{"id":2621,"date":"2025-04-01T16:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T16:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/?p=2621"},"modified":"2026-09-21T20:37:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T20:37:51","slug":"4-practical-tips-for-implementing-21st-century-skills-in-elt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/4-practical-tips-for-implementing-21st-century-skills-in-elt\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Practical Tips for Implementing 21st Century Skills in ELT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6f8fc05b8d9efe340f01745d33630fb6\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:30vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim has-background-gradient\" 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style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-body-content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>How can ELT move beyond grammar drills to build real-world skills like critical thinking and creativity?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">21st-century learning isn\u2019t just a buzzword\u2014it\u2019s a game-changer for education, equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in the modern world. Skills like critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and communication, have been flagged as critical to achieving success in the digital economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a recent webinar, Alison Davis, an expert in literacy-rich instruction for ESL teachers, shared powerful strategies for embedding these skills into English Language Teaching (ELT). We\u2019ve distilled the key insights from the webinar into actionable ideas you can use right away in your classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c6b310ded19d88b8d5429cd96327275b\"><br>1. Shift from Receptive to Productive Language Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional ELT methods focused heavily on receptive language skills (reading and listening) and primarily involved learning the content of course books. These methods often involved memorisation and repetition, with a strong emphasis on teaching rules, structures, and vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the focus is shifting towards helping students use language productively \u2013 to not just understand it, but to actually use language to problem-solve and find solutions.&nbsp;<strong>We should be teaching students to use language with a real sense of purpose.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d5591c43 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#1619911a;border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-body-content is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Actionable Tip: Promote Active Learning<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of having students read and memorise texts, challenge them to apply what they\u2019ve learned by creating their own sentences or short paragraphs. For example, after reading an article on climate change, students can write a persuasive letter about the importance of environmental conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-blog-elt-letter.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-blog-elt-letter.png 1024w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-blog-elt-letter-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-blog-elt-letter-768x469.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62b3fdc10be3f11aae6a5d3a6861619b\"><br>2. Encourage Critical Thinking with Real-World Texts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students should be\u00a0<strong>encouraged to evaluate content critically, ask probing questions, and challenge the information presented.<\/strong>\u00a0This skill is essential for analysing real-world texts, such as news articles or social media posts, which are often filled with biases and assumptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d5591c43 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#1619911a;border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-body-content is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Actionable Tip: Evaluate Sources<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a piece of text from a reliable source like Britannica to ask your students to assess its credibility. You can start by asking questions like: \u201cWho created this content? What might be missing?\u201d or \u201cIs this fact or opinion?\u201d. And more importantly, you should ask \u201cWhat will you do with this information? How can you communicate this to others in a really powerful way?\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-blog-elt-text.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-blog-elt-text.png 1024w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-blog-elt-text-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-blog-elt-text-768x469.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dbf28ac2a2d1416b44f7e81573ea5941\"><br>3. Fostering Creativity and Idea Generation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We want students to be creative. By encouraging students to\u00a0<strong>generate, exchange, and build on the ideas of others,<\/strong>\u00a0we foster a dynamic classroom environment where creativity thrives. Students should be encouraged to think outside the box and given the freedom to produce original work that reflect their own insights and ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d5591c43 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#1619911a;border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-body-content is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Actionable Tip: Design Infographics<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One great tool for fostering creativity in an ELT classroom is having students design infographics. By using receptive content from their reading, students can creatively organise and present key concepts. This process not only allows them to synthesise information but also helps build their confidence in using language effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-elt-infographic.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-elt-infographic.png 1024w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-elt-infographic-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-elt-infographic-768x469.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21f980c2a2b6aad00593242da7c784ea\"><br>4. Develop Communication Skills with Turn-and-Talk Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Effective communication is a vital skill for students. Alison stresses the importance of\u00a0<strong>giving students authentic speaking practice,<\/strong>\u00a0since \u201cthe person doing the talking is the person doing the learning\u201d. One of the most effective strategies is the Turn-and-Talk activity, where students are given an image or topic to discuss with a peer before sharing their ideas with the whole class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d5591c43 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#1619911a;border-width:3px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-body-content is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Actionable Tip: Use Turn-and-Talk<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Present students with a photograph or image, then ask them to discuss it with a partner. Encourage them to describe what they see, what they think might be happening, and what questions arise, before sharing with the class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-elt-imagequest.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-elt-imagequest.png 1024w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-elt-imagequest-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-elt-imagequest-768x469.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-803a3c6024c160a24180c1a560f9a040\"><br>Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By integrating these strategies into your teaching practices, you can equip your students with the essential 21st-century skills they need to thrive in an increasingly complex world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To explore these ideas in more detail,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1067144180?share=copy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\u25b6\ufe0f watch the full webinar \u201cStrategies to Implement 21st Century Skills in ELT\u201d<\/strong><\/a>.