Vivian's Collaboration Learning Story - July 2015

Learner: Vivian                      Learning Coach:   DWilkes                Date: 22-07-15

Learning Area: Key Competencies (Collaboration)

Learning Observed

On our first day back in Term 3 we had a super day of “Collaboration” immersion activities.  While the learners worked on the Collaboration Challenge in mixed ability, mixed year level groups they collaborated on a variety of tasks which encouraged discussion, problem solving, perseverance and teamwork.  It was great to observe Vivian as she was very engaged in the tasks, demonstrating patience, sharing and teaching others.  I noticed that Vivian took a lead during the ‘crocodile’ challenge.  She calmly demonstrated and explained her ideas, welcomed ideas from others and took turns.

Evidence of learning

Designing a kiwi habitat           Using Pic Collage to collect evidence    Using teamwork to master a challenge                 Designing a float

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Right from the start Vivian embraced the challenge demonstrating collaboration strategies such as asking questions and making decisions together.  This activity challenged her and her team to develop their problem solving skills (Thinking).  She definitely related well to others and managed herself to maximise their collective learning.

Next Learning Steps

grow capacity for collaboration by working with a variety of learners practicing asking questions use a new digital tool like Storybird to write a collaborative story focusing on the learning of the activity rather than racing to get it finished, she needs to take her time and be thorough when researching to answer

Vivian's Literacy Learning Story

Learner: Cassandra & Vivian    Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 2.6.15

Learning Area: Literacy - Handwriting

Learning Observed

Recently, learners in Mrs Dillner’s Literacy group have been working on proper letter formation, beginning with the letters that start with a ‘c’ shape. Cassandra & Vivian have shown that they are able to use the top, middle and bottom spaces on the line. Their letters mostly follow the correct writing pattern, but they will need to work on using this consistently in their books. While completing this task, each of these girls tried their best and worked quickly and efficiently.

Evidence of learning

Cassandra and Vivian also worked with Hannah and Komal.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Cassandra and Vivian both showed their capability of using the correct way of writing ‘c’ start letters on a lined white board. They listened to the instructions and applied them to their own learning (Managing Self). Both girls wrote tidily and began showing that they were ready to move to the next step in this area - adding flicks to their letters. They identified this themselves which demonstrates they can connect where they are now to where they need to be.

Next Learning Steps

Show the same care and correct formation in all written work regardless of the book or sheet they are writing on. Use smaller lines in their books and demonstrate the same ability to use the top, middle and bottom space.