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ACE School Overview

Learning Principles 1: Learning Goals

Transdisciplinary, Real-Life contextualised learning, making links, design thinking

contact for corrections: Matt Eames

Learning Principles 2: Dimensions of Learning

Documenting development in various dimensions (cognitive, dispositional and social-emotional), higher-order thinking skills that cross disciplines

contact for corrections: Matt Eames

Learning Principles 3: Assessment for, of and as Learning

Diversity of goals and impacts demonstrated through assessment, development and growth as central goal for learning, students understand the development of their learning

contact for corrections: Vita Whitehead

Learning Principles 4: Learning Perspectives

Demonstrating informed perspective and empathy, risk-taking, learning through mistakes, using reflection and feedback

contact for corrections: Vita Whitehead

Learning Principles 5: Learner Engagement

Self-directed learners, engaging in personalised ways, learners exercise voice and choice

contact for corrections: Tony O’Brien

Learning Principles 6: Research and Reflection on Learning

Adapting strategies based on self-reflection, developing and communicating ideas based on research, using design-orientated approaches for complex questions, testing ideas and solutions

contact for corrections: Tony O’Brien

Learning Principles 7: Inclusiveness of Learning

Supporting individual success with structures and procedures, equitable access to learning, supporting the value and integrity of members of the learning community

contact for corrections: Beena Johnson

Learning Principles 8: Governance and Leadership for Learning

Aligned or guided by desired impacts, using evidence of impact to guide future plans, generative mindset, focus on future and strategic outlook, collaboration to achieve a common vision

contact for corrections: Beena Johnson

Learning Principles 9: Learning Space and Time

Structured systems for mapping desired Impacts, learning definitions, principles and purposes into the design of learning spaces. Learning space and the structure of learning time contribute to the achievement of Impacts.

contact for corrections: Jennifer v. Estorff

Learning Principles 10: Learning Community

Respectful, healthy, ethical relationships and interactions create a true sense of community. Communication is honest and transparent. Community values are clearly stated, actively lived and define a distinct, sustained identity.

contact for corrections: Jennifer v. Estorff

Summary of Major Learning Plans

WLT Feedback Major Theme Recommendations

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