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In adressing the Blueprint for Education (Department of Education and Training) the Principles of Learning and Teaching have been developed. These Principles provide teachers with a picture of highly effective learning and teaching against which they can review their own practice.

The Department of Education and Training's document titled Principles Unpacked provides a detailed outline of what the Principles look like within the classroom environment.

Recommended websites:


Professional Learning Resource

A series of workshops will be facilitated for the Bendigo Secondary Schools' Innovation and Excellence Cluster to support implementation of this resource.

Pedagogical reform at a national level.

Across Queensland schools have been involved in the trial introduction of the New Basics Project and Productive Pedagogies.
 
Productive Pedagogies (Education Queensland)
Principles of Effective Teaching and Learning (Education Queensland)

ACT Pedagogy overview

Thinking Overview

Principle 1: The learning environment is supportive and productive.

Principle 2: The learning environment promotes independence, interdependence and self motivation.

Principle 3: Students' needs, backgrounds, perspectives and interests are reflected in the learning program.

Principle 4: Students are challenged and supported to develop deep levels of thinking and application

Principle 5: Assessment practices are an integral part of teaching and learning.

Principle 6: Learning connects strongly with communities and practice beyond the classroom.

 

This page was last updated on 07/02/06
Page maintained by: Lisa Hayman
Content approved by: Innovation and Excellence Educator