engaging learners with low self- esteem and those with negative behaviour enabling them to reach...
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Engaging learners with low self-esteem and those with negative behaviour enabling them to reach their potential
Combining an ‘Adventure Club’ with mentoring, pastoral care and support, enabling targeted young people to enjoy and achieve in their learning experience
Mark Goldring AST PE & Psychology Comberton Village CollegeCambridge
In summary: how one school has used ‘Adventurous Activities’ to help and support some of our most needy and vulnerable students
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Key Aims:
Development of:1. Self-esteem2. Achievement motivation3. Personal responsibility (positive work habits)4. Positive attitudes towards school5. Interaction skills6*. Positive behaviour (greater awareness)
2 GroupsChallengers & Explorers
ProcessLiaison with HOY & TutorsMeeting with pupilsLetters to parentsStart training sessions
Year 8 (24 pupils)
5 training sessions & one-day trip
3 day expedition (Edale, Derbyshire)
Year 9 (24 pupils)
1 x 50 minute lesson every fortnight2 x 1 day-tripsActivity week trip, 4 nights
Impact
School report dataGenerally positive (not in all cases)Measures of attainment and effort
Quantitative Data?
Impact 2
Feedback from tutorsFeedback from parentsFeedback from pupils
Qualitative - much more positive
Other positive outcomes
Advances in PE curriculum KS3/4 Partnerships•Other departments •DofE•LA providers (counselling service) •Partner schools•HE (Cambridge University)
Specific Challenges
• Parental engagement• Student engagement• Perception/Image • Costs• Support• What next?
Where to start?
•Key staff (including admin)
•Target groups
•Time allocation
•Financial allocation (cost/benefit analysis)
•Training
•‘With the end in mind’ – what would you like to achieve?