Freeville School presentation for ULearn 08 conference. How we personalise learning for every student.

1. Christchurch, New Zealand October 2008

3. Teaching Kiwis to fly!

4. Our Journey So Far Personalizing the Curriculum

8. An idea is a new combination of old elements. There are no new elements. There are only new combinations. Gordon Dryden Out of the Red

9. “… that allows the professional creativity of teachers to come through.” Developing the Freeville Curriculum

10. Why change ?

13. caring motivated adaptable critical thinkers globalist communicators creative

14. speak openly and confidently, listen actively and reflectively and ask effective questions. share their thoughts and ideas Communicators

15. looks like feels like sounds like

17. The Concept of The Freeville Flyer

21. Launch of the Freeville Flyer

24. Add on!!

25. 2004 We parked our 2 year curriculum plan!

26. How can we justify not teaching to our curriculum plan?

27. Coverage is a token investment in learning. Perkins, 1992

28. The National Curriculum Statements contain guidelines on appropriate teaching and learning approaches. The statements are sufficiently broad and flexible to allow for local interpretation and elaboration. Such flexibility will empower schools and teachers to design programmes which are relevant to the learning needs of their students and communities. New Zealand Curriculum Framework page 23

29. Each Board of Trustees is required to foster student achievement by providing teaching and learning programmes which incorporate the New Zealand Curriculum. National Administration Guidelines - NAG 1

30. “ The achievement objectives are intended to be:… sufficiently broad and flexible to allow for local interpretation and elaborations… to empower schools and teachers to design programmes which are relevant to the learning needs of their students.” Ministry of Education Website

31. Term Topics for 2004 FLYING

33. Term Topics for 2005 GROWING

35. Term Topics for 2006 PLAYING

36. Thematic Approach for 2006 School of Rock Rockquest Making masks – masquerade Making musical instruments Musical Cultural instruments Games from around the world Country study Tear fund world vision – human disasters – effects of war Soccer world cup Not in my back yard Homelessness Solid waste and recycling Inventions Robotics Cogs and pullies Bp technology challenge Solving problems – nits Reusing, recycling and reducing Forces and motion Levers and pullies Building teams Active/Recreational pursuits Worlds Fastest Indian Circus arts Fair Play/Kiwisport Commonwealth Games Aquatics Athletics Cross Country Triathlon Inventing a new game Frisbee Walks around ChCh Walk about Can-able Co-operative games and playground games Possible topics The Arts Social Studies Science Technology Health/P.E. Social Studies Curriculum Areas Let’s Play What’s the world playing at? Playing with Ideas Push Play Theme Term 4 Term 3 Term 2 Term 1

37. Script writing, plays Deeper Features: Vocabulary Structure Surface Features: Punctuation Spelling Poetry writing Letters, emails, faxes, Deeper Features: Vocabulary Structure Surface Features: Punctuation Spelling Transactional writing: recording experiments, instructions, Mystery stories. Deeper Features: Vocabulary Structure Surface Features: Punctuation Spelling Transactional Writing: rules, sequence of events, newspaper articles, recounts, lists. Deeper Features: Vocabulary Structure Surface Features: Punctuation Spelling Literacy Styles Talent Quest Cantamaths Canterbury young inventors Camp LT3 Camp LT2 Commonwealth games Swimming Cross country Junior Athletics Day Weetbix children’s triathlon QE2 Primary school’s triathlon City to surf Events Creative Communicator Globalist Adaptable Globalist Caring Critical thinking Creative Communicator Creativity Adaptable Critical thinking Caring Motivation Caring Creative Communication Adaptable Key Characteristics Performance Concert Masked Ball Workshops – making instruments World record attempt Fundraising Event BIG OE Young inventors Banners Science fair Presentation to people whose problem we are helping to solve Circus Triathlon Cross country Athletics games Mini commonwealth games Teach other classes games Possible Celebrations

