deep learning through higher order thinking and authentic contexts agreed
procedures for ongoing induction, coaching, mentoring and support in teaching and learning for all staff Alignment of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment: pedagogy aligned with curriculum intent and demands of the learning area/subject, general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities assessment, with explicit criteria and standards, planned up front and aligned with teaching lesson design and delivery, including monitoring and data collection practices, consistent across the school and learning area moderation practices to support consistency of teacher judgment about assessment data Evidence-based decision making: teaching and learning informed by student performance data and validated research quality evidence of the sustained impact of the agreed teaching methods is used to inform teaching and learning agreed feedback practices for staff, parents and students Targeted and scaffolded instruction: comprehensive range of agreed contemporary teaching strategies that support curriculum intent, engage students and exploit available technology differentiated and scaffolded teaching based on identied needs of students Safe, supportive, connected and inclusive learning environments: consistent, whole-school approaches to classroom and behaviour management, recognition of difference, student well-being and development of student autonomy innovative, responsible and ethical use of digital technologies. Each school is required to have a pedagogical framework that is collaboratively developed with the school community to ensure every school has consistent and effective teaching and learning practices 1 that focus on improved student achievement. This requirement acknowledges the impact of quality teaching and the evidence that research- validated pedagogy implemented with consistency across a school setting and supported by instructional leadership improves student performance and develops successful learners. Expectations Schools will implement a research-validated pedagogical framework that: 1. describes the school values and beliefs about teaching and learning that respond to the local context and the levels of student achievement 2. outlines processes for professional learning and instructional leadership to support consistent whole-school pedagogical practices, to monitor and increase the sustained impact of those practices on every students achievement 3. details procedures, practices and strategies for teaching, differentiating, monitoring, assessing, moderating that reect school values and support student improvement 4. reects the following core systemic principles. Core Systemic Principles Student-centred planning: decisions based on knowledge of the students and their prior learning and attributes range of agreed data used to tailor learning pathways and target resources frequent monitoring and diagnostic assessment to inform differentiation High expectations: comprehensive and challenging learning goals for each student based on agreed data sets 1. Department of Education, Training and Employment Strategic Plan 20132014, Engaging minds. Empowering futures.