Victorian Curriculum 2.0

The Victorian Teaching and Learning Model 2.0 (VTLM 2.0) is the Department of Education's updated, evidence-based framework designed to enhance teaching and learning across all Victorian government schools. Developed in collaboration with the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) and informed by contemporary research in cognitive science, neuroscience, and educational psychology, VTLM 2.0 aims to support strong learning outcomes for all students, including priority cohorts.

Key Features of VTLM 2.0

Elements of Learning

VTLM 2.0 identifies four elements that describe how students learn:

Attention, Focus, and Regulation: Learning requires students' active engagement and focused attention to transfer new information from working memory to long-term memory.
Knowledge and Memory: Working memory serves as the active workspace for engaging with knowledge, skills, and concepts. Learning occurs when new knowledge moves from working memory to long-term memory, where it is linked to existing mental models.
Retention and Recall: Introducing new information in small, manageable chunks and minimizing distractions supports working memory. Practice and recall strengthen connections in long-term memory, facilitating application.
Mastery and Application: Spaced, varied, and repeated practice consolidates learning, builds neural connections, and supports the transfer of learning to new situations, leading to complex mental models in long-term memory.

Elements of Teaching

VTLM 2.0 outlines four elements representing evidence-based teaching practices that effectively support learning:Planning: Designing structured lessons aligned with learning goals.

Enabling Learning: Creating supportive environments that foster student engagement and understanding.
Explicit Teaching: Providing clear explanations and demonstrations of what students need to learn, managing cognitive load, and offering guided practice.
Supported Application: Assisting students in applying new knowledge through practice, feedback, and reflection.

Victorian Teaching & Learning Model 2.0