The document discusses the implementation of learning intentions at John Fawkner College. It formed a teaching and learning team to build a consistent approach using learning intentions in all classrooms. The team highlighted research showing that clear learning intentions improved student achievement. It surveyed staff and students, challenged resistance, supported teachers, and created accountability through observation and reviews. The goal was to establish clear, consistent, and explicit learning intentions as a whole-school approach based on research showing their educational benefits.

1. LEARNING INTENTIONS:The John Fawkner College ApproachBy Gus Napoli, Jessica Sartori & Judy Poole - 2nd September 2011

2. To develop a clear understanding of the value of learning intentions, and how they were implemented them at John Fawkner College. Success criteriaParticipate in discussion and activitiesDevelop your own ideas about the implementation of Learning Intentions in your school.Learning Intention

3. Project Excellence 2009 onwardsNew school, New expectations....AIZ Our FociEstablish an orderly environmentClear expectations and effective strategies for establishing focused, stimulating learning environmentsBackground at JFC

4. Members (5 people)Student Learning Leader (convener) - Jessica SartoriAssistant Principal (mentor) – Judy Poole Teaching and Learning Coaches – Antoinette Hooper and Penny Krilis Executive Principal – Glenn WhiteTeaching & Learning Team

5. Purpose: To build a consistent approach to teaching and learning in all classrooms. Based on the ‘Secondary Approach for Powerful Learning’ modelFocus in Term 2: Developing authentic Learning Intentions and use them effectively in the classroom.Teaching & Learning Team

6. When teachers set learning intentions use appropriate pace and have a clear and strong narrative about their teaching then student’s are more secure about their learning and their level engagement and understanding is increased.Theory Of Action For 2011

7. Highlight the value of Learning IntentionsShow staff what the research tells usChallenge the individualistic approach Audit/survey students and staffSupport staff to understand and implementAccountability and expectationsInfluencing Staff

8. I’ve been teaching for 20 yrsPatronising, insulting...My students get good results why should I change how I teach?I already do this?What some staff might say...

9. ClearConsistentExplicitWhole school approach

10. Are your learning intentions clear?

11. RESEARCHResearch demonstrates that effective learning intentions improve student achievement significantly (Effect size 0.56).HattieAn effect size of 1.0 means……Improving the rate of learning by 50%Why Learning Intentions?

12. Hattie’s Research800+ meta – analyses50,000+ studies and200+million students

13. Influences on AchievementClear Learning Intentions 0.56.40.30.50.10.20.60Zone of Desired EffectsTypicalTeacherEffects.70Developmental Effects.800.90Reverse Effects1.0

14. LEARNING INTENTION

15. PLAN OF ACTION

16. Group DiscussionWhat is the practice related to learning intentions in our school and how widespread is it?What are the difficulties/challenges that apply displaying learning intentions?What will be the impact of the consistent use of setting learning intentions on the learning of our students?TASK 1:Complete the implementation survey (2 mins)Share this with your table groups (10 mins)Step 1: Review your school practice

17. Students know the success criteria for lesson.Learning Intentions are made clear to all students.Learning Intention is displayed in the lesson/classroomStudents are able to articulate their new learning, able to voice the purpose of the lesson.Teacher refers to the learning intention throughout the lesson.Students write the learning intention into their books.More engaged classroom.Students taking more responsibility for their learning because they understand the learning intention.Measurable improvement in student learning outcomes.Teachers are using the language when talking to students.Success criteria is clear and explicit to all students.Practices that demonstrate Learning Intentions at JFC

18. Look at the language of effective learning intentions‘A learning intention describes what students should know,understand or be able to doby the end of the lesson or series of lessons.’ (Learning Unlimited, 2004)TASK 2:Complete the sorting activityFeedbackStep 2: Challenge the blockers

19. Subject related examples

20. Regular meetingsModellingSamples of Learning Intentions & Success CriteriaShare good practiceStep 3: Support teachers

21. Student surveyPeer ObservationLink to performance reviewsInstructional roundsStep 4: Expectations/ Accountability

22. ChallengesSuccessesOpportunitiesReview