This session explores the current research surrounding the use of explicit teaching in classrooms and how the reimplementation of direct instruction in lessons is creating dramatic shifts in academic attainment - for the better.
The session will explore the research and pilot program undertaken by the Catholic Education Office in Canberra and Goulburn Australia called Catalyst. Catalyst is a system based on the Science of Learning and the Science of Reading based on national and international research and has been rolled out in all Catholic schools in that region.
Catalyst implements the High Impact Teaching Practice (HITP) which includes the following: explicit instruction, retrieval practice, engagement and participation, explaining and modelling, and checking for understanding. Since implementing this approach, the Catholic archdiocese has reported the following: 1200 teachers adopting this approach; 78% of teachers stating students are focused with their learning and not wasting time, and 97% of teachers recommending the practice to other teachers.
This session will consider whether the push for student directed and centred learning focusing primarily on student led inquiry and collaborative practice, has been adopted at the expense of tried and tested methodological approaches to learning which include direct instruction, retrieval and long term retention approaches.
Economics teacher/ HOD ToK, Bavarian International School
I am originally from Melbourne Australia, and have been internationally teaching for the last 12 years. I have worked in various countries including Dubai, Germany, Malaysia, Jamaica and South Korea. I am a Humanities/Economics trained educator and have experienced various roles in... Read More →
Saturday September 27, 2025 11:15 - 12:15 CEST TBAAm Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam
