Stawell Primary School teachers Jackie Pollock and Di Stainsby have been working alongside author, teacher and researcher from the United States, Jane Pollock, for the past two years.
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Dr Pollock works worldwide with schools on long-term projects to improve teaching and undertake observations in order to improve student learning. Every year her schools show gains in student achievement as a result of the changes in teaching and observations of teachers.
Dr Pollock created a five step approach to teaching which is called GANAG. This scheme was developed based on extensive research by Jane Pollock and her colleagues and what works best with students. It focuses on improving student learning by using high yield strategies.
All of the staff at Stawell Primary School have had Professional Development, either at school or in Melbourne, in planning and implementing the GANAG Instructional Model. All staff are involved with classroom observations which includes feedback of their teaching based on this model. ‘We are developing a consistent approach across our school in every classroom’.
Jane has been working with a number of schools in the Western Metropolitan area of Melbourne. Jackie and Di have been working alongside her in a small team every term for the past two years.
“This has been a fantastic opportunity to further develop our skills which we can bring back to Stawell Primary School. We are so lucky to have the chance to work with someone so elite within the teaching world. The benefits of this practice are beginning to show within our classrooms and through our students with their learning.”
Stawell Primary School is one of about 12-15 schools in Australia implementing this model of teaching.
“We are leading the way with this innovative and engaging practice. It’s very exciting, our staff are energetic and eager to learn and our students are engaged with their learning,” Mrs Stainsby said.
Jane is visiting our school on Monday, November 16 where she will work with teams of teachers to improve their understanding and delivery of the curriculum.
“We are so fortunate. To have this opportunity in a country school is rare. We are currently the only rural school in Australia to have this amazing experience of working with someone who is so renown for her work,” Mrs Pollock said.
