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Course Description

Clear, consistent instructions are essential for managing complex classrooms and supporting student independence in secondary school. In this course, teachers will explore how to deliver task directions using the Say–Check–Do model, reinforce clarity with visual and structural supports, and embed clear routines that reduce repeated instructions. This course is ideal for secondary teachers looking to sharpen transitions, increase on-task behaviour, and build sustainable clarity across all year levels and subject areas.



Audience

Beginning secondary teachers building foundational instructional practices, as well as experienced teachers looking to sharpen routines, reduce repeated instructions, and explore new clarity strategies.


Teaching Standards

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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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1 – When Instructions Break Down

    • Introduction

    • How Secondary Students Process Instructions

    • Common Breakdown Points - Part 1

    • Common Breakdown Points – Part 2

    • Clarity Within a Broader Framework: Archer & Hughes’s Six Teaching Functions

    • Resource - Self-Audit Activity: Do My Instructions Invite Clarity or Confusion?

    • Reflection Question
  • 3

    Module 2 – The Say-Check-Do Model

    • Introduction

    • Say-Check-Do – The Core Model

    • Reflection Activity

    • Reframing Say–Check–Do for Experienced Teachers

    • Refining Say-Check-Do in Real Time

    • Video Case Study – Clear Communication: Classroom Management Skill

    • Scenario Activity: Where Did It Break Down?

    • Say–Check–Do in Complex Classrooms

    • Examples of Say–Check–Do Adaptations in Complex Contexts

    • Reflection Question

    • Resources - Say–Check–Do Instruction Planner + Clarity Checklist
  • 4

    Module 3 – Strategies for Clarity Across Subjects

    • Introduction

    • Why Visual Anchors Matter

    • Five High-Impact Clarity Strategies

    • Subject-Specific Examples

    • Common Errors to Avoid

    • Reflection Question

    • Resource - Design an Instructional Anchor
  • 5

    Module 4 – Embedding Clarity in Secondary Routines

    • Introduction

    • Why This Matters

    • From One-Off Instruction to Routine Clarity

    • Routine Clarity

    • Say–Check–Do for Everyday Routines

    • Differentiating by Year Level

    • Clarity in Assessment-Heavy Environments

    • Beyond the Teacher: Systems That Carry Clarity

    • Reflection Question

    • Resource – Routine Clarity Planning Sheet

    • Wrap Up

    • Reference List
  • 6

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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