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Course Description

This course supports secondary teachers to improve what happens during the middle of lessons—the point where students are expected to think deeply, apply knowledge, and work independently. It focuses on practical, in-the-moment strategies to maintain engagement, respond to student thinking, and ensure tasks lead to meaningful learning.



Audience

Secondary 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 Secondary Lessons

    • Teaching Strategy 1: Active Presence with Academic Focus

    • Teaching Strategy 2: Recognise and Respond to the ‘Engagement Dip’

    • Resource: Why the Middle Matters

    • Reflection Question
  • 3

    Module 2 – Preventing Drift Before It Starts

    • Introduction

    • What the Research Says

    • The Root Cause of “Middle Problems”

    • Translating Theory into Practice - Part 1

    • Translating Theory into Practice - Part 2

    • Video: Teach explicitly: Teaching for how students learn

    • Resource: Designing for Thinking – Secondary Task Planner

    • Reflection Question
  • 4

    Module 3 – What to Do While Students Are Working

    • Introduction

    • What the Research Says

    • Common Pitfalls in Secondary Classrooms

    • Translating Theory into Practice - Part 1

    • Using a Sampling Route Map

    • Translating Theory into Practice - Part 2

    • Translating Theory into Practice - Part 3

    • Video: Circulation: Classroom management skill

    • Scenario Activity

    • Resource: Responsive Teaching and Circulation Guide
  • 5

    Module 4 – Supporting Thinking Without Over-Helping

    • Introduction

    • What the Research Says

    • Common Pitfalls in Secondary Classrooms

    • Translating Theory into Practice - Part 1

    • Translating Theory into Practice - Part 2

    • Productive vs Unproductive Struggle

    • Scenario Activity

    • Resource: Supporting Thinking Without Over-Helping
  • 6

    Module 5 – Bringing the Class Back Together

    • Introduction

    • What the Research Says

    • When a Reset Is Needed

    • Translating Theory into Practice - Part 1

    • Translating Theory into Practice - Part 2

    • Subject-Specific Examples

    • Resource: Mid-Lesson Instructional Reset Guide

    • Reflection Question
  • 7

    Module 6 – Managing Extended Tasks and Assessment Contexts

    • Introduction

    • What the Research Says

    • Common Challenges in Extended Tasks

    • Translating Theory into Practice - Part 1

    • Translating Theory into Practice - Part 2

    • Subject-Specific Examples

    • Resource: Managing Extended Tasks and Assessment Guide

    • Reflection Question

    • Wrap Up

    • Reference List
  • 8

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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