SchoolNews September 30, 2026 by Dr Robin Nagy

UNSW researcher Dr Robin Nagy says research should inform teachers’ decisions, not dictate a one-size-fits-all approach.

As Australia debates how to improve student results, a familiar solution is being offered: a return to explicit teaching.

There is much to value in clear, structured instruction, particularly when students are encountering new or complex material, opens in a new window. It is nevertheless a mistake to treat any teaching approach as a universal remedy that can be prescribed across every classroom, for every teacher, and every student.

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