1. 22 nd November 2011

2.  To recap understanding of the Ormskirk School lesson plan  To develop understanding of the accelerated learning cycle  To share ideas about how to engage learners at the activate stage  To discover some practical strategies that you will use in the classroom

3.  What do you hope to achieve From the forum?

4. Connection Phase Activation Phase Demonstration Phase Consolidation Phase

5. Connection Phase Activation Phase Demonstration Phase Consolidation Phase Make learning personal Actively involve students Share objectives & outcomes

6. Connection Phase Activation Phase Demonstration Phase Consolidation Phase Give the necessary information to begin to solve problems posed Use a variety of methods to give this information e.g. case study, role play, text books, story Encourage the learners to experience in a variety of ways (VAK) Provide the opportunity for reflection, description and speculation

7. Connection Phase Activation Phase Demonstration Phase Consolidation Phase Provide opportunities for learners to ‘show they know’ in multiple ways Allow students to share what is being learned in a variety of groupings Provide feedback to students and groups about ‘how to improve’

8. Connection Phase Activation Phase Demonstration Phase Consolidation Phase Reflect on what has been learned and how Link to the outcomes shared in the connections phase Link to how what has been learnt can apply to other areas of your subject or other subjects

9.  STEPS:  Write one example each of an effective technique for the activate stage  Team captain calls “Showdown” - all team members show their cards  Decide on a team answer (the best example in your opinion)

10.  Using the hand-out discuss in your groups the effectiveness of the differing techniques in your area.  Discuss different strategies you have also used

11.  Have you achieved what you wanted? If not why not?