Workshop 2: Implementing the QCAR Framework A wholeschool approach to improving learning

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Queensland Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting
Framework
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Workshop 2
Implementing the QCAR Framework
A whole-school approach to improving learning
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Workshop aims

• To support a whole-school approach to
  implementing the QCAR Framework
• To highlight ways in which the QCAR Framework can
  be used to improve student learning

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The five components of the QCAR Framework
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The QCAR Framework supporting learning 
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The changing role of schools

• Past
• Schools provide access to education for all
  students

Current Schools provide access to high standards
of education for all students
Globalisation and ICTs
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Characteristics of effective teaching

• High expectations of student achievement
• Engaged learning time
• Focused teaching
• Hill and Crevola (1999)

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Design elements for improving student learning
Hill and Crevola (1997)
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Implementing the QCAR Framework a whole-school
approach

• What are the potential benefits for your school?
• How can it support the three characteristics of
  effective teaching?
• How can the design elements for improving
  learning support your schools implementation of
  the QCAR Framework?

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Scenario
How can components of the QCAR Framework support
the school to improve student learning?
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Reflect, discuss, plan design elements
Hill and Crevola (1997)
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Planning for implementation of the QCAR Framework
in your school

• Who will be involved?
• What will need to be organised?
• When does this need to happen?

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More information on the QCAR Framework
Website www.qsa.qld.edu.au Email
office_at_qsa.qld.edu.au