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The Year 9 Applied Learning program will provide a 'hands on' approach to education.
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;
A significant increase in the amount of hands-on/practical opportunities, where students are provided the opportunity to learn skills and knowledge through 'doing'
Students are assessed against learning goals and skills rubrics rather than against the Victorian Curriculum
There is more flexibility with the teaching and learning program, including; student agency, differentiated tasks, flexible timelines
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 2025 Applied program including term themes, key skills, sample timetable and subject overviews please see the table and view the presentation below
2025 Year 9 Applied Learning - Enrolment process
In 2025, Cobram Secondary College will offer an Applied Learning Program for Year 9 students.
Students already enrolled in the Applied Learning Program at Year 8 will remain in the Applied Learning Program for 2025 unless they request to return to mainstream classes.
2024 Year 8 students who wish to join the Applied Learning Program in 2025 should speak with Matt Hendry before course counselling sessions, and at course counselling select the Applied Learning classes
Key changes to Applied Learning in 2025
Based on the success of the 2024 Year 8 Applied Learning Program the 2025 program will be for Year 9s only rather than a combined Year 9/10 program as in previous years
There were a number of key changes to the Applied Learning Program in 2024 that will continue in 2025 that are aimed at providing students in the program the opportunity to have some choice over their course and therefore individualise their program to best suit their intended career pathways. These changes are;
The option to apply to complete a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course. VET courses run on a Wednesday each week during the school term. For more information on VET courses and eligibility please go to the VET page via the button below
Students not completing a VET course on a Wednesday will choose from three 9/10 ELECTIVE blocks that run each Wednesday. ELECTIVE block subjects do not have an exam, instead students are assessed against skills rubrics based on Victorian Curriculum Core Competencies and Victorian Curriculum Cross Curriculum Priorities. For more information on ELECTIVE block subjects use the link below
The option to complete one class from the mainstream 9/10 CORE blocks in place of one of the applied classes. Students must complete applied literacy (block A) and applied numeracy (block D) but where appropriate may be able to complete a subject that is relevant to their intended career pathway from Blocks B, C or E. For information on subjects and blocks please go to the blocking page via the link below
2025 Year 9 Applied Learning Subjects
9 Applied Literacy
9 Applied Literacy
During Literacy lessons students will complete a range of activities from the term theme activity grid, at times selecting their own tasks and at others completing a task assigned by their teacher.
Students will also complete skill development lessons
9 Applied Numeracy
9 Applied Numeracy
During Numeracy lessons students will complete a range of activities from the term theme activity grid, at times selecting their own tasks and at others completing a task assigned by their teacher.
Students will also complete skill development lessons
9 Applied Sport & Movement
9 Applied Sport & Movement
Students have four periods of Sport & Movement per week. Most weeks will consist of two periods of sports/games and two periods of fitness and exercise
9 Applied Projects
9 Applied Projects
Over the course of each term students may complete projects of their own choice individually or in small groups and projects assigned by their teacher in larger groups or as a whole class. The majority of projects will relate back to the term theme.
9 Applied Paddock to Plate
9 Applied Paddock to Plate
Student will work in the school farm garden to produce food to be utilised in the school canteen and the school cooking programs. Students will learn skills both in the garden and in the kitchen.
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