"Rather than seeing learning as the passive taking in of information, we must honour the fact that learning occurs as a result of our thinking and active sense making" (Ritchhart, Church & Morrison, 2011).

ACTIVE, ENGAGED LEARNERS

Burwood PS, 2019

​ Problem of Practice: To what extent are our students active learners?
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  • Are they self-regulating their learning, and how?
  • Are they communication their thinking, and how? (encompasses teacher questioning)
  • Are they challenged and supported in their learning?
  • Are there opportunities for them to be agents of their own learning?​

CRITICAL, CREATIVE, DEEP THINKERS

Burwood PS, 2016

Problem of Practice: What types of thinking are our students required to do as they learn in our school?
  • Is the purpose of learning significant & understood by students?
  • Is there intellectual rigour in the tasks set?
  • Are our students required to think?
  • Are there opportunities for talking and listening that is both inclusive & effective?
  • What scaffolds are in place to ensure that all students succeed?

Granville East PS, 2020
​Problem of Practice:  ​How is student talk refining and deepening their understanding across KLAs?
* What kinds of talk are students using and for what purposes?
​* What strategies are teachers using to promote rich student talk?
Granville East PS, 2015
Problem of Practice: Are our students engaged in authentic learning?
  •  Do they know the purpose of their learning and why it's important?
  • Are there opportunities for them to articulate their thinking?​
Burwood PS, 2018
​Problem of Practice: Are we developing curious and creative learners who can think deeply?
  • How are learners supported by teacher questioning?
  • How are they challenged and supported by the qualities of the task?
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