Using evidence-based practices, and using them well, is a critical way to improve student outcomes. Evidence-based practices are practices supported by research, that is, there is broad consensus in the research community that they work.
Mastery learning is a teaching practice that evidence says makes a difference. In this video, Melissa Garstang-Leary explains how she uses mastery learning in her English lessons.
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.
A suggested outline for facilitating a group session where teachers can use the mastery learning in science video to reflect on their own practice. It could also provide guidance for activities for self-directed professional reflection.
Mastery learning is a teaching practice that evidence says makes a difference. In this video, Sue Davis explains how she uses mastery learning in her maths lessons.
A suggested outline for facilitating a group session where teachers can use the mastery learning in English video to reflect on their own practice.
A suggested outline for facilitating a group session where teachers can use the mastery learning in maths video to reflect on their own practice.
See how Mastery Learning is implemented in different classrooms at Trinity College.
Implementation checklists are a list of practical steps you can take to support the implementation of an evidence-based practice in your setting. This checklist focuses on implementing mastery learning.
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.