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Similar to our local independent schools like RI and SCGS, except that they offer a full thru train prog fr primary sch all the way to year 12.

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The sharing by different Mentone College's heads and VP as well as the 15 min lesson observation were very impressive and enriching. The teachers in Mentone value the importance of feedback. They use different techniques of feedback to ensure their students read, response, think through and reflect upon the feedback given. Some of the methods shared really struke a chord with me. For example, the teacher asks students to match the different feedback provided with the different mistakes made; the use of error logs/ reflection sheets to promote the deep learning. As we know, feedback is a very essential part of formative assessment. I will definitely share these interesting and useful techniques of feedback with my teachers. Besides, one of my observations from the visit to Mentone College is, the teachers and the SLs share the same beliefs/vision of the educational outcomes they hope to see from the school. This common shared vision as well as the good dynamics between the SLs and teachers explain the good behaviour of their students during the lessons andtheir positive school culture.

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Mentone grammar implements the changes in a systematic manner that allows its staff to learn the new strategies.. the leaders themselves led by examples and learn together with the other teachers.
Teachers do their preparation so that in class, the students do the work while the teacher facilitate or after the teacher has taught. The culture that it is ok not to know is something that teachers must emphasize on more in classes.
The teacher's belief in teaching and learning will determine what happens in the class.teacher must believe that when something does not work well in class is not the fault of students, but it is a case for teachers to do deeper reflection.

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The visit to Mentone Grammar School has been very enriching. The sharing by Head, T&L on Staff Development has brought much insight about partnership with university academics to coach our students in their lesson design, delivery and assessment. They also have a very comprehensive student performance management system which allows the teacher or parent to know the performance of the child at any point of time. The sharing also included the IP (English and Math) and Student Well-being team. It showed that the school provides a holistic education to their students. I also had a chance to dialogue with the Director, Development Office to better understand the school's effort in working with alumni, parents and the community. The school has a 94 years of history and they are now planning for the centennial celebrations.

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Student performance system

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Learning intentions n success criteria at the IT lesson observation

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Alan - student does more than the teacher

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Alan - student does more than the teacher

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Learning philosophy is that after the modeling by the teacher it is important for the students to actively try out skills. E.g workshop model for teaching of English

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Examples include - traffic light, no hands up, mini whiteboard, exit slips are TLC FA procedures we carry out in Singapore also

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- Approaching the learning of the students holistically n recognising that how a person feels has an impact on learning process (mood meter) and having a strong focus on pastoral care n equipping the pupils with SEL skills (RULER)

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PD structure for the school is in collaboration with Monash and Melbourne U to conduct trial lessons with visible thinking techniques and document and analyze for research

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Visible thinking is the direction for teaching and learning and is grounded on research at Havard and within Australia's Melbourne U.

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- learning frameworks that are present in the classrooms make it easy for pupils to know what to expect in the lesson (learning intents & success criteria) and are useful handles to guide them towards self-regulation in their learning (eg: reading n writing workshop

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To learn about the school’s teacher mentoring and teacher appraisal system and how they are designed to improve teaching and learning

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To learn about the school’s teacher mentoring and teacher appraisal system and how they are designed to improve teaching and learning

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To learn the school’s practices in curriculum planning, teaching practices and professional learning in improving student learning. 

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To learn the school’s practices in curriculum planning, teaching practices and professional learning in improving student learning. 

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To learn about the collaborative learning culture in Mentone Grammar School which is a strong feature of the school.

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To learn about the collaborative learning culture in Mentone Grammar School which is a strong feature of the school.