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The Reflective learner

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Introduction…In this unit you will learn and think about the

following:

1. The meaning of “intelligence”2. How you learn best3. The many ways that you are intelligent4. Famous intelligent people we can learn from5. Your hopes & ambitions

Objectives:• To understand what intelligence

means• To think about how people learn• To understand the ways in which you

learn best

What is intelligence?

Key Question 1:What things can an adult do

that a baby cannot?

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Key Question 2:How do we learn so that we develop into adults?List the ways that people learn…

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Case Study 1: Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein was a German Scientist who won the Nobel Prize for Physics. His most famous idea was the Theory of Relativity. His works have influenced space travel, theories about gravity and he was famous throughout the world for his genius.

His Theory of Relativity also gave us one of the world's best known equations: E = mc2. Einstein's theory allowed scientists to split the atom which ultimately resulted in the creation of the atomic bomb and the nuclear age – so also leading to nuclear power. Einstein's thinking radically changed our understanding of the universe, causing revolutions in particle physics, the idea of black holes and the thinking behind Big Bang.

In which ways was Einstein intelligent?

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VAK Questionnaire

1. When you think about spelling a word, do you…V. See the wordA. Sound the word outK. Write the word down to see if it looks right

2. When you are really concentrating, are you distracted by…V. Messiness/untidinessA. Noise/talking/musicK. Movement

3. When you recall specific incidents, do you…V. Do it with pictures/imagesA. SoundsK. See moving pictures

4. When you are angry, do you…V. Remain silent, but seethe insideA. Shout loudlyK. Clench your fists, grit your teeth, stamp about

5. When you forget an incident that has happened or a person you’ve met, do you…V. Forget names but remember facesA. Forget faces but remember namesK. Remember only where you were and what you

did

6. When describing an object, for example your front door, would you…V. Picture it in your mindA. Describe it with wordsK. Think how it feels, sounds, opens etc

7. When you are learning, do you prefer…V. Work that is written down in many coloursA. Listening to a person talk or give instructionsK. Participating in activities, making or doing

8. When you do leisure activities, do you prefer to…V. Watch TV, read, play on a computerA. Listen to musicK. Play sports and games

9. When you are talking, do you…V. Talk little and are reluctant to listen for too longA. Like to listen and talk as wellK. Talk with your hands and gesture a lot

10. When you receive praise or a reward, do you prefer to…V. Receive a written notice or certificateA. Hear it said to youK. Be given a ‘pat on the back’ or a handshake

Tick the box which describes you best:Total number of Vs (visual)Total number of As (auditory/hearing)Total number of Ks (kinaesthetic/doing)

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Visualo Write out the words and try to see them in your mind.o Draw a diagram showing the links between the main parts

of a passage you have to learn e.g. mind mappingo Note taking and key words written out.

Auditoryo Read aloud, paying attention to how it sounds. Now try reading it to yourself under your breath. o Paired and group discussion/ revision.o Make up nonsense words which help you remember a sentence or series of facts. Each letter should be the first letter of a word or sentence. o Teach someone else.o Create rhymes and chants to remember key ideas.

Kinaesthetic

o Write out the key terms and concepts on post-it notes, and leave these where you can see them.o Write out the words on cards with a picture or symbol on the other side to test yourself.o Gestures or movements to learn a concept.o Cut up and re-assemble texts in the correct order.

Reflection Time:Tell me one way to learn something…

Through seeing (visual)

Reflection Time:Tell me one way to learn something…

Through hearing/

listening (auditory)

Reflection Time:Tell me one way to learn something…

Through doing

(kinaesthetic)

Objectives:• To understand what intelligence

means• To think about how people learn• To understand the ways in which you

learn best

The Reflective learner

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Objectives:• To understand what intelligence

means• To understand the ways in which you

are intelligent

Albert Einstein, Scientist Peter Kay, Comedian David Beckham, footballer

Dr Stephen Hawking, Astrophysicist

Sir Alan Sugar, BusinessmanKirsty Howard, Raised millions for charity

Albert Einstein, Scientist Peter Kay, Comedian David Beckham, footballer

Dr Stephen Hawking, Astrophysicist

Kirsty Howard, Raised millions for charity

Sir Alan Sugar, Businessman

As a class, create a spider diagram to

answer this question…

Case Study 2: David BeckhamFirst capped at 21 by Glenn Hoddle against Moldova in 1996, Beckham was named as England's captain for the first time by Coach Peter Taylor for a friendly in Italy. His stunning free-kick against Greece at Old Trafford took Sven-Goran Eriksson's team through to the 2002 World Cup Finals and will remain one of the greatest moments in England’s football history.

A Manchester United player from a young age where he won numerous trophies, including the Champions League in 1999, Beckham moved to Spain in the Summer of 2003 to join Real Madrid. He won the league title with Madrid in 2007 before moving to LA Galaxy in the USA.

He has played almost 100 times for England and scored 16 goals, as well as being the England captain for many of these games. He is a world famous player who has made millions from playing for some of the biggest clubs in the world.

In which ways is Beckham intelligent?

