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Through our Teaching and Learning programmes we aim to empower all boys to achieve their potential and become engaged in the global community.

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Brad TyrrellFebruary 6, 2019December 16, 2022

WELCOME TO TEACHING AND LEARNING AT SCOTCH

This Teaching and Learning website is designed for the current parents of students at Scotch College. We aim to provide you with information that will keep you up to date with the academic programmes at the College. We have also included some of the frequently asked questions as well as the contacts you need in relation to all academic areas.

I invite you to explore these pages and find useful information regarding your son’s current academic programme.

Each page contains the contact information for the best person in the College to contact should you wish to find out further information.

If at any stage you have further questions, I encourage you to contact the College.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE LEARNER PROFILE

The IB learner profile describes a broad range of human capacities that go beyond academic success. They imply a commitment to help all students of Scotch College to learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them.

The profile aims to develop boys who are: Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, Caring, Risk-Takers, Balanced and Reflective.

APPROACHES TO LEARNING

Through the Approaches To Learning in IB programmes, students develop skills that have relevance across the curriculum that help them “learn how to learn”. ATL skills can be learned and taught, improved with practice and developed incrementally. They provide a solid foundation for learning independently and with others. ATL skills help students prepare for and demonstrate learning through meaningful assessment. They provide a common language that students and teachers can use to reflect on, and articulate, the process of learning. The Approaches to Learning skills are listed below:

Director of Teaching and Learning

Cara.Fugill@scotch.wa.edu.au

Cara is the Director of Teaching and Learning PreK to 12. Part of her role is to collaborate with Deans of Teaching and Learning in each sub school to ensure the highest standard of teaching is achieved across every subject area and the transition between the three schools is easily navigated by the students. The Director works closely with both Academic Support and Enrichment to provide care in helping each boy reach their academic potential through differentiated programmes. All academic and assessment programmes, reporting and pedagogy applied in the classroom, is the responsibility of the Director, who has a thorough knowledge of the Australian Curriculum delivered through the lens of our various programmes; Emilio Reggio Programme, Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). Cara holds a Degree in Mathematics Education and a Masters of Leadership from Monash University.

Deputy Head of Senior School - Teaching & Learning

Shirin.Reyhani@scotch.wa.edu.au

Shirin is the Deputy Head of Senior School - Teaching & Learning. She has significant knowledge of the Year 9 and 10, WACE and Diploma programmes and has experience in curriculum design. She works collaboratively with the Curriculum Leadership team to ensure that all aspects of curriculum, assessment and reporting are delivered to the highest standards possible in each subject area. She also works closely with the Academic and Pathways Advisor in the careful tracking and monitoring of students' academic progress. Shirin holds degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics. As such, she is a strong advocate for STEM education as well as critical and creative thinking processes. Shirin is also an Apple Distinguished Educator.

Deputy Head of Junior School - Teaching & Learning

Warwick.Norman@scotch.wa.edu.au

Warwick is the Deputy Head of Junior School - Teaching & Learning who is also the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) Coordinator, collaborates with teachers to ensure the delivery of quality programmes to the students. All academic and assessment programmes, reporting and pedagogy applied in the classroom is the responsibility of the Dean, who has a sound knowledge of the PYP and Australian Curriculum. In addition to this role, Warwick is the Junior School Teacher Librarian.

IB Diploma Coordinator

Brendan.Zani@scotch.wa.edu.au

Brendan is the IB Diploma Programme Coordinator in the Senior School (Years 11 and 12) and teaches the Diploma Theory of Knowledge and History courses, and oversees the Creativity, Activity and Service component of the Diploma Core. He works with the team of Diploma teachers to ensure that they deliver the best teaching programmes possible for the boys, and to ensure that these programmes address the IB standards and practices in relation to implementation, Internal Assessment requirements and Examinations. Brendan works closely with students and their parents to support their progress through the Diploma and to ensure that their educational needs are met.