(1) Beliefs about learners:
All learners are valued for who they are and as a unique creation of God.
All learners need encouragement and deserve respect.
Learners learn in different ways and at different rates.
All learners have the ability to learn and learn best when:- they experience success
- they take responsibility for their own learning
- they can work both independently and collaboratively
- subject matter is meaningful
- explicit learning expectations are present
- they are authentically assessed and appropriately challenged
Learners need to learn how to learn and think.
Collaborative partnerships between parents/caregivers and schools support learners and learning.
(2) Beliefs about learning:
Learning goes beyond the academic: it includes the spiritual, physical, emotional and social and has a transforming role.
Learning is impacted by:- the emotional
- the willingness to learn
- the ability to process
Learning is lifelong.
Learning involves learners progressing through developmental cycles.
Learning is facilitated when individual needs of the students are met.
Learning best occurs in a context and is driven by curiosity, need and inquiry.
Learning builds on previous knowledge, experiences and understanding.
(3) Beliefs about learning communities:
All people are learners.
Safe and supportive learning environments facilitate active learning.
Effective learning communities respect diversity and encourage reflective practice and productive feedback.
Learning communities are strengthened by having a shared vision and common core beliefs.
Learning communities reflect upon and respond to the world of today in ways that enable their members to face the future with confidence.
Learning cultures need to be intentionally developed.
