Perspectives

__ Perspectives in Education __ __ Computer Education: __ Students visit the school computer library once a week. Structured lessons are completed in the computer lab on a weekly basis. During the year, students will be exposed to, and will use different software and hardware including digital cameras. ICT will also be integrated through IWB activities etc. __ Gender Equity: __ A student is a student. It is recognised that boys and girls can learn differently. Students will be provided with the best opportunities to learn to their potential, irrespective of their gender. Many opportunities will be offered for “Hands On” engaging activities and more “physical” ways of dealing with curriculum. __ Aboriginal Education: __ A perspective that stretches through all KLAs acknowledging different learning styles and providing alternative viewpoints. Students will be encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that have an Aboriginal perspective, including Creative arts (aboriginal art – appreciation and creation), English (story writing etc), PDHPE (games and how they relate to the Aboriginal culture - ie TIG) __ Environmental Education: __ This perspective is addressed in conjunction with Science and Technology and H.S.I.E specifically. This translates to all areas through integrated units. Students are made aware of our environment, native habitats and the need to keep existing habitats healthy for successful bio-diversity. They are made aware of the importance of caring for environment and their contribution. Eg. Recycling, litter, conservation. Students will also be encouraged to reuse and recycle in the classroom. __ Education of Students with Disabilities and Learning Difficulties: __ Students with disabilities participate in all activities to the fullest of their capabilities. Support will be provided where and when a need is identified. This may involve the formulation of an I.E.P., modification to an activity, use of specific or modified equipment. Small groups will be use to allow all students to work to their own ability. Within 3M in 2012, it is recognised that some students need modification in a variety of areas. Position in the classroom will be fundamental to assuring all students can have maximum focus. __ Multicultural Education: __ All educational programs will encourage students to discover, embrace and value cultural diversity. This will link closely to Aboriginal education in the classroom. __ Media Studies: __ The media is used as a part of each key learning area throughout the year. It is utilised as a source of information as well as being the focus of the study of language, communication and the features utilised to make this effective. Used in explicit teaching of communication and language and how we can use it for our own purposes for a variety of situations. __ Drug Education: __ Dealt with specifically through P.D.H.P.E programs. In addition, through incidental discussion which arise throughout the year. __ Road Safety: __ Dealt with specifically through P.D.H.P.E programs. In addition, through incidental discussion which arise throughout the year.