What is Applied Learning?

• Applied learning is using knowledge and skills to solve real world problems, practical application of skills and knowledge, based on meaningful and authentic experiences

• The program is designed to allow students to re-engage with their learning by catering for students with varied learning styles

• Four major differences of applied learning is comparison to mainstream learning are;

1. A significant increase in the amount of hands-on/practical opportunities, where students are provided the opportunity to learn skills and knowledge through 'doing'

2. Students are assessed against learning goals and skills rubrics rather than against the Victorian Curriculum

3. There is more flexibility with the teaching and learning program, including; student agency, differentiated tasks, flexible timelines

4. Each term has an overarching 'theme'. The majority of teaching and learning during each term in each subject will relate back to the term theme, ensuring the learning is cross-curriculum, meaningful and authentic. 

For more information on the 2024 Applied program including term themes, key skills, sample timetable and subject overviews please see the table and view the presentation below

2024 Year 8 Applied Learning - Enrolment process

In 2024, Cobram Secondary College will offer an Applied Learning Program for 8 students.  

• During Term 2 of 2023 all current Year 7 students attended presentations about the Applied Learning Program and at the conclusion of the presentation were able to express an interest in the program

• Students were then assessed on their suitability for the program based on their level of school engagement, literacy and numeracy levels and intended career pathways

• Students who expressed and interest and were deemed suitable were invited to attended an information session with their parents/guardians

• Students were then apply to apply to join the Applied Learning Program

• Students who did not apply, were not selected or joined the school after the application process may be able to join the Applied Learning Program, to do so they should speak with Applied Learning Leader Matt Hendry