Explicit Teaching

At Kinross College, we are committed to providing a consistent, high-quality and successful learning experience to every student, in every lesson, every day. To support this commitment, our teaching is aligned with the evidence-informed principles of explicit instruction, an approach to teaching that is clear, purposeful, structured, and responsive. Under this model, our teachers:

• focus student attention on clear learning goals
• explain new concepts and model new skills in small, manageable steps
• use worked examples that make abstract concepts concrete and complex thinking visible
• guide students carefully through practice, providing feedback and support
• promote independent mastery by gradually removing scaffolds.
• check the understanding of all students frequently
• foster active student participation, ensuring that every student is thinking, responding, and therefore learning
• strengthen memory and build fluent recall of essential knowledge through regular review

The clarity, support, and interactivity of our teaching approach reduces cognitive load, supports student confidence, and empowers every student with the skills and knowledge required to achieve their full potential.