Teaching and Learning Framework

In 2016, Northside Christian College created a unique and strategic teaching and learning framework. The framework will assist the College community in the development of future teaching and learning programs and will support in the evaluation of existing programs and initiatives at the College.

The framework provides an opportunity for teaching staff to reflect on what we teach, why we teach it, and how we can teach it in a way more closely aligned with the Mission, Vision, and Philosophy of the College. The framework also provides a chance for the College to consider the knowledge, skills, work habits, and character traits we want to instil in our students and a chance to reference this with a wide range of 21st century skills.

Students will benefit from a carefully planned Christian education as staff develop curriculum and initiatives with reference to this framework. Furthermore, the framework enables all teachers, students, and parents of our College to develop a very clear understanding of how we will deliver high-quality teaching and learning practices at Northside Christian College.

The Teaching and Learning Framework is an important tool for our College community and closely aligns with the Vision, Mission, Philosophy, and Objectives of the College.

The documented curriculum at the College reflects a commitment to meet the requirements of State and National Curriculum frameworks, including the Curriculum and the Victorian Certificate of Education study designs.

Northside Christian College is committed to delivering the Australian Curriculum for Prep – Year 10 students. The Australian Curriculum sets the expectations for what all Australian students should be taught, regardless of where they live or their background. For Prep – Year 10, it means that students now have access to the same content, and their achievement can be judged against consistent national standards. The College has monitored the release of the National Curriculum by the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). The College will continue to update the curriculum across the College to ensure that mandated syllabi have fulfilled the content requirements.

The Australian Curriculum includes seven General Capabilities. These General Capabilities traverse all specific disciplines and study areas and are regarded as the core skills and dispositions for 21st century students. The General Capabilities are:

• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Digital Literacy
• Ethical Understanding
• Intercultural Understanding
• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Personal and Social Capability

Northside Christian College acknowledges the Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration (2019) and aims to promote excellence and equity and enable all students to become confident and creative individuals, successful learners, and active and informed community members.

Our curriculum is deliberately planned to ensure that students gain enduring understanding. This is achieved by planning that begins with the end in mind, with a clear description of the evidence of learning, assessment, learning outcomes, and appropriate teaching and learning strategies. The Understanding By Design approach guides the development of curriculum documentation for Teaching staff at Northside Christian College. Assessment is of learning, for learning, and as learning and is embedded in curriculum planning.

 “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12:2