2 possible versions – the first an edit of Brian’s intro to the at a glance cards, the second the same stuff arranged more like ‘Nigel’
A quick introduction to the basic ideas, language and initial classroom practice of developing five key learning behaviours in students – Perseverance, Noticing, Making Links, Interdependence and Distilling.
These five learning behaviours are drawn from the 18 learning behaviours in the supple learning mind. It is a starter pack, an introduction, something to get you going in the right direction. A good place to start, but a terrible place to finish!
There is an introductory section about the supple learning mind, plus the five modules that each cover a key learning habit, with information about what the habit looks like when it’s being used in a well-formed way, useful lesson starters and classroom activities to encourage use of the habit, teacher talk to help develop each habit, and the features of a conducive classroom climate to nurture the habit.
Available online, on any internet-enabled device, you can browse the modules whenever and wherever you want. Ideas for learning, available on your phone / laptop, in an instant.
The bundle of modules is available to individual teachers who wish to explore Building Learning Power for themselves, perhaps in a school that is thinking about doing so but have not as yet ‘made the leap’. Alternatively schools can purchase a site licence so that all teachers can access the materials.
The resources will also help you sort out:
- Students’ learning behaviours – whether they are alive and well or not;
- Students’ understanding of how to be a successful learner – whether students have a clue about the links between learning habits and success in learning.
Use the modules to;
- Embed learning behaviours in your classroom;
- Review classroom culture;
- Deepen understanding of the learning behaviours;
and, if you purchase a site licence:
- Become a foundation for CPD about learning to enhance performance.
- Introduce new staff to building students as powerful learners.
ALTERNATIVELY:
Helping your learners to learn about learning
What is it?
A quick introduction to the basic ideas, language and initial classroom practice of developing five key learning behaviours in students – Perseverance, Noticing, Making Links, Interdependence and Distilling.
What do I get?
There is an introductory section about the supple learning mind, plus the five modules that each cover a key learning habit, with information about what the habit looks like when it’s being used in a well-formed way, useful lesson starters and classroom activities to encourage use of the habit, teacher talk to help develop each habit, and the features of a conducive classroom climate to nurture the habit.
Who is it for?
The bundle of modules is available to individual teachers who wish to explore Building Learning Power for themselves, perhaps in a school that is thinking about doing so but have not as yet ‘made the leap’. Alternatively schools can purchase a site licence so that all teachers can access the materials.
Where/when does it happen?
Available online, on any internet-enabled device, you can browse the modules whenever and wherever you want. Ideas for learning, available on your phone / laptop, in an instant.
How might I use it?
The resources will also help you sort out:
- Students’ learning behaviours – whether they are alive and well or not;
- Students’ understanding of how to be a successful learner – whether students have a clue about the links between learning habits and success in learning.
Use the modules to;
- Embed learning behaviours in your classroom;
- Review classroom culture;
- Deepen understanding of the learning behaviours;
and, if you purchase a site licence:
- Become a foundation for CPD about learning to enhance performance.
- Introduce new staff to building students as powerful learners.
Why does it exist?
These five learning behaviours are drawn from the 18 learning behaviours in the supple learning mind. It is a starter pack, an introduction, something to get you going in the right direction. A good place to start, but a terrible place to finish!
It is designed to give you a flavour of Building Better Learners before you (and your school) commit to going in deeper.