Our staff have recently been trained in the use of Explicit Direct Instruction by Dr. Lorraine Hammond, (Senior Lecturer at Edith Cowan University and Vice President of Learning Difficulties Australia) an evidence-based, high impact instructional model.

This model has recently been proven to be the most effective way to teach and learn across all subject areas. Therefore, Westall provides the best possible environment for all students to develop the ability to read, write and understand English, which is the cornerstone for all learning and the key to gaining successful employment in the future.

The ideal lesson will contain all of the elements in the Westall 'Explicit Direct Instructional Model (EDI):