Middle Years
Real- Life Authentic Learning Experiences.
Trinity Lutheran College Year 6 students; aged between eleven and twelve years, participated in learning design known as R.A.L.E (Real-life Authentic Learning Experiences). It is an integration of subjects (from the National Curriculum), dependent on a focus problem or situation of study. This strategy for ascertainment puts students at the forefront of learning. The purpose of the strategy is to increase student engagement with the curriculum in an authentic way. As creators of the future it is important to realise elements of learning that both hinder and generate success, helping students to understand themselves as learners. The responsibility of each child was to collaboratively create and design a GC Trinity Adventure Guide(#GCTAG); in magazine form, advertising Gold Coast highlights.
The intention of the coffee table magazine is to celebrate the Gold Coast community on a global stage; given the higher influx of international visitors to the Gold Coast during the Commonwealth Games. Students were challenged to enhance their personal awareness of their own identity while establishing pride in their local culture, with respect to understanding and appreciating the community.Through this exploration and investigation students developed an awareness of the importance of respectful interactions on a local, national and international level.
Threading through the core of students at Trinity Lutheran College, are the values of respect, community, personal excellence and service. Developing an information service for international visitors enabled our students to develop respectful collaborative relationships, raise community awareness, aim for academic excellence and provide a service without reward.
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