Practices

Explore the teaching practices below to see how they can help you to deliver student outcomes and meet your professional learning needs.

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Give clear instructions (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • know what is expected
  • practice and perform tasks effectively
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Organise your classroom (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • access all classroom areas
  • transition smoothly
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Give clear directions
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Secondary
Helps students to
  • know what is expected
  • perform tasks effectively
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Sustain collaborative partnerships - Collaborative Partnerships in Action
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
  • feel connected
  • develop positive relationships
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Develop exam preparation skills
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • improve confidence
  • improve test performance
  • decrease exam anxiety
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Use task analysis for skill development
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Secondary
Helps students to
  • learn new skills
  • work independently
  • build self-confidence
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Create assignment exemplars
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • understand the task
  • build confidence
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Adjust oral assessments for student success
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • reduce anxiety
  • demonstrate knowledge
Teacher supervise secondary school students
Actively supervise your class (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Secondary
Helps students to
  • feel safe and secure
  • meet behavioural expectations