Layers of Learning - Learning Centred Environments

Layers of Learning - Learning Centred Environments

Our Layers of Learning Framework is a set of broad guidelines relating to quality teacher practices and represents the way we teach at Hillcrest Christian College. The framework reflects our College cornerstones and our commitment to a consistent and effective teaching approach so that all students have the best opportunity to learn and reach their full potential.

LEARNING CENTRED ENVIRONMENTS

“21st century learning [environments] must take place in contexts that 'promote interaction and a sense of community [that] enable formal and informal learning'.”

Cornell, P 2002, The Impact of Change in Teaching and Learning on Furniture and the Environment, The Importance of Physical Space in Creating Supportive Learning Environments.

It has been exciting to see our students benefitting from the newly open Castle and Year 6 Learning Precinct. Amazing Facilities which aim to promote quality education for now and beyond. However a learning centred environment is not just the physical. The environment also encompasses the intellectual, emotional, relational and spiritual dimensions of learning. Whether a student feels safe or accepted in the environment has significant impact on their learning.

At Hillcrest, our community commitment, SAJO, is a commitment that all staff and students make toward each other and works to ensure the environment we make at Hillcrest, as a community, is a positive and supportive one. SAJO Stands for:

Safety
Acceptance
Justice
Opportunity to Learn

At Hillcrest we see four priorities in ensuring that our environment promotes quality learning: