Learner Centred and Learning Centred

vision values shared beliefs personal mental models structures organization common language

Influencing factors toward transformational change … research recognition that “things needed to be better” student forum information who has the “power” relationships

What is learning ? Where can it happen ? Who needs to be involved ?

Learner voice in learning Learner choice in learning Learner relevance in learning

Everyone has the right to— have their voice heard choices in their learning learning that is relevant to them be a successful learner

If learners are empowered to have a voice then we need to be prepared to: accept it engage in dialogue with it negotiate with it act on it when necessary. (Richard Bawden)

LEARNING Core Learning English Mathematics Research skills Fitness Individual learning Focus meetings Personal Learning Widening Horizons Wellbeing

Need to learn the same things? Learn in the same way? Learn at the same time? Learn at the same rate? Find relevance, interest & passion about the same things? Why would we presume that learners…

Structures student timetables movement notes Link Books -reflection self assessment / tracking

EXPLICIT TEACHING and LEARNING -- * Where do you want/need to end up ? * What do you already know ? * What to learn to get there ? * How will you do that ? * Where is the evidence ? * Tracking your learning ?

Empowerment enriched learning environments supportive open relationships autonomy - non punitive non comparative assessment whole school involvement respect for individuals recognition of passions

Our fundamental belief is that everyone can be a successful learner. Our role is to help them achieve that with as much joy and confidence as possible.

All learners are unique and have differing learning preferences, learning needs and voices.

Considerations along the way small steps or large strides needs of learners not adults driven by beliefs ownership common language commitment structures

Who has the power ? What about shared power !

Sharing the Power respect ownership recognition of rights & responsibilities open minded listening accepting views other than your own being prepared to change honest open communication negotiation where appropriate

Authentic learning can occur when : - it is relevant and harnesses learners interests and passions – emphasis on learning for understanding –there is opportunity & time - learning preferences are recognized

Do all learners at our sites have genuine opportunities to : investigate issues of personal interest develop a range of useful skills and understandings know mistakes are genuine indications of possible new learning make choices take risks, trial & share new ideas receive regular constructive feedback

is our core business needs to be relevant to the learner depends on the individual should challenge needs the educator to be flexible mentor facilitator co-learner teacher Learning …….