Teaching & Learning Model

Cranbourne West Primary uses researched evidence based programs in all areas of the curriculum and provides the staff and climate that prepares students to be…

Intellectually Curious and Literate Individuals Who:

  • Are engaged and empowered to learn and achieve
  • Believe they have the potential to make a contribution and develop excellence in a number of chosen areas
  • Are motivated to investigate, research, discover, resolve, create, uncover and understand
  • Are self-directed, self-regulated and think for themselves
  • Reflect on and learn from experiences
  • Take intellectual risks

    Complex Thinkers Who:

    • Use problem-solving strategies
    • Use a range of strategies to creatively and critically think
    • Analyse information and test ideas make informed choices
    • Generate and ask questions

      Effective Communicators Who:

      • Have a strong foundation in literacy and Numeracy
      • Are able to express themselves verbally and numerically.
      • Are able to express themselves through writing
      • Use language appropriate to the various academic subjects
      • Use evidence and examples
      • Resolve conflicts in a peaceful and respectful manner
      • Listen actively
      • Show empathy
      • Express themselves creatively
      • Effectively use technology and understand both its powers and limitations
      • Use the arts as a form of expression

        Socially, Emotionally, and Physically Healthy Individuals Who:

        • Develop confidence and self-knowledge
        • Engage in life with a developing sense of humour
        • Develop persistence and resilience
        • Take responsibility for themselves and their actions
        • Adapt to change
        • Define and confidently pursue goals
        • Choose a safe and healthy way of life
        • Work collaboratively

          Responsible Global Citizens Who:

          • Are committed to peace and social justice
          • Value universal human rights and respect the beliefs and cultures of others
          • Recognize diversity and the interdependence of all things
          • Actively protect the environment
          • Engage in the local, national and world communities

          The F-10 Victorian curriculum includes both knowledge and skills these are defined by learning areas and capabilities.

          The learning areas are The Arts, English, Health and Physical Education, The Humanities, Language, Mathematics, technology. The four capabilities are – Critical Creative Thinking, Ethical, Intercultural, and Personal and Social. The teaching of literacy numeracy and ICT are embedded into all curriculum areas.

          We aim to optimise student learning through the implementation of the Victorian Curriculum and the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework across all year levels in a manner consistent with DET requirements, locally identified needs and our CAFÉ, VOICES, TiLER, Respectful Relations and Learn by Design instructional models.