GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE AJA CURRICULUM

  1. Students learn best when they see purpose in their learning and know the outcomes they are working to achieve.
  2. Learning experiences should be responsive to students’ individual needs.
  3. Students’ learning experiences should assist them to learn more.
  4. Students’ learning is enhanced when they see connections among their learning experiences and relate them to their everyday experience.
  5. Students learn best when they are happy to learn.
  6. Students’ achievements should be effectively and appropriately recognised.
  7. Students learn best when concepts of justice and equity govern the learning environment.