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Narrative Assessment - iExplore - 1 June 2016

Learner:  Darren          Learning Coach:   Megan Croll - LH2             Date:   1 June 2016

Learning Area:  iExplore

Learning Observed

Today Darren decided to use the Zoom tool during iExplore.  Firstly, he was interested in finding out how the different coloured sticks attached themselves to the white ball.  Darren started to make a cube shape with short sticks and then extended the length by adding on some longer sticks.  He decided to add yellow sticks at the base so that it could stand.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Darren was demonstrating his Curiosity through his exploration of how the Zoom tool works, then proceeding to create his design.   He was Capable of using the equipment correctly and making sure that he had sufficient space to make his design (Managing Self).  Darren tried several times to get his design as he wanted it which required some Thinking through, reflection and figuring out what he needed to do to make improvements.

Next Learning Steps

Extend on his design with different sticks from the Zoom tool Work with a partner or in a small team to create something together Help another Learner to create their design

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Darren's Writing Narrative

Learner: Darren                Learning Coach: Mr Dyer                        Date: Week 3 - Term 1

Learning Area: Writing

Learning Observed

We have hit the ground running and are already challenging ourselves to identify what makes writing effective and how we can capture this learning in our own writing. We have identified that our best writing comes from the heart and involves sharing our thoughts, wonderings and feelings about a particular subject. We have also begun exploring ‘Show’ not ‘Tell’ to develop imagery and depth in our writing, along with writing about our sensory responses to daily events. Finally, through selecting elements of Who, What, Why, When, Where and How, we can focus on different elements of our writing in more detail. Darren has begun to use some of the above writing techniques to make their writing #Oresome! He has the opportunity to write every day, and is involved in our author’s circles where they can seek advice and share their writing with myself and other learners. They are also invited to respond to areas for development at various stages of the writing process. It will be exciting to see how their writing develops over the course of the year starting from the example below which was one of their first pieces of independent writing.    On a Friday, Darren contributes to our group blog. We share our thoughts, wonderings and feelings about the previous week and collaborate with the other writing groups before posting on our habitat blog. Be sure to check out these blogs when you can.

Evidence of learning

This was Darren’s first effort at writing this year. It will be exciting to see how he progresses as the year goes on.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Thinking - Making sense of information, experiences and ideas. Using language, symbols, and texts - Making sense of words, numbers and images. Managing self - knowing when to lead, when to follow and when to act independently. Relating to others - Interacting effectively in a range of contexts. Participating and contributing - Being actively involved in school and the community Curious Collaborative Connected Capable Darren has begun to show his capabilities in writing even at this early stage of the year. We are connecting with events from our lives to make writing real to us. We are doing a range of independent writing and more collaborative pieces.

Next Learning Steps

Darren should continue to write from the heart and visit the Author’s circle for regular input into his writing. He is encouraged to share their writing with family members and also with other audiences at school and home.This will give him a chance to receive authentic feedback that can be used to make their next piece of writing even better.

3 Little Pigs iExplore

Narrative Assessment - Literacy - 2 Nov 2015

Learner: Darren                    Learning Coach: Miriam Kamsteeg             Date: 2 Nov 2015

Learning Area: Literacy - Writing

Learning Observed

Today Darren was writing with me. He sat down and drew his picture. In our group we had a discussion on how many wanted to write about Halloween, so I wrote it up for the Learners to copy, if they needed that word. Darren asked me for help sounding out “group” and “person”.

Evidence of learning

Darren was able to record down the many sounds he can hear in each word. I wonder if he is practising writing at home?

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Darren is continuing to improve his Capabilities in Writing. He was able to create a story in his head and then record it (Thinking). Darren was able to settle quickly to write a story by himself (Managing Self). He was able to use many different letters to record sounds (Using Language, Symbols and Texts).

Next Learning Steps

Write 2, or more, sentences Continue to record down all the sounds he hears in his words Share learning with home.