In support of learning that takes place in the classroom, it is common practice that expectations of repetition and rehearsal are necessary outside class time.
These are often referred to as ‘study’, ‘homework’ or ‘home learning’ and serve to meet a number of goals. These include building consistent habits that improve learning, consolidating what has been learnt in class and pre-learning content that is built upon in class.
In support of this, St Bede’s College has recently developed and implemented Home Learning Guidelines that identify the role of the teacher, student and parents/carers to ensure that students achieve their personal best.It is recommended that students in Year 7 to 10 complete home learning/study five times per week following the guidelines below:
Year 7: 30 Minutes – 1 hour per day
Year 8: 45 Minutes – 1 hour per day
Year 9: 1 – 2 hours per day
Year 10: 1 – 2.5 hours per day
It is recommended that students undertaking VCE studies complete the following amount of home learning/study per week:
Units 1 & 2: 2 – 4 hours per subject per week
Units 3 & 4: 2 – 5 hours per subject per week
St Bede’s College staff will continue our work with students in assisting them to develop effective habits in this regard, however commitment from all parties- parents/carers, students and staff- increases the likelihood that students develop habits and practices that will serve them well into the future.
Ms Megan Mclean
Learning Area Leader - Languages & Indonesian Teacher
Ms Astrid Dux
Indonesian Teacher - Mentone
Mr Joseph Perna
Italian Teacher - Mentone
Ms Leah Oirbans
Indonesian Teacher - Bentleigh East
Mr Dominic Beale
Italian Teacher - Bentleigh East
Mr Jamie Honan
Year 8 Coordinator - Bentleigh East