Learning is core business at Dayboro State School.

Teaching Strategies:  WALT, WILF and TIB

At Dayboro State School explicit instruction is an important component of all lessons. Teachers use WALT, WILF and TIB within their lessons to guide students through the learning process.  These tools give students clear statements of the purpose and rationale for learning and clearly defined expectations about what they need to know and do to experience success, or mastery.

WALT, WILF and TIB are teaching tools designed to assist students to be more actively involved in their learning.  They are based on the work of Shirley Clark, an academic with expertise in working to improve teaching and learning. 

WALT (We Are Learning To) states the learning intention and highlights what students are being asked to do. 

WILF (What I am Looking For) states the success criteria, or what teachers are expecting to “see” as an indication of student’s learning.

TIB (This is because…) is used to identify the purpose for the learning. The student is able to connect their learning to the world, community and themselves. It is important that students see a connection to their learning and understand why they are learning the lesson.

Linda Smith

Team Leader – Curriculum and Intervention

(lsmit70@eq.edu.au)