The DNA of Learning® One-pagers

Four evidence-based essentials for impactful teaching and learning

The DNA of Learning® is Showbie’s research-informed framework for enhancing teaching and learning across classrooms and schools. Built around four essential strands — Direct Instruction, Independent Practice, Feedback, and Assessment — it helps educators strengthen consistency, optimise digital tools, and improve student outcomes at scale.

These four strands form a simple, research-informed framework that supports stronger pedagogy, more consistent practice, and better learning outcomes across classrooms, departments, and schools.

Showbie helps educators bring each strand to life through tools that are intuitive, accessible, and aligned to the realities of teaching today.

What’s Inside

This downloadable PDF contains four standalone one-pagers — each one clear, practical, and rooted in research. Together, they form a cohesive guide to strengthening teaching and learning at scale.

1. Direct Instruction

Learn how explicit explanation, rehearsal, modelling, and multimodal resources strengthen memory, clarity, and equity.

2. Independent Practice

Explore how structure, scaffolding, and learner agency build mastery and confidence.

3. Feedback

Understand how fast, actionable, personalised feedback deepens understanding and accelerates progress.

4. Assessment

Explore how integrated, minute-by-minute assessment creates actionable data and supports responsive, high-quality teaching.

Who Should Read This Guide?

The DNA of Learning is designed for anyone responsible for improving teaching, learning, and consistency across classrooms:

School and Trust Leaders

Use the framework to align pedagogy with digital strategy, strengthen consistency, and support evidence-informed school improvement.

Teaching and Learning Leads

Use all four one-pagers for CPD, walkthroughs, planning conversations, and departmental alignment.

Teachers

Get practical, actionable guidance that connects everyday practice with the latest research — without adding to workload.

SEND Teams

Use the framework to design more inclusive learning experiences and ensure accessibility for all learners.

Digital Strategy Teams

Bridge pedagogy and technology, ensuring your digital tools genuinely strengthen learning.

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