Updated: Mar 2000 | Curriculum Provision Review Learning Environment

Curriculum Provision - Review the Learning Environment

Part of the consideration for curriculum provision is related to the teaching and learning setting. The environment in a school and its classrooms needs to be supportive and promote learning. Among the aspects of the learning environment that could be reviewed are the policies and practices associated with the organisation and structure of classrooms.

In a successful program the student's self-esteem is not viewed as an 'extra curricular' subject, but rather underpins everyday practice. Successful programs promote a safe supportive environment, a sense of self worth and active student participation in the learning program. Making the Difference: Policy and Guidelines for Students at Educational Risk. Framework. (1998) p. 9

Issues for review might include:

	working relationships among: teachers students teachers and students teachers, students and their parents the school and the community
	management of student behaviour.
	level of inclusion in relation to language background, gender, culture, socioeconomic status, abilities or disabilities, and individual differences.
	existence of adequate and fair access to and use of appropriate and varied resources (space, equipment, materials and technology).
	ways in which students are grouped and arranged in the school and in classrooms.
	ways in which time is allocated for curriculum provision.
	learning opportunities outside the school.
	opportunities for students to negotiate the curriculum.