School Instructional Model
At Aberfeldie, we recognise that teaching practices that align with how students learn are the most effective in improving education outcomes for all. Our Instructional Model has been designed to reflect the 'Science of Learning' and high quality research from education and cognitive science. Our Instructional Model below determines how teaching and learning takes place at Aberfeldie Primary School. The model illustrates how lessons are designed and delivered, reflecting extensive research and evidence based practices.
Instructional Model:
The Model of Learning:
At Aberfeldie, we utilise the below model of learning, developed by Daniel Willingham's extensive research. This model outlines how learning within the brain occurs. At Aberfeldie, we recognise that learning is a long term change in student memory. For this to occur, lessons are designed to reflect this model of learning. Key aspects of each lesson include:
- Starting a new lesson with a brief review of the previous lesson.
- Introducing new material in brief steps with student practice following each step.
- Limiting the level of new material students must deal with at one time.
- Giving easy to understand and detailed explainations, instructions and descriptions.
- Modeling steps and thinking aloud so that students actively see what learning looks like.
- Using worked examples as models for students to refer back to.
- Asking questions and checking students understanding throughout the lesson.
- Guiding students when they start to practice and preparing them to perform the independent practice.
- Providing feedback and corrections as students engage in new content.
- Providing additional supports, scaffolds and extension to meet the learning of all students.
- Reviewing and revisiting material systemically to ensure mastery and fluency. This reduces the 'forgetting curve' that can occur when students do not revisit or recall material enough.
