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How do we teach?
Effective teaching is the single biggest determinant of student improvement in the school. Teachers not only have a direct impact on student achievement but also student engagement and motivation for learning. What teachers do in the classroom and how they interact with students is vital. The Lakes South Morang College has a continuous focus on student learning with clearly articulated and implemented curriculum outlines and processes. The utilisation of flexible practices maximises the strengths of individual staff members as a collective whole. Differentiation of student learning tasks is imperative and the allocation of student groups and explicit programs is determined by accurate student data and team moderation. Approaches, groupings, intervention and extension are fluid and responsive, based on ongoing, real time assessment of student growth in all areas. It is the intention of each team to maximise the use of the school facilities, in particular the usage of digital technologies and ICT resources. As part of the Teaching and Learning Framework and the HITS model, the demand for high expectations and the implementation of Higher Order Thinking skills and strategies from P - 6 across all domains lead to the achievement of improved student outcomes. Through the allocation of targeted Professional Development, access to immediate student data via Compass and Professional Learning Teams (PLT), The Lakes has developed a shared understanding of best practices that improve teaching strategies, teacher capacity and what reduces the barriers to learning. We cater for all students through provision of extension and enhancement programs (High Abilities Program and Maths Extension Program) and intervention programs (focused teaching groups, MiniLit and MacqLit Literacy program); targeted programs are developed to meet the individual interests, needs and talents of our students.
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Curriculum Handbook
The Lakes South Morang College
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