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"Explanation Made Easy" – Shaun Allison (2019) 🌟, Strengths…
"Explanation Made Easy" – Shaun Allison (2019)
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Author
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Shaun Allison
Writes on evidence-informed teaching
Educator and school leader
Works at Durrington Research School
Purpose
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To enhance the clarity of teacher explanations
Support deeper understanding
Reduce student confusion
Make complex content accessible
Methodology
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Based on Rosenshine’s Principles
Informed by cognitive science
Practical classroom adaptation
Findings / Results
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Clear explanations aid all learners
Dual coding boosts retention
Sequenced, paced delivery matters
Key Ideas
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Focus on what’s essential, avoid unnecessary detail.
Combine pictures with spoken words
Break down the ideas in to chunks
Use worked models as examples
Conclusion
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Strong explanations are key to effective teaching
Teachers should blend visuals, examples, and clear sequencing
Student understanding improves when cognitive load is reduced
Strengths / Weaknesses
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Strengths✅
Backed by solid research
Easy to implement
Weaknesses⚠️
Needs planning / training
Not universally applicable