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Busting myths about science in early childhood education and care practice
Dr Jen Jackson, Program Director at AERO, explains how simple and effective it is to integrate science into ECEC practice, debunking several myths about the science of early childhood pedagogy along the way.
Video
Explicit instruction in mathematics
Explicit instruction is a teaching practice that evidence says makes a difference. In this video, Sue Davis explains how she uses explicit instruction in her mathematics lessons.
Video
Explicit instruction in science
Explicit instruction is a teaching practice that evidence says makes a difference. In this video, Darcie Clarke explains how she uses explicit instruction in her science lessons.
Video
Mastery learning in science
Mastery learning is a teaching practice that evidence says makes a difference. In this video, Darcie Clarke explains how she uses mastery learning in her science lessons.
Explainer
Spacing and retrieval
Spacing and retrieval involves separating learning over multiple lessons and providing opportunities for students to recall what they have learned. This helps to commit learning to long-term memory.
Video
Spacing and retrieval at Alfred Deakin High School
See how Amber Turner, a French teacher at Alfred Deakin High School, uses spacing and retrieval practice in her classes.
Practice resource
Spacing and retrieval implementation checklist
Implementation checklists are a list of practical steps you can take to support the implementation of an evidence-based practice in your setting.
Practice guide
Spacing and retrieval practice guide
This guide outlines key practices for using spacing and retrieval in the classroom.
Practice resource
Spacing and retrieval: Example of practice
Examples of practice demonstrate effective practice in different education settings. You can use them to think about how to apply the practice in your own context.
Year 8 Science Unit 1, Lesson 10: Example lesson plan
This example lesson plan was developed by Ochre Education and science teacher Darcie Clarke. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 8 science lesson on conducting a diffusion experiment.
Year 8 Science Unit 1, Lesson 11: Example lesson plan
This example lesson plan was developed by Ochre Education and science teacher Darcie Clarke. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 8 science lesson on describing the digestive system.
Year 8 Science Unit 1, Lesson 15: Example lesson plan
This example lesson plan was developed by Ochre Education and science teacher Darcie Clarke. It outlines her approach to teaching a Year 8 science lesson on revising cells.