The CoRE Learning Model is a game-changer in education, offering an alternative to traditional classroom environments. CoRE’s emphasis on collaborative, hands-on activities, and project-based learning provides students with an engaging experience that sparks curiosity and encourages active participation. By connecting learning to real-world challenges in the resources, energy, and agriculture sectors, CoRE enhances students' STEM skills and opens pathways to future careers, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet the needs of industry and the evolving workforce.
We asked Miss Alty’s some Year 7 students at Tom Price Senior High School to share their experiences and the impact that CoRE has had on their learning journey so far. Their responses clearly show how the CoRE Learning Model nurtures student engagement, improves academic performance, and creates a foundational understanding of STEM concepts.
Embracing Engagement and Collaboration
In their first year of CoRE, students quickly notice the difference between the traditional classroom and the CoRE environment. One student who had been with CoRE for 1 year highlighted:
"I enjoy CoRE compared to a normal class because it is easier to get engaged in what we are learning, and we do more group work. I think it is a better learning environment because you work in a business unit; if you miss something, you can ask your group. When you create a real hands-on project, it’s easier to understand the concept of what you’re learning."
This shift to a collaborative model allows every student to take on a specific role within their business unit, making learning more inclusive and interactive. The focus on real-world projects brings the learning material to life, moving beyond traditional bookwork and lectures, to tangible and locally relevant immersive learning, connected to careers and local employment pathways.
Building Confidence and Participation
As students progress into their second year, they find themselves completing more work and becoming more confident in the classroom. One second-year student said, "I complete more work in CoRE because the projects are fun, and the classroom has more energy. I don’t participate much in other classes, but I do in CoRE all the time."
By the third year, students are not only more engaged but also more successful academically. A third-year CoRE student shared, "I regularly get A grades in CoRE, Maths, English, and more, but CoRE is an amazing subject. I very much enjoy this class more than a traditional science class.
The CoRE Model creates an environment where even students who excel in other subjects find something unique and valuable in the way CoRE approaches learning. Another student explained, "I’m getting a C in CoRE and D’s in all my other subjects. I complete more work in CoRE because we do more interesting and fun things."
Realising Full Potential
By the fourth year, students have developed a strong sense of their learning preferences and strengths. Many express how CoRE has allowed them to excel in ways traditional classes have not. One student noted, "I achieve more in CoRE than in any other class. I do a lot more work here than in other classes, and I participate more."
Another student added "In CoRE, we do hands-on activities and group work. I enjoy CoRE more than traditional classrooms as CoRE is more engaging than most subjects. The learning environment is amazing, and I can focus and learn well in it."
The CoRE Difference
The progression through the CoRE Learning Model shows a clear impact on students' engagement, participation, and academic success. Students consistently highlight the hands-on projects, collaborative group work, and engaging atmosphere as key benefits. As one fourth-year student perfectly put it:
"In CoRE, I do lots of work (more than in other classes), and I also enjoy learning here. The A grade I get in CoRE feels more special than other A grades."
The CoRE classroom transforms education into an experience where students feel invested, motivated, and empowered to explore topics that matter to them and their local community. This shift in learning style creates a more dynamic, real-world learning environment that not only boosts academic performance but also builds skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and self-driven inquiry.
Curious about how the CoRE Learning Model can benefit students at your school? Discover more about our immersive, hands-on approach to STEM education and how we're preparing students for a successful future.
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