Thursday, May 18, 2017

iExperience


Learners: James   Habitat: LH1      Learning Coach: R. Moopanar      Date: 19.05.17
Learning Area: iExperience - Art  Key Competency: Participating and Contributing
Learning Observed
This term our focus is on how we can be connected citizens. In order to launch this the learners participated in a connected road safety activity where they collaboratively explored and brainstormed ideas about Road safety. The lasting understanding from this iExperience was that we can be connected in a variety of ways and display these connections by predicting and processing what could happen if we don’t follow instructions on road safety from the checklist. It was great to see the learners supporting each other in being curious and deciding what how to colour in and to hear them describe their posters as an example of how we can recall and connect with others.  All of the learners displayed their capabilities by working independently on their own poster and designs. The posters can be seen displayed in the learner’s  iExperience books.
Evidence of learning
Jennings edward, jegga, james.jpg
Next Learning Steps
  • Present learning, seek feedback and make appropriate changes
  • Share your learning with your family

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Diamante Poem - Giraffes Narrative Assessment


Learner:  James      Learning Coach: M Lennon - LH2      Date:   23 November 2016
Learning Area:  Literacy - Poems
NZC Achievement Objective:  English; Speaking, Writing, Presenting:  Acquire and begin to use sources of information, processes, and strategies to identify, form, and express ideas.

Giraffes

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giraffes
yellow, slow
eating, walking, twitching
legs, neck, tail, baby
eating, walking, running
spotty, brown
giraffes

Learning Observed
James has been learning to write Diamante Poems themed around his recent visit to Auckland Zoo.

Firstly, James had to brainstorm different nouns, adjectives and verbs about giraffes.  Then he had to choose which ones he would use to make his poem make sense.

James was given a template structure to follow, which listed the order in which his nouns, adjectives and verbs needed to be.  He was able to follow the structure independently to produce the above poem.
Key Competencies/Vision Principles
During this learning, James demonstrated that he was:
  • Connected - actively taking part in learning conversations and activities.
  • Capable - understanding the different parts of speech have different purposes.
  • Curious - asking questions and seeking new vocabulary.
  • Thinking  - able to brainstorm and find words relevant to the topic.
Next Learning Steps
  • Teach others how to write a diamante poem.
  • Begin thinking about opposite words for an antonym diamante poem.



Thursday, November 17, 2016

Get Set Go! - Narrative Assessment


Learner:  James      Learning Coach: M Lennon - LH2      Date:   17 November 2016
Learning Area:  iExperience
NZC Achievement Objective:  Health & Physical Education; Movement skills; Science and technology -  Students will develop a wide range of movement skills, using a variety of equipment and play environments.  
Learning Observed
During iExperience James has been participating in the Get-Set-Go programme.

In Get-Set-Go James has been learning to balance using different parts of his body, and to move around while balancing something on his head.  James was able to confidently balance and move around with ease.

After his balancing session James began learning skills in throwing and catching.  He actively participated in a range of games that saw him throwing and catching, firstly, a soft toy, then a tennis ball to a partner.

Evidence of learning

Here you can see James with his Hapu group in a range of Get-Set-Go activities.
Key Competencies/Vision Principles
During this learning, James demonstrated that he was:
  • Connected - actively taking part in all games and activities.
  • Capable - understanding that you need to point and aim before you throw.
  • Curious - asking questions about why throws went in the wrong direction.
  • Managing Self  - able to use equipment appropriately.
Next Learning Steps
  • Keep asking for advice when you’re throwing doesn’t go straight.
  • Remember to make a basket out of your hands when someone is throwing a ball for you to catch.