Compass Curriculum
The Compass program of learning is flexible and responsive in order to customise the learning experience to the child
Learning Pathways
The child's needs, contributions and inquiries determine their unique learning journey at Compass
This allows children to experience a range of pathways through the Compass program
Customising Learning
Compass Teachers shape
each child's learning journey by personalising experiences,
tailoring instruction and working together in a spirit of collaboration
Our Structure
Compass provides time for children to engage in
guided or independent inquiries, focused learning experiences,
and time to play and contribute to their own learning journey
Through these dimensions,
children will explore the Australian Curriculum
and have time to inquire, play, create and collaborate
Inquiries
At Compass, children have time to inquire through independent, group and class investigations
These inquiries may be instigated by the child or led by the teacher
Inquiries
Journey of Inquiry
The process of inquiry provides opportunities for children to:
Explore and discover
Follow interests, questions and curiosities
Investigate and take action
Transfer skills and knowledge (including from Focused Learning)
Guided Inquiries
Guided inquiries are designed by teachers to investigate particular topics, interests, themes or concepts
These inquiries are open-ended in nature to allow scope for children to make contributions
Integrated Curriculum
Guided inquiries are designed
to facilitate learning
across subject boundaries,
helping children to make
connections and appreciate the
interwoven nature of learning
Sample Guided Inquiry
'All Living Things Grow & Change'
All Living Things
Grow & Change
Represent change in living things
e.g. Observational drawings and artworks
Mathematics
Use mathematical skills to investigate and measure change
e.g. ‘How tall have our vegetables grown?’
Read, research and communicate change in living things
e.g. Writing in a learning journal
Wonder, observe and record change in living things
e.g. Observing our vegetables growing
Art
English
Science
Compass uses this approach, known as integrated curriculum, to connect learning across subjects (key learning areas)
Focused Learning
Focused learning emphasises
the tools needed for a lifelong learning journey
Compass Teachers assist children
to build upon knowledge, concepts, skills and strategies through tailored instruction, purposeful practice and application of learning
Focused
learning
Skills for Life
Focused learning emphasises children:
Growing a love of reading
Building confidence as creative writers
Becoming mathematical thinkers
Applying skills to real world scenarios and problems
Learning at My Level
Learning experiences are customised to assist children to learn at their level, at their own pace and in ways that benefit the learner
Appreciating the Journey
Compass teachers work closely with children to encourage growth and development, positive attitudes
and habits, and an appreciation of the learning journey within themselves and others
Child Contributions
At Compass, we listen to the voices of children, value their contributions and invite them to make choices as valued partners on the learning journey
Child Contributions
& Play
Voice and Choice
Children are respected as decision makers and empowered to shape their learning journey in a variety of ways
This involves children:
Designing and determining play
Creating and organising games and activities (including for Focused Learning)
Setting goals, taking action and being responsible
Having input in decision making processes (including Inquiries)
The Importance of Play
Children's play is seen as an integral part of the child's journey, essential to social and emotional development, and relevant to children of all ages
As such, Compass embeds play as a valued part of our everyday program that is led by children
and supported by teachers
The Magic of Play
Compass harnesses the magic of play in the myriad of forms it can take, including:
Creative play
Exploratory play
Collaborative play
Nature play
Relaxation
