Principle 3: Flexible knowledge, skills and capabilities

Principle 3: Flexible knowledge, skills and capabilities

Flexible knowledge, skills and capabilities

Learners who are self-directed, autonomous learners and independent enquirers are able to fluently retrieve, transfer, integrate and apply their knowledge, skills and capabilities across disciplinary boundaries. This approach nurtures self-directed, lifelong learning, preparing students to become autonomous and independent learners.

Illustrations of practice

A set of videos is provided below for this principle to illustrate a range of considerations influencing effective practice in diverse contexts. These have been filmed across a range of schools, year levels, teaching and learning environments.

St Peter’s College, Clyde North, Victoria

The team at St Peter’s, Clyde North, implemented a STEAM program at year 9.

St Peter’s College is a 7 - 12 co-educational catholic secondary school in the outer south east of Melbourne located over two campuses (Cranbourne - 891 students, Clyde North - 984 students).

St Columban’s College, Caboolture, Queensland

St Columban's is a 7-12 co-educational school, catering for approximately 1,200 students. The College is spread across 12 hectares and has a range of facilities including a Trade Train Centre, Sports & Art Centre, Hairdresser, Café and Commercial Kitchen and multiple subject-specific classroom spaces. The College has a strong focus on developing Industry-relevant skills and providing pathways for students to transition into jobs.

Thomas Carr, Tarneit, Victoria

Staff at Thomas Carr wanted to nurture student agency and collaboration, as well as encourage teacher buy-in and develop greater teacher use of PBL in STEM education. Thomas Carr is a secondary college located in the Western suburbs of Melbourne.

Pedagogical framework

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