Principles of Learning & Teaching

Mount Judi School - Principals of Learning

At MJ School, the team is committed to providing a positive, professional learning environment, to help students achieve to the best of their abilities. The offered syllabus ensures accessibility for all students, and to promote skill development in all areas.

Bottom-line Principles

  • Students learn in safe, respectful, and Islamic learning environments
  • The academic program is of the highest standard, meeting the expectations of students, parents, and governing bodies (School Board)
  • Teachers use differentiated teaching strategies to respond to the range of students’ abilities within the classroom
  • The teacher builds positive relationships with and values each student.
  • Whole-school alignment of pedagogy is expected and monitored, to ensure consistency across grades and curriculum areas
  • Parents, and the wider community, are important partners and allies, in broadening access to resources and opportunities for rich learning experiences, and supporting student development

MJS Aims

  • To provide a world-class education, within an environment that combines Indian Islamic values and experiences with local and global learning opportunities and standards
  • To incorporate student-centered pedagogy and formative assessment practices
  • To enable students to develop knowledge and acquire educational credentials that maximize their choices upon graduation-whether local or international
  • To enable students to become confident, independent learners
  • To develop and inspire a lifelong love of learning in our students
  • To develop students’ self-respect, and show respect for all cultures and the integrity of all individuals
  • To monitor students’ academic progress within a cycle of continual improvement
  • To develop students’ values and skills, and monitor their personal development
  • To establish positive community relationships and links to external systems of support.