At Queen of Peace we use a blend of Explicit Teaching and Inquiry Learning to give children foundational knowledge and understanding, then challenge them to ask questions, gather and analyse information, find solutions, make decisions, justify conclusions and take action.
The children are guided through the learning process using a series of scaffolds and supports with clear statements about the purpose of the learning and what success might look like. The learning experiences are structured as opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in real-world, authentic situations.
Inquiry learning emphasises process as well as product, moving away from just learning facts to the development of understanding about concepts.
The learning areas of History, Science, Geography, Economics, Civics and Citizenship and Design Technologies are taught through Explicit Teaching and Inquiry Learning.
Children from Year Prep to Year 6 engage with these Learning Areas though whole school umbrella concepts; Responsibility and Service, Belonging, Change, Innovation, Wellbeing, Discovery, Places, Decision Making and Sustainability.