38. Sammy’s Jazz review bar Scared scriptless Court theatre Progressive Dinner – foods around the world Science Alive Murder Mystery Party Twilight golf at QE2 Mountain biking at Spencer park + BBQ Weekend @Hanmer Koru Club Learn an instrument Ib – painting at Summer School Tim (Ib) Book launch Liz starring in a play Nicole, Tina and Norman Singstar champions of Baker St Iris – going to Philippines Sponsoring children- Tina, Helen, Iris, Staff to sponsor a child Helen sewing Ib – artist extraordinaire City to surf Pedometer challenge Special K triathlon Wayne and Liz biking to school Shona walking at the beach with her girls and making sandcastles Tina jump jamming at playtimes Craig basketball Helen’s Guides Jenny-Endurance riding Walk the Talk Christchurch Symphony Orchestra Tim’s flatmate’s band Creative junk Mary Chetty CSIM Aranui and Linwood High Jazz School Families in our school World Vision Council Church groups Women’s refuge Green party www.rmf.org.nz creative junk science alive Circo City Council Anne, Iris, Liz – CHCH Walks book CCS Push play discs – Shona Geoff Adams Key Resources

39. 2007 CHANGE *

40. How people cope with challenge and change Global Challenges Global Warming Disasters Environmental issues Entrepreneurs… initiating change e.g. school uniform, sick bay make over, play ground makeover, staff room makeover, classroom makeovers, changing the New Zealand flag. Exploring Architecture and housing Kitchen Chemistry Fair test (changing the variables) Physical and chemical changes, chemical reactions. States of matter Changing our environment Weather patterns (2008) Geological changes (2008) Evolution and adaptation camouflage Dinosaurs Seasons Volcanoes (2008) Extinction, endangered species Puberty ( Year 7 and 8 only) The age of protest (60’s and 70’s) Civil rights Government (changing the rules) Women’s rights Slavery Leaders, Change Makers Globalisation Transport Resource Management Roles and responsibilities Change, grief and loss ( Curriculum in Action) New classes Family and friends Shifting Goal setting Coping when things go wrong Challenging boundaries Growth Changing your diet Keeping Ourselves Safe Stereotyping How people cope with change Learning Styles New Thinking Tools Possible topics Social Studies Technology Science Technology Social Studies Health/P.E. Curriculum Areas Challenge and Change A Matter of Change “ The Times They Are A Changing” All Change! Theme Term 4 Term 3 Term 2 Term 1

41. 2008 Power *

42. Electricity – Basic understanding and safety EXPERIMENTING (Electric circuits) Magnets Everyday technology (wind up, mechanical toys) Push and Pull Torches Circuits Power generation Solar power Heat Light and Sound Mirrors and Colours Alternative Power Sources Power Shortages/cost of petrol – how will this affect what we do? Biofuel Stored energy Computers – how they are put together and how do they function properly? Human’s generating energy Tinker, play and mess Leaders Leadership Powerful people Leaders in the school - school captains, caretaker etc Qualities of leadership Co-operations People power @ Freeville Democracy… other styles of government, dictatorship, communism. Law Making Media… the effects of the internet Heroes (Real Life) Space – the final frontier Space Stations Weather Day night Volcanos Seasons and tides Solar system Astronomy Apollo 13 Natural Disasters?? Brain power Learning to learn Food for fuel (Food Technology) Me, myself, I “ Ready steady cook “ “ Top chef” Cake stall Great cake bake off Exercise for health Roles and Responsibilities Self Esteem Healthy Eating Goal setting Team work Keeping Ourselves Safe Suggested topics and concepts Science and Technology (Physical World) Social Studies Science and Technology Health and Technology Curriculum Areas Switching On People Power The Power of Nature? Planet Power? Reach for the Stars??? “ The Power Of One” or “ I’ve got the Power” Theme Term 4 Term 3 Term 2 Term 1

43. 2009 BUILDING *

45. Effective Teaching “… where a wide range of techniques requiring whole class, group and individual learning, including ICT strategies are utilised. We need to identify and use evidence of what works to improve learning for all students”

47. Thinking Skills Plan Michael Pohl

48. Learning Team One

49. Learning Team Two Questioning Skills

50. Learning Team Three Graphic Organisers

52. Learning Team Four Graphic Organisers

53. Teaching Pedagogy

54. Learning Intentions and Success Criteria in Writing

55. Learning Intentions and Success Criteria in Maths

56. Learning Intentions and Success Criteria in other areas

58. Two or more teachers working together to plan, conduct and evaluate the learning activities for the same group of learners.

62. Students’ independent timetables (Year 7-8)

66. Freeville Flight Path Flight Plan Stop Over Fuel Up! Check In Customs Take Off Arrival You can move between these points to check you are ready for customs. Fit to Fly

75. Learning Conferences

76. Starting School Parties

79. Freeville Focus Group

80. Parent Conference

81. Home Learning

82. Restorative Practice

83. Christchurch, New Zealand October 2008