Education and Early Childhood Learning

co-construction

A collaborative process where teachers and learners work together to develop criteria, knowledge, or understanding. Teachers guide this process by facilitating discussions, providing expertise, and ensuring that the criteria are clear, achievable, and aligned with learning objectives. This approach emphasizes active participation, shared responsibility, and mutual respect, fostering a deeper engagement and ownership of learning.

proficiency

The goal for all learners. A learner is proficient when they demonstrate the expected learning in relation to learning outcomes. Proficiency is not synonymous with perfection; instead, the learner is able to demonstrate their learning consistently.

mark

A symbol (such as a letter or a number) used to evaluate a specific learning task.

grade

A symbol (such as a letter or a number) used on a report card or at the end of a reporting period to communicate learning over time.