Learning for the real world
Bring your classrooms to life with hands-on, real-world PBL curriculum
“If I had to evaluate the success of the program based on learner engagement, this tops anything else that I’ve seen!”
Gail Botha, Head of Academics, Hatfield Christian School
Cura isn’t just another curriculum product.
It’s a better way to teach and to learn.
Schools that use Cura create more engaged and curious students. They create self-sufficient, lifelong learners. And they produce students with the skills and the desire to make a difference.
Here’s how we do it.
Students like projects. Not textbooks
Cura’s project-based learning (PBL) units teach curriculum through engaging and immersive projects. Each project gives students the chance to make and create using what they learn. Hands-on learning brings your classroom to life.
It’s better because: working from a textbook is passive at best; mind-numbingly boring at worst. And online textbooks aren’t any better. Learning isn’t hands-on and students have no agency, so why should they care? Cura’s PBL curriculum eliminates all of these issues by making learning engaging, hands-on, and driven by students. It’s how learning should be.
Case Study
How Ulverstone Secondary College lifted Year 12 attainment by 25% and increased Year 9 attendance by 15%.
Never be asked ‘Why are we learning this?’ again
Every Cura PBL project is built around a real-world topic. This helps students connect what they’re learning to the world outside the classroom. The curriculum becomes relevant and meaningful. You can’t create lifelong learners without it.
It’s better because: textbooks don’t tell us why we should learn something. And unless students want to learn, or care about why they should learn, the information won’t stick. With Cura, you get students bought in from Day 1. They want to learn as it helps them progress in the project and solve the real-world problem they care about.
Case Study
How Melbourne Girls’ College built combating ocean plastic waste into their Year 7 curriculum.
Real-world learning that fits in your curriculum
Doing PBL doesn’t mean you can’t cover the curriculum. Every Cura PBL project is built around curriculum content. The project is the gateway to explicit teaching, and students apply that learning back to the project. You’ll hit all the content you need to teach.
It’s better because: ploughing through content is boring, and letting students work on passion projects lacks academic rigour. Cura gives you the best of both worlds. You can save time and get through your curriculum by combining explicit teaching and project work. And you’ll enhance student understanding through greater engagement and transfer learning. It’s a win-win.
Case Study
How Epping Boys High School combine academic rigour and project-based learning.
Innovative curriculum without the weekend work
Cura’s PBL projects are your all-in-one toolkit for creating innovative and engaging classrooms. They’ve got everything you need to teach and assess your curriculum. And all on an easy-to-use online learning environment that gives you the tools to manage your class.
It’s better because: you don’t get time built in to your day to re-write your curriculum. That means it doesn’t happen or you’re working into the night and on weekends. Cura’s projects help you level up your lesson plans without the pain. And they’ve been road-tested by thousand of teachers and students worldwide – so you know they’ll work.
Case Study
How Central Coast Adventist School deliver PBL curriculum with ease - even during a global pandemic.
Classrooms change for the better with Cura’s PBL curriculum
“The program was definitely a success. When we surveyed the students about whether we should run the unit next year, the answer was a resounding ‘Yes!”
Kellie Saunders, Head of Science, Mentone Girls Grammar
“This was a fantastic project to run - it took pressure off me as students directed their own learning.”
Karolina Curic, History Teacher, Bossley Park High School
“All the kids are really engaged. They’re loving the chance to work collaboratively and be more hands-on - all the things they don’t usually get the opportunity to do.”
Maggie Kamel, Head Teacher (Humanities), Cambridge Park High School
“I’m enjoying the buzz and creative energy in the classroom. If I had to evaluate the success of the program based on learner engagement, this tops anything else that I’ve seen!”
Gail Botha, Head of Academics, Hatfield Christian School
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Join the schools reimagining learning for life, not just for the test
Over 40% of students are disengaged at any one time. We think that’s an enormous and unforgivable loss of human potential.
The irony of online learning is that whilst it’s easier than ever to source curriculum, it’s harder than ever to get students captivated.
Most schools face two challenges with engaging students:
Making a theory-based curriculum hands-on and immersive
Making students care about and find purpose in their learning
That’s why we built Cura – to help educators like you bring your classrooms to life and create passionate, inspired students.
Educating the next generation is a unique responsibility. You shouldn’t have to settle for a curriculum built for a previous century. With Cura’s PBL curriculum, everything is designed to maximise student engagement and make students want to learn.
You’ve already got a to-do list a mile long. Trying desperately to inject some life into a dull topic doesn’t need to be added to it. So whether you’re looking for something to spice up the unit you dread teaching or overhauling your entire curriculum, we’ve got what you need.
I’d love you to give Cura a try – you can do so for free! – and see the difference that the right curriculum can make to your classrooms.
Good luck!
Ayrton Eldridge
Founder & Head of Cura Education
