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Evidence-Based Explicit Instruction for Cognitive Engagement and Skills for Success in Life

As Hattie (2009) explains, when teachers adopt explicit teaching practices they clearly show students what to do and how to do it. The teacher decides on the learning intentions and success criteria and makes them transparent to students, demonstrating them by modelling. The teacher checks for understanding, and at the end of each lesson revisits what was covered and ties it all together.

When teachers intentionally focus on the I do, We do, You do model of explicit instruction, teacher clarity improves and student learning gains are evident.

Learning, Coaching Services, PBLEmily LiccioniFebruary 14, 2024Explicit Instruction, Explicit Teaching, Project-Based Learning, Problem-Based Learning, Academic Rigour, Teacher Practice

FREE PBL Resource: Summative Assessments and Authentic End Products

Research shows that student engagement and motivation increases when they present their work to someone other than their teacher but what should the end product look like and how can we publish student work to the world for feedback and impact? Check out this free resource from New Tech Network, experts in student-centred learning.

Resources, Learning, PBLEmily LiccioniOctober 17, 2023Assessment, Authenticity, deeper learning, End product, Culminating event, Publishing student work