Teaching & Learning Framework

We were very excited to have launched our Teaching & Learning Framework. It is an essential framework for ensuring consistent, high-quality education that aligns with a school’s Strategic Plan, Vision, Values, and Goals. It provides a structured approach to how teaching is delivered and how students learn effectively. Here’s why it is crucial:

1. Ensures Consistency Across All Classrooms

Establishes clear expectations for teaching practices.
Provides a unified approach, ensuring students receive equitable learning experiences.

2. Aligns Teaching with School Vision & Values

At Christway College, a framework ensures that teaching remains Christ-centered and fosters academic excellence and faith development.
Helps educators integrate biblical principles into pedagogy.

3. Supports Teacher Development & Accountability

Give all staff shared language and approach to professional growth.
Helps mentor new teachers by providing clear guidelines on effective teaching practices.
Encourages reflective practice and continuous improvement.

4. Improves Student Learning Outcomes

Provides a scaffolded approach to ensure progression in knowledge and skills.
Ensuring rigorous curriculum content and supporting mastery learning of skill development.
Incorporates best-practice strategies in mastery, differentiation, assessment, and engagement.
Ensures students are challenged appropriately and supported where needed.

5. Encourages Innovative & Research-Based Teaching

Allows schools to embed the latest educational research into practice.
Encourages the use of evidence-based strategies such as formative assessment, Understanding By Design, inquiry-based learning and active engagement.
Encourages the use of evidence-based strategies - with formative and summative assessment, inquiry-based learning, and active engagement.
Focus on 21st Century Capabilities – the 6 Cs (Character, Citizenship, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Critical Thinking)

6. Creates a Culture of Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Sets high expectations for both teachers and students, and all staff.
Promotes a growth mindset where learning is ongoing.

A Teaching & Learning Framework focuses on empowering our community to deliver Christ-centered, effective, and engaging education that prepares students for success.

There will be further documentation to support the framework:

Staff Appraisal
Teaching and Learning Philosophy
How it impacts each section of the school/faculties.

There is also a biblical links and Parables centre throughout the Framework.

Important Dates 2025