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At Royalmont Academy, we don’t just teach what to learn — we also focus on how we learn. The way we teach is intentional, rooted in our mission, and designed to form students in alignment with the Catholic vision of the human person. In this third post of our series on Regnum Christi education, we explore how instructional strategies bring our mission to life inside the classroom.

Forming the Whole Person Through How We Teach

Instructional strategies are more than academic techniques — they are expressions of what we believe about the dignity, purpose, and potential of each student. The tools and methods we use daily in our classrooms flow from our Regnum Christi dimensions of Intellectual, Human, Spiritual, and Apostolic formation.

From our youngest learners to our high school seniors, our goal is to form students integrally, helping them think critically, communicate clearly, and respond generously to the needs of others.

From Passive to Active Learning

A key shift in today’s education is moving from passive absorption of content to active engagement. At Royalmont, we use strategies like:

• Think-Pair-Share: Encouraging students to process and discuss ideas with others

• Socratic Seminars: Fostering deep dialogue about truth, virtue, and classical texts

• Project-Based Learning: Guiding students to apply knowledge in creative, real-world contexts

These methods promote ownership, curiosity, and collaboration — values deeply tied to our Catholic worldview, which sees learning as a participation in the truth.

Differentiated Instruction and Human Formation

Every student is unique. We know that formation requires a personal, relational approach. That’s why our teachers:

• Differentiate instruction based on readiness, interest, and learning profile

• Use data to guide decision-making and support student growth

• Incorporate movement, reflection, and conversation into daily routines

Whether a student learns best by seeing, hearing, or doing, we seek to affirm their strengths while guiding them in areas of growth. This builds confidence, resilience, and responsibility — key traits in our human formation pillar.

Intentional Accompaniment: Walking with Each Student

At the heart of our instructional approach is intentional accompaniment — the belief that every child is on a unique journey, and that teachers are called not just to instruct, but to walk alongside each student.

This accompaniment happens through:

• One-on-one moments of mentoring and encouragement

• Knowing each child’s strengths, struggles, and aspirations

• Creating space for conversation, prayer, and personal growth

Our educators don’t just see their role as delivering lessons. They see themselves as guides, helping students discover who God is calling them to become. This personal attention is part of what makes Royalmont not just a school, but a community.

Teaching With the End in Mind

Royalmont teachers design instruction backward from the desired outcomes. We don’t ask, “What can I cover?” but instead, “What will they walk away knowing, doing, and becoming?” This mindset keeps the formation of the student at the center.

It’s why we carefully choose:

• Essential questions that encourage reflection and depth

• Assessments that focus on meaning and mastery, not just memorization

• Teaching practices that encourage virtue alongside academic achievement

Technology: A Tool, Not a Distraction

Technology has a place — but it must serve the mission. At Royalmont, digital tools are used intentionally to enhance learning, not replace it. We ensure that screens never take the place of relationships, mentorship, or the deep engagement that comes from human interaction.

In classrooms, you might see:

• Student-created videos to explain concepts

• Online collaboration on shared projects

• Tools like Kahoot or Flipgrid to boost participation and review

But always, the teacher — not the device — leads the learning.

A Culture of Continuous Growth

Just as we expect students to grow, our teachers are constantly learning too. Through ongoing professional development, collaboration, and coaching, Royalmont educators strive for excellence.

We use classroom walkthroughs, peer feedback, and team planning time to ensure our strategies are consistent with:

• Best practices in Catholic education

• Research-backed instructional models

• The unique needs and callings of each grade level and student

Formation Is the Strategy

At the end of the day, our instructional strategies are not just techniques. They are tools of formation — rooted in mission, tailored to the learner, and aimed at helping each student become who God made them to be.

When families choose Royalmont, they’re not just choosing a Catholic school. They’re choosing a mission-driven, methodically guided environment that forms minds and hearts for a lifetime.

Continue the Journey: Read the First Two Posts in the Series

To fully understand our Regnum Christi approach to education, we invite you to read the first two posts in this series:

📖 Formative Environment: The Hidden Power of a Catholic Education

🎓 Semper Altius: What Authentic Rigor Looks Like in a Catholic School

Ready to Experience the Difference?

If you’re a current parent, thank you for being part of this mission with us. If you’re exploring Royalmont for the first time, we invite you to see our classrooms in action, meet our passionate teachers, and discover how our instructional strategies form the whole child — mind, heart, and soul.

Schedule your personalized tour today and learn how Royalmont’s Regnum Christi education can make a lasting difference for your child and your family.