In Levels 3 – 6, students continue to develop their skills and knowledge through a combination of direct teaching and a number of new elements within the Walker Learning Approach. Students fine tune their investigative skills from their early years of learning by producing an Educational Research Project (ERP) based around a Subject Focus from the Australian Curriculum Learning Areas. Students are able to personalise their learning by demonstrating their understanding of the subject and learnt skills through their interests.
Staff continue to scaffold and support students' learning through explicit instruction, daily focus children and small Clinic groups. Another element of the WLA that is introduced at this stage is the Class Meeting. Students come together once a week to discuss world and community events. Class Meetings are a wonderful opportunity for students to voice their thoughts and ideas in a supportive environment. As students progress through the school it is our goal to support their development in becoming independent, resilient and confident learners. At the end of each term, all students showcase their Educational Research Projects (ERPs) in an Expo for the school community.