A Whole of School Pedagogical Agreement

Our Challenging Powerful Learning document outlines the instructional framework and learning philosophy across our school. The teaching strategies in this agreement are research-informed and are built on best practice and evidence both locally, nationally and internationally.

This whole school agreement:

• outlines evidence-based teaching and learning practices that improve learning outcomes for students
• ensures a consistent and coherent approach to teaching and learning that is embedded in all classrooms
• provides students with a voice in the classroom, for collaborative learning to occur and for students to influence their learning and set meaningful, purposeful goals
• ensures challenge and intellectual stretch for all learners and support students to achieve their personal best

Our 6 key focus areas for pedagogical practice include:

1 Teacher clarity: clear learning intentions and success criteria

2 High expectations, challenge and differentiation

3 Effective feedback

4 Collaborative learning

5 Students set learning goals

6 Explicit teaching and structured lesson

Kilkenny Primary School Pedagogical Agreement