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Vertical curriculum

At Mount Alexander College (MAC), we don't group students according to their age, but rather their passion and level of learning.

In 2016 MAC commenced a transformation. We had an enrolment of 280 students. We decided to put students at the centre of their learning by empowering them to take control. At MAC, students are not grouped by age but rather by their passion and level of learning. Students and parents are happier than ever. Enrolments are now more than 400+. Families are now actively seeking a place at MAC!

Overview

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2016

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December 2017
“I love that the learning is appropriate to our level. I am studying Pre-VCE Maths as a student how would normally be in Year 9.” Lizzy

About the innovation

Why is vertical learning popular with our students?

At MAC, students are empowered to Take Controlof their learning. Vertical learning enables to follow their passion and to be appropriately challenged. No student is held back or left behind! A vertical classroom enables to mix sometimes with older and sometimes with younger students. If students have similar passions and learning needs, it just makes sense for students to work together, regardless of their age. The vertical learning has enabled students to get to know so many more students across the school. Friendship groups have been broadened. All students are different. One size does not fit all. Vertical learning at MAC, enables students to cater their own tailor-made learning program.

Implementation steps

Put students at the centre of learning
Vertical learning enables schools to provide a custom made learning program for students. This should be based on their passion and learning needs. Guidance and support is offered to students with extensive course counselling is offered with parent input. As a creative school, we think outside the square to support learning. Yes is our default! For more information contact Mount Alexander College.

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