Explicit Teaching Seminar

Today I had the pleasure of taking a 100 minute seminar on Explicit Instruction and how we develop this in Middle Years classrooms.

As the college's journey is in it's infancy, I wanted to ensure I broke down this learning opportunity into small, but important parts that we can focus on as a staff:

These relate to some classroom strategies and teaching styles I feel quite passionately about:

Consistency - So our students identify College norms and expectations. Also, so our teachers display passive support of one another by modelling the same outcomes and processes for our students.

Expectations - Of bookwork, output and time management.

Preparation - Learning outcomes and success criteria is evident as soon as students walk through the door. Our students feel safe when they have consistency and a structured approach to learning.

Proficient Standards

6.1 Identify and plan professional learning needs Use the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and advice from colleagues to identify and plan professional learning needs.

6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.

6.3 Engage with colleagues and improve practice Contribute to collegial discussions and apply constructive feedback from colleagues to improve professional knowledge and practice.

6.4 Apply professional learning and improve student learning Undertake professional learning programs designed to address identified student learning needs.

7.4 Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities Participate in professional and community networks and forums to broaden knowledge and improve practice.