Discover the quiet power of intentional pausing in the primary classroom. This short course offers practical, age-appropriate strategies to help F–6 teachers use wait time to support thinking, reduce pressure, and build more reflective, confident learners.
For early career teachers seeking practical, ready-to-use strategies, and experienced teachers looking to refine or refresh their classroom pause and wait time routines.
3.5.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Use effective classroom communication: Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student understanding, participation, engagement and achievement
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Welcome
Acknowledgement of Country
Learning Objectives
Teaching Standards
Introduction
Understanding Wait Time & Brain Development
Age-Specific Considerations
Scenario Activity – The Quick Question Trap
Introduction
What Are Wait Time 1 and Wait Time 2?
Verbal Wait Time Strategies
Visual and Auditory Cues for Thinking Time
Using “Pair Think” Before Cold Calling
Example in Action: Across Year Levels
Introduction
Why It Matters
Start-of-Day Thinking Prompts
Storytime & Read-Aloud Pauses
Class Activities - Supporting Student Thinking During the Pause
Transitions & Group Work Moments
Modelling Wait Time in Your Instructions
Try It Out: Teacher Practice Routine
Reflection Question
Wrap Up
Reference List
Course Feedback
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