Std 04: Learning-focused culture

Overview:

Develop a culture that is focused on learning, and is characterised by respect, inclusion, empathy, collaboration and safety.


Elaboration of the Standard:

• Develop learning-focused relationships with learners, enabling them to be active participants in the process of learning, sharing ownership and responsibility for learning.
  
• Foster trust, respect and cooperation with and among learners so that they experience an environment in which it is safe to take risks.
  
• Demonstrate high expectations for the learning outcomes of all learners, including for those learners with disabilities or learning support needs.
  
• Manage the learning setting to ensure access to learning for all and to maximise learners’ physical, social, cultural and emotional safety.
  
• Create an environment where learners can be con dent in their identities, languages, cultures and abilities.
  
• Develop an environment where the diversity and uniqueness of all learners are accepted and valued.
  
• Meet relevant regulatory, statutory and professional requirements.