CROSS CURRICULA PRIORITIES Catholic Ethos Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia The overarching purpose of Catholic schools of the past, as well as the future, is to bring the Good News of Jesus to all who hear it. In the midst of a world of educational, social and economic change the focus on the holistic growth of the individual remains the surest way catholic school can prepare students for the uncertainties of the future. Defining Features, Diocese of Cairns The curriculum provides opportunities for young people to connect their curriculum experiences to a living Christian faith. Active engagement of inclusive curriculum practices which reflect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, knowledge, histories, cultures and spirituality. A genuine commitment to Reconciliation, guided by principles of personal dignity, social justice and equity, which reflects the Gospel message and the mission of the Church. The curriculum provides opportunities to value and respect: traditional knowledge and practices culture and natural heritage spirituality and to critically examine and/or challenge: social constructs prejudice and racism This perspective requires students to develop skills, knowledge and understandings related to Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia. The curriculum provides opportunities to know, understand and be able to: Understand ‘Asia’ Develop informed attitudes and values Know about contemporary and traditional Asia Connect Australia and Asia Communicate effectively with people of the Asian region both within and outside Australia confidently Sustainability Education Social Emotional Learning Inclusive Education Access to current information about environmental issues and promotion of a reflective and responsive attitude towards stewardship of the gifts of creation. The curriculum provides opportunities to reflect upon: the gift of creation an attitude of responsible stewardship and to critically examine and/or challenge: the impact of human interaction with the natural, built and social environment current environmental issues Social and emotional competencies are integral to academic and work success and are the basis of resilience, relational quality and social capital. The curriculum provides opportunities to develop: Self Awareness Social Awareness Responsible Decision Making Self-Management Relationship Management It is by the quality of interactions and relationships that all students learn to understand and appreciate difference, to value diversity and learn to respond with dignity and respect to all through mutually enriching interactions. The curriculum provides equitable access for and/or positive interactions with students from different backgrounds and with diverse needs and abilities.
Provide student the means to record Arrange for note taker e.g. Aide Give student a copy of notes Provide time for periodic review of student’s notes (written, dictated, word processed) ORGANISATIONAL STRATEGIES Use calendar to plan assignments Use of assignment notebook or work checklist especially diary Daily schedule Give time top organise desk during class AM check-in to organise for the day Lunch-time check-in to organise for PM PM check-out to organise for homework Arrange a duplicate set of classroom material for use at home Develop parent/school contract Training in time management Peer tutoring Cross-age tutoring Student buddy Work with school officer Meet with staff during available times student to monitor own behaviour Implement behaviour contract/reward Self advocacy/communication skill training Conflict resolution strategies Other _____________________ Adapted with permission from Positive Partnerships PD Facilitators Guide Module 5 Support materials