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Learning

Learning. Learning Languages Jeanne Gilbert School Support Services University of Waikato. Ko tōu reo Ko tōku reo Te tuakiri tangata Tīhei uriuri Tīhei nakonako Your voice My voice It is an expression of identity Behold, the message and the messenger.

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Learning

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  1. Learning Learning Languages Jeanne Gilbert School Support Services University of Waikato

  2. Ko tōu reo Ko tōku reo Te tuakiri tangata Tīhei uriuri Tīhei nakonako Your voice My voice It is an expression of identity Behold, the message and the messenger

  3. Changing Stations with Harry Potter Personalising Learning Differentiated learning Learning centres

  4. Session Objectives • Teachers will have an opportunity to learn and/or up-skill their knowledge about research and strategies related to personalising learning • Teachers will learn and / or practise new target language • Teachers will participate in experiential learning ie they will learn about student-centred learning by working in a number of learning centres

  5. Differentiated learning: usually consists of three levels of learning within an activity

  6. Layered Curriculum - Dr. Kathie F. Nunley http://www.help4teachers.com/

  7. What's In a Layer?C Layer : Basic knowledge, understanding. The student builds on his/her current level of core information.  B Layer :Application or manipulation of the information learned in the C layer. Problem solving or other higher level thinking tasks can be placed here.A Layer :Critical Thinking and Analysis. This layer requires the highest and most complex thought.

  8. What is a Learning Center? Michael Opitz: http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/backtoschool/learning_center.htm)

  9. For me, a learning center is a small area within the classroom where students work alone or interact with others, using instructional materials to explore one or more subject areas. It is a place where a variety of activities introduce, reinforce, and/or extend learning, often without the assistance of the classroom teacher.

  10. The Process • Aims and Goals • Planning, planning, planning • Management Tips • Learning Centres • Assessment and Evaluation

  11. Reader’s Centre Vocabulary Centre Computer Centre Guided Writing (writing tasks) Creative Art Centre (shaping) Guided Reading Language Game Writing Centre Listening Post Conversational Centre (drama, role play) Interaction – listening + speaking Ideas for Learning Centres

  12. Management Tips • Task management board and / or • Activity log For checklist of skills and concepts

  13. Task Management Tips • Have whole class together first for instructions • Show class Task Management Board or Activity Log • Organise groups and duration of time (or not) • Groups can be social, random or teacher selected • Activities could last whole period or part of a period • Activities can be at different levels of difficulty • Specific Learning Outcomes for activities must be clear (and relate to AOs) • Reporting back time at end of lesson is REALLY IMPORTANT

  14. Example of Task Management Board

  15. Example of Task Management Board

  16. Example of Activity Log

  17. Example of Activity Log

  18. Reporting Back - oral or written: Possible Teacher Questions / Learning prompts: • Explain to the others what your group didtoday. Or: • Explain what you did in the xxx centre • What did you learn today? • What will you have to do next to remember / use this learning? • Do you have any advice for the next group?

  19. Ongoing evaluation of Learning Centres • Use feedback and feedforward from teachers AND students ie analyse and evaluate activities AND learning • Synthesise and/or create new resources

  20. References • Making Meaningful Links – Kerri Thomas, Audrey Ulrich, AFMLTA Conference 2001 • Addressing the Diversity of Learning in a Year 9 Second Language Class – course notes Noeline Grant 2003 • Catering for Different learning Needs Beltz 1978 – adapted by Ulrike Handke 2001 • Multilevel Tabloid Activities – translated and adapted from a presentation at NZALT Conference by Friederike Cichon 1998 – Jeanne Gilbert 2001 • Accelerated Learning in the Classroom – Alistair Smith • Learning to Think. Thinking to Learn – Michael Pohl 2000 • Inside the Black Box – Black and Williams 1998 • Assessment For Learning – some practical strategies – Geoff Moore 2002 • Free translations, 20 languages http://www.happychild.org.uk/home11.htm • Harry Potter wiki site:http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_James_Potter

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