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Explanation made easy - Coggle Diagram
Explanation made easy
key themes
clarity
use simple, direct language
avoid unnecessary complexity
modelling
demonstrate the thought process
use working examples
checking for understanding
ask questions regularly
don't assume students understand, check often
cognitive load
avoid overloading students
reduce distractions & highlight key information
organizing
present information step by step
link new ideas to prior knowledge
strategies
show worked examples
combine visuals & words for stronger understanding
break content into manageable parts
use comparisons to familiar ideas
author
name: Shaun Allison
posted by: Fran Haynes
background information: educator & blogger focused on evidence-based teaching practices
purpose
background
part of a series on Rosenshine's principle of instruction
audience
school teachers aiming to improve their explanations
main goal
to provide practical advice on improving teacher explanations
conclusion
effective explanation is essential to good teaching
planning explanation improves clarity/ reduce confusion
instruction should be purposefully structured & clearly delivered by the teacher
