Practices

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

Female student typing on iPad with robot on table
Harness learner interests (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • be more engaged
  • be motivated to learn and participate
  • increase learning opportunities
Young girl choosing a book to read
Embed opportunities for choice making (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • make decisions
  • build independence
Educator helping child with task at table
Provide feedback on learning & behaviour (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • stay motivated
  • remain on-task for longer
  • feel valued
Young girl washing her hands in a sink
Consistently use routines and schedules (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • feel less anxious
  • transition smoothly
  • know what is coming next
Two children playing connect four
Teach social problem solving (Early Childhood)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • solve social problems
  • become independent
Student studying near bench
Provide a safe calm space for students (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
  • learn self-regulation
  • reduce behavioural dysregulation
Students playing giant chess
Strengthen school belonging and emotional trust (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
  • feel connected
  • feel valued
Female student with Laptop
Harnessing student interests (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
  • be more engaged
  • focus across topics
Teacher and young students working
Model positive interactions
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Early Childhood
Helps students to
  • build social-awareness
  • interact with others