EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION

Explicit instruction is a structured, teacher-led approach where skills and knowledge are taught explicitly through direct explanations, modeling, guided practice, and feedback.

Here at Emmaus we offer what we believe is an unparalleled combination of play-based learning, alongside explicit instruction, that empowers children to become the authors of their own future.

Key Features:
Step-by-step instruction with clear learning goals
Teacher-directed lessons with modeling and scaffolding
Frequent checks for understanding and immediate feedback
Gradual release of responsibility (I do, We do, You do)

PLAY

“The importance of playful learning for children cannot be overemphasized” American Academy of Paediatrics, 2018.

Learning through play allows children to develop cognitively, socially, emotionally and physically. Improvements to attention, coping, memory, perspective-taking, negotiating, decision making, self-restraint, divergent thinking, problem solving, planning skills, prioritising, and creativity, to name a few, that emanate from various forms of play all benefit children.

At Emmaus we believe that a high quality play based curriculum is critical to children making sense of the world around them. Our pedagogy is grounded in research based, strategic play opportunities, which extends to our outdoor spaces through our loose parts play.

Play is fundamentally important for learning in the 21st century. 

The complexity of play at Emmaus increases is age appropriate and increases as children grow and develop:

Vornda (Foundation) - DISCOVERY

Kanamo (Yr 1/2) - EXPLORATION

Mok-borreeyn (YR 3/4) - RESEARCH

Nyereeka (Yr 5/6) ENTREPENEURSHIP