The Five Pillars of Instruction and Learning
The Five Pillars of Instruction are the proven framework that School House Canada has used for more than 25 years to help students grow with confidence and achieve lasting academic success. This method is built on the belief that success breeds success and that every learner progresses best when they fully understand the objective of each lesson before moving forward. It gives them a clear sense of purpose and direction. When students know what they are learning and why it matters, they can focus their efforts and monitor their own progress. Clear objectives help students recognize the skills they are building, understand how each activity connects to the goal, and feel more confident as they work. This clarity also encourages independence, reduces confusion, and allows students to take ownership of their learning. Ultimately, knowing the objective makes learning more meaningful, efficient, and successful.
Learning is not always smooth or easy. In fact, learning is often messy and chaotic. Sometimes students feel confused, stuck, or even frustrated when trying something new. This is because real learning doesn’t move in a straight line. School House Canada moves each student systematically through each phase of the Five Pillars of Instruction to that “aha” moment of understanding or discovery.
Our Five Pillars of Instruction are designed to help each student move forward at their own pace. We know that everyone learns differently, and progress does not look the same for every student. Some students might need more time on one step, while others move faster on another—and that’s okay. With any new learning, mistakes are going to be made, and that’s okay, too.
Dealing with Mistakes
Mistakes are an unavoidable part of learning. Even though no one likes making them, mistakes are the starting point for real understanding. When students carefully correct their errors, even if it feels slow or tedious, their brains build strong pathways. This is how skills and knowledge become solid and long-lasting.
With patience, practice, and the right support, every challenge, error, and small success adds up to real growth and confidence in learning.
Are you ready to get started?
If you feel you are ready to enroll your child in the School House Canada program, give us a call today at (780) 851-6067 or click on the button below to arrange a discussion with our Director of Education about your child’s learning goals and instructional needs.
Our School House Canada team looks forward to hearing from you.