Churchie Learning Framework

Now a fixture in the way we understand Churchie’s brand of pedagogy, the image of the Churchie Learning Framework below highlights the pivotal relationships that exist between teachers and staff, students, and their parents and guardians. This is envisaged for the whole school, Reception to Year 12, tailored to suit the needs of each age and stage in appropriate ways.

Of note, explicit instruction involves a series of steps where students have a clear understanding of what and how they should learn. Teachers break big ideas into smaller and more manageable pieces, model approaches and check for understanding as students develop independence. Understanding the science behind learning and memory ensures the full benefit of our educational approach. Explicit instruction is especially effective since it suits how the brain processes, stores and retrieves information.

Churchie’s Research Centre continues to lead the way regarding our educational philosophy, partnering with schools and specialists across Australia and internationally to share and refine best practice. Click here for further information regarding our broader commitment in this respect.

Student diaries and organisation

Reflecting another key aspect of our learning framework, Churchie boys are always encouraged to focus on the process of learning, not just the result. Effective organisation is critical in this area.

Of note, the Years 7 to 12 student diary provides space at the beginning of each term for students to reflect on the previous term, and also map out when all their assessments are due for the term ahead. Information here helps to explain how students are encouraged to use their diaries (also available to parents via the Academic/Senior School/Student Diary – Exemplar and Explanation tiles in myChurchie).

By way of reminder, we ask and encourage all parents to sign student diaries at the end of each week (at least to the end of Year 10).