At St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School we:
- St Anthony’s Primary School promotes the consistent use of Explicit Instruction in every classroom. Explicit instruction involves directly teaching students the content or skill to be learned, using clear and unambiguous language.Teacher modelling and then teacher guidance is followed by scheduled opportunities for practice. Student/teacher interaction is very high and student engagement is essential.
We know from evidence that teaching has a powerful influence on student attainment, and different teaching approaches vary in their effectiveness.
There are essentially two approaches to teaching. The first is ‘explicit’ or ‘direct’ – I tell you – and the second is ‘discovery’ or ‘inquiry’ – you find out for yourself. There is a strong body of research supporting a systematic, explicit approach, particularly when it involves learning new concepts and operations, and for students who struggle with learning.
We teach according to the Victorian Curriculum. The Victorian Curriculum www.victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au outlines what is essential for all Australian students to learn during their time at school from Prep to Year 10. They provide a set of common standards which schools use to plan student learning programs, assess student progress and report to parents.
