
Fröjd’s toolbox Avsnitt 65: Inclusive Practices at Their Best! Roundtable on Explicit Instruction with Carl Hendrick, Nidhi Sachdeva, Nathaniel Swain, and Pritesh Raichura
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Oct 9, 2025 Join Nidhi Sachdeva, a Toronto-based educator focusing on equitable practices, and Carl Hendrick, a thought leader in explicit instruction, along with Nathaniel Swain and Pritesh Raichura, as they delve into the power of explicit instruction in leveling the educational playing field. They explore misconceptions, the importance of scaffolding, and how knowledge drives curiosity and creativity. The discussion is a treasure trove of practical insights for teachers aiming to enhance their classroom strategies and foster inclusivity.
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Dispel Myths; Use Rosenshine's Principles
- Break down what explicit instruction is and what it is not to dispel myths about passivity and boredom.
- Use Rosenshine's principles: frequent questions, review, guided practice, and spaced reviews to center students.
A Parent's Example Of Needed Scaffolding
- Nidhi shared a parent example where her Grade 4 daughter couldn't start a project without adult scaffolding.
- The child succeeded after guided support, showing how schooling must provide explicit scaffolds rather than outsource learning to parents.
Check For Understanding Constantly
- Check for understanding extremely frequently while teaching; two minutes can be too long without a CFU.
- Use micro-questions and choral responses to keep attention and rehearse new terminology.







