Teaching approach

Personalised learning is a key plank of the college’s teaching approach. 

This means that classroom teachers differentiate the curriculum to best respond to the learning needs and passions of their students. They focus on students’ strengths and abilities and recognise their unique experiences and sources of motivation, instead of applying a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach.

Central to personalised learning is flexible, dynamic content; targeted instruction; ongoing reflection on learning progress; and student ownership of learning goals.

Personalised learning connects a learner’s previous knowledge, skills, and experience with the new concepts they need to learn in a way that reflects their preferred learning style.

What are the benefits of personalised learning?

Personalised learning empowers students to be active participants and decision-makers in their own learning, which in turn makes the learning experience more meaningful for them and increases their level of engagement and productivity.

Personalised learning also gives children a certain degree of autonomy over their education and the opportunity to be the protagonists of their own learning journey. It helps them to develop the skills required to express what interests them and reflect objectively on their own learning progress. This in turn enables them to be equal partners in their learning experience while building their independence, self-confidence and ability to problem-solve.

The personalised learning approach is one that is inclusive of all students, including those who may need enrichment, extension or additional support, and ensures that students are able to access the curriculum on an equitable basis to fulfil their learning potential.

At Tatachilla, the personalised learning journey starts by instilling in students the ‘power of possibility’ and by igniting their personal desire to grow, achieve and evolve. 

The college supports students to achieve personal excellence by building upon their innate curiosity, supporting them to connect or personally identify with key concepts and carefully mapping, monitoring and assessing their growth. This approach helps students find the joy in learning and experience the fulfilment that comes with personal achievement.