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The Teams Approach
 Ashfield Boys
High School has developed an innovative programme which is
designed to improve the educational performance of our
students. The project involves groups of teachers working
collaboratively with groups of students. With Year 7
students the project primarily ensures a positive and
successful transition to High School. With Year 8 students
the project builds on the personalised link between students
and their Team teachers to focus on improved learning
outcomes.
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How
does it work? |
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Each Year 7 and 8
class has a core team of teachers who collectively plan and
implement strategies for the development of students’ academic
skills across Key Learning Areas.
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Teachers think in a HOLISTIC way about students’ progress and
development and they promote a variety of strategies to enhance
all skills and abilities.
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The
Team Teachers meet regularly to discuss, monitor and assess
students’ academic and social development.
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They
plan integrated lessons as well as individual programs for
students in need.
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They
plan integrated lessons as well as individual programs for
students with specialist teachers – (ESL, GAT, Learning Skills
Teacher, Technology Teacher).
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They
maintain close links with parents through regular meetings,
discussions and newsletters.
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Benefits |
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Student learning outcomes are enhanced.
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Students better understand their learning strengths and their
learning weaknesses.
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Classes are small providing more individual attention as well as
more variety in learning experiences.
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Team
teachers develop close and caring relationships with students
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Student self esteem and confidence are enhance.
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