, PhD in Education. Order the book here: http://nathanielswain.com/hsol-book
Jump on the Prose High Horse and explore how engaging with prose texts fosters deep reading skills and cognitive patience. 📖✨ Don't settle for "At least they're reading" —strive for nourishing every student's mind! Check out the new 'Learning Sounds' nathanielswain.substack.com/p/s2e2-dont-...
Transform your child's reading journey with insights from Dr. Nathaniel Swain on 'Learning Sounds.' Dr Swain emphasizes that understanding the nuances of language and sounds can significantly enhance a child's reading skills and overall literacy nathanielswain.substack.com/p/s2e2-dont-....
If you teach English, or science or humanities for that matter, please keep reading widely on this debate.
Start Assigning Great Books in English Class
A recent EdWeek op-ed offers a revealing look into how middle and high school literature classes have been drained of their substance.
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Great detail and procedures to adapt or adopt especially in the secondary classroom. Have a read to set up your whiteboard routines well.
mini whiteboards, but first
The routines and teaching that needs to occur to make mini whiteboards work in a new class - or school.
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"Are sugary snacks your go-to for your kid's diet? 🤔 Reevaluate their reading habits, too! Discover the power of nourishing prose with Dr. Nathaniel Swain in the latest episode of 'Learning Sounds.' Dive in: nathanielswain.substack.com/p/s2e2-dont-.... 📚✨"
Loved this post Rebecca! I particularly enjoyed the distinction between identified +integrated motivation, and their contrasts with the lionised “intrinsic motivation”
On chasing the rainbow of intrinsic motivation
And the viable alternatives teachers can adopt to support effort and learning
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"From TikTok to tough texts! 📖🧠 Transform your child's reading journey with insights from Dr. Nathaniel Swain on 'Learning Sounds.' Unpack why prose matters more than ever in today's fast-paced world: nathanielswain.substack.com/p/s2e2-dont-.... #ReadingRevolution"
This is a fantastic post about the limitations of building thinking classrooms that everyone should have a look at!  open.substack.com/pub/ammarame...
Great new content from Ben Peddie here, with practical pointers on classroom management !
Struggling to Get Students Silent? Try This
Struggling to get your students silent or gain full class attention?Many teachers miss a critical classroom management step: explicitly teaching students wha...
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The #TeacherLook! Absolutely loved featuring some of the practice of Danny from Briar Road Public School 🏫 on #ChalkDust this week open.substack.com/pub/chalkdus...! ! This episode features actionable techniques to set up your classrooms for success this year #scienceoflearning
So many books, so little time (so I’ve narrowed it down for you!). Here are my Top 10 Favourite books of 2025!📚 Book #1: Harnessing the Science of Learning by @nathanielswain.bsky.social #cognitivescience
If you haven’t come across this approach affecting maths instruction around the world… please read up on it !!
The latest math fad is another excuse to teach nothing
Peter Liljedahl opens his wildly popular book on mathematics instruction, Building Thinking Classrooms, with a bold gambit. He tells the story of one teacher whose students do well on end-of-course…
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How Knowledge Powers Comprehension and Reading Success — Recording Now Available Thanks to everyone who joined the webinar! We explored how building strong background knowledge helps students read with confidence and understanding. Catch the recording here: 👉 buff.ly/WFMF14j
Thanks for an amazing 2025! Exciting things to come next year 🎇
📣 VTLM 2.0 for Teachers and Leaders is on the road across Victoria! I’m partnering with the Academy to deliver a statewide series of practical, in-person workshops designed to strengthen evidence-informed teaching and leadership. Secure your spot now buff.ly/fqcRtra
How I spend the last few days of the school year ….
🎙️ New Chalk Dust episode! More Consistency Means More Freedom is now live. Rebecca Birch and I sit down with the brilliant Peps Mccrea to unpack classroom footage from two exceptional UK teachers — Isla Lago and Pritesh Raichura. Tune in here: chalkdust.media/p/more-consi...
📘 Leading Instructional Excellence is coming to Bendigo on 16-17 Feb 2026 and Melbourne on 27 Feb and 3 Mar 2026! Join me for this two-day program designed for principals and school leaders who want to strengthen teaching and learning across their school. For more information: buff.ly/gbEllEh
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Loved the chance to do more #InSituCoaching and #CoTeaching with Fi and Ty at #KorumburraPrimary. Fantastic schools from South Gippsland Network represented 🙏🙏🙏🫰
Loved the chance to do more #InSituCoaching and #CoTeaching with Fi and Ty at #KorumburraPrimary. Fantastic schools from South Gippsland Network represented 🙏🙏🙏🫰
Improvement — Teacher Takeaway Podcast (S5, Ep31) I had a fantastic time joining James Gray, Aaron Johnston, and Rebecca West on the Teacher Takeaway Podcast to chat all things improvement! If you’d like to listen to the episode, you can find it here: 👉 www.nathanielswain.com/media-events...
Improvement with Dr Nathaniel Swain — Dr Nathaniel Swain
Teacher Takeaway Podcast, Season 5, Episode 31, November 8, 2025, with James Gray, Aaron Johnston and Rebecca West This episode explores how schools can drive effective, sustainable improvement by…
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Had a blast today working with amazing teachers and leaders at Drouin Secondary College⚡️ Responsive and adaptive teaching in action! With representation from tens of schools in the local South and West Gippsland networks 🙏🙏 www.drouinsc.vic.edu.au
The Science of Learning: Debunking the Myths and Misconceptions — Podcast Episode Out Now I recently joined Kendra Parker for the first episode of a two-part series, where we unpack some of the most common myths about the science of learning. Listen here: 👉
The science of learning: debunking the myths and misconceptions — Dr Nathaniel Swain
Victorian Academy of Teaching and Learning, November 11, 2025, with KEndra Parker In this first episode of a 2-part podcast, Academy Leadership Excellence Division Director, Kendra Parker is joined…
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Just wrapped up an incredible day of the program out here in beautiful Lilydale 🌿✨ Feeling energised and so ready for what’s next. Dates for next year across Victoria are open! Check it out! 👉 www.academy.vic.gov.au/professional...
It was a pleasure to launch this PL Roadshow, kicking off in Bairnsdale - partnering with the Academy for our new VTLM 2.0 workshops for across Victoria! 🌟 These half-day workshops are open to all sectors and school settings 👉 Learn more: www.academy.vic.gov.au/professional...:
Excited to start the first session in regional Victoria tomorrow in Bairnsdale! Still time to register in other Centres this year and next! www.academy.vic.gov.au/professional...
Dr Nathaniel Swain@nathanielswain.bsky.social · 10mo agoI’m thrilled to be partnering with the Academy to deliver a new series of VTLM 2.0 workshops for teachers and leaders across Victoria! 🌟 These half-day workshops are open to all sectors and school settings 👉 Learn more and register: www.academy.vic.gov.au/professional...:
The Snow ❄️ Report: “So, if we’re not careful, the next reading war is not going to be about how we teach decoding (the jury has returned a verdict on that one), but rather whether we teach complex vocabulary and background knowledge to all students.” pamelasnow.blogspot.com/2025/11/welc...
