Learning at Genesis has each individual child’s development at heart. The College values a sense of wonder, discovery and inquiry in children. This allows a deeper, more meaningful, intrinsic learning experience; which enables children to develop higher order and critical thinking skills.
Genesis Christian College recently opened The Learning Village which includes the complete refurbishment of Year 2 and 3 classrooms. The new precinct is set to amplify the delivery of a high quality curriculum in modern specialist facilities.
The New Learning Village at Genesis Christian College consists of eight new general learning areas (classrooms), each with its own unique colour scheme. Additionally, large flexible learning areas have been created that allow modern pedagogical approaches to be implemented while establishing enhanced connection between classes. Another important feature is the abundance of natural light to “bring the outdoors inside”.
An exciting aspect of the new development is the increased room sizes – going from a minimum of 68m2 to 90m2. Larger floor space means lots more room for collaborative learning, establishment of ‘learning zones’, introducing ‘learning communities’ to connect four individual classrooms into flexible learning environments and two large ‘wet areas’ for multi-faceted use with everything from creative play in mind through to room for parent collaboration and information sessions.
Large glass sliding doors connect our classrooms and give teachers the ability to build relationships and differentiate learning groups. Design flexibility means we can effectively utilise teachers, teacher aides and parent helpers in the teaching and learning process – we believe in a whole “community of learners”. Critical to our design-thinking of the Learning Village is play-based and outdoor learning providing a very seamless connection between the natural and built environments; between outside and inside. The buildings are designed to look out onto our future purpose-built “outdoor learning environment” that will incorporate landscaping design to facilitate nature-play, curiosity and risky play. Intentional transition through large glass sliding doors will enable our youngest learners a natural flow from play- environment into constructivist learning.
The Learning Village allows our teachers to design classrooms of their choosing. The new design will provide opportunities to our LOTE and Learning Enrichment and Extension programs through dedicated class spaces and by inclusively integrating these areas into students’ existing learning environments. At Genesis, we know that learning happens on a range of levels – individually, small groups, large groups and whole communities. The development of quality relationships at every level is essential to quality learning outcomes. Our Christian culture is visible and intrinsic to all that we do; with a very high level of pastoral care for our whole community being a focus. Our new Learning Village encapsulates all these important aspects of our approach to teaching and learning.
Learning at Genesis has each individual child’s development at heart. We value a sense of wonder, discovery and inquiry in children, as this not only allows a deeper, more meaningful, intrinsic learning experience; but additionally, allows for children to be extended into higher order and critical thinking skills. For more information or to book a personal tour, please contact our Enrolments team on 3882 9000.
Learning Extension and Enrichment
At Genesis, we believe that every child should be provided with the opportunities to discover and develop to their full potential. Our aim is to extend and enrich students through exposure to special programs and competition as well as providing a differentiated classroom teaching approach. A key component of our College curriculum is a number of Extension and Enrichment Programs (EEP). In Primary, this is delivered by a Learning Extension and Enrichment teacher who delivers the curriculum in key areas to cater for the needs of the students – be it through curriculum compaction, enrichment and through the delivery of a variety of programs such as Future Problem Solving. In Secondary, EEP is delivered through the elective subjects of LEEP COGs, LEEP LInC and STEEP.
LEEP COGs
LEEP COGs focuses on critical thinking in the areas of Humanities, Philosophy and English. The program is aimed at providing high-performing students
with an opportunity to collaborate in a classroom environment with like-minded students. The program encourages autonomous and enquiry-based learning and deep cognition (COGs). A study of differing world philosophies encourages students to think deeply
and critically about themselves and their world. The program aids in the development of critical thinking, problem solving and writing/research skills and exposes students to a variety of enrichment activities and opportunities beyond the classroom. Course work is facilitated by the teacher, but students in the course must be autonomous learners and have well above average literacy skills.
LEEP LInC
LEEP Linc focuses on problem solving, innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity. It’s aimed at providing academically high performing students
– with an interest in innovation, entrepreneurial endeavours and creative problem solving – an opportunity to collaborate with likeminded students in an environment which encourages future-focused learning. Students explore, using a variety of technologies, problem-based, real-world problem- solving scenarios. LEEP LInC encourages students to develop and practise many higher-order thinking skills whilst engaging in practical situations which incorporates interdisciplinary concepts of science, mathematics, engineering skills, technologies, business, and the creative arts.
STEEP
The Sporting Talent Extension and Enrichment Program is aimed at fostering and promoting sporting talent and teamwork. The aim of the program is to target athletes involved in any field or club sport* and to nurture excellence in sport, through the enrichment and development of young athletes. STEEP has been developed to cater for students who have been shown to display personal excellence, positive sportsmanship, engagement in College sport and seeks those who exhibit conviction and connection within their sporting community. The program is designed to be sequential in nature; is overseen by the Director of Sport with a close affiliation with the Genesis Sports Academy. The program is strictly capped and students who are accepted into the program are expected to exhibit consistent positive behaviour, and effort in their academic work across all areas of learning. (*Training and competing in a recognised and structured sport which is run by a national sporting organisation recognised by Sport Australia)
For further information please visit: https://www.genesis.qld.edu.au/