Learning, Teaching and Assessment principles

involves making meaning of the world

develops understanding and the acquisition of knowledge and skills

focuses on students demonstrating understanding in a range of curriculum areas

is innate and lifelong

is based on high expectations and a passion for learning

is designed to improve learning and achievement

is a personal process

recognises individual differences, is inclusive and based on a broad range of teaching strategies

builds opportunities for students to self-assess and negotiate criteria and assessment tasks

connects prior knowledge and experiences to new information and contexts

determines what students know and makes connections to student needs, interests and future possibilities

information is based on valid processes and directly used to plan effective teaching

is profoundly influenced by social interactions

builds purposeful, positive relationships between all those involved in the educational process

is fair and inclusive of judgements from students, peers, teachers, parents and others

is affected by emotions

provides a safe and positive learning environment

allows for the development of wellbeing of all partners in the learning and teaching process

is strongly influenced by personal identity and motivation

builds positive expectations and confidence in the student

provides timely, accurate and constructive feedback to the student

depends on meaningful information and experiences

involves the student in setting goals and connects what is taught to life and further learning

enables the student to be clear about what is being assessed and how this connects to life and further learning