How do we create a learning program that is flexible and agile to meet the needs of our changing senior school cohorts? by Tara https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx en-us 2023-07-14 04:58:48 UTC 2025-11-26 14:22:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Reduced QCE attainment tgrif77 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2644974675 2023-07-14 05:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2644974675 Students can study 5 subjects as opposed to 6 so that they may direct their time and attention to 5 General subjects to improve their ATAR tgrif77 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2644976609 2023-07-14 05:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2644976609 Where would these students be and who would be responsible for supervision during their spare e.g. a Senior Schooling Hub? tgrif77 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2644977997 2023-07-14 05:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2644977997 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646138237 Adopting a student-centred approach to learning, whereby there is more ownership of their learning program.]]> 2023-07-17 04:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646138237 students no longer saying ' this is my 6th subject' and I don't need it post2jodie https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646138372 2023-07-17 04:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646138372 choosing 5 subjects would give increased flexibility in delivering excellence programs https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646138448 2023-07-17 04:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646138448 Senior is quite intense these days and with home life too- I think a line off to study and complete other tasks would reduce stress for them post2jodie https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646139120 2023-07-17 04:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646139120 changing perceptions of the community around QCE attainment https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646139237 2023-07-17 04:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646139237 Mental health of students tbyra11 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646139609 2023-07-17 04:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646139609 Reduced numbers in subjects -> fewer subjects will run! mneil41 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646139824 2023-07-17 04:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646139824 Impact on prerequisite subjects and enrolments i.e. excellence subjects tgrif77 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646139932 2023-07-17 04:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646139932 Do they have to attend tutorials on Wednesday afternoons? tbyra11 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646140045 2023-07-17 04:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646140045 6th subject could not only be a study lesson, but also provide opportunity for Cert courses or other programs. https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646140844 2023-07-17 04:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646140844 Applied subject may have less students enrolled solely to fill out their timetable. Is this only for ATAR pathways or all students? https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646141070 2023-07-17 04:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646141070 Do you do this from year 11 or year 12? post2jodie https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646141385 2023-07-17 04:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646141385 What will students be expected to do during their line off? tgrif77 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646142138 2023-07-17 04:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646142138 Will students pick 6 subjects at SET Plans and drop one after a certain time (like we do for SATS and TAFE) or will they pick 5 from the get go? https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646143770 2023-07-17 04:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646143770 What if they change their minds after Unit 1 and want to pick up a sixth subject? mneil41 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646143828 2023-07-17 04:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646143828 How are teachers assigned "fairly" to a Study class -> no marking, prep, reporting! mneil41 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646145127 2023-07-17 04:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646145127 The request for 5 subjects is often made for reasons such as sport training commitments, music/arts/dance that don't currently 'make the cut'. tbyra11 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646145556 2023-07-17 04:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646145556 tgrif77 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646147315 2023-07-17 04:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646147315 students will have to ensure that they do well in their 5 subjects ( ATAR path) https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646293339 2023-07-17 08:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646293339 Those who study the 'suicide 6' may struggle with resentment etc, particularly if students go home, start late. https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646294325 2023-07-17 08:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646294325 Will the onus be put on students to ensure that they do the work to pass instead of running courses such as FSK for students who are so lazy and do not deserve to get their QCE? https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646296153 2023-07-17 08:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646296153 If subjects offered are reduced because not enough students take it, will those teachers be used more in junior subjects that are not their teaching areas, effectively denying junior students a qualified subject teacher? https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646297071 2023-07-17 08:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646297071 It may disadvantage students who choose 5 subjects (thinking it will be easier) and then bomb out. https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646298352 2023-07-17 09:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646298352 non ATAR students will love it. https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646298470 2023-07-17 09:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646298470 students will benefit by choosing subjects that they like, rather than picking a 6th subject because they have to. https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646299985 2023-07-17 09:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646299985 rather than having opt in study skills workshops, students sign up for sessions in advance for their 6th subject. Alternatively, it could be brought into WDP along with the cognitive verbs. Start in year 11,instead of leaving it to year 12 (better would be to do this in WDP in year 76, but that's a different Padlet. https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646302091 2023-07-17 09:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646302091 reduce subjects being taken up https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646303014 2023-07-17 09:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646303014 how will it affect class numbers? https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646303110 2023-07-17 09:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646303110 equity in class numbers? https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646303206 2023-07-17 09:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646303206 will subjects be offered on all lines (ease of movement from General to Essential etc). https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646303566 2023-07-17 09:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646303566 Will ATAR eligible students be able to study at TAFE and/or complete a SAT? tgrif77 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646719997 2023-07-18 01:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646719997 Balance of health & wellbeing as well as studies https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646875501 2023-07-18 03:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2646875501 Smaller class sizes, means teachers will get to spend more time with students individually. https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2648190690 2023-07-20 00:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2648190690 Could open up time for alternative pathways for students to pursue. https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2648805948 2023-07-20 22:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2648805948 Could open up an opportunity in the timetable for teachers to run a project or study session students could access during their line off. https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2648806130 2023-07-20 22:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2648806130 Relies on students using their line off purposefully and being self-motivated to study. https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2648806243 2023-07-20 22:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2648806243 Parent and community perceptions about students having reduced time at school. https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2648806524 2023-07-20 22:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2648806524 Would the lines become less stringent? vamcm0 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2650531233 2023-07-25 01:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2650531233 Grave concerns that fewer electives will run because historically small canditure subjects may get even fewer enrolments. vamcm0 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2650533919 2023-07-25 01:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2650533919 Is this becoming a statewide trend? vamcm0 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2650534845 2023-07-25 02:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2650534845 Could there be a case for enrolling all Year 11s into 6 classes, but considering a drop to 5 in Year 12 if it becomes too much for the student? vamcm0 https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2650536411 2023-07-25 02:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tgrif77/8svck9c9fn9zp6zx/wish/2650536411