<br>Join Alison as she provides deeper insights into how you can make these skills an integral part of your English language teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"129\" height=\"68\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/10\/BE_Thistle-Variation-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-831\" style=\"width:150px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light wp-duotone-unset-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-562 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/be-word-cloud-background-1024x585.png\" style=\"object-position:49% 0%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"49% 0%\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(255,255,255) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,0.82) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-fa1d8b1e wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0d443bc241c90315db038545c0180bd9\">Recent Blog <em>Posts<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel custom-post-type-post has-slides-gap-none is-carousel has-arrows-none has-dots-outside\">\n            <div 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class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-excerpt\"><p>With Britannica School\u2019s built-in tools, you already have everything you need to turn research into an adventure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-thumbnail\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/from-ancient-egypt-to-taylor-swift-what-students-explored-in-2025\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-2025-aus-top-topics.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-2025-aus-top-topics.png 1500w, 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peek into what captured the curiosity of students, teachers, and library-goers in 2025. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-thumbnail\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/time-saving-tips-to-get-you-through-exam-time\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-nathan-cima-Qw6wa96IvvQ-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-nathan-cima-Qw6wa96IvvQ-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-nathan-cima-Qw6wa96IvvQ-unsplash-scaled-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-nathan-cima-Qw6wa96IvvQ-unsplash-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-nathan-cima-Qw6wa96IvvQ-unsplash-scaled-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-nathan-cima-Qw6wa96IvvQ-unsplash-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-nathan-cima-Qw6wa96IvvQ-unsplash-scaled-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/time-saving-tips-to-get-you-through-exam-time\/\">Time-Saving Tips to Get You Through Exam Time<\/a><\/h3>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-excerpt\"><p>As exam time rolls around, the pressure ramps up for everyone. Discover some practical ways to make the most of your resource this term.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-thumbnail\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/why-scientific-literacy-is-the-missing-key-to-student-confidence-comprehension-communication\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-stem-blog-hero.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-stem-blog-hero.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-stem-blog-hero-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-stem-blog-hero-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-stem-blog-hero-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-stem-blog-hero-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-stem-blog-hero-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/why-scientific-literacy-is-the-missing-key-to-student-confidence-comprehension-communication\/\">Why Scientific Literacy is the Missing Key to Student Confidence, Comprehension &#038; Communication<\/a><\/h3>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-excerpt\"><p>Scientific literacy goes beyond knowing facts or memorising vocabulary. At its core, it\u2019s about understanding how science works.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-thumbnail\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/a-future-with-dinosaurs-hands-on-challenges-for-k-8\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/future-of-dinosaurs-cover.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/future-of-dinosaurs-cover.png 750w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/future-of-dinosaurs-cover-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/a-future-with-dinosaurs-hands-on-challenges-for-k-8\/\">A Future with Dinosaurs? Hands-on Challenges for K-8<\/a><\/h3>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-excerpt\"><p>These Australian curriculum-aligned classroom activities invite students to explore what might happen if dinosaurs walked the Earth again<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-thumbnail\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/making-waves-ocean-conservation-resources-for-schools\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ocean-conservation-resources-cover.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ocean-conservation-resources-cover.png 750w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ocean-conservation-resources-cover-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/making-waves-ocean-conservation-resources-for-schools\/\">Making Waves: Ocean Conservation Resources for Schools<\/a><\/h3>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-excerpt\"><p>Britannica School&#8217;s Ocean Conservation resources include engaging diagrams, charts, and other structured visuals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-thumbnail\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/dont-start-with-inquiry-based-learning-britannica-science-flips-the-script-with-explicit-instruction\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-explicit-instruction-stem-hero.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-explicit-instruction-stem-hero.png 600w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/be-aus-explicit-instruction-stem-hero-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/dont-start-with-inquiry-based-learning-britannica-science-flips-the-script-with-explicit-instruction\/\">\u201cDon\u2019t Start with Inquiry-Based Learning\u201d: Britannica Science Flips the Script with Explicit Instruction<\/a><\/h3>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-excerpt\"><p>Curiosity in science matters, but without explicit instruction to lay the groundwork, inquiry can leave students guessing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-thumbnail\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/introducing-ask-britannica\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ask-britannica-hero.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ask-britannica-hero.png 900w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ask-britannica-hero-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/ask-britannica-hero-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/introducing-ask-britannica\/\">ASK Britannica: Supporting Curiosity with AI-powered Search<\/a><\/h3>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-excerpt\"><p>ASK Britannica makes it simple to ask questions, find answers and explanations, and explore Britannica\u2019s vast knowledge base.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-thumbnail\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/the-science-of-confidence-how-knowledge-empowers-learners\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/science-of-confidence-hero.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/science-of-confidence-hero.png 750w, https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/science-of-confidence-hero-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-header\">\n            <h3 class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/the-science-of-confidence-how-knowledge-empowers-learners\/\">The Science of Confidence: How Knowledge Empowers Learners<\/a><\/h3>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-excerpt\"><p>By understanding the science of confidence and using trusted resources like Britannica, educators can build confident learners <\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-getwid-post-carousel__post-thumbnail\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/blog\/updates-to-high-school-level-britannica-school-202502\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"825\" src=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/britannica-school-high-hero.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/britannicaeducation.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/09\/britannica-school-high-hero.png 1250w, 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