6. Listening to stories on MP3 players Web Conferencing using Communicator Recording stories on Voice Recorder Live Radio Broadcasting
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8. Silverton’s Journey 1993 Open areas – individual classrooms. No team teaching Privatisation of practices 1995 Open up areas. Teaching in teams Very threatening. 2002- Present Shared pedagogy. Teaching in Professional Learning Teams Authentic curriculum – Child centred. ICT Rich Negotiated curriculum Children pursuing passions. Easier to change the physical environment than to change to pedagogy .
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10. Theorists “ The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be ignited.” – Plutarch “ The art of teaching is developing into the art of teaching children to teach themselves . “ Change the system, not the child. Do things with children, not to them.” George Betts “ Make the program fit the child NOT the child fit the program.” George Betts “ It is easier to assimilate a thousand new facts in any field than to assimilate anew point of view of a few already known facts.” Vygotsky. Not all children learn in the same way, at the same time on the same day.
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15. Teaching and Learning Practices (Pedagogy) We have used the Victorian ’s Principles of Learning and Teaching Prep – 12 to generate discussions around good teaching and learning practices The Principles of Learning and Teaching P-12 is one of the 5 key elements identified in the ‘Blueprint for Government Schools’ under the ‘Flagship’ – ‘Student Learning’. They are considered an important part of Flagship Strategy 1 in conjunction with the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS), Curriculum Planning Guidelines, Assessment and Reporting Advice and the Knowledge Bank. The Blueprint was released on the 13 th November, 2003. The PoLT resource has been developed from other similar initiatives, Schools Innovation in Science (SIS), Middle Years Research and Development (MYRAD) project and Middle Years Pedagogy Research and Development (MYPRAD) project.)
16. Victoria’s Principles of Learning and Teaching Prep – 12 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 deeper 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
22. Learner Profile As a school team we have developed our own Learner Profile. We asked ourselves; What does it take to become a sustainable human in our society today? At Silverton Primary School, we assist our students in becoming life long learners by supporting them in developing thinking and communicating skills while extending their personal growth in an ever changing world. The students at Silverton Primary School aspire to acquire the valuable learning habits that are set out in our student profile.
23. It is expected that students who leave Silverton Primary School will display the following Valuable Learning Habits: Risk Takers Communicators Well balanced Thinkers Open Minded Reflective Knowledgeable Inquirers Pride Caring
24. Thinkers Students who are thinkers are able to use a variety of strategies to critically and creatively analyse information, solve problems and make decisions by applying learnt thinking skills. Communicators Students who are communicators are able to receive and express different modes of communication and expression clearly. They can comprehend and compose a range of written, spoken, visual, kinaesthetic and musical texts that convey information, ideas and viewpoints from various audiences. Inquirers Students who are developing their inquiry skills have a love of learning. They wish to find out more about the world and the way humans, animals and plants work with and in it. Their enthusiasm for learning is sustained throughout their lives. Pride Students who display pride show commitment and integrity in who they are, the group they belong to and how they complete tasks.
25. Risk Takers Students who are risk takers are confident individuals who are comfortable in dealing with unfamiliar situations. They are independent and self assured to try new roles, ideas and strategies when completing different tasks. Open Minded Students who are open minded use their interpersonal skills to respect the views, values and opinions of other individuals and cultures. They show cooperation, courtesy and tolerance when working with others towards a common goal. Caring Students who are caring value the needs and feelings of others. They display a concern for the welfare of other individuals, the wider community and environment. Well Balanced Students who are well balanced understand the importance of the physical, social and emotional elements of their health and how it links to personal wellbeing.
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