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Course Description

This course supports primary teachers to make the most of the middle of their lessons. It explores practical, evidence-informed strategies to maintain student engagement, support thinking, and prevent learning drift during independent and group work. Teachers will learn how to structure tasks, monitor learning, and respond effectively to keep all students on track.



Audience

Primary Teachers


Teaching Standards

3.3.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Use teaching strategies:  Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem-solving, and critical and creative thinking

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 - Why the Middle Matters

    • Introduction

    • What the Research Says

    • Common Challenges in the Middle of Lessons

    • Supporting Thinking in Real Time

    • Resource: Why the Middle Matters – Teacher Reflection & Practice Guide

    • Reflection Question
  • 3

    Module 2 – Preventing Drift Before It Starts

    • Introduction

    • What the Research Says

    • The Root Cause of “Middle Problems”

    • Four Moves That Set Up Independent Work for Success

    • Practice Across the Primary Years

    • Video: Teach explicitly: Teaching for how students learn

    • Case Study: Preventing Drift in a Year 4 Classroom

    • Resource: Structuring the Middle of a Lesson

    • Reflection Question
  • 4

    Module 3 - What to Do While Students Are Working

    • Introduction

    • What the Research Says

    • Common Pitfalls During This Phase

    • Active Monitoring in Action

    • Video: Circulation: Classroom management skill

    • Scenario Activity

    • Resource: Active Monitoring and Circulation Guide
  • 5

    Module 4 – Supporting Thinking Without Over-Helping

    • Introduction

    • What the Research Says

    • Common Pitfalls

    • Five Ways to Support Thinking Without Over-Helping

    • Supporting Thinking Across the Primary Years

    • Resource: Supporting Student Thinking Without Over-Helping

    • Scenario Activity
  • 6

    Module 5 – Bringing the Class Back Together

    • Introduction

    • What the Research Says

    • When a Reset Is Needed

    • Using a Pause and Reset to Get Learning Back on Track

    • Practical Examples Across th Primary Years

    • Resource: Mid-Lesson Reset Strategies: Teacher Quick Guide

    • Reflection Question

    • Wrap Up

    • Reference List
  • 7

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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