Workshops 1 to 3 are 45-minute school-facilitated workshops. These resources are designed to assist schools to engage with core knowledge about explicit teaching. A whole-school approach is recommended to create a shared understanding.

Facilitators can guide discussion using the presentation and facilitator guide provided for each workshop.

For further material after completing Workshops 1 to 3, schools can engage with the explicit teaching strategy learning modules to implement explicit teaching strategies.

Workshop 1 – what is explicit teaching?

The purpose of this workshop is to:

• start a discussion in your school about explicit teaching
• develop a shared understanding of the ‘Explicit Teaching in NSW public schools’ statement
• provide an opportunity to explore the NSW Department of Education’s resources for Explicit teaching.

Workshop 1 – resources

• Workshop 1 – presentation (PPTX 7.6 MB)
• Workshop 1 – facilitator guide (DOCX 397 KB)

Workshop 2 – how learning happens

The purpose of this workshop is to deepen understanding about the enabling factor – 'know students and how they learn'.

Workshop 2 – resources

• Workshop 2 – presentation (PPTX 5.2 MB)
• Workshop 2 – facilitator guide (DOCX 3.2 MB)

Workshop 3 – planning for learning

This purpose of this workshop is to deepen thinking on the enabling factors:

• know the content and how to teach it
• high expectations
• safe, inclusive learning environments.

Workshop 3 – resources

• Workshop 3 – presentation (PPTX 3.2 MB)
• Workshop 3 – facilitator guide (DOCX 3.2 MB)

Implementing explicit teaching strategies

Explicit teaching strategies are implemented in the classroom through a range of techniques that are intentionally selected by the teacher. These techniques are practical examples of the strategies in action.

This suite of resources contains 8 learning modules. The modules unpack each explicit teaching strategy, show how it can be applied using different techniques, and offer professional learning support for a whole-school approach to explicit teaching. Each technique has an accompanying technique guide, which supports teachers with the classroom application of that technique.

The techniques connect across multiple explicit teaching strategies and are not an exhaustive list of every approach teachers may use in their explicit teaching practice.

Strategy learning modules

Learning modules align to high-impact professional learning. Each module supports schools to identify a student need and determine evaluation measures. The resources support schools to lead a collaborative, whole-school approach to implementing explicit teaching.

The modules are divided into Part A, Part B and Part C.

• Part A – understanding the strategy
• Part B – implementing the strategy through techniques
• Part C – evaluating a whole-school approach

It is recommended to allocate 2 or more sessions to complete the modules. The facilitator of the modules should check the facilitator instructions in the slide deck and rehearse before delivery.

Strategies learning modules – resources

Checking for understanding

Future strategy learning modules and technique guides will have staggered release dates. For more information, please contact us at ContactCurriculumReform@det.nsw.edu.au