What does learning look like at SCAS? I would suggest that perhaps learning has changed significantly since our parents attended school. It has definitely changed significantly in my 30 years of teaching. Over the past 3 years we have been exploring the notion of Deep Learning. Deep learning refers to learning that is meaningful, significant and purposeful. It can be thought of as learning that sticks. We now refer to this work as ‘Plus Results’, maintaining a high academic standard of results but at the same time ensuring we add a ‘plus’ into each child’s education. This plus is based on the foundation of 6C’s; character, citizenship, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and communication. The school has moved a long way in this journey, undertaking a large amount of staff professional learning that is now impacting in classrooms. Whilst we have not yet achieved all of our goals the following statement unpacks a vision of where we are heading in this area. We are excited by this work and the potential it has to redefine success at learning for our students to ensure they are well equipped for the challenges of their future.
Learning at St Columba: A Vision Statement
Learning: purposeful and significant, a way of being
Learners: curious, independent, self directed, work at the edge of their understanding
Teachers: facilitate meaningful learning experiences aligned with the curriculum
Support staff: provide logistical backbone
Environment: inspiring, collaborative, safe to take risks, mistakes make learning visible, enables belonging
St Columba is a deep learning community where we are all learning together. Our students are engaged in learning that is purposeful and significant to them. They are curious students, who take time to notice and to wonder and drive their own learning. The teachers facilitate this through the use of real world examples that provide direction to align learning with the curriculum. The support staff provide the logistical backbone to bring this learning to life, enhancing the teachers efforts to create an environment for student learning where we are comfortable taking risks, where we learn from mistakes and where we continuously work at the edge of their understanding.
The St Columba Learner:
Learning at St Columba:
The Learning Environment at St Columba:
Mr Paul Rikmanis
Director of Teaching and Learning
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