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The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) has published a series of resources to help school leaders take a deliberate and structured approach to implementing evidence-based teaching practices.

These Teaching for How Students Learn videos demonstrate evidence-based teaching practices in real school environments. They are designed to exemplify the practices in AERO's learning and teaching model.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate how to use acknowledgement and praise to recognise students demonstrating expected behaviours and behaviours exceeding expectations in the classroom.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate practical suggestions for building positive connections with all students to build trust and form positive relationships. This is key to creating learning environments where students feel safe, respected and motivated to learn.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate how to circulate the classroom to intentionally monitor, connect with, encourage, guide and support all students to demonstrate the expected behaviours and engage in learning tasks.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate how to use clear communication to set expectations, give instructions and respond to behaviour in the classroom.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate how a deliberate pause can be used to gain students’ attention; emphasise a point; or give students time to process information, follow a direction, or correct disengaged or disruptive behaviours in the classroom.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate how an effective entrance routine promotes safety, builds positive connections with students and maximises instructional time. 

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate how an effective exit routine at the end of a lesson provides a safe, predictable and organised end to learning.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate how they gain all students’ attention to ensure students are focused and ready to receive instructions.

Teachers from a range of schools discuss and demonstrate how to use non-verbal corrections to support and maintain positive student behaviour in classrooms.