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The Elements of Learning and Achievement

SUCCESSFUL LEARNING CONFERENCE

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INVESTMENT

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• RELATIONSHIPS = BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT

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LUCKY!!!!!

• Primary School

• Education and Training Unit

• School for Specific Purpose (Behaviour/ Emotional)

• Secondary School

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What does investment look like to me????

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NSW Education Reforms

Department of Education Reforms

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D.E. POLICIES & REFORMS Ticks the boxes for:

Disability Discrimination Act

Aboriginal Education Policies

Every School Every Student

Connected Communities

Local Schools, Local Decisions

Great Teaching, Inspired Learning

Special Schools as Centres of Expertise

Literacy and Numeracy Action Plan

Professional Teaching Standards

Accreditation 2016

Community of Schools

Student Wellbeing Framework

School Excellence Framework

New School Planning Cycle 2015-2017 (School Plan)

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Why share?

3 Keys to Maximising Impact - Fullan

Agent of Change

Moves people and organisations forward.

Leading Learning

Models learning and shapes conditions for all to learn.

Systems Player

Contributes to and benefits from system improvement.

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Don’t reinvent the wheel…

… perfect it!

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Why the ELEMENTS?

• What do we want our students to be able to do on transition?

• What is relevant to them?

• How do we engage students that have been experiencing learning, behavioural and social difficulties?

• How do we cater for the needs of students with learning disabilities?

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What is the purpose of the Elements?

Why do it? • To develop a common language

• To encourage consistent whole school practice

• To support quality teaching practice • To deliver relevant school programs

• To provide a supportive & positive school environment

• To increase student engagement in the learning cycle

• To promote reflective practice

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What does it mean for students/ school community? • Common Language

• Common Vision

• Common Focus

The Elements provide an understanding of our educational framework to all members within the school community. The aim of the Elements is to engage students in all areas of the curriculum and to support them in becoming respectful, responsible and safe life long learners.

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“THE ELEMENTS”

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Implementation The Elements of Learning and Achievement implemented within:

• All school planning

• Student Enrolment and Induction

• Staff Induction

• Teaching and Learning Programs

• Personalised Learning and Support Plans

• Student Reports

• Staff, Faculty, Team meetings

• Use of common language throughout the school

• School and classroom visuals

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What are the Elements of Learning and Achievement?

The Elements of Learning and Achievement is a framework to support the school community in delivering holistic quality teaching to improve students academic and social outcomes. The Elements aim to provide students with the skills to become respectful, responsible and safe learners in a global community.

To ensure learning for students across Stages Three to Six is based on quality educational delivery, high expectations and shared professional practices.

• “All the world is my school and all humanity is my teacher.” George Whitman

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Australian Curriculum: General capabilities

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures

Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia

Sustainability

Learning across the curriculum as a dimension of the learning areas

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THE ELEMENTS OF LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT

OUR JOURNEY

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Goal

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Behaviour Support Programs

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www.biggerthanabully.com www.meetmrangryant.com www.theseednsw.com

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GTIL – Great Teaching, Inspired Learning

Great teachers inspire their students to learn. They can, and do, make a difference

to the quality of a student’s life both inside and outside

the school.

Adrian Piccoli Minister for Education

March 2013

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