Well Taught
How are students
For a Love of Learning
Being Well Taught at Brightwaters is about sparking a genuine love of learning that lasts a lifetime. We want students to leave the classroom feeling confident and capable, understanding not just the answers, but how they got there. Our goal is to see every child grow in their knowledge and achieve their personal best, from their first day of Kinder to their final exams.
A Clear Path to
Success
We use proven, high-impact teaching strategies to make learning clear and achievable for every student. Our core approach is Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI), a research-based method that builds skills step-by-step and gives students a real sense of success. You’ll see this in action in our strong literacy programs, like InitiaLit, and across every subject, ensuring no student is left behind.
Growing Great Character
Great teaching is about more than just academics; it’s about shaping great kids. Our classrooms are places where character is built and values like kindness, resilience, and respect are part of our daily conversation. Our teachers lead with heart, helping students grow not only in what they know, but in the compassionate and confident people they are becoming.
The Explicit Instruction Process
Clear
Explanation
The teacher breaks down complex ideas into simple, understandable parts.
Guided
Practice
The teacher leads students through problems step-by-step, providing support.
Checking for
Understanding
Continuous feedback and questioning to ensure students grasp the material.
Independent
Practice
Students apply their knowledge independently after mastering the concept.
Benefits of Explicit Instruction
Improved
Academic
Performance
Better literacy, numeracy, and comprehension through clear, structured teaching.
Higher
Engagement
Active learning keeps students involved and motivated.
Increased
Confidence
Students feel more confident as they understand material step by step.
Reduced
Behavioural
Issues
Structured lessons minimise confusion, keeping students focused.
Tailored
Support
Frequent checking for understanding allows teachers to offer timely support and adjustments.