Direct, systematic, and explicit teaching means that what you are teaching is clearly explained and defined. Expectations are clear and stated at the beginning of the lesson. Information is broken into manageable chunks. It avoids having the child process numerous directions. This supports pupils who may struggle with working memory or attention by helping to manage the cognitive load.
This staff meeting starter encourages staff to reflect and discuss how they use direct, systematic, and explicit instruction in class to support pupils by promoting clarity, understanding, retention and confidence.
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