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Course Description

Capture student attention from the very first minutes of your lesson. This course explores the adolescent brain, offers high-impact hook strategies, and shows you how to transition smoothly into deep learning. Walk away with practical tools to boost engagement and make every minute count.



Audience

Early career teachers seeking clear, ready-to-use routines, and experienced teachers looking to refresh or sharpen their lesson starts.


Teaching Standards

4.2.2 Proficient Level - Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments - Manage classroom activities: Establish and maintain orderly and workable routines to create an environment where student time is spent on learning tasks




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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1 – The Adolescent Brain and the Power of the First Five

    • Introduction

    • Why It Matters: Attention in the Secondary Brain

    • Theoretical Foundations

    • Reflection Question

    • Engagement Hooks That Work

    • Teaching Strategies: Five Proven Hook Types

    • Class Activity

    • Scenario Activity

    • Reference List for Module 1
  • 3

    Module 2 – Designing, Delivering, and Transitioning from a Strong Start

    • Managing Time and Transitions

    • Key Ideas and Strategies

    • Teacher Resource

    • Teacher Activity - Crafting Your First Five

    • Teacher Resource

    • Reflection Question

    • Wrap Up

    • Reference List for Module 2
  • 4

    Course Feeback

    • Course Feedback

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