Our Big Idea For Cf E

Our Big Idea for Curriculum for Excellence….

Orla Keefe (P6), Kym Lockhart (P5), John Murray (P5), Ellen Keefe (P3), Mhairi Stratton (Principal Teacher)

Learning with GROW

“ The art of facilitating the performance, learning and development of another. “

Myles Downey. Effective Coaching, 2003

Developing Coaching in East Lothian

nurture HR

“Success is a journey not a destination.”

“Problems become opportunities when the

right people join together.”

What is GROW?

• “GROW is Mrs Stratton asking questions that help us plan our learning.”

• “GROW is a fun way to learn (because we plan it!)”

• “GROW helps us understand what we are doing and why.”

• “GROW helps us take control of our learning.”

• “GROW helps us find the best way that we can learn.”

GROW

• G is for Goal

• R is for Reality

• O is for Options

• W is for Will

Goal Questions

Goal questions help us to think about:

• what we want to do• why it is important to learn

something• how we will know that we have

been successful

Reality Questions

Reality questions help us to think about:

• what knowledge we have that can help us

• what we have that can help us reach our goal

• who we know that can help us

Option Questions

Options questions help us :• think about what we could do• explore the possibility of doing

something• suggest things that the teacher

wouldn’t think of doing• to think creatively

Will Questions

Will questions help us :• to decide what we will do• decide how we will do it• decide who will do what• decide when we will do it

The Best GROW Questions

Goal Reality Options Will

•What do you want to do?

* Learning Intention*

•Why is this important?

•How challenging/ exciting is this goal?

•Can you make this more/less challenging?

•How will you know that you have achieved this goal?*Success Criteria*

•**Future question**

•What do we know already about this?

•What do we really want to know?

•What do we have in school to help us find out about this?

•What do we still need?

•What help do we need?

•Do you have any experience that can help you?

•Do we have any experts?

•CAN I MAKE A SUGGESTION?

•What different things could we do?

•What else could you do?

•What if you could have total control?

•What is you had a magic wand? (what would be the closest thing you could do?)

•What would someone else suggest to do?

•What options would get the best result?

•If you took this option what would happen?

•Which options are the best?

•CAN I MAKE A SUGGESTION?

•What will we do?

•How will this meet your goal?

•How will we know that we have answered our question?

•What will you do for support?

•What will you use?

•Who will help us?

•When will we do this?

•How will you know that you have been successful in reaching your goal?

How do you use GROW?

We have helped decide what our topics will be: Primary 1-3 Suggested Topic Cycle   Our Rules and

ResponsibilitiesScotland Let’s cook Energy Reusing

materialsChristmas /EasterTechnology

Weather Watchers Humbie Grandparents 

Growing a Garden 

Day and Night

ChristmasEnterprise

Myself and my Body Nature Detectives

Toys and Games Senses and Communicating

Water ChristmasCharities

Primary 4-7 Topic Cycle  

Time Capsule 

Energy in the Environment

One Scotland Transport Food / Kitchen Science

Christmas /EasterCharities

Wallace and Bruce

Natural Disasters Welcome to East Lothian

Rainforests Buildings and Bridges

Christmas/EasterICT

Scotland at War Light and Sound Home and Away (Comparing Countries)

Endangered Animals

Marvellous Inventions

Christmas/EasterEnterprise

The Clearances Earth and Space European Union Our Changing Climate

My Body Christmas /EasterTechnology

Getting Started

Getting Home Involved

Identifying Goals

Reviewing the Goals

Our Forward Plan

Revisit Goals

Now we start to GROW together!

(add photo of today’s GROW)

If we didn’t learn this way we would never have . . .

Through investigating the Christian communities in my local area, I am discovering how Christian communities demonstrate their beliefs through prayer, worship and special ceremonies. I am developing respect for the practices and traditions of others. RME 1-03a

had a wedding with a real minister.

If we didn’t learn this way we would never have . . .

Through discovery and imagination, I can develop and use problem-solving strategies to construct models.TCH 1-14a / TCH 2-14a

made a house out of sweets.

If we didn’t learn this way we would never have . . .

Through exploring properties and sources of materials, I can choose appropriate materials to solve practical challenges. SCN 1-15a

made paper out of real wood.

If we didn’t learn this way we would never have . . .

Through contributing my views, time and talents, I play a part in bringing about positive change in my school and wider community.HWB 1-13a

had Kym teach us how to make thumb pots.

Mrs Stratton

If we didn’t learn this way we would never have . . .

I can respond to the work of artists and designers by discussing my thoughts and feelings. I can give and accept constructive comment on my own and others’ work. EXA 1-07a

had Sam’s dad demonstrate how he makes his sculptures.

If we didn’t learn this way we would never have . . .

I have experimented with everyday items as units of measure to investigate and compare sizes and amounts in my environment, sharing my findings with others. MNU 0-11a

explored heavier and lighter at the park.

If we didn’t learn this way we would never have . . .

I have developed an awareness of where grid reference systems are used in everyday contexts and can use them to locate and describe position. MTH 1-18a

got lost in the wilderness and used our mapping skills to get home.

If we didn’t learn this way we would never have. . .

I can tell the time using 12 hour clocks, realising there is a link with 24 hour notation, explain how it impacts on my daily routine and ensure that I am organised and ready for events throughout my day. MNU 1-10a

made real teaching clocks so we could practise telling the time at home.

If we didn’t learn this way we would never have . . .

I can compare and contrast a society in the past with my own and contribute to a discussion of the similarities and differences. SOC 2-04a

made a blackhouse in the classroom (because we couldn’t get to the blackhouse museum).

GROW our big idea!

Mhairi Stratton (Principal Teacher)mstratton@humbie.elcschool.org.uk