Return to
Face-to-Face Learning

The page has information for Middle Leaders who are supporting a team of teachers with:
- Planning;
- Programming;
- Assessment and Reporting;
- Staffing; and
- Students who do not return to school.

The scaffold provides questions to prompt teams of teachers in considering the best learning experiences for students for the remainder of the academic year.

Students have all experienced remote learning differently. Between the extremes of thriving and drowning, each student will have a different set of skills and understanding that they have developed and retained as a result of the remote learning. Navigating this should be a focus for the return to face-to-face learning

As schools reopen, there will still be a number of students who are unable to return to school with their peers. While we the rest of the students engage in face-to-face learning, there are some strategies to support teachers to engage those students who need to learn from home.

Each KLA will have different considerations. Some of these have been captured on this page. They are designed to be points for consideration and applied to the contextual needs of the school, not as a complete or mandatory list.

In addressing Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs the focus on "Security" is crucial as students return to the classroom. By incorporating some simple strategies into the classroom, students can experience safety and security while in the classroom.

In addressing Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs the focus on "Belonging" as students return to the classroom will be crucial as they rediscover their peer relationships and reestablish their social connections. By incorporating some simple activities into the classroom, students can reconnect with both their learning dispositions and their peers.

In addressing Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to focus on "Esteem" can support students progressing to achieving all that they are capable of. Reengaging a growth mindset in the classroom and celebrating the small wins of individuals and groups students are more likely to strive for challenging goals.