Showing posts with label learning story. Show all posts
Showing posts with label learning story. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Habitats & Continents Learning Story


Learner: :  Seth, Mohammed & Jasonta                                                        Date: July 2015
Learning Area: Science                                                         Learning Coach: DWilkes
Learning Observed
The learners are beginning learning in the area of animal habitats, adaptations and survival needs in preparation for our trip to the zoo.  During the session the learners began to build their scientific language and develop their ability to communicate in science.  In matching the animals to different continents Seth & Mohammed began to recognise that living things are suited to their particular habitat, Jasonta really enjoyed this activity.  They can recognise that all living things have certain requirements so they can stay alive.  While learning the continent song, they actively participated and could sign and say the names of all of the continents.  They could also identify them on a world map.  Jasonta, Mohammed and Seth can define what the word habitat means and they can state which continent certain animals are found eg. panda in Asia, giraffe in Africa
Evidence of learning
IMG_3857.JPGIMG_3855.JPG

Key Competencies/Vision Principles
The boys were enthusiastically engaged in all aspects of the lesson participating and contributing while demonstrating strong collaboration and communication with Jasonta.  They asked each other for help and didn’t hesitate to check for understanding with other learners or the learning coaches. During the matching activity I observed excellent questioning and problem solving strategies while they worked with Diane. While some of the animals were matched incorrectly to the continents, they persevered to get it correct showing a strong desire to develop their capability in this area. They are able to make connections between what a habitat is to an animal and what a habitat is to humans drawing on new learning and prior knowledge.
Next Learning Steps

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Mohammed's Drama Learning Story - May 20, 2015


Learner: Seth                                                                               Date: May 20, 2015
Learning Area: The Arts- Drama                                 Learning Coach: Diana Wilkes        
Learning Observed
During iExperience this term with the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT), we have been learning how to use movement and space to effectively communicate.  The lasting understanding is that people represent their culture and heritage in different dramatic ways- past and present.  Learners had a variety of opportunities to explore the use of space, props and their body for communicating different ideas.  Seth worked in a group with Taanvi, Nehaal, Mohammed and Anjlii to use different techniques to explore drama elements and conventions and exhibited creativity and enthusiasm for performing.  When asked to initiate and develop ideas with others to create dramatic 1 minute skit about a culture, Seth worked well with others offering ideas and demonstrating creativity and a sense of fun. His group selected the American culture and crafted an entertaining performance indicative of this culture featuring some swish Michael Jackson dance grooves!
Evidence of learning
Seth makes effective use of space, imaginary props and movement.

Screen Shot 2015-05-20 at 1.36.21 pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-05-20 at 1.36.08 pm.png

Key Competencies/Vision Principles
Seth demonstrates that he can work Collaboratively with others towards a common goal. He shows his Capabilities in following complex instructions and strives to meet the success criteria- managing himself well. He is able to make Connections between what he knows about a culture and how to express that with movement, no sound and imaginary props.
Next Learning Steps
  • Further explore movements he can make with his body, use of his voice, and creation of facial expressions to enhance dramatic effect