Teaching and learning

Teaching and Learning Principles at Yale Primary School

• Provide a safe, happy, inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage and support risk taking.
• Offer learning experiences that connect with and challenge existing skills and values.
• Practice and model constructive, timely feedback.
• Integrate critical and creative thinking in teaching and learning programs
• Participate in goal setting and encourage action and reflection.
• Implement a balance of cooperative, group, partner and individual learning opportunities.
• Offer relevant learning experiences connecting to real life situations.
• Promote self-confident, motivated learners through inquiry and active participation in challenging and engaging experiences.
• Provide opportunities for students to achieve their full potential.
• Make early identification of SAER, EALD and TAGS students.
• Provide professional learning for all staff to ensure delivery of innovative teaching practice.
• Develop positive relationships with the community stakeholders to assist in developing positive learning programs.
• Link parents and families to appropriate community services.