INSET Day 1: 2nd September 2009

Welcome

Resilience• bounce-back ability• Sticking with challenges• Managing distractions

Resourceful• Curious /asking questions

• Capitalises on resources

• Using the right learning styles /learning tools

Responsible• Lead your learning

• Don’t need constant reminders or prodding.

Reciprocal• Successfully learn with others

• Take on different roles in group work

Reflectiveness• Evaluate your learning• Identify strengths and

weaknesses• Adapt, change and revise work

ARE YOU READY TO LEARN INDEPENDENTLY?

“Citius, Altius, Fortius”THE POWER LEARNING TOOLS

INSET Day 1: 2nd September 2009

Going for Gold

INSET Day 1: 2nd September 2009

What’s the point in school?‘One of the core functions of 21st century education is learning to

learn in preparation for a lifetime of change.’ David Miliband, 2003

• Professor Guy Claxton – saw schools as for life.

• Intelligence should not be an numerical IQ but a skills set that is malleable and applicable in everyday life.

INSET Day 1: 2nd September 2009

Independent Learning is the foundation of life long learning

• Independent Learning is needed for long term success.

• Compare the emphasis on Independent Learning in KS1&2 and KS3

• John Dewey – “Children don’t do what they learn, they learn what they do.”

• Independent Learning needs to be habit forming.

Resilience• bounce-back ability• Sticking with challenges• Managing distractions

Resourceful• Curious /asking questions

• Capitalises on resources

• Using the right learning styles /learning tools

Responsible• Lead your learning

• Don’t need constant reminders or prodding.

Reciprocal• Successfully learn with others

• Take on different roles in group work

Reflectiveness• Evaluate your learning• Identify strengths and

weaknesses• Adapt, change and revise work

ARE YOU READY TO LEARN INDEPENDENTLY?

“Citius, Altius, Fortius”THE POWER LEARNING TOOLS

Video

INSET Day 1: 2nd September 2009

Peer and Self Assessment

Reflectiveness

•Self-evaluative

•Clear thinking

•Self aware and honest

•Methodical (strategic)

Encouraging ‘Reflective’ Learners

The journey so far...• Conference 2006: Raising the Profile of A4L

1. Marking and Feedback2. Learning Objectives3. Questioning4. Peer and Self Assessment

• Introduction of work scrutiny and sharing good practice

• Mini whiteboards for Learning Objectives

• Rainbow A4L policy

• Focus on challenge and questioning: 2008-2009

• High Five marking policy

Peer and Self Assessment

Students learn by taking the roles of teachers and examiners

What does the research tell us?

• Consistency and routines • More advantageous for less able students• Peer assessment is a prior requirement for

effective self assessment • A long term process

How does the student benefit?

Student has more control

Student understands importance of self-

monitoring and correcting

Student knows how to phrase feedback

in a positive and constructive manner

Student displays skills of

collaborationStudent

motivates themselvesStudent learns

how to examine and think critically

Some issues with peer and self assessment • Poorly designed assessments and criteria, not effective in

promoting good learning• Student attitudes(trusting the teacher, undervalued)• Encourages competition rather than personal

improvement• Impact of negative feedback, especially on low achieving

students• Written assessments do not cater for all learning styles

Challenge Task 1• Strategies and solutions

• These will be displayed on the ‘Learning Wall’ in the staffroom

What needs to be in place for effective peer and self assessment?

“The olden rules”

1. Clear assessment criteria2. Building student confidence3. Successful communication of feedback4. Providing exemplars, models, marking keys5. Recording progress

Challenge Task 2

2 stars and a wish

• Use the Peer and Self Assessment Strategy sheet to strengthen the peer and self assessment opportunities in your lessons

Going for GOLD!• Long term process• Consistency• All staff to implement• INSET• Outstanding website

INSET Day 1: 2nd September 2009