the learning loop
TRANSCRIPT
THE LEARNING
The problem with learning
• We want students to THINK• Thinking is HARD• In order to perform complex tasks we use
memory• Students need to learn and practice how to
think
So…
THE LEARNING LOOP
PLTS self assessment
Growth Mindsets
team work
independence
observing learning
feedback
success & failure
reflection
THE LEARNING LOOP
PLTS Self assessment
Growth mindsets
• embrace challenges• persist in the face of
setbacks• see effort as the path to
mastery• learn from criticism• find lessons & inspiration
in the success of others
TEAMWORK
• Critical Skills• Belbin team roles test• Leadership
INDEPENDENCE
• Freedom to fail• No rules!• Problem solving• Walking off the
escalator• Teacher in role• “Pay” for questions
Observing Learning
• Skills and dispositions • What does good look
like, sound line, what do you have to be like to achieve it
• Avoid interpretation• Student observers
(learning spies)
FEEDBACK
• Formative assessment• Quality learning
conversations• Having/making the time• Non judgmental – allow
students to interpret their own behaviour
• Students feedback to each other
SUCCESS & FAILURE
• Pitching• Winning & losing• What does it feel like?• Process over product• How do others view
me?• What’s the point of
learning?
REFLECTION
• Thinking time• Revisiting PLTS self
assessment• Reviewing progress• Describing how skills
have been used• Setting targets for
next challenge
PCSA scheme of learning
1. Introduction2. Impossible challenge (murder mystery)3. Advertising challenge4. Aeroplane challenge5. Music promotion challenge6. Ultimate challenge (presenting to year group)
Further reading
learningspy.edublogs.org