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Teaching and Learning

NTCF updates
March 2009
February 2009
December 2008

ESL
ESL data collection T-12

Teaching resources for
Indigenous students
Resources

The Northern Territory education landscape is diverse with over 40% of students having a language background other than English.   The needs of learners at all stages of schooling are met through the three components of an effective teaching and learning program - curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.  Through these components teachers plan, teach and assess to develop high levels of learner outcomes for all students including English as a second language learners, new arrivals, and children with special needs.

   
Curriculum
What are we trying to achieve?		 Educational Goals for Young Australians through
  • General capabilities through Exit Outcomes
  • Deep knowledge, understanding, skills and values through Learning Areas
  • Solid foundation in literacy and  numeracy skills and wellbeing

Pedagogy
How is learning organised?
  • Evidence based teaching and learning pedagogies that close the gap between learners’ current achievement levels and targeted outcomes through
  • A team based approach to learning design
  • Intentionally designing for learners to achieve the intended outcomes described in the NTCF

Assessment
How well are we achieving our aims?
  • Assessment as, of and for learning
  • Monitoring progress and achievement at learner, class, cohort, school level using processes to support consistency of teachers’ judgements
  • Feedback and reporting