Learning Log No. 7

Notes taken from Chapter 43, Assessment

3 points learners should have to earn maximum effect;

·         Clear goals – need to know what they’re aiming for

·         A medal – information on what they’ve done well

·         A mission – how to improve

Why are self-, peer and spoof assessment able to double attainment?

·         Help students clarify goals

·         Give students model and mission information

·         Make judgments about their own work, clarifying their understanding of the subject matter

·         Help students attribute success to doing the right thing

·         Put students in charge of their own improvement

·         Self-critical and reflective habit of mind

Notes taken from Chapter 48, Providing Learners With Support

One-to-one approach

·         Listen to the student’s experience

·         Value the student as an individual

·         Reward their progress

·         Challenge them with high regard and expectations

·         Set students challenging action plans to reach their goals and needs

How to succeed in one-to-one

·         Listen

·         Empathize

·         Ask open questions

·         Reflect

Bringing two different approaches together

Hold students responsible for their own learning	ß          à	Show a high regard for all learners
Challenge students to improve	ß           à	Support the students who need it
Have high expectations of all students	ß           à	Listen to and respect students as individuals