Our Teaching and Learning Approach

Teaching at Meadowglen Primary School is grounded in research-informed practice and consistent instructional expectations across the school.

Teachers work within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to collaboratively plan, analyse student learning data and design responsive teaching programs. Through this process, teachers:

· Plan using a consistent weekly planning framework

· Analyse student assessment data and work samples

· Identify learning gaps and trends

· Share effective teaching strategies

· Moderate student work to ensure consistency

This collaborative approach ensures teaching is purposeful, targeted and aligned to student learning needs.

Evidence-Based Practice

Our teaching practices are grounded in evidence-based research including:

· The Science of Learning

· High Impact Teaching Strategies (HITS)

· Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 (VTLM 2.0)

These frameworks guide how we design lessons, structure learning experiences and provide feedback to students.

Science of Learning

We apply key principles from the Science of Learning to strengthen student outcomes. These include:

· Explicit instruction

· Managing cognitive load

· Retrieval practice

· Spaced practice

· Worked examples

· Guided and independent practice with feedback

These strategies support students to build strong long-term understanding and retain knowledge over time.