Teaching and Learning
Library and Resource Centre
The Glen Eira College Library is a welcoming, vibrant and engaging place of learning and discovery. We provide quality resources, services and technologies to ensure successful and rewarding outcomes for all of our students. Our Library Monitors play an important role in day to day operations – particularly in the areas of resource selection, extra-curricula activities and helping with library duties. We have a thriving lunchtime Book Club, afterschool Homework Help sessions, and a number of other activities designed to appeal to all. In addition to fostering a love of books and reading, the library provides a caring and inclusive environment well utilised by all members of the Glen Eira College community.
Library Information
Glen Eira College Library Catalogue & Website
Student Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday 8.50am – 4.30pm
Friday 8.50am – 4pm
Year 12s: 8.30am – 4.30pm
Lunchtime Activities
Book Club – held on Wednesdays at lunchtime
‘Blue Week’ timetable
Board Games and Puzzles – Scrabble, Chess, card games, and many more!
VCE Sessions – check the student bulletin for further information
Homework Help
Homework Help is held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3.15pm – 4.30pm. Volunteer tutors are available in most subject areas.
Suggestions Box
There is a suggestions box on the front desk in the library. Please let us know if you have any book recommendations for the library, or any other general feedback.
Collection Management Policy
For more information on collection management in the GEC library, please read our policy here.
SABRE Instructional Model
The SABRE Instructional Model is used by teachers at Glen Eira College. It is designed to structure each lesson into a series of learning stages; enrich the learning experience to engage all students; and differentiate teaching to cater for the diverse range of students in every class including extension.
Teacher’s collaborate to develop stimulating approaches to teaching and learning in an effort to engage all learners. A rigourous and collaborative educational culture creates a full and rewarding learning experience for each student in which the pursuit of excellence is expected. Teachers at Glen Eira College are committed to integrating the ‘Four C’s’ into their teaching programs – Critical thinking, Collaboration, Communication and Creativity. By fostering curiosity, developing critical and creative thinking skills as well as collaborative problem-solving skills, students are supported to become self-directed learners. Using the SABRE Instructional Model creates a clear lesson structure that supports learners to understand what knowledge, skills and concepts are expected for that lesson.
SABRE LESSON STRUCTURE
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STARTER Focus students with an engaging activity upon entry into the classroom. WHY? To create interest. It should facilitate oral language development and/or build on prior learning. |
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AIM States the learning aims of the lesson and success criteria. WHY? To focus on the teaching and learning of the lesson. It should link with the review and evaluation steps. |
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BODY Development of lesson including engagement and individual/small group support for the differing ability levels in the classroom. WHY? To facilitate guided practice through to independent practice. |
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REVIEW Reflection or revision activities that consolidate and extend the learning that has taken place. WHY? To encourage deeper thinking about the learning that has occurred and reflect on whether the success criteria was achieved. |
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EVALUATION To gain feedback using formative assessments. WHY? To help refine the next steps in the learning. |
Our eLearning Vision
At Glen Eira College our students use technology to develop their skills in navigating the digital world safely, productively and critically. Our teachers use digital technology to inspire student learning across the curriculum.
Introduction
With the development of the Internet and other digital technologies, the walls of the classroom no longer limit access to information or means of communication. Consequently, approaches to teaching and learning have also evolved and students and teachers alike must increase their skills to effectively and efficiently work across multiple technological platforms.
Glen Eira College will meet this challenge by providing opportunities to use technology to develop complex thinking processes while not ignoring the importance of written techniques to embed the learning gained. As educators we are excited by the flexibility and increased intellectual challenges the integration of technology will bring to the development of our students’ problem solving, inquiry and interpersonal skills.
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