Schools That Work
Wooranna Park Primary School
Public, Urban
Grades K-6
Dandenong North
Interest-Based Learning
At this Reggio Emilia-inspired elementary school, children take the lead in structuring their schooling.
Learning Environments
See how a Reggio Emilia–inspired elementary school in Australia fosters student interests to spark curiosity and joy in learning.
Curriculum Planning
Teacher-designed stations linked to core skills prompt students to learn while exploring their interests.
Communication Skills
In a forum where students present their learning so that an audience of their peers can question and build on it, everyone learns.
Interest-Based Learning
Months- or even years-long independent research projects motivate students to develop core curricular skills.
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
A short contemplative exercise can help students calm themselves and get ready to learn.
