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Year 9 Integrated and Immersive Learning

C-Change

Common Unit

Unit Description

C-Change is an integrated subject that draws together a broad range of topics. The interconnected learning pedagogy integrates diverse teaching methods that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills.  It is designed to engage students in meaningful learning experiences that foster well-being, resilience, and a growth mindset. It encourages greater responsibility for independent learning and fosters an increased awareness of diversity within our community. C-Change aims to equip students with transferable skills in preparation for thriving in a complex world; it is a cross-curricular innovative program where students are immersed in theme-based and experiential learning.  

The program is structured with classes blocked together once every cycle, to facilitate the theme-based learning. Other individual lessons take place during each week to enable students to work in small groups and develop a Community Project and an Ideas Worth Sharing Presentation. The Community Project work asks students to make a positive difference to the community and the Ideas Worth Sharing Presentation encourages students to influence people's thinking.  

The course is built around a number of themes starting with the letter C that provide the basis for the themes explored and are used as a focus.  

 

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The underlying aim of the program is for students to: 

  • C-Change in themselves through their personal growth and development;  

  • C-Change in each other through their social interactions;  

  • C-Change in the community through their positive actions. 

Exploring the fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate attitudes or actions. 

Guiding Questions:  

  • What are the personal qualities that we choose to embody to guide our actions?  

  • Who is the person that we are, and we want to be?  

  • What is the manner in which we treat ourselves and others?  

  • How do we interact with the world around us?  

  • How do we evaluate the influence of our actions?  

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Theme based learning framework: 

THINK: ABOUT YOUR CURRENT UNDERSTANDING  

What aspects of the theme’s learning intentions are you already familiar with or have some prior understanding about?   

QUESTION: ABOUT YOUR CURRENT UNDERSTANDING, KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS   

Are there any aspects of the theme that allowed you to understand and appreciate new and different perspectives?  

WONDER: ABOUT THE POSSIBILITIES   

What has your participation in the theme made you wonder and challenged you to think about more broadly?   

ACT: TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE   

How may you act differently based upon your participation in the theme?  

REFLECT: HOW TO USE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ATTITUDES AND VALUES   

How is the theme learning important in having a positive impact in shaping the future?   

CONNECT: YOUR LEARNING TO DIFFERENT CONTEXTS   

How do you connect/link the theme learning with other aspects of your schooling, other theme days and your life experiences?  

 

Assessment

  • Terms 1 and 3: Theme Work & Reflection. 

  • Semester 1 or 2: Community Project. 

  • Semester 1 or 2: Ideas Worth Sharing Presentation (TED talk style). 

  • Semester 1 and 2: C Change Learner Profile.