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Raising Achievement, Transforming Learning
Learning and Teaching at The Mountfitchet Mathematics and Computing College reflects the most recent educational research
about how children learn most effectively. It has been has shown that we have multiple intelligences.
This means children learn in different ways, some through written words, others through images and sounds,
others through movement (and so on).
At
The Mountfitchet Mathematics and Computing College the individual
learning styles of children are identified at an early stage.
Teachers then use this information to plan their teaching strategies
so that all children can achieve their potential. Learning and Teaching is,
therefore, highly personalised.
Learning and Teaching at The Mountfitchet Mathematics and Computing College:
- A passion to keep learning and teaching at the centre of staff development
- An ethos based on personalised learning styles
- A commitment to innovation and sharing good practice
- An emphasis on the importance of student progress as well as academic attainment
- Proven examination success
Our Key Stage 2/3 value added scores are in the top 2% and Key Stage 4 in the top 8% of similar schools in the country.
- A culture of praise for all students in which both achievement and effort are celebrated and rewarded
- A curriculum structure
based on ‘areas of learning’ in which children learn through subjects, not
just in subjects
- A tutorial programme that teaches children skills, knowledge and understanding for the rapidly changing world in which they live including study and revision techniques, citizenship, health and careers education
- A curriculum that offers variety and choice, working in partnership with local businesses, schools and colleges
We also focus on building skills
for life. Students lead activities that help them to work in teams and compete
for places at university and for jobs. Our work has attracted the attention of
national publications,
like "Managing Schools Today" and "Teaching Thinking & Creativity".
Essex County Council has asked us to introduce this work to other schools.
For example:
- Students are trained in
thinking, team-work and communication skills, based on methods used in business,
e.g. Edward de Bono’s tools
- Our "Serve to Lead" scheme
is a student-led service and leadership programme, giving real jobs to every
student in a form. Supported by tutors, students set goals, design projects
and lead teams. Already, students have led assemblies, improved college gardens
and implemented a business plan to set up a profitable stationery business.
- Student Officers of our "SOL" ("Study of Life")
Society plan and lead a college programme of debates, discussions, outside
speakers, trips to galleries, museums, etc. Members support each other in
their learning and through regular
social gatherings.
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