in this episode Natalie Fairfax, Head the International Baccalaureate program at Merici College in Braddon, Canberra, shares the student engagement she has seen as a result of High Impact Teaching Practice.
Throughout this episode, you’ll hear students reflecting on
- How the change in pedagogy to HITP has positively impacted their learning and engagement, including the use of whiteboards, picking non-volunteers with paddle pop sticks and decks of playing cards
- Their observations of their peers in lessons
- The use of Learning Intentions
- How HITP has improved their preparation for exams
Natalie also explains how she developed a common vocabulary glossary to support teachers and students in connecting with the curriculum.