Year 9 Innovative Learning Class
9IL Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms S. Hunt, Ms M. Shahsavar.
Who would be interested in this course?If you like learning in different ways, you enjoy big-picture thinking, and you’re willing to be creative and collaborative, we think you would be great in this programme!
Three will be a short application form to complete which will be emailed to you early in Term 4. This is so we can find out why you want to do this programme, and what you may like to explore in 2024 if you are successful.
The Innovative Learning Programme replaces the core subjects in your timetable: English, Science, Technology, Social Studies, Maths, Health and Physical Education. Students will be able to choose Arts and Languages courses.
In 9IL, students learn in an integrated programme. Teams of teachers will work together to design learning which crosses boundaries. It could be using the knowledge of science, maths, and technology to design better bridges, or learning how to code a web-based Choose Your Own Adventure story.
As part of the learning, students will develop their abilities to be creative, to think critically, to communicate, and to collaborate. In short, to have the skills to be successful after leaving school and as a valued member of society.
Depending on numbers, the programme will be run as a large class of approximately 50 students with two teachers at any one time or as single classes where teachers plan together. The class moves between flexible learning spaces including breakout rooms for group and independent learning.
Over a two year programme, students will have the opportunity to experience the full range of the Technology curriculum.
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The rapid changes in our world mean people who are problem-solvers, are willing to learn new skills, and who can manage themselves are highly sought after.