One of the best things about being a facilitator in the world of education is the opportunity to grow every single day as I reflect and evaluate the learning that is taking place, and carefully consider the feedback that comes my way from all of the dedicated teachers at the coal face. Something that has been on top for many teachers I have been working with lately is the rapid change towards explicit teaching models, which has me reflecting on the power of deliberate acts of teaching and how we can ensure we are applying them well in the lessons we teach. The beauty of the effective use of deliberate acts of teaching is that, when we apply them well, we keep the learner at the centre. We also ensure our planned approach to learning is explicit, cohesive and purposeful. The deliberate acts of teaching are essential elements of effective pedagogy and assessment for learning practices and have a place in all manner of pedagogical delivery. When I consider the deliberate acts of teaching...
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