Aspects of Learning “A review of Learning to Learn”

Aspects of Learning “A review of Learning to Learn” “Learning is when you know, can do, or can explain something that you couldn't before.” Milverton Staff “How well we learn is not a matter of how bright we are – it’s a matter of experience and good coaching” Guy Claxton

What are the key Aspects of Learning? Twelve core skills as listed in the National Curriculum that are the foundations the children need before they can learn! *Communication *Social Skills *Self-awareness *Managing Feelings *Enquiry *Problem Solving *Reasoning *Information Processing *Creative Thinking *Evaluation *Motivation *Empathy We would never expect a child to read, write or count without explicit teaching; the same applies to learning skills!

Communication & Social Skills Listen, respond and interact with the person who is meant to be talking; Communicate confidently to a range of audiences; and Collaborate with others, sharing roles and responsibilities.

Self Awareness & Managing Feelings What a ‘good learner’ looks like; Recognising different feelings; and Dealing with difficult feelings

Enquiry & Information Processing Curiosity Corners Question fruits Book Corners Different question types Thunks

Evaluation Two stars & a wish Peer and self improvement Success criteria – including pupil generated Mini Plenaries New learning, consolidating, treading water, drowning

Motivation Rewards Success criteria Child lead learning F.F.L What to do if you’re stuck… Open and fixed mind-sets and growing a learning brain!

Empathy Difference duvets Smile file Moan bone & wish fish Stereotypes Hero Boxes Survival guides

Creative Thinking …see checklists for each year group.

Problem Solving & Reasoning RUCSAC 4 Types of Problem Speaking , Listening & Role Play Using & Applying: cross curricular PEE and basketball

Aspects of Learning “A review of Learning to Learn”