There are a number of strategies you can employ to make the reading of the text easier, more efficient and more enjoyable for the learner:

  • REAL – Relevant, Easy, Active, Less
  • Problem-centred with solutions
  • Student self-directed
  • This is the guide – link to resources
  • Storytelling and scenarios
  • Videos with real people
  • Global contexts
  • Soft skills are explicit
  • Focus upon application and doing
  • Experiential learning opportunities
  • Using teacher-moderated forums
  • Formative assessments lead summative
  • Sample assessments



  • Summative echoed in formative
  • Assessments have flexibility
  • Hot Tips for teacher to present
  • Clear assessment instructions



  • Introduce simulations to build skills