Transformational Learning What, Why, How?
What? Transformational Learning A different model of delivery and learning incorporating aspects of: Enquiry based and challenge learning Higher order thinking skills collaboration reflection, evaluation “flipped” learning 6RsPLTS 21 st Century tools Digital pedagogy ?
What type of child do we want to nurture? IndependenceResilientRelationshipsBalanced Achieving potential
Why? Transformational Learning What skills do employers desire? CBI: Confederation of British Industry. First Steps report What is it that small, medium and large companies need young people to bring with them into the world of work? – that’s not just exam results. ‘It’s actually about the characteristics, values and habits that last a lifetime. Businesses thrive working with young people who are determined, optimistic and emotionally intelligent,’ so the education system must focus on ‘helping them to be rigorous, rounded and grounded.
Skills to develop
Why? Skills for life-long learning Contents Qualifications Mental Skills & Attitudes
How? All teachers have notebooks (since 2001) All users have (since 2000) Site wide wireless network (all devices) Notebook scheme in Yr7-9 (94%) BYOD in Yr10-11 (work needed!) Allow mobiles for use in lessons No printing rule (5 printers in the school)
How? Online Homework system (SMHW) Moodle VLE (10yrs old next week!) Mahara eportfolios (since 2010) Full time support officer (Helen) eLearning and ITServices development plan Regular training and support for staff Support and commitment from SLT Recognition that eLearning is a USP for Perins
3 x 4 hour projects Planning, Evaluation & ePortfolio
No Curriculum (as such) No “specific” knowledge Teachers modelling learning
Self Manager Progression Basic Make a list of the tasks I have to do Check the time regularly to makes sure I know how much I have left Use other people to help keep me on task Better Create a plan to prioritise my time and tasks Persevere when things don’t go the way I planned Be thoughtful and consider other people’s feelings when I make comments and decisions Best Review and edit my plan of priorities during a project Be confident in taking risks, by weighing up all the advantages and disadvantages Change my approach to motivate others to overcome problems
Stop and think about it for a minute…. Remember it’s OK to start again. Close your eyes and try to see what you are aiming for. Have you asked for advice from your peers? What do they think? How are you looking at things differently now? Try breaking the task down into smaller sections. Don’t be afraid to walk away and come back to it later What’s your goal, and how will you know if you have achieved it? Build in moments when you can review what you’ve done? Teachers are proactive, risk-taking learners
Transforming the VLE
Transforming moodle
Collaboration - padlet
Collaboration - Scrumblr
Reflection – Webnotes on Mahara
Reflection – Mahara feedback
Reflection – Glossary feedback
Independence
Cross-curricular planning Teachers ‘persuaded’ to take risks and use 21C technology
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