Learners: Saniya, Louisa and Harry
Learning Coach: Radha Moopanar Date: 11 November
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Learning Area: iExplore
Key Competency: Participating and Contributing
NZC AO: Level 2 Language Features:
uses a large and increasing bank of high-frequency, topic-specific, and personal-content words to make meaning & shows an increasing knowledge of the conventions of text
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Learning Observed
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In iExplore we worked collaboratively in small groups to create and present our new learning with our hapu group and get feedback from them on our learning. The focus for this particular activity was to choose two things that we learnt from our iExplore and create a compare and contrast map to share what we learnt. We share ideas for topics and make open ended questions that we can research and explore. Having the opportunity to make choices about our learning promoted self directed learning, and this increased our focus and motivation. Saniya, Louisa and Harry recorded their compare and contrast map on a chart so all could look at them. It was great to see them make connections to their curiosities.
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Saniya
Learning Coach: Radha Moopanar Date: 8 November 2016
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Learning Area: iDevelop: Speaking, Writing and Presenting
Key Competency: Using Language, Symbols and Text
NZC AO: Level 2 Language Features:
Students will: • Select and use sources of information, processes, and strategies with some confidence to identify, form, and express ideas.
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Learning Observed
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  This term our learners developed their curiosities in narrative writing. Saniya participated in workshops to plan, write, edit and present her writing. The learners were introduced to narrative structure and language features. Saniya used feedback provided by the Learning Coach and her peers to make improvements to her overall performance. The use of a google document allowed Mrs Moopanar to provide ongoing feedback to the learners regarding their narrative content and organisation. Saniya collaborated with other learners to practice and apply her presentation and writing skills. The learners used devices to publish their narratives and used these publishings to observe, notice and make changes to their narratives. With support and guidance Saniya was able to share her knowledge and use appropriate structure and language to inform the audience. It was great to see Saniya practice and apply her writing skills to develop an overall curiosity both at writing and presenting to inform. Ka pai! |
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Please see the following links for Narrative presentation
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Learner: Saniya Learning Coach :R.Moopanar Date: 23 October 2016 Week 1-2 Learning Area: Science
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Learning Observed
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For the past few weeks the learners have been engaged in a curiosity quest! The learners were given the choice of 8 curiosity quests which included: Why it is important to learn about eggs, imaginary planets, can humans live on another planet, why are New Zealanders called kiwis, how did dinosaurs live, telling the time and why is the solar system an exciting place - each of which would develop their curiosity. Saniya, Harry and Louisa enjoyed the first week of ‘discovery learning’ where they had some choices of tasks to complete to help them get familiar with the planets of the solar system and make connections to their prior knowledge. They watched videos and created a KWL chart about what they knew and what they wanted to learn about the planets of the solar system. They created a slideshow of their learning. Harry and Louisa also supported Saniya with finding information - great collaboration and leadership. Thereafter they worked collaboratively to design and create a poster to compare and contrast two planets of their choice . In order to create the poster successfully there was a lot of discussion. They showed their curiosity, thinking and managing self skills by looking at what others had done and making connections to what they wanted to achieve. See their presentation here.
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Saniya
Learning Coach: Stephanie Hooker & D Wilkes Date: 2 September 2016
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Learning Area: iDevelop: Speaking, Writing and Presenting
Key Competency: Using Language, Symbols and Text
NZC AO: Level 2 Language Features:
Students will: • Select and use sources of information, processes, and strategies with some
confidence to identify, form, and express ideas.
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Learning Observed
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This term our learners developed their capabilities in speech writing. Saniya participated in workshops to plan, write, edit and present her speech. The learners were introduced to persuasive language, speech organisation and effective speaking skills & strategies. Saniya used feedback provided by the Learning Coaches and her peers to make improvements to her overall performance. The use of a google document allowed Mrs Hooker and Ms Wilkes to provide ongoing feedback to the learners regarding their speech content, organisation and persuasive writing. Saniya collaborated with other learners to practice and apply her presentation and speaking skills. The learners used iPads to record each other speaking and used these recordings to observe, notice and make changes to their volume, pace, eye contact, body language and overall confidence.
 
With support and guidance Saniya was able to share her knowledge and use appropriate language to inform the audience.
It was great to see Saniya practice and apply her public speaking skills to develop an overall capability both at speaking and writing to inform. Ka pai!
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Please see the following links:
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Learners: Gary & Saniya
Learning Coach: Stephanie Hooker Date: 26 July 2016
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Learning Area: iDevelop- Maths
Key Competency: Using Language, Symbols and Text
NZC AO: Level 2 Statistics:
gathering, sorting, and displaying category and whole-number data
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Learning Observed
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We are currently learning about Statistics in Maths. The focus for this particular activity was to create a simple tally chart and gather data from other learners. Both learners were capable of working independently and were able to complete the task - Self management. When working alongside Saniya, Gary noticed her tally marks were incorrect. He was able to articulate his thinking skills and share his knowledge so she was able to count the tally’s correctly- Gary developing his coaching capability and Saniya subsequently developing her tallying capability through practice. Our learners always enjoy the opportunity to connect and work with others.
Learner voice: Saniya says, “I like Maths, I could do it all day”.
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