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Student Engagement in Learning

“The teachers at St Catherine’s Junior School, Barbreck aim for girls to see themselves as successful learners.

But what are the characteristics and classroom behaviours of successful learners? And importantly, how do teachers assist this journey in the classroom? Designing a learning environment that is considered safe and ensures the learning is visible encourages girls to think about their role in the process of the learning journey.”

Ms Karen McArdle, Head of Junior School shares with us how the safe learning environment in Barbreck ensures girls feel able to take risks with their learning, and where the opportunity to make mistakes is welcomed and the environment for learning is respected by all, here.