
Success factors for holiday learning programs
Drawn from a number of research studies* the following indicators outline the features of successful holiday learning programs:
SUCCESS FACTORS | STEM Explorer |
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Practising classroom teachers are involved in the development of the program. | ![]() |
Students are well aware of what is required to complete the program. | ![]() |
Parents are supportive of and value the program. | ![]() |
The program is based on and related to work completed in the classroom. | ![]() |
Students are motivated by the range of activities provided. | ![]() |
Tasks and activities are seen as challenge by the students. | ![]() |
A variety of thinking styles are required to complete activities. | ![]() |
Students receive immediate and supportive feedback on their progress. | ![]() |
Instructions for activities and tasks are simple and clearly stated. | ![]() |
Students accept responsibility for completing and participating in the program. | ![]() |
Enrichment and extension activities are included in the program. | ![]() |
Tasks and activities relate to student interest to maximise student engagement. | ![]() |
Focus on academic content in key learning areas. | ![]() |
*Getting to Work on Summer Learning: Recommended Practices for Success. Report prepared by RAND Education, a unit of the RAND Corporation (2013) for the Wallace Foundation.
Brian Powyer