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For Public High Schools
Next-Generation Learning
Next-Generation Learning
The Next-Generation Learning project is an evidence-based two-year national initiative
designed to broaden definitions of learning success, boost engagement for all students, and foster modern learning partnerships. The project is sponsored by The Australian Learning Lecture, The University of Melbourne, and the Australian Secondary Principals’ Association.
Participants will collaborate with global
leaders from The University of Melbourne
to implement next-generation assessment
and reporting practices to strengthen
learner agency, leverage student passions
and develop competencies for life-long
learning.
Participating schools will become leaders
of next-generation learning in their
jurisdictions and nationally, positioning
themselves at the forefront of innovative
learning, assessment and reporting design.
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What is the Next Generation Learning program, and what are its benefits?This two-year professional learning program supports school teams to explore new ways of recognising and reporting on students’ learning capabilities, with a focus on agency in learning. Students benefit through the creation of personalised learner profiles that highlight their learning capabilities (e.g., how they work with others, how they think about learning, how they take action to learn), as well as their passions and interests.
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What does participation involve?Schools commit to a team attending four face-to-face learning days and three online workshops across two years. Ideally, teams include at least two educators and two students, with strong support from school leadership. The $2000 annual fee covers access to assessment and reporting tools, mentorship, and professional learning.
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What are learner profiles, and what will schools achieve by developing them?Learner profiles are developed using evidence-based tools to capture key learning capabilities. They empower students to understand and communicate who they are as learners, supporting greater ownership of their learning—especially during key transition points. These profiles also strengthen teacher practice and partnerships with families by making each student’s strengths, needs, and interests more visible.
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Is this related to the University of Melbourne’s New Metrics initiative?This program is designed and facilitated by Melbourne Metrics, who also work with schools in the New Metrics partnership, the Melbourne Assessment Community, through Big Picture Learning Australia, and more. Schools already engaged in these networks may find the work complementary; however, the Next Generation Learning program is specifically designed for schools and educators beginning their journey into the assessment of learning capabilities.
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How are schools selected to participate?School networks in three states or territories will be selected based on geographic proximity, diversity, innovation potential, and readiness. Each network will likely include 10–20 schools and will be supported to sustain and scale their impact beyond the two-year program.
