Bishop’s has developed the Three-C Model – Connection, Content and Cognition – a science-based approach to create an environment for students to learn optimally, where general well-being intersects with the learning experience.

Connection

Interpersonal relationships, belonging, emotional well-being, communication and social context comprise connection. Student well-being is at the core of the ability to learn. Connection includes listening to and engaging with students, drawing them out in discussions, paying attention to nonverbal cues, and providing constructive and positive feedback.

Content

Prior and new knowledge and skills are the foundation for content. Seeing the unifying and underlying concepts is based on context, allowing students to organize knowledge and apply what they know to what they are learning.

Cognition

Practice, memory, motivation, goal-setting, self-awareness and beliefs about intelligence and ability are the component skills at the heart of mastery. New concepts build on what students already know, with review and practice to broaden the opportunities for student success.

“Optimal learning is a blend of all three of these,” explains Assistant Head of School for Adolescent Learning and Development Janice Murabayashi. “Over time – a week, a term, a school year – teachers are aware of the importance of the Three Cs and attend to those values and needs.”