Teaching & Learning
Cranbourne South Primary School
Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0
The VTLM 2.0 is a new initiative from the Department of Education, being rolled out in all government schools by the start of 2027. It builds on the great teaching and learning already happening at our school and helps make it even stronger!
At CSPS, teachers are currently exploring the Elements of Learning as part of their professional development in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). This work is guided by the Science of Learning, including key principles about how the brain processes and remembers information. Understanding these elements as a parent can help you support and reinforce your child’s learning at home.
1. Attention and focus
Learning begins with engagement. Teachers create environments that minimise distractions and help students concentrate on the lesson. At home, you can help by providing a quiet space for homework and encouraging your child to focus on one task at a time.
2. Knowledge and memory
The brain builds new information on existing knowledge. Teachers help students connect new ideas to what they've already learned. You can support this by asking your child to recall previous lessons or relate new topics to things they already know.
3. Retention and recall
Long-term memory requires practice. Teachers use strategies like spaced repetition and regular quizzes to help students remember information over time. You can help by briefly quizzing your child on what they learned in class or encouraging them to revisit old notes.
4. Mastery and application
True learning is being able to apply knowledge in different situations. Teachers use problem-solving and collaboration to help students use their new skills in a real-world context. Support this by asking your child how they can use their new knowledge to solve a problem or create something.
How you can support your child's learning at home
Talking about learning at home on a regular basis helps children explain their thinking, build deeper understanding, and consolidate what they’ve learned at school.
Everyday moments like the car ride home or sitting together at dinner are great times to ask simple questions and chat about their day.
- What did you learn about today?
- Can you show me or teach me how you did it?
- What part was tricky, and how did you figure it out?
- Who helped you understand it better?
- What’s something that made you go, “Oh, now I get it!”?
- Did you have a chance to practise it or try it out?
- What’s something you’re proud of learning today?
- Did anything today remind you of something you’ve learned before?
- How do you know you’re getting better at this?
- Is there anything you’re still wondering about or want to learn more about?
For more information about the work of the VTLM 2.0 scan the above QR code