Virtual panel: Implementing explicit teaching practices to optimise learning

Register to watch the expert panel discussion, recorded in May 2025,  to learn more about evidence-based explicit teaching strategies that are proven to improve student outcomes at a time that best suits you.

Why are explicit teaching strategies important?

Departments of Education around the country are recommending teachers utilise explicit teaching strategies, such as those provided in frameworks including Explicit teaching in NSW Public Schools and the Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0.

The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) has produced many research reports this topic, but namely Evidence-based Teaching practices and How students learn best papers outline the research, strategies and approaches needed to help students succeed.

What topics will the experts provide insights on?

• The research and evidence driving changes to teaching and learning models
• Approaches to help understand the concept of explicit teaching
• Implications of growing awareness and use of explicit teaching strategies on teaching practices and student outcomes
• Practical and ready-to-use tips and advice for implementing explicit teaching practices

Who should watch the panel discussion?

This session is most relevant for those working in Secondary education as the panelists offer examples and insights from their secondary science, mathematics and humanities expertise. The overall themes however, are relevant for those interested in explicit teaching strategies for all levels and subject areas.

Meet the expert panellists

	Lindy Sharkey Lindy is our lead Mathematics Publisher with over fifteen years in education, beginning her career as a maths teacher in regional government schools. She has contributed to Pearson titles including Pearson Mathematics Second Edition, Pearson Diagnostic, and Pearson Queensland Senior Mathematics. Lindy regularly supports assessment and curriculum development for the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, writes for the MAV’s Vinculum journal, and is a judge for the Educational Publishing Awards.
	Kai Nunn Kai’s adventurous spirit and curiosity shaped a 12-year career as a passionate Humanities teacher. As a learning area leader, Kai deepened her knowledge through study in student agency, neuroscience, and educational psychology—especially around middle years learners. A trained International Baccalaureate educator, Kai now channels this expertise into developing Science teaching and learning resources as a Content Learning Specialist at Pearson.
	Matthew Crank Matthew Crank is a secondary teacher with a particular interest in science education. Currently as an Executive Director for the Science Teachers Association of Queensland and the Director of the Queensland Science Contest. Matthew has contributed to curriculum and assessment as part of the ATAR and OP systems as a QCAA assessor.
	Carina Jansen Carina is an experienced secondary Science teacher at the Geelong College and has held roles as the Head of Science and Secretary of the Biology Teachers Network Victoria. Her teaching experience and leadership has lead her to also be a contributing author of the Heinemann Biology 6th edition and more recently, the new Pearson Science 3rd Edition and the new Pearson Science Victoria, as well as the leading digital component, Pearson Secondary Teaching Hub.

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