5. Using language, symbols and texts Using language, symbols, and texts is about working with and making meaning of the codes in which knowledge is expressed. Languages and symbols are systems for representing and communicating information, experiences, and ideas. People use languages and symbols to produce texts of all kinds: written, oral/aural, and visual; informative and imaginative; informal and formal; mathematical, scientific, and technological. Students who are competent users of language, symbols, and texts can interpret and use words, number, images, movement, metaphor, and technologies in a range of contexts. They recognise how choices of language, symbol, or text affect people’s understanding and the ways in which they respond to communications. They confidently use ICT (including, where appropriate, assistive technologies) to access and provide information and to communicate with others. back
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14. Our staff learning journeys become exemplars to share with our students Putting Christmas dinner on the table Relating to other Thinking Participating and contributing I had to consider what roles this family I didn’t know might take on and which ones they didn’t on Christmas day. I tried to include the family in ways that I thought might make bring them together. The turkey is over cooked, there is too much food but it is important the uncle’s dish goes onto the table. I had to think about what was a priority, problem solve the dried out turkey and create a timeframe to bring everything together. I had to be creative to make special and therefore make the guests feel special. Be aware that this newly blended family has different ways of celebrating Christmas to each other and again to me. Recognise that the hostess is not her normal self or able to function in her role today Next time:
16. Examples of Learning journeys Key Competencies Tane Bright Learning Story ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Child’s comment Stages of Play Key Comp listed here Key Competencies Tane Bright ____________ ____________ Key Comp listed here
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