Over the past decade, schools around the world have made enormous strides in improving teaching. Evidence-based strategies like Explicit Instruction have brought greater clarity to the classroom. Lessons are more purposeful. Expectations are more explicit.…

In many classrooms, things look good on the surface. Students are engaged. Tasks are completed. Workbooks are full.They’re meeting the standard—sometimes exceeding it. By all appearances, learning is happening. But there’s a question that nags…

Explicit Instruction is rightly celebrated for bringing clarity to classrooms. Lessons are structured. Expectations are clear. Success is modelled and achievable. For many students—especially those who previously struggled with ambiguity—this clarity is empowering. It builds…

We’ve all said it. Mistakes help you learn. It’s become a classroom mantra. A Growth Mindset catchphrase. A reassurance for students who’ve just gotten something wrong. And yes—it’s true. But only sometimes.And only if we…

Explicit Instruction is one of the most powerful teaching tools we have. It brings clarity. It builds fluency. It supports students to succeed—especially in the early stages of learning. But there’s a risk we can’t…