About Us
Learning Should Be Fun and Encouraged
Positive Interactions and Learning Environment
Collaborative and Co-Operative Environment
Consistent, Positive Encouragement
The Canberra Learning & Development Centre Philosophy
At Canberra Learning and Development Centre we believe that all kids can learn when they are taught in the way they need to learn. More critically, that intervention should be matched to a student’s diagnosis or learning profile. We believe it is crucial for the development and maintenance of self-esteem that young learners be actively, consistently and positively encouraged. We do this through written affirmations, frequent varied communication and by effective and genuine praise and encouragement.
We believe learning should be fun
So we take opportunities to share laughter, about our learning and our circumstances. This helps to generate a relaxed, warm and light atmosphere that encourages interaction and learning. We believe that this positive interaction in the learning environment allows good relationships to form, which encourages trust and increased self-esteem.
At Canberra Learning and Development Centre we believe the best learning takes place in a collaborative and co-operative environment. Our one-to-one sessions build relationships with our students. Our small, relaxed groups enable us to employ co-operative learning techniques, which enable learners to learn from everyone else, not just the tutor. Co-operative learning encourages students to articulate and demonstrate their understandings with their peers, which contributes to confidence and certainty.
At Canberra Learning and Development Centre we believe the best learning takes place in a collaborative and co-operative environment. Our one-to-one sessions build relationships with our students. Our small, relaxed groups enable us to employ co-operative learning techniques, which enable learners to learn from everyone else, not just the tutor. Co-operative learning encourages students to articulate and demonstrate their understandings with their peers, which contributes to confidence and certainty.
Our Team
Meet our friendly team!
Marcelle Sternbeck
Director / Learning Difficulties Expert
Lachlan Patterson
Administration & Receptionist
Nella Faber-Rod
Dyslexia Specialist
Mark Lindsay Rutter
Mathematics Specialist
Methodology
At Canberra Learning and Development Centre our approach is to use direct, explicit instruction.
At Canberra Learning and Development Centre our approach is to use direct, explicit instruction. Multi-sensory learning plays a significant role in teaching struggling readers, in all areas of reading, spelling, writing and mathematics, for the novice or struggling student. Technology is used to support learning and engage kids in fun activities that have been suggested by leaders in their field. We use Symphony Mathematics and Lexia Learning, Word and Numbershark and other Apps.
For older learners, where appropriate, we use a strong approach based on questioning and discovery learning. For other learners, especially where there is dyslexia or any executive functioning issues present, we concentrate on process. Teaching students how to tackle all types of writing projects for class assignments or essays using graphic organisers (templates) to provide scaffolding for ease of constructing their writing tasks.
Persistent encouragement and expectation of learning, combined with programs precisely targeted at individual needs of students, produce optimal conditions for success. For the technically minded, this is a metacognitive approach, which encourages the learner to think about thinking. In other words, be actively engaged in thinking and evaluating their own learning and how it can be transferred to other areas or disciplines.
Our highly experienced and engaging approach to learning helps students develop self-confidence and an “I can do it” attitude. Students become self-motivated and as we all know, success breeds success. By developing powerful concentration and using the best study techniques available, they learn more in less time. The boost in self-confidence developed by academic success often leads our students to become more happily involved in life at school, at home and in the community.
