Practices
Explore the teaching practices below to see how they can help you to deliver student outcomes and meet your professional learning needs.
![class](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_84461525.jpeg?itok=DxwSJpRm)
Interact with every student
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- feel valued
- engage in interactions
![Student writing](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_404270239.jpeg?itok=q0nkrY9J)
Supporting handwriting
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
- Build handwriting skill
- Maintain motivation
![Students work on a robot together](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/1Z6A5087.jpg?itok=-ucNLNfV)
Make decisions: Robotics social clubs
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
- problem-solve
- collaborate
- take turns
![a secondary classroom](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/Secondary-organise.jpg?itok=FQPZBrT8)
Organise your classroom (Secondary)
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
- access all classroom areas
- transition smoothly
![Worksheets including instructions with image on each step](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/Screenshot%202021-09-22%20142742.jpg?itok=EnnggvAR)
Give clear directions
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- know what is expected
- perform tasks effectively
![Teacher, support partner and parent talking](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/AdobeStock_119150692_3.jpeg?itok=Y8g1YLdu)
Sustain collaborative partnerships - Collaborative Partnerships in Action
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- feel connected
- develop positive relationships
![Teacher working with students](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/Teaching%20test%20preparation%20skills.jpg?itok=YKSCSrYQ)
Develop exam preparation skills
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
- improve confidence
- improve test performance
- decrease exam anxiety
![Notepad with a list of steps written down](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/Annotation%202020-02-13%20121057_2.png?itok=e1wO1g0J)
Use task analysis for skill development
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- learn new skills
- work independently
- build self-confidence
![Teacher stands in front of class showing sheet of paper](/sites/default/files/styles/ie_hero_medium/public/images/hero/Assignment%20Exemplars.jpg?itok=2Qqz0Hx4)
Create assignment exemplars
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Years 7 to 12
Helps students to
- understand the task
- build confidence