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Achieve School-Wide Excellence with Direct Instruction

Clear, structured teaching helps students succeed, and schools across Australia are prioritising programs that support consistency while meeting the needs of diverse learners and busy teachers.   Direct Instruction (DI) is a proven, evidence-based teaching program...
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Breaking Barriers for Teaching Assistants in Australian Classrooms

Australian education is at a turning point. Schools are determined to provide quality learning and support for every student, yet ongoing teacher shortages place extra demands on principals, teachers and support staff. Teaching assistants are a critical resource in...
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Building a Positive High-Expectations Classroom Culture  

School leaders and teaching staff are facing increasing challenges in classrooms across Australia. Is building a positive high-expectation classroom culture the answer?   Over a quarter of students report their teachers wait a long time for students to settle before...
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Explicit and Direct Instruction: Why Explicit Instruction in Phonemes Is Especially Crucial for ESL Learners

Noel Pearson: Before learners can learn phonics, they need explicit instruction to ensure phonemic awareness.

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Integrate HASS with Oz-e-English Writing Years 5-6: Creative Writing, History, Business and Economics, Geography and Civics

Integrate HASS with Oz-e-English Writing Years 5-6: Creative Writing, History, Business and Economics, Geography and Civics

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Good to Great Schools Australia’s Oz-e-English Writing units allow you to fit more Australian Curriculum into your...

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