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The learning loop
The document discusses the learning loop and skills needed for effective learning. It emphasizes that thinking is hard work that requires practice. The learning loop involves observing learning, feedback, success and failure, reflection, and growth mindsets. It stresses teamwork, independence, and using feedback to improve. Key skills discussed are embracing challenges, persisting, and finding lessons from others' success.
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The learning loop
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- 2. The problem withlearning • We want students to THINK • Thinking is HARD • In order to perform complex tasks we use memory • Students need to learn and practice how to think So…
- 3. THE LEARNING LOOP observing learning feedback independence success & failure team work Growth Mindsets PLTS self assessment reflection
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- 6. Growth mindsets • embracechallenges • persist in the face of setbacks • see effort as the path to mastery • learn from criticism • find lessons & inspiration in the success of others
- 7. TEAMWORK • Critical Skills •Belbin team roles test • Leadership
- 8. INDEPENDENCE • Freedom tofail • No rules! • Problem solving • Walking off the escalator • Teacher in role • “Pay” for questions
- 9. Observing Learning • Skillsand dispositions • What does good look like, sound line, what do you have to be like to achieve it • Avoid interpretation • Student observers (learning spies)
- 10. FEEDBACK • Formative assessment •Quality learning conversations • Having/making the time • Non judgmental – allow students to interpret their own behaviour • Students feedback to each other
- 11. SUCCESS & FAILURE •Pitching • Winning & losing • What does it feel like? • Process over product • How do others view me? • What’s the point of learning?
- 12. REFLECTION • Thinking time •Revisiting PLTS self assessment • Reviewing progress • Describing how skills have been used • Setting targets for next challenge
- 13. PCSA scheme oflearning 1. Introduction 2. Impossible challenge (murder mystery) 3. Advertising challenge 4. Aeroplane challenge 5. Music promotion challenge 6. Ultimate challenge (presenting to year group)
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