Rosenshine’s Principles: Easy Tools for Great Teaching

Barak Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction are widely recognised as clear, research-informed strategies that help improve teaching and learning. Their strength lies in how straightforward and usable they are. They support teachers in focusing on what really matters, such as clear explanations, purposeful questioning, and regular review.

Tom Sherrington has helped bring these ideas to life in the classroom. His work organises the ten principles into four strands, making them even easier to apply when planning or reflecting on lessons.

I’ve created a PowerPoint (with some extra bits below) to support teachers who want to use these ideas in their own classrooms or share them with colleagues. Whether you’re leading a professional learning session or thinking about your next lesson, these tools are designed to be practical and flexible.

Feel free to download them, use them, and share them.