Episode #11
241 - Teachers & Research Based on Mark's Article
Summary: This episode looks at why teachers often struggle to engage with research and what school leaders can do to make that interaction more practical. Mark Zockoll shares findings from his article on Christian educators and research, while Matt George responds from an administrator’s perspective with examples from faculty support and professional development. We discuss the biggest barriers teachers name most often, including time, lack of administrative support, and resistance to change. We also cover how administrators can build margin, offer training, and model a culture of lifelong learning. Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening confusion and setting up the topic 00:44 - Welcome to the Christian Principals Podcast 00:58 - Why this article on teachers and research matters 02:23 - Mark explains the publication and article background 03:52 - Introducing the article topic and main question 04:21 - How teachers usually respond to research and best practices 06:14 - Lifelong learning as a core expectation for educators 07:20 - Proverbs and the call to seek understanding 08:46 - Research as more than just journals and academic articles 10:12 - Podcasts and other media as ways to interact with research 11:08 - The study basis: 28 master’s students and 92 forum posts 12:31 - The first major theme: time constraints 14:27 - Why time is the most common barrier for teachers 15:14 - How administrators can realistically make time for research 16:48 - The second theme: lack of administrative support 17:31 - Policies and school structures that can hinder research 18:27 - Why some Christian schools resist new ideas 20:42 - The next theme: skepticism and resistance to change 21:35 - DNP student examples and how professionals resist new practices 24:10 - Lack of training and confidence in doing research 25:37 - A simple example of a teacher using a podcast to stay informed 27:16 - What teachers should do to engage with research 28:14 - How administrators can protect time for research 29:39 - Training teachers to understand and use research 30:08 - A call for administrators and teachers to pursue excellence together 31:07 - Prayer for Principal Brian Rinehart of Fairhaven Christian Academy Follow Us YouTube: Christian Principals Podcast Instagram: @cprincipalspod Email: info@christianprincipalspodcast.com Website: www.christianprincipalspodcast.com X: @CPrincipalsPod LinkedIn: Christian Principals Podcast Explore the Herzog Foundation's offerings for Christian schools at www.herzogfoundation.com. Book us for your next event to bring engaging and practical conversations to your community! And be sure to level up your school experience with our partner, Gradelink Student Information Systems, at cpp.gradelink.com today! Thank you for listening and for leading with integrity in your school!
