Explicit teaching in K–6 Mathematics and English
Professional learning that supports schools to implement explicit teaching strategies through the NSW Mathematics K–10 and English K–10 syllabuses.
Audience
Mathematics and English curriculum leaders and classroom teachers.
About this professional learning
Duration – 3.5 hours
This facilitated package is from the 2026 Semester 1 in-person and online professional learning events.
It supports curriculum leaders to further understand how to embed explicit teaching strategies in Mathematics and English K–6 to enhance learning for all students.
The focus is on learning intentions and success criteria, connecting learning through the activating prior knowledge technique and checking for understanding.
Participants will:
- strengthen their understanding of explicit teaching strategies, and how to use these to support learning in Mathematics and English
- strengthen their understanding of how to adapt and contextualise learning in planning and responsive teaching
- plan the next steps to lead teachers in your school.
Mathematics K–10 Syllabus (2022) and English K–10 Syllabus (2022) © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2022.
Last modified date
03/08/2026
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Executive director
Megan Kelly
Executive director’s business unit
Teaching Learning&Student Wellbeing