Learning, Homework and Independent Study

KS4 at The Cherwell SchoolInformation Evening

ThePersonTheFutureProfessionalLearningCultureRelationshipsForLearning

AchievementFor AllAssessmentFor LearningLiteracyAnd NumeracyGrowthMindsetStudentLeadershipTheCommunityIndependentLearningThe Cherwell SchoolA Centre of Opportunity

ThePersonTheFutureProfessionalLearningCultureRelationshipsForLearning

AchievementFor AllAssessmentFor LearningLiteracyAnd NumeracyGrowthMindsetStudentLeadershipTheCommunityIndependentLearningThe Cherwell SchoolA Centre of Opportunity

Key QuestionsWhat are some of the key characteristics of the KS4 experience?How might parents / carers best support the students at this time?

Some Key Principles for LearningStudents learn best when:They know what they are learning and whyThey understand how the activities are helping them to learnThey are clear on how their learning is going to be assessed Assessment Objectives / Success Criteria

Do you know what you are learning?Do you know what to do to improve?

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Language of Learning good questions to askWhat are you learning (rather than doing)?How do you do that well?How are you trying to improve / do better than you can do already?What are your targets?No hands upPeer / self-assessmentmodellingOther formative techniquesTarget-settingGroup / pair workSocial and Emotional Aspects of Learning Attitude and emotional response to learning is key in determining successLearning and assessment can be stressful and contribute to anxiety / feeling vulnerable / disengagementBeing sensitive to this can help support young peopleThe path to excellenceWe Love Talent...

Effortless brilliance...Shes a natural ...Incredibly gifted...An amazing talent...The most talented of his generation...A genius...We Love Talent...Effortless brilliance...hes a natural ...Incredibly gifted...An amazing talent...The most talented of his generation...A genius...

Why are some people so successful ?

Why are some people so successful ?1. The quantity of the practice they do2. The quality of the practice they doShizuka ArakawaPractice makes perfect?EvidenceOlympic champion in 2006First Japanese skater to win an Olympic Gold medalThousands of hours of practice

Shizuka ArakawaPractice makes perfect?EvidenceEstimated that she fell over more than 20,000 times during practiceLanding on your butt 20,000 times is where great performance comes from

Growth vs Fixed MindsetIm working hard but still finding things difficult?Accept that you wont always get it right first time Dont mistake doing lots for genuine practice Recognise what youre finding hard...and work at that levelGet help training, teaching, adviceExamples of Fixed Mindset thinkingIm just no good at... Art / maths / music / writing / History / exams / getting on with others etc etc etc etcWhy spend time and energy seeking to improve if success is only available to people who are born with the right talents / abilities?Im good at English ... (and if one day I find something in English challenging, thats a serious blow to my self-esteem, Im not as good as everyone thinks)

Growth vs Fixed MindsetThe role of praiseImplications at home?Model a growth mindsetValue effort and progress over abilityAvoid excessive anxiety and manage stressBe sensitive to the emotional implications of learningAssessment Practicalities and approachesHow is assessment organised? When do assessments take place? Assessment of learning will take place, in various ways, regularly through Years 10 and 11Substantial percentages of Controlled Assessment is completed in Year 10 with further pieces in year 11 (See handbook for details)Year 10 practice exams June 2013Year 11 mock exams November/December 2013Year 11 final GCSE exams May/June 2014

Case study: English in Year 10Creative Writing Controlled Assessment 1Your local newspaper is inviting young people to submit pieces of writing which could be published in the newspaper. They would like young people to write about: What you would get rid of to improve life in the C21st?

This will be completed in two hours and will be about 1200 wordsCreative Writing Controlled Assessment 1Take a poem that you have enjoyed and turn it into a short story.

This will be completed in two hours and will be about 1200 words

Preparing for Your CAPlanning is essentialFollow your targets / learn from mistakes Know how youll be assessedUse elearning if appropriate

So what does make good writing?Great ideas and contentWordsSentencesParagraphs / StructureSupporting Students from homeImportance of RoutineResources / Enrichment opportunitiesRewards / encouragementRevisionMore detail on this in Year 10 Information booklet37Monitoring Student ProgressReports every term, 6 per year (first one = 19th October)PCE 7th Feb 2013Written Tutor Report at the end of the yearGet in touch via tutor or subject teacher using contact info in Year 10 Information Guide

ReportsComputer-generated estimateTeacher Assessment of AttainmentEffortAreas for developmentAn indication of what prior performance suggests student might achieveWhat does the teacher consider to be the most likely GCSE grade at the end of the course?

Excellent

Good Needs development Concerns

Serious concerns

BehaviourEngagementHomeworkPunctualityEquipment

39What support is available in school?Subject TeachersRevision sessionsLRIC (Library Resource and Information centre)IT roomsE learning

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