Teacher Prof. Learning

Principles of Learning and Teaching (PoLT)

The Principles of Learning and Teaching P-12 (PoLT) and the components describe that students learn best when:

1.      The learning environment is supportive and productive

2.      The learning environment promotes independence, interdependence and self-motivation

3.      Students’ needs, backgrounds, perspectives and interests are reflected in the learning program

4.      Students are challenged and supported to develop deep levels of thinking and application

5.      Assessment practices are an integral part of teaching and learning

6.      Learning connects strongly with communities and practice beyond the classroom

To continue to build on their knowledge and practice of these principals, teaching teams at Williamstown North Primary School each investigated and explored one of these principles in more detail during Term 3.  Recently, teams presented their knowledge during one of our Teacher Professional Learning sessions. 

Click here to see the Year 5/6 team’s video presentation about Principle 5.