ALT Education
Our learning
Autonomous Learning Time
Automous Learning Time (ALT) is an essential aspect of the Hawthorn Small School curriculum. From a human needs perspective and taking inspiration from innovators in society, such as google, we preserve 20% of learning time as student-directed. Each Friday, the whole school engage in learning that is rooted in personal agency.
During this time it is the whole school team’s responsibility to model service, contribution, collaboration, skills and facilitation to students. We use our knowledge and skills as educators to build and encourage their independence from a safe base.
Autonomous Learning Time timetable (every Friday)
9:30-9:45 SYLO time
9:45-10:15 Opening meeting
10:15-10:45 Planning and organisation/activity
10:45-11:30 Activity/project time
11:30-12:00 Break
12:00-13:30 Activity/project time
13:30-14:30 Lunch
14:30-15:00 Activity/project/wrapping up
15:00-15:15 Closing meeting
15:15-15:30 SYLO time
