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The Clarity Sequence: Explicit Teaching That Sticks

Presented by Critical Agendas

Tuesday, August 11, 2026·11:30 PM

An interactive online workshop from Critical Agendas for primary and secondary educators, bringing the Clarity Sequence — Explicit Teaching and the Gradual Release of Responsibility model — to life. Participants explore what truly effective instruction looks like where teacher clarity meets student confidence, through hands-on tasks, peer collaboration, and real-world applications. Presented by Pamela Burton, a highly respected educational consultant with a Master of Educational Policy Administration and over three decades of experience across government, Catholic, and independent schools in Victoria. Pamela specialises in leadership development, school improvement, curriculum innovation, and mentoring early career teachers.

Key Takeaways

Practical application of Explicit Teaching and Gradual Release of Responsibility, hands-on instructional design strategies, coaching conversation tools

Evidence base: Effective Schools research, evidence-informed practice

Presenter

Pamela Burton

Highly respected educational consultant with 30+ years across government, Catholic, and independent schools in Victoria. Master of Educational Policy Administration. Former designer of Women in Leadership and Pedagogies for High Potential Learners programs. Member of the Australian College of Educators.

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