Educate to Self-Regulate

Dr Shyam Barr
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Welcome to educate to self regulate, a podcast for educational leaders, teachers and students. I'm Dr Shyam Barr, Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Canberra, and together we'll unpack educational research to support you and your students to become better learners. 

  1. 12/19/2025

    42. 2025 in Review: Metacognitive Self-Reflection and SRL Insights

    In this final episode of Educate to Self-Regulate for the year, and my first solo episode, I’m diving into one of the most important phases of self-regulated learning: Metacognitive self-reflection. As we wrap up 2025, I’m unpacking: • Why planning–monitoring–evaluating really matters • How metacognitive prompts can deepen your own learning • Practical tools like PMI, SWOT, and Start–Stop–Continue to guide more meaningful reflection • What this year taught me through the podcast, from AI as a metacognitive partner to Queenwood’s smart study approach, strategy-building in primary classrooms, learning journals, and long-form conversations with researchers • What’s coming in 2026 I’m also sharing two strategies I’m leaning on as we enter the break: ✔️ Show up to rest the same way you show up to training ✔️ Recalibrating meditation as a non-negotiable part of my routine Wherever you are, I hope this episode helps you pause, reflect, and set yourself up for a strong 2026. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Watch the full episode on Youtube Remember to subscribe to Educate to Self-Regulate to receive updates on future episodes. Join the @edtoselfreg community as we share our personal and professional experiences, insights, and actionable tips for boosting self-regulated learning for yourself and your students. Love this Episode? Have questions? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram or Twitter: @edtoselfreg

    14 min
  2. 41. Inquiry and Self-Regulated Learning — with Kath Murdoch

    12/12/2025

    41. Inquiry and Self-Regulated Learning — with Kath Murdoch

    In this special long-form episode of Educate to Self-Regulate: Deep Dive, I sit down with world-renowned inquiry educator Kath Murdoch for a rich and thoughtful conversation about how inquiry approaches can support students' self-regulated learning. Together, we unpack what it means to take an inquiry stance—not just investigating topics, but guiding students to inquire into themselves as learners. We also explore the distinctions (and overlaps) between direct, explicit, and inquiry instruction, and why effective teaching depends on a responsive, flexible repertoire, not any single method. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ How inquiry-based practices naturally strengthen metacognition and self-regulated learning ✔️ Why the “inquiry stance” is foundational for building genuine student agency ✔️ How to strategically blend explicit teaching with inquiry to meet diverse learner needs Kath brings more than 40 years of experience across classrooms, universities, and consultancy—along with her signature clarity, warmth, and wisdom. If you’re an educator curious about the intersection of inquiry and self-regulated learning, this episode will genuinely nourish your thinking. Listen now and discover how inquiry and SRL work together to build the “how to learn” capabilities young people need—especially in an age shaped by AI. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Watch the full episode on YouTube Connect with Kath on LinkedIn: Kath Murdoch website: kathmurdoch.com.au  Remember to subscribe to Educate to Self-Regulate to receive updates on future episodes. Join the @edtoselfreg community as we share our personal and professional experiences, insights, and actionable tips for boosting self-regulated learning for yourself and your students. Love this Episode? Have questions? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram or Twitter: @edtoselfreg

    44 min

  3. 12/03/2025

    40. The Process Coach Mindset: Why Great Leaders Learn First

    In this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, I'm joined once again by my friend Nidean Dickson as we unpack the emerging role of the Process Coach, a leader who brings together coaching, expertise, coordination, and a deep commitment to learning. We explore insights from new 2025 research on Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) from the article "Professionalising Schools on Self-Regulated Learning: Roles, Responsibilities and Challenges of Process Coaches" (Frontiers in Education, 2025). In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ What a Process Coach is and why this role supports SRL across schools ✔️ How leaders can model learning to build trust, agency, and teacher efficacy ✔️ Practical ways to design PLCs that foster real professional growth Listen now and rethink what it means to lead the learning process. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Watch the full episode on Youtube. Remember to subscribe to Educate to Self-Regulate to receive updates on future episodes. Join the @edtoselfreg community as we share our personal and professional experiences, insights, and actionable tips for boosting self-regulated learning for yourself and your students. Love this Episode? Have questions? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram or Twitter: @edtoselfreg

    21 min

  4. 10/29/2025

    39. Find the Front Runner: Shifting Students from Passengers to Active Learners

    In this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, I'm joined by Rebecca Russell-Saunders (Professional Learning Coach) and Samantha Dowsing (Lead Teacher) from Wesley College to explore how self-regulated learning (SRL) can transform both classrooms and whole-school culture. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ The key difference between self-regulated and self-directed learning and why it matters ✔️ Practical strategies like “front runner” modelling, reflective journals, and weekly goal-setting that build agency ✔️ How SRL practices strengthen self-efficacy and peer support, reducing the need for behaviour management ✔️ Ways to align classroom practice with wider frameworks such as Melbourne University’s New Metrics Connect with Beck on LinkedIn: Rebecca Russell-Saunders To connect with Sam, reach out to Beck or Wesley College directly. Watch the full episode now on Youtube or listen to the conversation on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Remember to subscribe to Educate to Self-Regulate to receive updates on future episodes. Join the @edtoselfreg community as we share our personal and professional experiences, insights, and actionable tips for boosting self-regulated learning for yourself and your students. Love this Episode? Have questions? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram or Twitter: @edtoselfreg

