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The Teaching and Learning Framework was developed to establish a consistent, research-informed approach to effective instruction across grade levels. It provides teachers with a shared language for planning, teaching, assessment, and reflection while keeping student learning at the center of every decision.
The framework is grounded in Cognitive Load Theory, Schema Theory, and Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction. Together, these theories support clear curriculum sequencing, effective classroom practice, long-term knowledge retention, and meaningful student engagement.
Program Goals
Program Goals
Establish research-based teaching practice
Provide teachers with a clear instructional framework built on evidence-based principles that support effective learning across subjects and grade levels.
Strengthen knowledge retention and skill development
Design learning experiences that help students build lasting understanding, connect new knowledge to prior learning, and develop complex academic skills over time.
Promote an inclusive and inspiring curriculum
Ensure that all students, including those with diverse learning needs, have access to a challenging, supportive, and meaningful curriculum.
Align instruction with evidence-based theory
Use Cognitive Load Theory, Schema Theory, and Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction to guide curriculum design, lesson structure, questioning, modeling, practice, and review.
Framework Structure
Framework Structure
- Core Educational Theories:
Cognitive Load Theory
The framework supports teachers in managing the amount and complexity of new information so students can process, understand, and retain essential knowledge more effectively.
Schema Theory
Learning is strengthened when students connect new ideas to existing knowledge. The framework encourages structured sequencing that helps students build strong mental models over time.
Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction
The framework emphasizes practical strategies such as reviewing prior learning, presenting new material in small steps, asking purposeful questions, modeling, guided practice, checking for understanding, scaffolding, and independent practice.
- Curriculum Vision and Core Values:
Inspiration
The curriculum encourages curiosity, independence, critical thinking, and a genuine love of learning.
Inclusion
All students are supported through accessible, relevant, and appropriately challenging learning experiences.
Innovation
Teaching practices are continuously improved through research, reflection, professional learning, and thoughtful use of effective strategies.
Integrity and impact
The framework supports the development of responsible, respectful learners and measures success through academic achievement, skill growth, and personal development.
- Structured Curriculum Sequencing and Design:
Knowledge-rich planning
Curriculum planning focuses on essential knowledge, clear learning progressions, and systematic review.
Complex task development
Challenging tasks are broken into manageable steps so students build confidence and understanding before moving to more advanced concepts.
Reinforcement and practice
Regular review, formative assessment, and purposeful practice help students retain knowledge and apply it with increasing independenc
Outcomes
Outcomes
Improved student learning and retention
Students benefit from clear instruction, reduced cognitive overload, and repeated opportunities to revisit and apply important knowledge.
More effective teaching practices
Teachers use consistent, evidence-based strategies that make instruction clearer, more engaging, and more responsive to student needs.
Inclusive and meaningful learning
The framework supports all learners through structured teaching, appropriate scaffolding, and high expectations.
Stronger academic and lifelong skills
Students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, resilience, independence, and the confidence needed for future academic success.
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