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How to Effectively Partner with Teacher Aides for Classroom Success
Utilising Your Teaching Assistant Effectively Teacher Aides (TAs) are an invaluable part of the classroom, providing support to both teachers and students. To maximise their impact, it’s essential to use their skills effectively. With a thoughtful approach, TAs can...
Improve Student Behaviour and Engagement by Identifying Learning Gaps!
I remember standing in front of my class, trying to teach decimals to a group of disengaged students. It felt like no matter how many examples I gave, how exciting I made the activities, their attention just drifted. Then I realised something: they weren’t acting out...
Why Explicit Teaching is Your Secret Weapon for Teaching Students the Base Skills
Informative blog with information for teachers to understand the power of explicit teaching to teach students the base skills required for new learning.
Why Mastering Simplifying Fractions is Essential for Future Math Success
Simplifying fractions may seem like just another math skill, but it plays a crucial role in a student’s future learning. Mastering this foundational concept paves the way for success in more advanced topics like algebra, ratios, and problem-solving. In this post, discover why simplifying fractions is key to building confidence in math and how it sets students up for long-term success in their academic journey.
Lessons Best Suited for Explicit Teaching: A Guide to Effective Use
Not every lesson benefits from the same teaching approach, but some content truly shines when taught through explicit instruction. In this post, I break down the types of lessons where explicit teaching delivers the most impact—helping students grasp complex concepts, build foundational skills, and stay engaged. Plus, I’ll share scenarios where explicit instruction may not be the best fit, so you can strike the right balance in your classroom.
“The Power of Explicit Teaching: Why It Works (Even When You Think It Doesn’t)”
Explicit teaching has been the craze for at least the last 10 years, and I jumped into the classroom right in the middle of it. I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with this approach—especially with how it became the only teaching method in some schools. We went...