Principles of explicit teaching include: frequent responses; cloze learning; frequent revision.
Modelling, shared learning, and independent learning.
Zone of proximal development - at student's level as starting point.
Pierson's gradual release of responsibility - incremental increase in independence.
Hierarchy of prompts.
Strategic plan for improving academic performance e.g. checking back.
Format of lessons:
Fast five review of previous work
Warm-up activity
Instruction and modelling
Shared activity
Independent activity
Repeat last 3 for each new area/process/concept
Concluding round-up including feedback
Experience: 25 years teaching experience including special education; 4 years tutoring.