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Are you a teacher struggling to engage your students in spelling lessons? Are your students not getting consistent results across the class? If so, you should consider using Spelling Mastery. In this article, we explore what Spelling Mastery is, its benefits, its teaching pedagogy, and which classrooms and schools can benefit from implementing this program.
This article distils the 10 essential classroom management skills every teacher needs to possess into a concise guide. From consistent discipline and effective communication to flexibility and student engagement, these tips collectively offer a roadmap for educators...
For teachers, professional development is not something which is confined to the lecture halls and libraries of their alma maters. Once a teacher receives their qualification, they will want to improve the quality of the service they provide in order to stay up to...
Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) emphasises the importance of teacher-led instruction where objectives are clearly defined, skills are explicitly taught through demonstration and modelling, and students are engaged through guided practice and opportunities for...
Good to Great Schools Australia is a not-for-profit with the mission of lifting education outcomes for Australian students. We do this by supporting schools to develop great teachers delivering effective teaching, often using Explicit Direct Instruction programs. Good...
A school improvement plan (SIP) is a comprehensive, strategic plan designed to facilitate and guide the process of school improvement. It encompasses a range of elements essential for fostering effective change in a school's academic and organisational performance....
Letter formation refers to the process of learning how to write out each letter of the alphabet correctly. This process involves understanding the directionality, starting points, and strokes needed to create letters and words on paper that are legible, but it starts...
Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy (CYAAA) teaching teams document the many successes of their hardworking students throughout the year, as celebrating student success is key to motivating students, building self-esteem and creating a positive school culture.
Learn how to teach pencil grip to young students using fun and engaging activities and effective teaching practices.