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Multiple Intelligences:1. Complete the Multiple Intelligences questionnaire in your booklet

0 ___________________________________5Don’t Agree Strongly Agree

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Multiple Intelligences

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Linguistic -the ability to use words

Mathematical & logical -the ability to apply logic to systems and numbers

Visual -the ability to see things in your mind

Intrapersonal -the ability to understand thoughts and feelings in yourself

Kinaesthetic -the ability to use your body well

Interpersonal -the ability to relate well to others, people smart

Musical -the ability to understand and use music

Reflection Time:I am intelligent because I am good at/ with…

Objectives:• To understand what intelligence

means• To understand the ways in which you

are intelligent

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Objectives:• To understand the ways your class

are intelligent• To understand some ways in which

you can help your learning• To reflect on what your strengths are• To reflect on what areas of learning

you can improve upon

1. Find someone who has the same highest intelligence as you.

2. Find someone who has the same learning style as you

VAK• With someone who has the same

learning style as you, write a top tip on a sheet of paper and stick it to the board/ Write it on using a board pen. Think about something that you do which helps you learn.

• Complete the Top Tips section of your learning profile.

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Visual Auditory Kinaesthetic

Top Tips

Case Study 3: Sir Alan Sugar After leaving school at 16, Sugar started selling car aerials and electrical goods out of a van he had bought with his savings of £100. He now has an estimated fortune of £830m and was ranked 84th richest person in Britain. Despite being best known as a technology businessman, most of Sugar's wealth now comes from his property portfolio and his many business ventures. Sugar stars in the BBC TV series The Apprentice, which has so far had three series broadcast: in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Sugar was knighted in 2000 for services to business. He holds two honorary Doctorates of Science degrees, awarded in 1988 by City University and in 2005 by Brunel University.

In which ways is Alan Sugar intelligent?

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In pairs, discuss how you would end the following sentences…

• I am fantastic at…• I am good at…• I am okay at…• I have difficulties at…

What is your class fantastic at?

Learning ProfileUsing all that you have learnt so far, complete your learning profile.Think about:1. Your strengths as a student2. Areas that you can still improve

upon

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Reflection Time:Today, one thing I have learnt through seeing is…

Reflection Time:Today, one thing I have learnt through

listening is…

Reflection Time:Today, one thing I have learnt through doing is…

Objectives:• To understand the ways your class

are intelligent• To understand some ways in which

you can help your learning• To reflect on what your strengths are• To reflect on what areas of learning

you can improve upon

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Objectives:• To understand how we can help each

other to improve• To understand how we can use self

assessment to improve our work

Job VacancyWe here at Euro-Disney in Paris have a wonderful vacancy for an

experienced, committed and enthusiastic young person who has a wide knowledge of Disney Stores.

You will be working on a variety of different jobs all over the park so you will need to be skilled in many different

areas.

You will need to have you summer holidays free and be full of energy.

You need to be literate and have mature oral skills as well as enjoy a challenge.

To apply, please send a letter of application to our General Manager at

Euro Disney, Paris 2010

What skills would the successful

applicant have?

14 My House,My Street,My Town,MY1 1YMDear DisneyI saw the thing in the paper and thought to myself, “I could do that easy”, I can do a lot of languages and like talking to people. I know lots about your films and cartoons and we’ve done them in school. I never stop running around so I must have lots of energy and my mum says I’d be dead good at helping the people that come to your place because I did the same sort of thing at the play-park round the corner from my house. I’m not doing nothing all holidays and I’d be quite bored otherwise. Give us a ring or write me a note to come and do the job.CheersLove fromFred

In pairs, discuss how this letter could be improved.

Think about communication and literacy skills

14 My House,My Street,My Town,MY1 1YMDear DisneyI saw the thing in the paper and thought to myself, “I could do that easy”, I can do a lot of languages and like talking to people. I know lots about your films and cartoons and we’ve done them in school. I never stop running around so I must have lots of energy and my mum says I’d be dead good at helping the people that come to your place because I did the same sort of thing at the play-park round the corner from my house. I’m not doing nothing all holidays and I’d be quite bored otherwise. Give us a ring or write me a note to come and do the job.CheersLove fromFred

Self AssessmentThe skills you have just used, can be

used not just to think about improving other people’s work but also when thinking

about improving your own work.

Me• Write a paragraph to describe your

skills and strengths. • What are you good at? • Don’t include any negatives at all.

• Re-read your paragraph and mark on how you could improve it – what could you change about it to improve it?

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Reflection Time:1. What did you find difficult about

self assessment?2. Why is self assessment useful?

Objectives:• To understand how we can help each

other to improve• To understand how we can use self

assessment to improve our work

The Reflective Learner

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Objectives:• To think about what we want to

achieve in school• To think about how we can improve

as learners in order to achieve what we want

Time CapsuleWrite a letter to be opened by you at the end of Year 11. Imagine you are going to open this letter on your last day of Year 11, think about the following…- What do you want to have achieved by then?- What new things do you want to have learnt by then?- What new skills do you want to have developed?- What are your main hopes between now and then?

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Time CapsuleYou can either copy up your letter and hand to your form tutor to keep for the future or just look back at your Reflective Learner Booklet in the future.

Remember, the only one stopping it coming true is you.

Make it all happen.

Competition TimeWe will bury the best Time Capsule

from each year. Your form’s could be the one we choose. Think of ways to decorate your work and how you can

represent your ideas in the most imaginative ways.

Objectives:• To think about what we want to

achieve in school• To think about how we can improve

as learners in order to achieve what we want

Over the last few weeks, you have examined…

1. The meaning of “intelligence”2. How you learn best3. The many ways that you are intelligent4. Famous intelligent people we can learn

from5. Your hopes & ambitions

You are becoming someone who reflects on what they have done, asks how they can learn more and wants to succeed.

Well done