5 Ways to Combine Student-Led Learning with Explicit Teaching
This blog offers a practical and thoughtful response to a big question in Australian education right now: how can we develop student leadership in a system increasingly shaped by explicit instruction? Drawing on Yellow Arrow’s own leadership programs, the article outlines five ways to blend hands-on, student-led learning with structured teaching. From modelling leadership in real time to scaffolding reflective practice and gradually building student independence, it’s packed with examples you can apply in your own school. A great resource for educators wanting to strike the right balance between clarity and creativity in their leadership initiatives.
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