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The Principles of Learning and Teaching P-12 are at the centre of the PoLT initiative. This wikispace has been designed to provide a space to access resources, professional learning opportunities, join in discussion and share teaching & learning experiences with collleagues in your time. We hope that by sharing our experiences and resources we can explore the Principles in a meaningful and effective way. Please let NIcky know if you would like to post resources and by all means post discussion items. More information to guide you through this space will follow - Stay tuned!
 * __WELCOME TO THE MAROONDAH PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING AND TEACHING WIKI__

__The Principles provide:__ **
 * 1) A clear picture of effective learning and teaching.
 * 2) A set of strategies and action guidelines for teachers.
 * 3) A basis for auditing teacher practicce - the staff and student component mapping process.

__**At Maroondah we aim to:**__   v           Identify effective learning and teaching practices for our staff and students.  v  Provide the processes to assess the effectiveness of our programs.  v  Provide the challenge, ideas and support for teachers to actively, further improve their current practice.  v  Respect and value teacher knowledge and commitment as the key to effective teaching and learning. __**  The critical features of the PoLT program:   **__ **TIME** – This a key issue for all schools – the PoLT coordinator will exercise support, plan and reflect with teachers to plan and develop professionally. Release time will be provided for staff to audit current practice, reflect on findings and prepare an action plan for future development. **SHARED DIRECTION**- An essential condition for significant change is for the College to develop a shared understanding of the Principles and be committed to their implementation. **SUPPORT** – A support structure will be implemented and facilitated by the PoLT coordinator, to ensure that the College develops a deeper understanding and experiences future success in line with the Principles.