Explicit Teaching 101
Transform your teaching with a proven, practical approach
Transform your teaching with a proven, practical approach
Haileybury is committed to advancing education in Australia through the sharing of evidence‑based practices informed by the science of learning. This commitment is brought to life through initiatives such as Haileybury’s Explicit Teaching course, which draws on research from the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) on explicit instruction.
Haileybury’s Explicit Teaching course turns evidence‑based research into practical classroom action. Designed for primary school teachers and school leaders, it equips participants with proven instructional strategies that can be applied immediately to improve student engagement and achievement.
Through clear, structured approaches such as powerful lesson warm‑ups and the “I Do, We Do, You Do” model, educators gain tools that strengthen lesson design and delivery across any year level or subject. Supported by video demonstrations, reflective activities and opportunities for shared professional practice, the course empowers individuals and teams to embed high‑impact teaching and drive sustained improvement in learning.
What you will learn
The foundations of explicit teaching
Understand the principles that underpin high-impact, structured instruction.
The Six Givens for student success
Learn the essential conditions that set every student up to thrive.
Effective lesson warm-ups
Build automaticity and reinforce prior learning with focused, purposeful starts to every lesson.
A clear, structured lesson model
Master each phase of an explicit lesson from the lesson introduction, through I Do, We Do, You Do and reflection.
Practical strategies you can use immediately
Walk away with techniques and approaches ready to implement in your next class.
See explicit teaching in action
Gain exclusive access to over four hours of classroom video demonstrations, showcasing explicit teaching in real learning environments. Observe how strategies are applied, how students respond, and how structure drives engagement and understanding.
Designed for real classrooms
The frameworks and strategies are adaptable across all year levels and subject areas. No matter what you teach, Explicit Teaching 101 equips you with a consistent, high-impact approach.
Turn learning into practice
A guided reflective journal is embedded throughout the course, helping you apply new knowledge directly to your own teaching context. Reflect, refine and build confidence as you embed explicit teaching into your daily practice.
Course details
- Format: The course is delivered online and is self-paced. This is supported by a series of 4 x 1-hour live online sessions, providing the opportunity to gain insights from and interact with Haileybury teachers and T&L leaders.
- Duration: 10–12 hours
- Session dates:
Session 1 - Term 3, Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Melbourne time
Session 2 - Term 3, Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Melbourne time
Session 3 - Term 4, Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Melbourne time
Session 4 - Term 4, Tuesday, 17 November 2026, 4:00 - 5:00 PM Melbourne time
- Content: Practical frameworks, reflection activities and short, sharp lesson videos
- Outcome: Practical, classroom-ready strategies and a deeper understanding of explicit teaching
- Price: $495 incl GST
Built for teachers and leaders
- Teachers gain clear, actionable instructional strategies they can apply immediately to improve lesson delivery and student outcomes.
- School leaders use the course to develop internal expertise, building the confidence and capability to lead professional learning, embed consistent practice, and scale explicit teaching across teams.
Start your journey
Join a growing community of educators committed to clarity, consistency and impact in the classroom.
