C.O.U.R.A.G.E.

C.O.U.R.A.G.E as an acronym provides learning references that can be easily discussed with students in the classroom thus becoming a shared common language.

"Where have you shown C.O.U.R.A.G.E ?"

"How is some elements of C.O.U.R.A.G.E been made visible?"

"How does this activity support C.O.U.R.A.G.E?"

"Are you approaching your learning with C.O.U.R.A.G.E?"

C.O.U.R.A.G.E -What Curiosity sounds and looks like?

Students:

• ask questions about and beyond classroom content of facts.

• are eager to research.

• seek out experiences related to classroom content.

• explore related classroom content beyond the classroom.

• experimentation and risk taking practice.

C.O.U.R.A.G.E -What organisation sounds and looks like?

Students:

• are on time to class.

• show a method evident in administration. (e.g folder system)

• are prepared for class. ( e.g uniform equipment)

• display personal care . (e.g smart uniform,grooming)

• show schedule planning. (e.g evident in diary)

• have an orderly locker.

• can discuss or provide evidence of a well thought out strategic plan.

• converse with a logical mindset.

• understands and implements sequential procedures.

C.O.U.R.A.G.E- What understanding sounds and looks like?

Students:

• have created an artifact as evidence. (digital, video ,ppt or other visual evidence of learning)

• have achieved positive test results -knowing.

• engage in insightful conversation. (viva voce)

• recognise differences and can discuss alternate points of view.

• develop appreciation / value shift.

• annotate learning.

C.O.U.R.A.G.E - What responsibility sounds and looks like ?

Students:

• arrive to class on time.

• have completed set work.

• arrive to class prepared. ( uniform, materials equipment)

• take ownership over ones own actions.

• willingly take on leadership roles .

• initiate activities and take ownership over management

• take pride in representing the College.

C.O.U.R. A G.E - What autonomy sounds and looks like?

Students:

• are self governing

• work well on assessments that are specifically directed as inquiry based learning or have elements that incorporate inquiry based learning.

• engage in a learning continuum beyond the classroom.

• provide physical evidence of self regulated learning.

C.O.U.R.A.G.E -What grit sounds and looks like?

Students:

• complete a task to the best of ability.

• persevere to overcome challenges.

• are optimistic in outlook.

• confidently experiment. Take risks.

• positively reflect on results as an opportunity to learn.

• take action to move forward.

• develop a mindset shift -obstacles become challenges that can be overcome with effort.

C.O.U.R.A.G.E What ethics sounds and looks like?

Students:

• Voice what is morally right.

• act in a manner that is conscience of others well being.

• behave in a manner that is respectful to self and others.