Teaching and Learning: Stage 4 teams

Each class in Years 7 & 8 has a team of teachers who meet once a fortnight at school to discuss the learning and welfare needs of their students.

The team approach allows teachers to gain a greater understanding of their students as individual learners. It gives teachers time to develop an understanding of each student’s learning styles and needs, and to develop programs and approaches to cater for these. Teachers share ideas, information, plan and reflect collaboratively.

Teams also enables a collaborative proactive approach to welfare. This leads to a greater understanding of learners as individuals. At team meetings teachers examine data available from primary school and NAPLAN tests as well as collect and monitor information about student welfare. Teachers identify students in need of referral and liaise with parents and various welfare personnel. This ensures a smooth and effective transition from primary school.

Teams allow teachers to work collaboratively and reflect on their teaching for the benefit of student and teacher learning.