Enhancing 21st Century Teaching and Learning: Resources for Clearwater Primary School’s Learning Communities

Scenario

Clearwater Primary School is a relatively small community school with a student population of approximately 170 students across Foundation to Year 6. The students are grouped across four learning communities: foundation learning community; junior learning community (Years 1/2); middle learning community (Years 3/4); and senior learning community (Years 5/6). The majority of students are from English-speaking families, with 20% of students speaking a language other than English. The school has a strong connection with the Wurundjeri People on whose land the school is located.

The lack of educational materials, including very few digital resources, is a reflection of Clearwater Primary School’s low socio-economic status (SES). This has meant that traditional teaching and learning practices have been the norm throughout the four learning communities. However, a substantial amount of funding has been allocated for new technologies and resources to be purchased with the aim of supporting the teaching of the Technologies curriculum and 21st century teaching and learning practices.