    21 min

  5. 09/08/2025

    38. Practical Approaches to Empower Students Through Mindset and Motivation

    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 •  How the Think Set Go framework helps students stay focused and motivated •  Classroom strategies that make ideas like perspective and attention simple and engaging •  How small wins and comfort-zone challenges build confidence for bigger goals Lauren and I also reflect on how giving students an experience of these strategies, rather than just teaching them, can make a lasting impact on self-regulation and learning. Grab a copy of Lauren's book Mastering Your Mind for Success at thinksetgo.com.au Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: Lauren Munday Catch the full conversation on Youtube and see Lauren's demonstration in action.  Remember to subscribe to Educate to Self-Regulate to receive updates on future episodes. Join the @edtoselfreg community as we share our personal and professional experiences, insights, and actionable tips for boosting self-regulated learning for yourself and your students. Love this Episode? Have questions? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram or Twitter: @edtoselfreg

    19 min

  6. 08/18/2025

    37. Metacognition in Science: How Reflection Drives Clarity, Change, and Student Ownership

    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'll learn: ✔️ How metacognitive strategies align with scientific thinking and inquiry ✔️ Practical ways to help students surface and confront common misconceptions ✔️ Time-saving protocols that support student self-evaluation, peer marking, and ownership of feedback Michael also shares how the principle of pruning has shaped his thinking about teaching and change leadership. I reflect on how a simple word 'Essential' has helped me prune back the overload, filter priorities, and stay focused on what really matters. Tune in on Spotify and Apple Podcasts—or, if you prefer to watch, full episodes are now available on YouTube. Stay up to date by subscribing, and share this episode with a colleague leading change. Connect with Michael Rosenbrock LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrosenbrock Website: www.michaelrosenbrock.com Check his book, 'The Pruning Principle' via his website or Amba Press:  Remember to subscribe to Educate to Self-Regulate to receive updates on future episodes. Join the @edtoselfreg community as we share our personal and professional experiences, insights, and actionable tips for boosting self-regulated learning for yourself and your students. Love this Episode? Have questions? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram or Twitter: @edtoselfreg

    22 min

  7. 08/01/2025

    36. Learning Journals That Spark Reflection and Self-Regulation

    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. From introducing SRL language to offering students open-ended prompts, her approach has helped foster a culture of reflection, ownership, and self-efficacy. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ How learning journals help students reflect on their process, not just outcomes ✔️ Why handwriting, timing, and feedback all matter in reflective practice ✔️ How to adapt journal prompts to suit different age groups and contexts Plus, we discuss metacognitive prompts from Tools for Teaching Metacognition and explore how to make journaling purposeful and sustainable in busy classrooms. Discover how learning journals can unlock deeper thinking and lasting self-regulation. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or watch the full episode on YouTube. Remember to subscribe to Educate to Self-Regulate to receive updates on future episodes. Join the @edtoselfreg community as we share our personal and professional experiences, insights, and actionable tips for boosting self-regulated learning for yourself and your students. Love this Episode? Have questions? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram or Twitter: @edtoselfreg

    23 min

  8. 07/10/2025

    35. Inquiry, Reflection, and Adaptation: Embedding SRL in Contextual Practice

    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: ✔️ How Bonython Primary School has built a strong foundation in SRL, allowing for continuous progress rather than starting from scratch each year. ✔️ Engaging classroom strategies, including SMART Goals, SMART Time and Flexible Learning, that empower students to take ownership of their education. ✔️ How explicit strategy instruction around cognitive strategies, is helping students build their self-regulation toolkit. ✔️ How Bonython Primary School educators use a collaborative planning template to embed SRL into their weekly curriculum. Episode Resources: Planning Template Example for Preschool Template Example for Year 5/6 Template Learn more about Dr Shyam Barr's work and resources at www.shyambarr.com.au Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch the full episode on YouTube. Remember to subscribe to Educate to Self-Regulate to receive updates on future episodes. Join the @edtoselfreg community as we share our personal and professional experiences, insights, and actionable tips for boosting self-regulated learning for yourself and your students. Love this Episode? Have questions? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram or Twitter: @edtoselfreg

    22 min
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Welcome to educate to self regulate, a podcast for educational leaders, teachers and students. I'm Dr Shyam Barr, Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Canberra, and together we'll unpack educational research to support you and your students to become better learners. 

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  • Creator
    Dr Shyam Barr
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    42
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    Explicit
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    © 2025 Educate to Self-Regulate
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